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Signboard Architecture of Ishioka

Ibaraki · Ishioka · Architecture

Japanese name: 石岡の看板建築

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Signboard Architecture of Ishioka
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WHAT TO DOSignboard Architecture of Ishioka

Rebuilt after a great fire, the street keeps a run of shops with Western facades pasted onto Japanese frames.

WHEREIbaraki

Central · Ishioka

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Rebuilt after a great fire, the street keeps a run of shops with Western facades pasted onto Japanese frames.

About this place

Ishioka (石岡市, Ishioka-shi) is a Japanese city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2024, the city had an estimated population of 70,124 in 28,892 households and a population density of 325 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 33.5%. The total area of the city is 215.53 square kilometres (83.22 sq mi).

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Founded / opened:1930s Highlights / collection:Facade of copper plate and mortar, Shop registered as a Tangible Cultural Property Genre:Architecture

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