Shikano Village Office, Historic government building in Longtian Village, Taiwan.
The Shikano Village Office is a historic government building in Longtian Village that blends Japanese colonial design with local architectural traditions. The structure features distinct administrative spaces arranged to facilitate community services and local governance functions.
This administrative center was built during the Japanese colonial period to manage community affairs and implement regional policies. It later transitioned into Taiwan's modern governance system and eventually received historical protection status.
The space shows how Japanese administrative practices and local governance existed side by side during its active years. The rooms reflect how two different systems of managing community affairs operated within the same structure.
The building is located within Longtian Village and is accessible to visitors interested in its historical importance. It helps to spend time exploring the different areas to understand how this administrative office operated.
The building demonstrates the architectural transition of a place caught between two different governing systems. This blend of building styles and functional arrangements is rarely preserved so completely in a single structure.
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