1923
103 years ago
ConstructionJapan
Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Groundbreaking
Tokyo Metro
Tokyo
August 22, 1923
Summary
Construction begins on Japan's first subway line amid post-earthquake rebuilding.
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On August 22, 1923, groundbreaking occurred for the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Japan's inaugural subway, connecting Ueno and Asakusa. Designed after the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake, it featured cut-and-cover tunnels and early electric multiple units. Key figures included engineer Noritsugu Hayakawa. The line opened in 1927, easing congestion in the capital and inspiring nationwide subway expansion. It symbolized Japan's rapid modernization and resilience.
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- Date
- August 22, 1923
- Event Type
- Construction
- Country
- Japan
- Years Ago
- 103
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