Ito, Chengdu (exploring the footprint of Japanese architecture in Chengdu)

Chengdu is a city with a long history. It was once the capital of Shu and Han, and it was also an important commercial center in the Tang Dynasty. In modern history, Chengdu was once the political, economic and cultural center of southwest China. During this period, many foreigners came to Chengdu and built many western buildings. At the same time, some Japanese came to Chengdu and built many Japanese-style buildings, which became a part of Chengdu. This paper will explore Japanese architecture in Chengdu and understand its historical and cultural value.

First stop: Chengdu Wuhou Temple Museum

Chengdu Wuhou Temple Museum is a typical Japanese-style building, which was built in 1930s. The designer of this building is Japanese architect Itochuta, so it is called "Chengdu Ito". This building is a typical wooden structure, which adopts traditional Japanese wooden structure, tatami and other elements, and also incorporates elements of traditional China architecture. This building is now an important cultural heritage of Chengdu and an important leisure place for Chengdu citizens.

Second stop: Chuanda Japanese Style Street.

Located in Wuhou District, Chengdu, Chuanda Japanese Style Street is a commercial street with Japanese architecture as its theme. There are many Japanese buildings in this street, including Japanese houses, Japanese gardens and Japanese restaurants. These buildings were built by the Japanese in the early 20th century, and now they have become an important scenic spot in Chengdu. Here, you can feel the atmosphere of Japanese culture, taste authentic Japanese food and buy Japanese specialties.

Third stop: Dongmen Bridge in Chengdu

Dongmen Bridge in Chengdu is a bridge designed by Japanese, which was built in the early 20th century. This bridge adopts traditional Japanese wood structure, tatami and other elements, and also incorporates elements of traditional China architecture. This bridge has now become an important scenic spot in Chengdu and an important leisure place for Chengdu citizens.