Column
A list of KAMENOAYUMI's column articles.
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[In-depth analysis] Learning from the medieval venture town of Bastoide: prescriptions for sustainable urban development and regional revitalization
~The origins of "relationship design" and urban planning that transcend 700 years and are still relevant today~ *This article is current as of December 2025.
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[The Structure of Walled Cities and Their Application to Modern Urban Planning] Implications for Urban Planning in Toyako, Hokkaido from Medieval European Defense Systems
~The "Neo-Bastide Concept" that balances "protection" and "prosperity" in Toyako Town, Hokkaido, in an era of population decline~ *This article was published on February 2nd...
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[Roman Wisdom and Northern Development] The Urban Design of Lake Toya Explained through Vitruvius's "Ten Books on Architecture"
~Unravelling the philosophy of "coexistence" that modern cities should strive for through a dialogue between classical ideals and the harsh reality of snowy and volcanic regions~ *This...
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[In-depth Analysis] The Cardo and Decumanus, the Backbone of the City: How Roman Wisdom Can Improve Urban Development, Disaster Prevention, and Tourism in Hokkaido
From the origins of castrums (military camps) to modern smart snow removal and the transformation into a walkable city. *This article is based on the ancient…
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[Plaza History] Learning from Agora and Form, Toyako Town Plaza
~Unraveling the genealogy of two squares: the "Dialogue Agora" of Ancient Greece and the "Majestic Form" of Rome~ *This article was updated in 2025...
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[Desert Grid and Prescriptions for the Modern Age] The Lifespan of Cities as Revealed by Kahun, the Oldest Planned City in Ancient Egypt
~The history of a city that was born and then disappeared for a national project, and tips for sustainable urban development~ *This article was updated in 2025...