That is the Japanese Cultural Exhibition House, located at 6 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street. According to information from the Hoi An Cultural Heritage Conservation Management Center, the area around Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street was formerly a neighborhood of Japanese merchants (Japan Dinh) with bustling trade activities in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. This was also the starting point for cultural exchange between Hoi An, Vietnam, and Japan.
"The house, dating back hundreds of years, was built in a tube-like style, a common construction in the Hoi An trading port at that time, with three sections. The house's frame has a rather unique structure with a high wooden upper floor and wide corridors surrounding it, reflecting the architectural development and the exchange between East Asian architectural styles in Hoi An in previous centuries."
The main truss system used is a hidden column and purlin system, with a relatively simple architecture compared to many other houses in the Old Quarter; however, this does not detract from the beauty of the building. The relic of house number 6 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai provides valuable information about the lifestyle of the merchant class in the ancient Hoi An trading port" - information from the Hoi An Center for Management and Preservation of Cultural Heritage.
The Japanese Cultural Exhibition House in Hoi An provides a wealth of information, images, and documentary artifacts related to the Chau An trading system and the connection between Hoi An, Dang Trong (Southern Vietnam), and various locations in Japan from the past to the present.
In particular, this space includes an exhibition area showcasing the city of Sakai, Osaka Prefecture. Sakai was originally an important seaport of Japan during the medieval period, with many trade relations with the Hoi An trading port in the past, and was also one of the earliest foreign localities to establish a sister city relationship with Hoi An, dating back to the 2000s.
According to documents from the Hoi An Center for Management and Preservation of Cultural Heritage, Sakai is the hometown of Mr. GoSokukun, the first mayor of the Japanese quarter in Hoi An. His tomb is currently located in Tan An ward, Hoi An.
During this Hoi An - Japan cultural exchange event, the Japanese Cultural Exhibition House is hosting numerous exhibitions and cultural and artistic activities. Currently, it is showcasing the "Japanese Dolls" exhibition, featuring 29 traditional dolls made from various materials, including paper, fabric, and wood.
According to the organizers, this collection not only highlights the outstanding aspects of Japanese culture but also reflects the beauty of the soul and the spirit of the people of the Land of the Rising Sun.
Visitors to the Japanese Cultural Exhibition House will be immersed in a space showcasing and enjoying Japanese tea ceremony, as well as participating in origami paper folding activities.
And not just during festivals, but on ordinary days as well, this is a destination for those who love Japanese culture, with activities such as teaching Japanese songs or screening films about Japan...
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