Matsumoto Seicho Memorial Museum Explained

Matsumoto Seicho Memorial Museum
Native Name:北九州市立松本清張記念館
Native Name Lang:ja
Coordinates:33.8836°N 130.8726°W
Location:Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Type:Literature museum
Publictransit: JR Kyusyu:
at Kokura Station
or Nishi-Kokura Station

The is a literature museum in Kitakyushu, Japan. It is dedicated to Seichō Matsumoto, who spent the first half of his life in Kitakyusyu. The museum is located next to Kokura Castle.

Features of the Museum

The museum displays exhibits and graphic panels to introduce a collection of Seichō Matsumoto's works and the related items (manuscript, letter, artwork, his favorite goods, etc.). The author's study room, library, and reception room, called "The Castle of Thought and Creation", are exhibited in the museum. They were relocated from his residence in Suginami-ward, Tokyo in which he spent the latter half of his life. In addition to these permanent exhibitions, special exhibitions regarding the author are often held.[1] [2]

The museum also has a role of research center related to Seichō Matsumoto, and publishes the research journal annually. It awarded Kikuchi Kan Prize in 2008 for the research activities.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: An Honest Look at Matsumoto Seichō, Japan’s Master of Detective Fiction . nippon.com . 21 May 2019 . 10 April 2020.
  2. Web site: Matsumoto Seicho Memorial Museum . Gururich Kitakyusyu . 10 April 2020.
  3. Web site: 菊池寛賞 受賞者一覧. Bungeishunjū. 14 April 2020. Japanese.
  4. Web site: Digital Archives for Architectural Space. DAAS. 14 April 2020. Japanese.