A bright green NTT public payphone, once a fixture of every Japanese street corner and train station, stands as a reminder of Japan’s pre-smartphone era. Its sturdy metal receiver, telephone card slot, and bilingual instructions highlight the country’s enduring attention to accessibility and precision. Still functional today, these phones remain a quiet symbol of Japan’s blend of reliability and retro technology.
西新宿一丁目, 新宿区, 日本
Photo taken in March 2023. © Chad Davis
