Step into a World of Serenity at Taiwan Literature Base’s Japanese-Inspired Landscape

Taiwan Literature Base is located in the Qidong Street Japanese-era dormitory complex. It is one of the few areas remaining in Taiwan with historical buildings in such good condition. It is also the first dormitory complex from the Japanese Colonial Period to be preserved under the Cultural Assets Preservation Law. Today, the area is a municipal historical site covering nine historical buildings. It not only contains rich local stories and connections with the surrounding community but also highlights the significance of contemporary historical preservation, conservation, and revitalization efforts.

When you visit TLB, you will see a Japanese-era dormitory complex full of uniquely Japanese character. The area reflects a fusion of Japanese and Western architectural styles that first emerged in Yokohama during the late Tokugawa Period (mid-1800s). Similarly styled architecture spread throughout Japan and Japanese-ruled Taiwan after the Meiji Restoration.
The “hip roofs” used in these buildings reflect an effort to handle Taiwan’s humid and rainy climate. The downward slopes on all sides were designed to guide wind and water away from the structure, and the roof is tightly covered with black Japanese tiles. Also, “ghost” tiles are featured at the edges of the roof.

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