真岡市久保講堂, Wooden lecture hall in Moka, Japan.
The Kubo Auditorium is a wooden two-story building in Moka with a balanced, symmetrical layout. It features galleries running along both sides, a spacious wooden interior floor, and incorporates Western construction techniques within a traditional material framework.
The structure was built in 1938 as an auditorium for Moka Elementary School. It was moved to its current location in 1986 and later registered as a cultural property.
The building bridges Eastern and Western architectural traditions in its design and materials. Visitors can appreciate the craftsmanship of the wooden structure and how it was shaped for school gatherings and community events.
The site is accessible on foot about 15 minutes from Moka Station. Visitors should check opening hours and access conditions beforehand, as entry may require advance arrangement.
The building was designed by an architect who studied under Frank Lloyd Wright, merging Western design principles with local building practices. This rare combination appears in the truss systems and craftsmanship rarely seen in Japanese school buildings of that era.
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