Former Hachiman Post Office, Historic postal building in Ōmihachiman, Japan.
The Former Hachiman Post Office stands with distinct architectural features combining Western and Japanese design elements at the intersection of major trade routes.
Construction of the Former Hachiman Post Office was completed in 1921 under the direction of architect Merrell Vories Hitotsuyanagi during Japan's modernization period.
The building represents early twentieth-century postal infrastructure development and demonstrates the integration of international architectural influences in Japanese municipal structures.
Located at coordinates 35.1385°N, 136.092556°E, the building sits within walking distance from Omihachiman Station on the JR Biwako Line.
The structure maintains its original exterior design from 1921, serving as a physical record of postal service evolution in rural Japan.
Location: Omihachiman
Inception: 1921
Architects: Merrell Vories Hitotsuyanagi
GPS coordinates: 35.13850,136.09256
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:04
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