Core Kyoto S7 E2 - Modern Civil Architecture: A Strikingly Eclectic Heritage

Core Kyoto

Core Kyoto S7 E2 - Modern Civil Architecture: A Strikingly Eclectic Heritage
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Many modern buildings for use by ordinary citizens, such as homes, schools, and restaurants, sprang up around Kyoto in the early 1900's. Kyotoites desired buildings that blended in with the natural environment and suited the local lifestyle. So they erected impressive structures merging the latest Western technology and design with Japanese flair. Discover Kyoto's modern architecture through the citizens who aimed to revitalize the city through their quest for buildings befitting the new age.