Yoshida Tadashi Memorial Museum of Music

The Yoshida Tadashi Memorial Museum of Music is a biographical museum in Hitachi that displays photographs, personal items, and musical compositions from the Japanese composer's career. The building houses materials spanning different periods of Yoshida's life and creative work.

Yoshida was interned in a Siberian prison camp during World War II, where he composed music on birch bark while there. This experience profoundly shaped his later work and artistic identity.

The collection showcases works Yoshida created for Victor Records and reflects how he shaped post-war Japanese music. Visitors can see how his output influenced the development of the national musical landscape.

The museum is easily reached by bus and offers straightforward access to its exhibits. It is helpful to check opening hours beforehand to ensure the museum is open during your intended visit.

The museum preserves audio recordings of compositions Yoshida created during his captivity. These recordings allow visitors to hear directly a body of work created under extreme circumstances.

Location: Hitachi

Official opening: April 29, 2004

Website: http://yoshidatadashiongakukinenkan.org

GPS coordinates: 36.61042,140.65625

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:41