Nihon Essay Essay Retro Architecture / Takayuki Ito never see again

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Japanese Essays and Essays "Among the 43 masterpieces that have existed in Japan, Manchuria, and North Korea : Retro and gorgeous office buildings that revive modern buildings Taisho modern houses, nostalgic stores, quaint schools and hospitals, eccentric religious buildings, gorgeous department stores and hotels, theaters, government officials and public buildings built with national prestige In the past, there were many retro buildings overflowing with exotic mood. These buildings began with imitation from other countries, and later merged with original Japanese traditions. They are also the footprints of Japanese modernization. Their unique design and space invited visitors to a fantastic different world. However, such unique buildings are lost every year, and there are not a few that can never be seen again. This book is a volume in which you can experience 43 lost retro buildings by carefully selecting precious photos from the vast archives of photographer Takayuki Ito, who has taken pictures of such retro buildings for over 20 years.