Old Ministry of Justice Building, Baroque revival government building in Kasumigaseki, Japan
The three-story red brick structure features symmetrical facades, ornate stone decorations, and a central entrance crowned by a triangular pediment.
German architects Hermann Ende and Wilhelm Böckmann designed this government edifice in 1895 as part of Japan's modernization during the Meiji period.
The building represents a fusion of European architectural elements with Japanese administrative requirements, marking the nation's transition toward Western governance models.
Located one minute from Sakuradamon Station, the building opens Monday through Friday between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM, offering free admission to its legal exhibition room.
The structure survived the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake with minimal damage due to its reinforced brick walls, though it later endured fire damage in 1945.
Location: Kasumigaseki
Inception: 1895
Architects: Hermann Ende, Wilhelm Böckmann
Architectural style: baroque revival
Part of: Central Government Office Complex No. 6
GPS coordinates: 35.67644,139.75344
Latest update: May 12, 2025 05:33
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