Comprehensive photographic collection of shimenawa carriages from across Japan for visual and cultural reference
In-depth analysis by architects and民俗学者井上章一 and町田忍, offering historical and architectural insights
Explores the evolution and regional variations of shimenawa carriages to understand Japanese funeral and social culture
Includes rare archival images and documents not previously published in Japanese literature
Covers themes of architectural innovation, regional identity, and the intersection of tradition and modernization
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A photo and critical essay collection by Shoichi Inoue and Shinobu Machida, focusing on the uniquely Japanese "Miyagata Reikyusha" (palace-style hearse). Published by Shodensha in 1992, it was the first book in Japan to exclusively feature hearses.
Miyagata reikyusha, adorned with decorations reminiscent of elaborate temple architecture,