Kyoto’s Renaissance

Ancient Capital for Modern Japan

John Breen editor Takagi Maruyama Hiroshi editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:1st Dec '25

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Draws on archive of material, a first in English to take an in-depth look at Kyoto’s modern transformation – its reinvention after ‘collapse’ (Meiji Restoration) and relocation of the imperial court to Tokyo. Includes: introduction, chapters on notable historical elements that sustain Kyoto as a quintessentially modern ‘ancient capital’ today.

ISBN: 9781041181873

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 530g

286 pages