Hokkaido Government Main Building, Prefectural office building in Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Japan.
The Hokkaido Government Main Building is an administrative office in Sapporo featuring modern architecture with large glass windows and geometric design spread across multiple stories. Inside, it houses different government departments and service counters for various administrative tasks.
The building was completed in 1968 and marked a turning point in modernizing Hokkaido's administrative infrastructure. This period represented the prefecture's transition into the era of contemporary government facilities.
The building functions as the daily contact point where residents come to handle official business with the prefecture. It embodies how modern Japanese administration operates as a physical space and interacts with the public.
The building is open to visitors during regular business hours and sits centrally in Sapporo. Keep in mind that some areas may have restrictions and it is worth checking in advance which services you need.
The building received the BCS Prize in 2013, a prestigious award recognizing its architectural achievement. The award acknowledged how the design integrated into Sapporo's urban development.
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