Former Barracks of Imperial Japanese Army in Aomori Pref. Collapses Due to Snow, Structure Dates Back to Meiji...
- Posted on May 6, 2026
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Former Barracks of Imperial Japanese Army in Aomori Pref. Collapses Due to Snow, Structure Dates Back to Meiji...
AJIGASAWA, Aomori — One of the barracks once used by the former Imperial Japanese Army in Ajigasawa, Aomori Prefecture — a wartime relic that had been used as housing and a school after World War II — collapsed under the weight of this winter’s snow. Built during the Meiji era (1868-1912), the structure had long served as a testament to the town’s history, and residents expressed their appreciation for the structure.
