Japan's Wooden Heritage: A Journey Through Thousand-Year-Old Architecture

The popular series "Japan's Wooden Heritage," which ran for two years in Kateigaho magazine, has finally been compiled into a single volume. While there are numerous books on Japanese wooden architecture, this book stands out as a travel essay by architectural historian Terunobu Fujimori, known for his unique writing style, and architectural photographer Mitsumasa Fujitsuka, who revolutionized architectural photography. It follows their journeys to unique and unconventional wooden buildings throughout Japan, serving as a concrete guide to understanding the essence of Japanese wooden architecture. It's an accessible and easy-to-understand read, not only for architecture students but also for readers who want to delve into the depths of Japanese culture. The beautiful and powerful photographs, painstakingly taken by Mr. Fujitsuka, are a must-see!

[Table of Contents] 1. Jodo-ji Temple, Jodo-do Hall 2. Byodo-in Temple, Phoenix Hall 3. Kintaikyo Bridge 4. Matsumoto Castle 5. Otaki Shrine 6. Narai-juku, Nakamura Residence 7. Kinpusen-ji Temple, Zao-do Hall 8. Former Konpira Grand Theater (Kanamaru-za) 9. Akagami Shrine, Gosha-do Hall 10. Rinshunkaku Hall 11. Nageire-do Hall 12. Covered Bridge 13. Rengeo-in Temple, Sanjusangen-do Hall 14. Izumo Taisha Shrine, Main Hall 15. Kasamori-ji Temple, Kannon-do Hall 16. Seisonkaku Hall 17. Aizu Sazaedo Hall 18. Suga Boatman's Hut 19. Fuki-ji Temple, Main Hall 20. Rurikoji Temple, Five-Storied Pagoda 21. Tsubokawa Family Residence 22. Joan Teahouse 23. Itsukushima Shrine

[About the Authors] Terunobu Fujimori (Architectural Historian/Architect), Mitsumasa Fujitsuka (Photographer)

[Comment from the Editorial Department] The popular series "Japan's Wooden Heritage," which ran for two years in Katei Gaho magazine, has finally been compiled into a book. Among the many books dealing with Japanese wooden architecture, the 23 wooden buildings featured in this book are all unique, original, unconventional, and surprising—a collection that makes you think, "How did they manage to gather all of these?!" Architectural historian and architect Terunobu Fujimori and architectural photographer Mitsumasa Fujitsuka unravel these mysteries with unprecedented ideas and perspectives, making this book a "mystery-solving story of wooden architecture."

"So that's how it is!" - eye-opening perspectives, "So this is what Japanese wooden architecture is all about!" - beautiful and powerful photographs make this book a must-read for architecture students, architecture enthusiasts, and anyone interested in Japanese culture who wants to experience the amazing wisdom and skill involved. You're sure to be drawn into the labyrinth of romantic wooden architectural spaces. And after reading this book, be sure to visit some actual wooden buildings and experience the wonder for yourself.