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“. . . There is a powerful need for symbolism, and that
means the architecture must have something that
appeals to the human heart. Nevertheless, the basic
forms, spaces, and appearances must be logical . . .”
— Kenzo Tange, Tokyo Architect
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means the architecture must have something that
appeals to the human heart. Nevertheless, the basic
forms, spaces, and appearances must be logical . . .”
— Kenzo Tange, Tokyo Architect
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The term Kokuyū Tetsudō "state-owned railway" originally referred to a network of railway lines operated by 17 private companies that were nationalized following the Railway Nationalization Act of 1906 and placed under the control of the Railway Institute. Later, the Ministry of Railways and the Ministry of Transportation and Communications took over control of the network. The ministries used the name Japanese Government Railways (JGR) to refer their network in English. During World War II, many JGR lines were dismantled to supply steel for the war effort. On June 1, 1949, by a directive of the U.S. General HQ in Tokyo, JGR was reorganized into Japanese National Railways, a state-owned public corporation. |
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Designed by Paramountica, Assembled for Commonwealth of Liberty.