Shōwa Jūkudō, Former school building in Shiroyama Town, Japan
Shōwa Jūkudō is a former school building located near Shiroyama Hachimangū shrine in a central part of town. It displays architectural features of Japanese educational institutions from the early 20th century.
The building was founded in 1928 and came into being during a time of major change in Japanese society. It was one of the early educational projects that focused on practical skills.
The building shows how schools looked and were built in Japan during the Shōwa period. It blends traditional Japanese design principles with modern construction methods of that era.
The site is located near Shiroyama Hachimangū shrine and is easy to reach on foot. The building is protected as an Important Cultural Property and can be visited when open to the public.
The building was founded by Enkichi Hitomi and his wife Midori with just eight students and five teachers. The school placed special emphasis on vocational training for women, which was unusual for that time.
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