The Historical Developments of Park Design in Japan(Middle Meiji-Early Showa)

Abstract

The Author revealed historical developments of park design in Japan from the middle of Meiji to the early Showa, when Tokyo had been reconstructed after the Earthquake. There had been two lines of park design, one had developed among the national projects, and the other among the city planning. And the oringin of some important design methods which were derived from the West was made clear.