The Leputing (traditional Chinese: 樂埔町; simplified Chinese: 乐埔町; pinyin: Lèbùtīng) is a restaurant in Da'an District, Taipei, Taiwan.

Leputing
樂埔町
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Alternative names錦町日式宿舍─杭州南路2段67號
General information
TypeRestaurant
LocationTaipei,Taiwan
Address67 Section 2 Hangzhou South Road, Daan District
Coordinates25°01′47.1″N 121°31′20.3″E / 25.029750°N 121.522306°E / 25.029750; 121.522306
Current tenantsLead Jade Life & Culture
Completed1920s
OwnerTaipei City Government
Website
Official website

History

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The restaurant building used to be the dormitory used by the officials of Forestry Bureau of the Japanese government constructed in the 1920s.[1][2] In 2013, the Department of Cultural Affairs of the Taipei City Government appointed Lead Jade Life & Culture to manage the abandoned building. Restoration works then commenced for 1.5 years.[3]

Architecture

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The 1-story restaurant building was constructed with Nishikicho Japanese-style architecture.[3] It spreads over an area of 600 m2.[1]

 
Entrance of Leputing

Transportation

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The restaurant is accessible within walking distance north from Guting Station of Taipei Metro.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Shu-ling, Ko (5 October 2016). "Groups work to preserve Japanese colonial architecture in Taipei". Japan Times Online. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  2. ^ Tachikawa, Tomoyuki (12 January 2022). "Taiwan's pro-Japan young people back President Tsai's re-election". Kyodo News. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Concept". Leputing. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  4. ^ "Information". Leputing. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
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