Retro Japan
Explore Japan's architectural wonders and secrets of yesteryear.
Retro Japan: Unique curves of Aichi Pref. Gym capture the eye
GAMAGORI, Aichi -- Encountering the Gamagori civic sports center here, the eye is drawn immediately by its gently dipping roof, as though it was a she Full article
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Retro Japan in Photos: St. Michael's Church Sapporo in Hokkaido
(2023/9/24)
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Retro Japan: Sapporo church windows 'washi' paper crosses a striking image at night
(2023/9/24)
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Retro Japan in Photos: 'Chochikukyo,' architect's own residence in Kyoto Pref.
(2023/9/17)
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Retro Japan: Architect's residence in Kyoto Pref. blends in beautifully with nature
(2023/9/17)
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Retro Japan in Photos: Strikingly beautiful Toyohashi City Public Hall in Aichi Pref.
(2023/9/10)
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Retro Japan: Multiple architectural styles blend well at public hall in Aichi Pref.
(2023/9/10)
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Retro Japan: Ex-UK consulate in Hakodate built in 1913 now popular as museum, tearoom
(2023/9/3)
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Retro Japan in Photos: Community Center Shinsyukan in Miyashiro, Saitama Pref.
(2023/8/27)
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Retro Japan: Grape farm features decorate community center in Saitama Pref.
(2023/8/27)
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Retro Japan in Photos: 1930s masterpiece Mengyo Kaikan cotton industry hall in Osaka
(2023/8/20)
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Retro Japan: Cotton industry hall watching over ever-changing Osaka since 1931
(2023/8/20)
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Retro Japan in Photos: Okuma Memorial Museum in the city of Saga
(2023/8/13)
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Retro Japan: Museum building in Saga designed to resemble late politician Okuma Shigenobu
(2023/8/13)
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Retro Japan in Photos: Minato City Local History Museum in Tokyo
(2023/8/6)
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Retro Japan: Tokyo history museum an architectural masterpiece reflecting gothic glamor
(2023/8/6)
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Retro Japan in Photos: A monument in purple to Aichi's Tokoname ceramic ware
(2023/7/30)
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Retro Japan: Striking Ceramics Research Institute passes down art of Tokoname ware
(2023/7/30)
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Retro Japan in Photos: Chapel at Tokyo Woman's Christian University
(2023/7/23)
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Retro Japan: Quiet chapel at women's univ. in Tokyo a place for students to self-reflect
(2023/7/23)
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Retro Japan: Westin hotel in Kyoto boasts traditional tea-ceremony house styled annex
(2023/7/16)
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Retro Japan in Photos: Komazawa University's Kounkan hall in Tokyo
(2023/7/9)
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Retro Japan: 'Folding screen' style hall stands out on Komazawa University campus in Tokyo
(2023/7/9)
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Retro Japan in Photos: Mitsubishi's former branch office Ueno Building in Kitakyushu
(2023/7/2)
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Retro Japan: Ex-Mitsubishi branch hints at past glory of coal, steel industries
(2023/7/2)
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Retro Japan in Photos: Takanawa Fire Station's Nihonenoki subbranch in Tokyo
(2023/6/25)
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Retro Japan: 1933 fire station branch in Tokyo boasts now rare watchtower
(2023/6/25)
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Retro Japan in Photos: Ashiya Buddhist Hall in Hyogo Pref. withstands the test of time
(2023/6/18)
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Retro Japan: Despite its name, 'Buddhist Hall' in Hyogo Pref. serves all walks of life
(2023/6/18)
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Retro Japan in Photos: Gunma Music Center features folded-plate structure, large fresco
(2023/6/11)
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Retro Japan: Gunma Pref. music hall a masterpiece of Czech American architect
(2023/6/11)
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Retro Japan in Photos: Yanagawa Tachibana-tei Ohana restaurant inn in Fukuoka Pref.
(2023/6/4)
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Retro Japan: Former feudal lord family villa in Fukuoka Pref. now a restaurant-inn
(2023/6/4)
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Retro Japan in Photos: Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library's ancient vibes
(2023/5/28)
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Retro Japan: 1904 Osaka library that survived WWII remains a symbol of knowledge
(2023/5/28)
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Retro Japan: Defunct station in Tokyo made majestic due to former imperial estate location
(2023/5/21)
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Retro Japan in Photos: All aboard for a taste of Tokyo's past at Ueno Park ghost station
(2023/5/21)
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Retro Japan in Photos: Nagoya archive wears its cloak of history with beauty and grace
(2023/5/14)
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Retro Japan: Majestic Nagoya City Archives building heavy with history
(2023/5/14)
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Retro Japan: Nagoya's seagull-shaped 'Port House' supports local cultural activities
(2023/5/7)
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Retro Japan in Photos: Kawachi reservoir in Kitakyushu carries history of 'steel city'
(2023/4/30)
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Retro Japan: Reservoir in 'steel city' of Kitakyushu reminiscent of old European castle
(2023/4/30)
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Retro Japan in Photos: 1909 Nara Hotel stands elegantly in ancient capital
(2023/4/23)
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Retro Japan: West meets East at 1909 Nara Hotel designed by renowned architect
(2023/4/23)
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Retro Japan in Photos: Jiyu Gakuen school's Myonichikan hall in Tokyo
(2023/4/16)
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Retro Japan: Majestic school building, singing birds make one forget being in central Tokyo
(2023/4/16)
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Retro Japan in Photos: Former Karatsu Bank head office building in Saga Pref.
(2023/4/9)
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Retro Japan: Stately 1912 former bank building in Saga Pref. loved by locals
(2023/4/9)
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Retro Japan in Photos: Country's 1st women's abbey graces city of Hakodate
(2023/4/2)
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