Tomioka Silk Mill

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:brand
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Gunma_Prefecture,_Japan
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Kikuchi_Kōsuke
gptkb:Kōsuke_Tomita
gptkbp:architectural_style Western-style architecture
Western industrial architecture
gptkbp:area 1.5 hectares
approximately 1.5 hectares
gptkbp:associated_with silk trade
Silk industry in Japan
gptkbp:community_events Silk exhibitions
gptkbp:community_involvement Local engagement
gptkbp:conservation_efforts gptkb:memorial
Ongoing
Efforts ongoing
Protected site
Tomioka Silk Mill Preservation Society
gptkbp:construction_material gptkb:Brick
Wood and brick
gptkbp:contributed_to Japan's silk industry
women's employment in Japan
gptkbp:cuisine Promotes silk crafts
gptkbp:cultural_events Silk-related festivals
Silk-related workshops
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Important Cultural Property of Japan
Part of regional identity
Part of Japan's heritage
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influences local culture
gptkbp:cultural_practices Promotes international understanding
gptkbp:cultural_significance Industrial heritage
Represents Japan's industrial history
symbol of Japan's industrialization
gptkbp:current_use gptkb:museum
gptkbp:designated_as gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:educational_programs Workshops on silk production
gptkbp:employs modern machinery
gptkbp:environmental_impact Sustainable practices
gptkbp:established 1872
gptkbp:exhibition Silk production techniques
gptkbp:exhibits silk production process
Showcases silk history
gptkbp:features Large windows
brick buildings
gptkbp:function Silk production
gptkbp:has gptkb:Educational_Institution
gptkbp:historical_analysis Silk reeling and processing
gptkbp:historical_documentation Archival records available
Preserved machinery
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:Tomita_Kōsuke
gptkbp:historical_period Meiji period
gptkbp:historical_significance Symbol of modernization
economic development of Japan
gptkbp:historical_site Preserved site
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tomioka Silk Mill
gptkbp:includes exhibition halls
gptkbp:industry textile industry
gptkbp:influenced silk production techniques
gptkbp:influenced_by Western industrial practices
French silk industry
gptkbp:inspiration Influences artists
gptkbp:inspired modern textile industry in Japan
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:tourist_attraction
gptkbp:is_featured_in gptkb:documentaries
travel guides
gptkbp:is_known_for its historical significance
gptkbp:is_part_of Japan's industrial heritage
gptkbp:is_recognized_for gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:is_used_for educational purposes
gptkbp:is_visited_by tourists
gptkbp:local_economy Boosted silk production
gptkbp:location gptkb:Tomioka,_Gunma,_Japan
gptkbp:notable_feature gptkb:park
Silk reeling machines
gptkbp:offers guided tours
gptkbp:opened gptkb:1987
gptkb:Tomita_Kōsuke
gptkbp:operates_in gptkb:20th_century
gptkbp:operates_under government supervision
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Government_of_Japan
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Tomioka_Silk_Mill_Historic_District
gptkbp:partnerships Collaborations with local schools
gptkbp:produced_by raw silk
gptkbp:promotes silk culture
gptkbp:recognizes gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:renovated gptkb:2006
2000s
gptkbp:research_focus Study of industrialization in Japan
gptkbp:research_interest gptkb:Historical_studies
gptkbp:restoration ongoing
gptkbp:role Promotes silk industry history
gptkbp:showcases gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:significance First modern silk reeling factory in Japan
first modern silk reeling factory in Japan
gptkbp:supports gptkb:local_economy
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Tomioka_City
gptkbp:tour Available
gptkbp:tourist_attraction gptkb:battle
Guided tours available
Visitor center available
Promoted by local government
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site gptkb:2014
gptkb:battle
gptkbp:visitors Tourists
attracts thousands annually