Reflecting on Nirasaki's History as the Showa Era Turns 100: The 17th Special Exhibition 'People and Life in Nirasaki City - Education and Culture Edition'

The Nirasaki City Hometown Heroes Museum in Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture, is holding the 17th special exhibition, 'Celebrating the 100th Year of Showa: People and Life in Nirasaki City - Education and Culture Edition,' from Wednesday, April 1, 2026, to Monday, March 22, 2027.

Nirasaki City Hometown Heroes Museum 17th Special Exhibition

Celebrating the 100th Year of Showa: People and Life in Nirasaki City - Education and Culture Edition

This exhibition, timed to coincide with the milestone of the 100th year since the era name changed to Showa in 1926, will explore Nirasaki City's progress from the 1940s to 1970s from the perspectives of 'education' and 'culture.'

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https://www.nirasaki-kankou.jp/event_schedule/event_info/9054.html

■ Exhibition Highlights

Exhibiting the Origins of the 'Nirasaki Character' That Continues Today: The exhibition introduces the Showa-era initiatives that formed the foundation of present-day Nirasaki City, such as the integration of elementary and junior high schools, the declaration of a 'Lifelong Learning City,' and 'town development leveraging soccer,' using timelines, panels, and valuable materials.

Focus on 'Related Figures' Who Shaped the Region: The exhibition traces the footsteps of individuals who contributed to the city's development, including Showa-era researchers Togoro Koike and Kinjiro Kuryu, pioneers of women's education Uta Ito and Sada Hosoda, and Tanzō Shimura, who dedicated himself to cultural property protection.

Rediscovering History through 'Education and Culture': The exhibition is structured to convey the excitement of an era when cultural property protection activities were vibrant, including the construction of the Sakai Archaeological Museum and the designation of the Shinpu Castle Ruins as a National Historic Site.

■ Event Overview

Period: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 – Monday, March 22, 2027

Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Free admission)

Location: Nirasaki City Hometown Heroes Museum (Nirasaki Civic Exchange Center 'Nicori' 1st Floor)

1-2-50 Wakamiya, Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture 407-0015

Closed: Every Monday (open if Monday is a public holiday), substitute holidays for public holidays, and year-end/New Year holidays

Access: 1-minute walk from JR Nirasaki Station, approximately 10 minutes by car from the 'Nirasaki IC' on the Chuo Expressway

Parking: Nicori Multi-story Parking Lot *Free for up to 4 hours, 100 yen for every additional 30 minutes thereafter (maximum 500 yen per day)

Introducing the Charm of Nirasaki City | Nirasaki City Hometown Heroes Museum

Located within the 'Civic Exchange Center Nicori' in front of Nirasaki Station, the 'Nirasaki City Hometown Heroes Museum' is a historical hub that introduces the achievements of predecessors who contributed to the development of the local area through panels and materials. With free admission, visitors can easily drop by, and the museum holds a variety of special exhibitions under the theme 'Learning from the Hometown's Forebears, Applying to the Present.'

It is a place to rediscover regional identity, share local stories, and deepen attachment to the area. Its excellent location, a 1-minute walk from JR Nirasaki Station, makes it a beloved space for exchange that connects the region's past and future.

[Contact Information]

Nirasaki City Hometown Heroes Museum Phone: 0551-21-3636

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https://www.museum-kai.net/museum_home/116