Jiangjun Office (Meilun River Japanese Dormitory) Introduction
On Zhongzheng Road in Hualien City, by the Meilun River, there is a whole area of Japanese-style wooden dormitories, which served as residences for military officers stationed in Hualien during the Japanese colonial period. These neatly arranged wooden buildings form a complete small residential area. The "General's Residence," located at the center, was built in 1936 and served as the official residence of Colonel Nakamura, the highest military commander in the Hualien region. Unlike other paired wooden dormitories, the General's Residence features an independent design with its own courtyard and has a higher base, indicating its superior military rank compared to the other dormitories. In recent years, the General's Residence and the surrounding Japanese dormitory area have been designated as registered historical sites by the government and local community efforts. After restoration, it has been opened to the public, and local volunteers provide guided tours to help visitors understand the historical significance of the General's Residence. In addition to its antique architectural appearance, the interior decoration of the General's Residence is also quite exquisite, with tatami rooms and corridors full of Japanese charm, and even the cypress wooden cabinets used at that time have been well-preserved, filling the space with fragrance.
