This paper examines the roles and meanings of arcades in Japan. The so-called arcade, to some extent resembles the roofed galleries and shophouses that exist in East Asia and Southeast Asia. In Taiwan, roofed galleries are characterized by a continuous pavement and are known as Tingtsuzao . In Japan, there are not any shophouses, however there are roofed galleries in which European style store fronts (passages) are a common feature. The style that covered a shopping street with an arcade has been usual for a business revitalization in Japan. That is, Japanese arcades were developed with the intention of revitalizing the economy. Such arcades also, happily, facilitate easy human relationships between merchants, sales personnel and customers. The paper considers the revitalizations and its realities of the shopping streets in Japanese inner-city, through showing the realities of many Japan's shopping arcades.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Roofed galleries and Shophouses
- Arcades in Japan
- Origin of the Arcade in Japan
- Purpose of the Construction of Shopping Arcades
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper examines the role of arcades in Japan, exploring their origins and development as revitalization projects and their impact on Japanese shopping culture. The paper focuses on how these arcades facilitated social interactions and economic growth while providing practical benefits for merchants and customers alike.
- The origins and development of arcades in Japan
- The role of arcades in revitalizing Japanese shopping streets
- The social and economic implications of arcades in Japan
- The cultural significance of arcades as a meeting place for merchants, salespeople, and customers
- Comparison of arcades in Japan with similar structures in East and Southeast Asia
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction of this paper explores the concept of arcades in Japan and their similarities to roofed galleries found in other parts of East and Southeast Asia. It highlights the economic revitalization goals behind the development of arcades and their role in facilitating social interaction among merchants and customers.
Chapter 1 focuses on the origins of roofed galleries in various countries including Taiwan, the Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore, and Malaysia. It delves into the history of these structures and their architectural styles, drawing comparisons between shophouses in Southeast Asia and the development of arcades in Japan.
Chapter 2 examines the origin of the arcade in Japan, tracing its history back to the 1920s. It discusses the evolution of arcade design, from early structures providing shelter from the elements to more elaborate and modern arcades incorporating stained glass and other decorative elements. The chapter also explores the role of arcades in enhancing the shopping experience and attracting customers to specific areas.
Chapter 3 delves into the purposes behind the construction of shopping arcades in Japan, highlighting their functions in revitalizing shopping streets and creating a lively atmosphere. It explores the various ways in which arcades contributed to the success of businesses, attracting customers, and improving the overall shopping experience.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper explores the keywords and focus topics related to arcades in Japan, including: shopping streets, revitalization, economic growth, social interaction, roofed galleries, shophouses, urban renewal, architectural styles, cultural significance, and the impact of arcades on Japanese society and commerce.
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- Kazutaka Hashimoto (Author), 2014, Arcade as Japanese Traditional Shopping and Business Culture, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/283267
