BCA Broadcasting Station Minxiong Branch Japanese Dormitory Area — The Japanese dormitory area of the Broadcasting Corporation of China (BCC) Minxiong Branch was roughly built in the 15th year of the Showa era (1940), which was during the establishment phase of the Minxiong Broadcasting Station.

BCA Broadcasting Station Minxiong Branch Japanese Dormitory Area. The Japanese dormitory area of the Broadcasting Corporation of China (BCC) Minxiong Branch was roughly built in the 15th year of the Showa era (1940), which was during the establishment phase of the Minxiong Broadcasting Station. The Japanese dormitory area of the Broadcasting Corporation of China (BCC) Minxiong Branch was roughly built in the 15th year of the Showa era (1940), which was during the establishment phase of the Minxiong Broadcasting Station. Broadcasting stations were the designation for radio stations during the Japanese colonial period. The importance and representativeness of the Minxiong Broadcasting Station in the development of Taiwan's broadcasting industry further enhance the historical value of the Japanese dormitory area of the BCC Minxiong Branch. Based on the "Standards for Official Residence Architecture of the Governor-General of Taiwan" promulgated in the 11th year of the Taisho era (1922), the dormitory area preserved at the Minxiong Branch can be classified into four types of official residence standards: High Official Residences, Class A Semi-Detached Residences for Appointed Officials, Class B Semi-Detached Residences for Appointed Officials, and Class C Semi-Detached Residences for Appointed Officials. A cluster of buildings is more significant and difficult to preserve than a single building because it retains the environment and atmosphere of that time. This unique environment and atmosphere, combined with the environment of the BCC Minxiong Branch and buildings such as the BCC Minxiong Branch Japanese Guesthouse, form an important historical and cultural preservation area, fully presenting the characteristics of industrial architecture during Taiwan's Japanese colonial period, which is truly rare and unique. The historical spaces related to the Japanese dormitory area of the BCC Minxiong Branch are still well preserved and were designated as historical buildings of Chiayi County by the Chiayi County Government on July 6, 2000, due to their historical value. Address: 嘉義縣民雄鄉嘉義縣民雄鄉民權路52、54、56、58、60、62、66、68、70、72等10戶6棟日式宿舍。 Hours: 00:00–23:59 Chiayi County