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Edo period home of a wealthy sake brewer.

Examines architecture in Japan influenced by foreign cultures as well as climate; landscape and examples of both traditional and modern architecture including temples, shrines, castles and bridges.

Historical overview, from early shrines and temples to castles and modern trends.

Preserving old thatched roof houses in rural Japan. For people concerned with saving and preserving the kayabuki houses that are being lost at an alarming rate.

Photographs, basic historical facts and visitor info on the notable historic buildings of Kyoto.

Structures such as temples, castles, tea rooms and their component elements.

Information on preserving and converting traditional Japanese farm houses (minka) for modern living. Contains additional material related to Yoshihiro Takishita's book "Japanese Country Style" and the houses he has built.

Shows the weaknesses in traditional Japanese wooden homes in the face of earthquakes.

Illustrated discussion of the development of this Muromachi period style. Well organized.

Analysis of traditional Japanese domestic architecture as being based on long standing attitudes towards ideas of harmony. B&W illustrations on separate pages.

Details the elements of a traditional Japanese house, and the Japanese attitude toward aesthetics, balance, harmony, economy and beauty.

Shirakawa Commerce and Industry Society provides a visitor guide to the village noted for its traditional Gassho style houses.

Article discussing the impact of traditional concepts on modern Japanese architects.