Yokote Masuda Manga Museum

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Yokote Masuda Manga Museum, Comics museum in Yokote, Japan

The Yokote Masuda Manga Museum holds a collection of 440,000 original manga paintings, making it one of the largest repositories of Japanese comic art.

This museum opened its doors on October 21, 1995, establishing itself as the first institution in Japan dedicated to preserving and displaying original manga artwork.

The museum presents works from 100 different artists from Japan and international locations, demonstrating the global influence of manga as an art form.

Located at 285 Masudashinmachi, the museum operates from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and requires an 8-minute walk from the Masuda-Kuranoeki bus stop.

The museum contains numerous original drawings by Takao Yaguchi, a native of Yokote City known for creating the Tsurikichi Sanpei series.

Location: Yokote

Official opening: October 21, 1995

Address: 秋田県横手市増田町増田字新町285番地

Phone: 0182455569

Website: https://manga-museum.com

GPS coordinates: 39.20460,140.55045

Latest update: August 11, 2025 08:25

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