The Eight Ministries of the Puppet Manchukuo

The Eight Ministries of the Puppet Manchukuo

The Eight Ministries of the Puppet Manchukuo are designated as cultural heritage sites protected by the city of Changchun.

The Eight Ministries are located near Xinmin Street in downtown Changchun and comprise the eight major institutions of the Puppet Manchukuo (Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Ministry of Education and Culture, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ministry of Health), built in 1936.

Each building of the Eight Ministries features a different architectural style, combining both Eastern and Western elements—some boast grand exteriors while others showcase elegant courtyard gates with hanging floral designs. Along both sides of Xinmin Street are tall, straight poplar trees, and here are the addresses of the Eight Ministries:

Puppet Manchukuo Ministry of Public Security: Located at No. 1 Xinmin Street, now the First Clinical Hospital of Bethune Medical University.

Puppet Manchukuo Ministry of Justice: Located at No. 6 Xinmin Street, now the administrative headquarters of Bethune Medical University.

Puppet Manchukuo Ministry of Economy: Located at No. 5 Xinmin Street, now the Third Clinical Hospital of Bethune Medical University.

Puppet Manchukuo Ministry of Transportation: Located at No. 7 Xinmin Street, now the Health Science Teaching Building of Bethune Medical University.

Puppet Manchukuo Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry: Located at No. 20 Ziyou Avenue, now the affiliated high school of Northeast Normal University.

Puppet Manchukuo Ministry of Education and Culture: Located at No. 18 Ziyou Avenue, now the affiliated elementary school of Northeast Normal University.

Puppet Manchukuo Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Located at No. 1 Puqing Hutong, now the Jilin Academy of Social Sciences.

Puppet Manchukuo Ministry of Health: Located at No. 77 Renmin Avenue, now the Jilin Petrochemical Design Institute.

These unique buildings emerge subtly among lush flowers and green trees, adorning the street with an elegant and tranquil charm.

Puppet Manchukuo Ministry of Military Affairs

Puppet Manchukuo Ministry of Transportation

Puppet Manchukuo Ministry of Civil Affairs

Puppet Manchukuo Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Puppet Manchukuo Ministry of Economy

Puppet Manchukuo Ministry of Education and Culture

Puppet Manchukuo Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry