Former Moji Mitsui Club, Heritage building in Mojikō Retro, Japan.
Description
The Former Moji Mitsui Club is a half-timbered building with European styling, featuring white walls and carefully carved wooden beams throughout its structure. The building spans multiple floors with various rooms, including the Einstein Memorial Room where the renowned physicist stayed in 1922.
History
The building was constructed in 1921 by architect Shōhei Matsuda and functioned as a social gathering place for Mitsui executives. It opened during a prosperous period when Moji Port was thriving and the city experienced significant economic growth.
Culture
The building reflects how Japan and Europe connected through design and style during that era. Walking through its rooms shows how people of that time blended these two traditions together.
Practical
The building is open to visitors who can explore its different floors and interior rooms at their own pace. It helps to allow enough time for a leisurely tour to notice the fine details of the woodwork and room furnishings.
Did you know?
The building contains a memorial room dedicated to a renowned scientist who stayed there during a trip to Japan. This historical connection makes it a place where international history comes alive for visitors.
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