Bankoro (Tokyo)

Japan / Saitama / Kawaguchi / Tokyo / Nishigahara 2-chome, 16-1
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Built in 1917. Designated as Important Cultural Property of Japan.
www.shibusawa.or.jp/english/museum/about.html

The Bankoro is a finely crafted Western and Japanese cottage built in 1917 by Shimizu Gumi (now known as the Shimizu Corporation) to celebrate Shibusawa Eiichi's 77th birthday. Eiichi used the Bankoro to entertain his many important Japanese and international guests. The Seien Bunko and the Bankoro have been designated as Important Cultural Properties by the Japanese government.
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Coordinates:   35°44'55"N   139°44'24"E
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