Coming Home to the 1950s: Visit the Faithfully Preserved Former Seto House

Located in Japan’s northern frontier city of Wakkanai is the Former Seto House. Constructed in 1952, this home’s original design has been lovingly maintained in the decades since and offers visitors an insight into Wakkanai’s days as a lively fishing port. With painstaking effort, every corner of the house has been restored. From the massive tea ceremony room and Japanese-style bedrooms to the kitchen and beautifully preserved architectural features, the Former Seto House is a must-see site for travelers to Wakkanai.