Yaizu Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum, Biographical museum in Yaizu, Japan
The museum exhibits 1,500 artifacts including personal belongings, publications, and materials from Lafcadio Hearn and his wife Setsu.
The museum opened on June 27, 2007, following the earlier establishment of a memorial facility dedicated to Lafcadio Hearn in 1934.
The facility features three exhibition rooms exploring Hearn's life experiences in Japan and his contributions to Japanese folklore literature.
The museum maintains a library with searchable texts and provides a multi-purpose space for educational activities and workshops throughout the year.
Bon Koizumi, the great-grandson of Lafcadio Hearn, serves as the museum director, maintaining a direct family connection to the institution.
Location: Yaizu
Inception: 2007
Official opening: June 27, 2007
Website: http://city.yaizu.lg.jp/yaizu-yakumo
GPS coordinates: 34.86447,138.30656
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:03
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