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Hōshōkaku, Former teacher training school building in Urawa, Japan.

The Hōshōkaku building displays Western influences through its external features, including stone foundations, wooden frames, and traditional Japanese roof elements.

The construction of Hōshōkaku in 1878 marked the establishment of Saitama Prefectural Teacher Training School, initiating formal education programs in the region.

The structure represents the educational transformation of Japan during the Meiji period, when the country integrated Western teaching methods into its system.

Located at coordinates 35.890528, 139.677611, the building remains open to visitors interested in examining architectural elements from the late 19th century.

The building combines educational heritage with Giyōfū architecture, demonstrating the fusion of Japanese and Western construction techniques during modernization.

Location: Urawa

Inception: 1878

Architectural style: Giyōfū architecture

Part of: 埼玉縣師範學校

Address: 埼玉県浦和市

GPS coordinates: 35.89053,139.67761

Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:23

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