Contents

 Preface vii
 Periods of Japanese Architectural History xii
 A Note on Japanese Names and Terms xii

1. Architectural Preservation -an International Perspective

2. Cultural Traditions and Values
       Preservation Through Use: Traditional Sentiments in Japan
       Values of Historic Buildings
       Authenticity
       Object Identity -the Case of Hôryû-ji Kondô

3. Cultural Properties: Administration and Legislation
       The Agency for Cultural Affairs
       Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties
       Designation of Cultural Properties by Local Governments
       Council for the Protection of Cultural Properties
       Tangible Cultural Properties
       Designation Criteria
       Intangible Cultural Properties
       Protection of Traditional Techniques

4. Education and Training in Preservation
       Japanese Association for Conservation of Architectural Monuments (JACAM)
       Authorization of Conservation Architects
       The Annual Conference of Conservation Architects

5. Deterioration in Material and Structure
       Barthquakes -Ground Problems
       Biological Deterioration
       "Patina" ofWood-Weathering
       Fire Protection
       Sinking of the Baves

6. Materials and Techniques in Preservation
       The Necessary Repair
       Complete Dismantling
       Half- Dismantling
       Partial Repair
       Repainting and Re-Coating
       Re-Roofing
       Preservation of Buildings and Techniques
       Wood Species in Japanese Historic Building
       Woodwork Joints
       Consolidation and Restoration of Decayed Wood
       Wattle and Daub In-fill Panels
       Structural Steel Reinforcement

7. Restoration -Authenticity in Design
       Restoration of Buildings and Revival of Techniques
       Evidence for Restoration: Kiku and Kiwari
       Two Case Studies
       Restoration of Ôtadaneko Jinja Honden
       Restoration of Hokekyô- ji Soshidô
       Restoration in Japan and the Venice Charter

8. Management of Preservation Projects
       Work on the Site
       Issuing Tenders
       The Site Office
       Scaffolding
       Investigations Before and During Dismantling
       lteration of the Project Plan
       Management of Work on the Site During Reassembly
       The Report of the Repair Work
       Work on the Site: a Case Study
       History
       The Execution of the Work

9. Preservation in Japan: the Unique and the Universal  

 Appendices
 Notes
 References
 Sources ofl1lustrations
 Index