Kurushima Takehiko Memorial Hall

What it is

• A museum dedicated to children's literature pioneer Takehiko Kurushima.
• Opened on April 28, 2017.
• Located within Mishima Park in Kusu Town.
• A 500-square-meter wooden single-story building.

What to see

• About 5,000 items related to Takehiko Kurushima.
• Exhibits divided into 10 booths.
• Personal belongings, letters, and books of Kurushima.
• Introductions to past Culture Award winners.
• The former Kurushima family garden and a fairy tale monument.
• Information on Kurushima's exchanges with other figures.

When to go

• Exhibits change seasonally.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.