Sawtooth Roof Factory Stands as Monument to Ashikaga Textile History in Tochigi Pref., Japan
- Posted on March 2, 2026
- By The Japan News
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Sawtooth Roof Factory Stands as Monument to Ashikaga Textile History in Tochigi Pref., Japan

ASHIKAGA, Tochigi — A striking sawtooth roofline and imposing red-brick walls define the Tochisen factory, a site that has anchored the local community since it was run by Ashikaga Orimono, which began operations in 1914.