The Meiji Period
This was the period Japan started to incorporate Western architectural designs into their buildings again, due to their being a new emperor, Emperor Meiji. When he took charge, new architectural styles and change were taking place. They started to use styles and techniques from foreign countries, as well as using western style stone and bricks. Also coincidently having being the time of the industrial revolution, it was able to use modern materials as well such as steel, concrete and glass.