In 1934, Horyuji kokuho hozonjigyobu (National treasure in Horyu-ji Temple Preservation Division) was established in the Ministry of Education and Japanese government led 'Showa Daishuri' (major repair in the Showa period) project of the buildings of the Horyu-ji Temple.
1934年（昭和9年）には文部省に法隆寺国宝保存事業部が設置され、法隆寺伽藍のいわゆる「昭和大修理」が国の主導で進められることとなった。