Signboard architecture

Signboard architecture is known as KANBAN KENCHIKU, style of machiya that only front of house is renovated to modern style. It was famous in Showa century, many machiya houses were changed to this style. But it’s still easy to change back to original style. Here is work by professional machiya repair group SAKUJIGUMI.

http://www.kyomachiya.net/sakuji/skill/kanbankenchiku.htm