{"product_id":"vanishing-japan-modern-architecture-gone-but-not-forgotten-hardcover","title":"Vanishing Japan: Modern Architecture, Gone But Not Forgotten - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNaomi Pollock\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs in other countries, not every mid-century modern building in Japan can be, or even deserves to be saved. Yet a swathe of these works--those that achieved new architectural milestones and those that became landmarks in the public eye--warrant international attention. \u003cem\u003eVanishing Japan\u003c\/em\u003e is the first book to shine a light on these gems, becoming an important record of buildings that have already been lost and making their memory available to a wide, global audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book focuses on some ninety buildings demolished since 2000, while the introduction, afterword, and \"deep dive\" interludes provide additional context. The project selection features beloved theaters, shopping centers, and offices built between the 1950s and 1970s, with select examples from the '80s and '90s as well. While many of these buildings were in Tokyo and Osaka, the book draws on examples from all over the country, charting the once recognizable local landmarks that continue to inspire as examples of architectural innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh real-estate values, engineering improvements amid frequent earthquakes, and maintenance costs are just a few of the reasons that buildings are regularly torn down in Japan. All these and more are explored in this insightful, accessible book that will have readers look at their own built environment in a different light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJapan is responsible for some of the most edgy, exuberant, and eye-popping buildings in the world. From a hotel resembling a pagoda to a kindergarten with fifty-four roofs, beloved icons have gone up . . . and come down again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere, ninety remarkable structures from all over Japan are shown in their full glory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll were bold architectural statements, local landmarks, and an integral part of the country's cultural fabric. At once a record of incredible buildings lost to the wrecking ball and a reflection on why they were torn down, \u003cem\u003eVanishing Japan\u003c\/em\u003e will make you look at your own neighborhood anew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 9.7 x 7.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54089431089459,"sku":"9780500028285","price":57.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/IUmLe1AD5q9780500028285.webp?v=1789591858","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/vanishing-japan-modern-architecture-gone-but-not-forgotten-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}