Japanese Village, Military testing facility in Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, US
The Japanese Village contains twelve double dwellings built to exact specifications, featuring traditional materials and construction methods from 1940s Japan.
In 1943, the United States Army constructed this replica village to evaluate incendiary bombing tactics during World War II through controlled testing operations.
The buildings incorporated authentic Japanese elements such as tatami mats, hibachi stoves, futons, and traditional furniture to create accurate testing conditions.
The facility remains inaccessible to public visitors as it operates within the restricted Dugway Proving Ground military testing area in Tooele County.
Architect Antonin Raymond, who practiced extensively in Japan, designed these structures specifically for military experiments with incendiary weapons.
Location: Tooele County
GPS coordinates: 40.20060,-113.21849
Latest update: May 13, 2025 00:50
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