Merchant’s House from Edo Period Given Special Designation in Japan; City Govt Gave Designation to Preserve Community, Help City Development

Merchant’s House from Edo Period Given Special Designation in Japan; City Govt Gave Designation to Preserve Community, Help City Development

OKAZAKI, Aichi — The Hiraoka family’s former residence, which belonged to a merchant family and was built in the Edo period (1603-1867), was designated as a structure of landscape importance in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture.

Restoration project to save old merchant's house and preserve local museum

A project to repair and restore a key piece of Exeter’s maritime history is likely to take a step forward when the city council’s planning committee meets next week.