Kyoto's Renaissance: Ancient Capital for Modern Japan

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1898823928
• ISBN13: 9781898823926
• Release Date: June 2020
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 286 Pages