Office of the President, Republic of China — Japan's rule over Taiwan was not merely territorial expansion, but the first step in a larger East Asian colonial plan, thus every aspect had to be the best model to showcase to other newly 'submissive' colonies in the future.

Office of the President, Republic of China. Japan's rule over Taiwan was not merely territorial expansion, but the first step in a larger East Asian colonial plan, thus every aspect had to be the best model to showcase to other newly 'submissive' colonies in the future. Japan's rule over Taiwan was not merely territorial expansion, but the first step in a larger East Asian colonial plan, thus every aspect had to be the best model to showcase to other newly 'submissive' colonies in the future. Under this colonial objective, they looked to the West for inspiration, constructing many European Baroque-style buildings in Taiwan, the architectural techniques of which are still considered outstanding today. The Presidential Office Building, formerly the Governor-General's Office during the Japanese era, was completed in 1919. At that time, the Governor-General, facing east from his office, could overlook the entire Taipei City within the Four Beasts Mountain range. Gazing at the rising sun each day, he planned enduring grand undertakings. Starting from the 7th Governor-General, a total of 13 Governors-General worked here. After Taiwan's retrocession, the Southeast Military and Political Affairs Office, the Executive Yuan, and the Presidential Office of the Republic of China shared this building. Subsequently, all presidents have used this as the Presidential Office, handling state affairs here. Address: 臺北市中正區城內重慶南路一段122 Hours: 00:00–23:59 Taipei