Ehrismann Residence, Western residence in Motomachi Park, Yokohama, Japan
The Ehrismann Residence is a two-story wooden building with white exterior walls trimmed in green and broad windows showing European design. Inside are rooms with fireplaces, a dining area, and exhibition spaces that document Western architectural traditions in the local area.
The building was designed in 1926 for a Swiss merchant by architect Antonin Raymond. It was taken apart in 1982 and moved to its current location in 1990 to preserve it as a public space.
The house shows how a Swiss merchant family lived in Japan during the early 20th century. Visitors can see how European and Japanese ways of life coexisted within these rooms.
Entry is free, and visitors are asked to remove their shoes and wear provided slippers when inside. The rooms are compact, so visiting during quieter times makes it easier to move through and view details.
The residence has separate bathroom facilities arranged according to Japanese tradition, reflecting how the Swiss family adapted to local customs. This unusual feature shows how two cultures lived side by side in daily life.
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