Tohoku Fukushi University Serizawa Keisuke Art and Craft Museum

Tohoku Fukushi University Serizawa Keisuke Art and Craft Museum is housed on the university campus and displays Japanese textile works with focus on kataezome dyeing, kimono design, and Bingata techniques from Okinawa. The galleries also feature pieces in other craft media that represent the range of traditional Japanese handicraft.

The museum was founded by textile artist Serizawa Chōsuke and opened in 1989 to preserve his artistic legacy and Japanese textile tradition. This establishment reflects how the university chose to honor and maintain the continuity of these important craft methods.

The collections showcase the work of textile artist Serizawa Chōsuke and reflect how traditional Japanese dyeing methods remain woven into contemporary craft practice. Visitors encounter both historical pieces and modern takes on these techniques throughout the galleries.

The museum sits about a five-minute walk from Tohokufukushidai-mae Station and is easily reached by public transport. The exhibition spaces are modest in size, so visiting during quieter periods helps you see the pieces without crowding.

The museum invites visitors to try their hand at traditional craft techniques through hands-on workshops where you can create kataezome-dyed postcards and other items. These activities offer direct experience with skills that take years of practice to master.

Location: Tsutsujigaoka

Founders: Serizawa Chōsuke

Official opening: June 23, 1989

Website: https://tfu.ac.jp/kogeikan

GPS coordinates: 38.26031,140.88581

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:44