Wartime | Peacetime: Tokyo, Japan

Explore the growth and transformation of Tokyo, Japan, through critical historical events like the Great Kanto Earthquake, WWII, and the Metabolism Movement. Examine how natural and man-made disasters shaped urbanism and the role architects play in creation and destruction. Analyze the broader geopolitical context, including imperialism and nationalism’s influence.

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