Overview
After the capital moved to Tokyo in the late 1800s, Kyoto citizens enthusiastically modernized the city. Many of the buildings from that era, which were inspired by Western architectural techniques, still stand today. Professor Nakajima Setsuko of Kyoto University researches modern architecture. Malian Oussouby Sacko, president of Kyoto Seika University, specializes in architecture in Japan. They discuss how the transformation and rebirth of modern architecture hold hints for the future.
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10 - 1Woven Gold and Silver: A World of Shimmering Patterns January 06, 2022 -
10 - 2Conversations: A Living Museum of Modern Architecture January 20, 2022 -
10 - 3Writing Implements: Modern Elegance in Traditional Stationery February 03, 2022 -
10 - 4Kyoto's Countryside: Compassion for Nature and its Blessings February 10, 2022 -
10 - 5Conversations: The Power of Women in Decorative Arts February 17, 2022 -
10 - 6Gateways: Sacred Demarcations that Repel Evil March 03, 2022 -
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10 - 8Conversations: Learning Aesthetics from the Ancients March 24, 2022 -
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10 - 10Dried Foods: Ancient Wisdom Gracing Kyoto Tables April 21, 2022 -
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10 - 13Shikimono: The Culture of Living on the Floor June 02, 2022 -
10 - 14Wazuka Tea: A Vibrant Village of Fragrant Fields June 16, 2022 -
10 - 15The Beauty in Copying: An Art Form of Aspirations July 07, 2022 -
10 - 16Conversations: The Colors of Kyoto July 21, 2022 -
10 - 17Ornamental Metalwork: Magnificent Mastery Transcends Generations August 11, 2022 -
10 - 18Men's Kimono: The Beauty of Dressing with Flair August 18, 2022 -
10 - 19New Directions for Washi: The Sustainable, Elegant Use of Paper September 01, 2022 -
10 - 20Kamo River: The Flow of Life and Culture in the Ancient Capital October 06, 2022 -
10 - 21The Spirit of Frugality: Modern Ingenuity and Age-Old Wisdom October 20, 2022 -
10 - 22Dashi Stock: Savory Umami for Exquisite Cuisine November 24, 2022 -
10 - 23The Dragon: Deity of Water, Protector of the Capital December 08, 2022