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Book Announcement: Modern Kyoto: Building for Ceremony and Commemoration, 1868-1940

Posted on November 18, 2018 by

Modern Kyoto: Building for Ceremony and Commemoration, 1868–1940 Alice Y. Tseng Can an imperial city survive, let alone thrive, without an emperor? Alice Y. Tseng answers this intriguing question in Modern Kyoto, a comprehensive study of the architectural and urban projects carried … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Tokyo Roji: The Diversity and Versatility of Alleys in a City in Transition

Posted on March 18, 2018 by

Tokyo Roji The Diversity and Versatility of Alleys in a City in Transition By Heide Imai The Japanese urban alleyway, which was once part of people’s personal spatial sphere and everyday life has been transformed by diverse and competing interests. … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: European Association for Japanese Studies (EAJS): Urban and Environmental Studies

Posted on September 4, 2016 by

The next EAJS International Conference will take place from August 30 to September 2, 2017 in Lisbon, Portugal. As the convenors of section 1 “Urban and Environmental Studies” we would like to draw your attention to the Call for Papers for our … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Lanes and Neighbourhoods in Cities in Asia

Posted on April 12, 2016 by

*Deadline: 30 April 2016 *Conference dates: 30 June 2016 – 01 July 2016 *Venue: National University of Singapore The purpose of this conference is to focus attention on the concept and social meanings of one of the smallest social spheres … Continue reading →

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Call for papers: Patterns of Early Asian Urbanism

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

We invite you to explore together with leading scholars from around the world the theme of ‘Early Urbanism’ of pre-modern Asian cities within the much broader context of urban studies, ancient and modern. Please send us your paper or panel … Continue reading →

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