Don't doubt it—this is really in Taiwan, a perfect recreation of a 1930s Japanese-style photo studio.

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Revitalizing old buildings has been a growing trend in recent years. Beyond transforming heritage homes into cafes, boutique shops, and other character-filled venues, "Wan Jing Photo Studio" in Taipei’s Da’an District has been turned into a century-old-style photography studio. The studio utilizes an old residence to recreate the architectural style of a photo studio from the Japanese colonial period. It even preserves the interior décor and atmosphere, and has established a photography workspace that offers venue rental and photography services.

Wan Jing Photo Studio has transformed an old apartment on Chaozhou Street through careful renovation and interior design, turning it into a photo studio from the Japanese colonial era. It perfectly recreates what was once a high-end venue frequented by officials, merchants, and gentry, with meticulous attention to décor, furniture arrangement, and photo backdrops.