Walkman turns 40 and Sony celebrates it with a retrospective exhibition in Tokyo
It's been 40 years since Sony revolutionized the market with the launch of the Walkman . As of July 1, 1979, it is known as 'The day the music walked'. And that is how, overnight, the experience of listening to music was completely transformed. With an unprecedented impact, Sony managed to turn this emblematic device into a faithful companion of each of our little big moments.
In honor of the 400 million models that have been sold since the year of its creation, the electronics company **organizes an exhibition in the Ginza district (Tokyo) ** in which it will be possible to contemplate a historical passage through the various inventions, from the first 'TPS-L2' to the most current . 230, is the number of Walkmans that have been displayed on the underground walls of the Sony park.
'Walkman in the Park' -as it is titled-, is broken down into two parts. On the one hand, it exhibits the most outstanding devices of the last four decades and, on the other, it has decided to select 40 celebrities who will recount episodes of their daily life in which they have shared a moment with one of the models. In addition, visitors will be able to distinguish between the variations in the different formats, designs and specifications of each one.
The exhibition will be open from July 1 to September 1 at Sony Park in Ginza, Tokyo.
Nostalgia, novelty and history come together in one place . The idea of building a visual tour was not the only thing they had in mind: sound energy is also present, inviting you to listen to popular songs that strategically coincide with the year the Walkman was created. Do you dare to hit play?
Music lovers have an undisputed date during the summer. The exhibition will be open from July 1 to September 1 inclusive , from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Sony Ginza Park, Tokyo. Entrance is free and open.
And if you are one of those who looks back and remembers with special affection those times when he wandered abstractedly with his Walkman or supported family car trips thanks to him, Sony has a version adapted to the present. This is your model NWZ-B183F/BC. a player with USB built-in and up to 4GB internal storage. It also has a radio and a battery that lasts up to 23 hours and has a fast charge. The best of all? Is available in Various colors . The only thing it won't be able to offer you is the pleasure of hearing your old cassettes.
In black for the most classic, in blue for those who prefer to add a touch of color to their lives, in pink for the most daring and in white for those who seek contrasting tones. The Walkman has got the perfect companion, the headphones Sony MDR-EX15LP. Thin, light, comfortable and compatible with almost any device. They come with delicate silicone earplugs built in to ensure that you never get tired of listening to your favorite music, or at least not because of the headphones.
Address: Sony Ginza Park, Tokyo View Map
Schedule: From 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Half price: Free