Edwin O. Reischauer Memorial House, Historical residence in Watertown, Massachusetts, United States.
The Edwin O. Reischauer Memorial House is a residential building in Watertown that long served as housing for scholars affiliated with Harvard University's Japanese studies program. The property accommodated researchers and maintained connections to Japanese academic and cultural work throughout its institutional use.
The house served as home to Edwin O. Reischauer, a Harvard professor who also served as United States Ambassador to Japan from 1961 to 1966. Following his diplomatic career, the building retained its role in supporting academic research focused on Japan.
The property functioned as specialized housing for scholars affiliated with the Edwin O. Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies at Harvard University until 2010.
The house sits in a quiet residential area of Watertown and is accessible by local roads and nearby parks. Visitors should note that the property has been privately owned and occupied since 2010.
The house contained an extensive collection of personal memorabilia documenting the careers of both the owner and his wife Haru. These artifacts reflected the couple's deep personal connection to Japan's history and culture.
GPS coordinates: 42.39100,-71.17500
Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:25
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