The Taisho era in Japan was from 1912 to 1926.
The romanticism in Europe inspired the era in various fields like literature, movie, policy and thought.
That is to say that Japanese adapted the Western style in their own way.
You can see that heritage in architecture which is used in various places even now.
In Kawagoe I can find them easily.
This is of a small restaurant into an alley.
This building is registered as a tangible cultural asset
The owner needs to report house’s maintenance to the government but he can receive the subsidy for repair.
You can enjoy eating a full-course meal of French cooking.
This is of a local bank.
This building was built in 1918 and is three-stories tall.
This building remained safely though the massive earthquake happened.
This is of a museum but it was built as an imported bicycle shop in 1915.
On the other hand among the old buildings there are a lot designed from eastern architecture.
Anyway the western and eastern style buildings exist side-by-side in Kawagoe city.
Life in Kawagoe 
houses like ships …
cruising through the history of cities …
Nice comments. I took this photo with wide-angle.
old ware-house in my hometown, empty since years …
Great shot as always.
どんよりした空の太陽軒でも、すばらしいですね。
内部はアールデコの設計なんです！
銀行もりっぱです。
天気は、イギリスらしいです。＾＾；
確かに、この日は曇り空でした。天気に関わらず、これらの建物の周りには、観光客がたくさんいました。
I love old architecture. The beautiful arched windows and the buildings have character and they are solidly built. Modern buildings are like little shoe boxes.
How nice you love old buildings. I’m sure that you can enjoy Kawagoe town.
I am glad the buildings are well preserved and still used today. They are a part of history. 🙂
Yes, these are real part of history.
Preserving old things become more valuable recently.
Buildings harmony with east and west.
The harmony makes town interesting.
Turkish also has both western and eastern culture.
Thank you for showing them. I see Western style buildings from time to time, but I never stop to think about when they were built. Normally, they are so well preserved that you can’t tell their age.
Thanks much. The old temples were built more than a thousand years ago. Awesome.
I recognize that bank! Didn’t I have a picture of it a couple weeks ago? 🙂 Great photos!
Yes, I saw Saitama Risona bank photo in your post. My wife has money in her account at the bank.
Those are beautiful buildings! I love the first one and the restaurant… Awesome. 🙂
The restaurant has good air you may like. 🙂
I agree, very beautiful buildings!! You take lovely pictures, I’m looking forward to seeing more! 🙂
Thanks a lot. I’ll try to take more photos. 🙂
In downtown Nara, old building and new building stand alternately, streets don’t look organized, but that’s one of the charms there. It could be called as “organized chaos.”
I love these old architecture of Taisho romanticism, and your photos, too.
Organized chaos is interesting word.
There is a strong cityscape preservation in Kyoto as you may know. The owners can’t build high buildings and outdoor advertising freely.
greetings by frizztext:
I’ve featured your work there …
Thanks much. You photos also inspired me.
There’s something unique and beautiful about the fusion of oriental and western influence not just on the architectural designs but also on how people live. My country of origin has the same. Europe + Asia + America= Awesome; Great post my friend!
Thank you for the compliment. The US also has an unique character. I want to know it much more.
Great picture! Love the mood! The local bank looks like a motel 😀
Thanks a lot. This bank doesn’t look a bank as you say. This bank is rare in Japan.
very nice ! love architecture – keep ’em coming cocomino!
Thanks a lot.I watch your beautiful photos every day.
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Thanks.I’m trying to use flicker well. 🙂