ABSTRACT
Chapter 6 follows the postwar history up to the present. Even up to the 1980s, new gardens and modern buildings were at risk of disappearing. Notable structures like Tokyo Station were not initially deemed worthy of preservation by the heritage authorities, as they were not considered to embody traditional “Japaneseness.” However, over time, architects, historians, and concerned citizens began to protest against the demolition of historic modern structures, viewing them as vital to local identity. The preservation of Murin-an and the Former Furukawa Gardens illustrates how these movements helped new gardens gain recognition and become designated national heritage sites. In addition, Ogawa Jihei became one of the most revered garden masters since the 1980s, further bringing the gardens of the Meiji and Taishō periods into the limelight.
