Back in Time to Old Japan

[Shinpachi]

My pleasure and Thank You too, Aaron!

For your much better understanding, this is the Chinese architecture I was impressed with in Taipei, Taiwan twenty years ago.
I believe the Japanese ancient architectures also could have had the same atmosphere at the time.

National Concert Hall in Taipei, Taiwan.

 

[evangilder]

Wow! That's a beautiful shot of an great building, and great sunset!

 

[Shinpachi]

Yes, it was a beautiful place Eric, as you may know, together with the memorial hall for Chiang Kai-shek and his big statue.
I recommend.

 

[Gnomey]

Lovely shot!

 

[vikingBerserker]

That's awesome!!!!

 

[Shinpachi]

The former IJA 4th Division Headquarters built in 1931.
As this old building had been almost closed for a couple of decades, I thought this would be demolished sooner or later but, to my delight, has been fully renewed for citizens and tourists recently. I had a chance to tour today.

 

[Shinpachi]

The rest of pics.
Thanks.

 

[michaelmaltby]

... wonderful, graceful architecture. This establishment is an integral part of Japanese history - in stone and concrete - investment - rejuvenation of the ruins by the government is a positive sign, IMO

 

[Wurger]

 

[Shinpachi]

Thanks

... wonderful, graceful architecture. This establishment is an integral part of Japanese history - in stone and concrete - investment - rejuvenation of the ruins by the government is a positive sign, IMO

Thanks, MM, for your so thoughtful comment as always.
I frankly felt that, good or bad, the past is always with us.
BTW, new naming for the building is "MIRAIZA" which means a theater for the future.

 

[Gnomey]

Good shots shinpachi!

 

[Wayne Little]

Good series of pictures, great to see it all looking so good for all to see.

 

[vikingBerserker]

Just beautiful!