Calligraphy exhibition opens at the Yoshikawa Eiji Museum

An exhibition of important calligraphy by Eiji Yoshikawa has opened at the museum created in the writer’s former residence.

Best known for his works Miyamoto Musasahi and Sangokushi, the author moved to the property in Tokyo in 1944 and remained there for nine years and five months.

Running until November 29th, the Shin-Heike Monogatari’ o Chushin ni (With a focus on 'Shin-Heike Monogatari') exhibition showcases calligraphy created by Yoshikawa when he made a visit to the Shugaku-in Villa in Kyoto at the end of the Second World War, reports The Japan News.

The museum was opened in 1977, 15 years after Yoshikawa died, and preserves the building as if he were still living there.

Now it is home to around 20,000 pieces relating to Yoshikawa, his life and his works, including first editions of his novels, various manuscripts and illustrations.

Open between March and May, as well as September and November each year, it is an important site for literary tourists in Japan.

Visitors can look around the museum between 10am and 5pm Tuesday to Sunday.

Calligraphy exhibition opens at the Yoshikawa Eiji Museum

Source: www.insidejapantours.com