1928 building

The building was a branch office of a newspaper company reflecting the state-of-the-art of the time.

Construction was completed in 1928. The space, which incorporates Frank Lloyd Wright and Art Deco styles popular at the time, was mainly used as the former Kyoto branch office of the Mainichi Shimbun newspaper. Today, the building houses a gallery, restaurant, theater, and other facilities.

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  Year of completion: 1928

  The building is named after the year of its completion, and was registered as a tangible cultural property of Kyoto City in 1983.

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  The second-floor Contemporaries Gallery has gained popularity as a gallery where visitors can enjoy contemporary art in a casual setting.