Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Old Building, Cultural heritage monument in Taipei, Taiwan.
The Mitsui & Co. Old Building is a commercial structure from the early 20th century that was built during the Japanese period in Taiwan. It sits in central Taipei and continues to function as office space today.
The building was constructed during Taiwan's Japanese colonial period and shows the commercial presence Japan maintained on the island. It survived the major shifts in Taiwan's history and remains a record of that era.
The building shows how Japanese business design mixed with local Taiwanese building styles in its physical form. The way spaces are arranged inside reflects how commercial firms operated in that era.
The building sits in central Taipei and is easy to reach, though some areas may have restricted access since it operates as an active office. Visitors should plan to view the exterior and any publicly accessible areas.
The building received recognition as an Outstanding Foreign Firm in 2011, an award that honors its importance as a historical example of foreign trade. This acknowledgment highlights how significant such structures are to understanding Taiwan's economic past.
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