Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture in Honor of Teijiro Nakahara
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is a sculpture museum located in Asahikawa, Hokkaidō
, Japan. The building has been used for the army officer's social clubhouse as the of the Imperial Japanese Army 7th Division
since 1902, and the since 1968. The building is designated as one of the Important Cultural Properties of Japan
.
was settled in Sapporo. The division transferred its operational area to Asahikawa between 1900 and 1902, and the Asahikawa Kaikōsha, the building for the army officer's clubhouse, which later serves as the museum, was completed in 1902. It was constructed by the Okuragumi, a construction company which currently is the Taisei Corporation
.
The building was constructed with the western style, and a gate and some barracks in which soldiers of the division dwelt were initially built around the Kaikōsha. Originally, the Kaikōsha was used as a hotel, guest house, and assembly hall for the army and division's officials, and Japanese crown prince Yoshihito
and Hirohito
, who became the Emperor of Japan in later life, has stayed at the building.
After Japan has lost in World War II
, the Kaikōsha was used as the assembly hall of the American army. After the ownership of the Kaikōsha was moved from the government of Japan to the Asahikawa city in 1949, the building was temporarily used as the interim shoolhouse.
. In September, 1993, the museum was moved to the newly established Asahikawa Taisetsu Crystal Hall, a complex building includes music hall, museum, and assembly hall, and renamed to the Asahikawa City Museum.
Due to its western design and historical architecture, the building of the Asahikawa Museum of Local History was designated as one of the Important Cultural Properties of Japan on May 19, 1989. As of 2008, it is the only building in Asahikawa city to be designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. On June 1, 1994, the building was renovated and used as the Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture in Honor of Teijiro Nakahara anew. Teijiro Nakahara is a modern sculptor born in Kushiro, Hokkaidō
, lived in Asahikawa in his childhood, and the museum was named after him. The year 2002 marked 100 years since the building of the Asahikawa Kaikōsha was completed, and the 100th anniversary exhibition was held.
in Sapporo, is characteristic architectural style in primitive Hokkaidō prefecture.
The museum mainly exhibits the records and existent twelve works of Teijiro Nakahara and Teijiro Nakahara Awarded sculpture works. Temporal exhibitions are also held including the exhibition of Bikky Sunazawa, a wood carving sculptor born in Asahikawa.
In addition to the exhibition of sculpture works, some events including concert and public lectures for children are also held. In each year, the presentation ceremony of the Teijiro Nakahara Award, which is given to the superior sculptors, is held on October 3, Nakahara's date of birth. The museum is located next to the Yasushi Inoue
Memorial Museum and Shunkō Garden.
Asahikawa, Hokkaido
is a city in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the capital of the subprefecture and the second-largest city in Hokkaido, after Sapporo. It has been a Core city since April 1, 2000...
, Japan. The building has been used for the army officer's social clubhouse as the of the Imperial Japanese Army 7th Division
7th Division (Imperial Japanese Army)
was an infantry division in the Imperial Japanese Army. Its call-sign was the .-History:The 7th Division was formed in Sapporo, Hokkaidō on 12 May 1888, as the first new infantry division to be created after the reorganization of the Imperial Japanese Army away from six regional commands and into a...
since 1902, and the since 1968. The building is designated as one of the Important Cultural Properties of Japan
Important Cultural Properties of Japan
The term is often shortened into just are items officially already classified as Tangible Cultural Properties of Japan by the Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs and judged to be of particular importance to the Japanese people....
.
Asahikawa Kaikōsha
In 1896, the Tondenhei, the army engaged in farming and security in Hokkaidō prefecture, was formed, and the Imperial Japanese Army 7th Division7th Division (Imperial Japanese Army)
was an infantry division in the Imperial Japanese Army. Its call-sign was the .-History:The 7th Division was formed in Sapporo, Hokkaidō on 12 May 1888, as the first new infantry division to be created after the reorganization of the Imperial Japanese Army away from six regional commands and into a...
was settled in Sapporo. The division transferred its operational area to Asahikawa between 1900 and 1902, and the Asahikawa Kaikōsha, the building for the army officer's clubhouse, which later serves as the museum, was completed in 1902. It was constructed by the Okuragumi, a construction company which currently is the Taisei Corporation
Taisei Corporation
is a Japanese corporation which was established in 1873. Its main areas of business are building construction, civil engineering, and real estate development....
.
The building was constructed with the western style, and a gate and some barracks in which soldiers of the division dwelt were initially built around the Kaikōsha. Originally, the Kaikōsha was used as a hotel, guest house, and assembly hall for the army and division's officials, and Japanese crown prince Yoshihito
Emperor Taishō
The was the 123rd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession, reigning from 30 July 1912, until his death in 1926.The Emperor’s personal name was . According to Japanese customs, the emperor has no name during his reign and is only called the Emperor...
and Hirohito
Hirohito
, posthumously in Japan officially called Emperor Shōwa or , was the 124th Emperor of Japan according to the traditional order, reigning from December 25, 1926, until his death in 1989. Although better known outside of Japan by his personal name Hirohito, in Japan he is now referred to...
, who became the Emperor of Japan in later life, has stayed at the building.
After Japan has lost in World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, the Kaikōsha was used as the assembly hall of the American army. After the ownership of the Kaikōsha was moved from the government of Japan to the Asahikawa city in 1949, the building was temporarily used as the interim shoolhouse.
Use as the Museum
In 1968, the building of the Kaikōsha was restored in order to use the building as the museum, and the Asahikawa Museum of Local History was opened. Renovated to its original exterior, the museum has displayed historical materials including records of the Ainu tribeAinu people
The , also called Aynu, Aino , and in historical texts Ezo , are indigenous people or groups in Japan and Russia. Historically they spoke the Ainu language and related varieties and lived in Hokkaidō, the Kuril Islands, and much of Sakhalin...
. In September, 1993, the museum was moved to the newly established Asahikawa Taisetsu Crystal Hall, a complex building includes music hall, museum, and assembly hall, and renamed to the Asahikawa City Museum.
Due to its western design and historical architecture, the building of the Asahikawa Museum of Local History was designated as one of the Important Cultural Properties of Japan on May 19, 1989. As of 2008, it is the only building in Asahikawa city to be designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. On June 1, 1994, the building was renovated and used as the Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture in Honor of Teijiro Nakahara anew. Teijiro Nakahara is a modern sculptor born in Kushiro, Hokkaidō
Kushiro, Hokkaido
is a city located in Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan. It is the capital city of Kushiro Subprefecture, as well as the most populous city in eastern Hokkaidō....
, lived in Asahikawa in his childhood, and the museum was named after him. The year 2002 marked 100 years since the building of the Asahikawa Kaikōsha was completed, and the 100th anniversary exhibition was held.
Overview
The two-storied museum is timbered and western stractural building. The western style structure, which is also seen at the exterior of the HōheikanHoheikan
The is a historical building and a wedding venue, located in Nakajima Park, Chūō-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan. The building has previously been a hotel, guest house, event venue, and military camp. Currently, the Hōheikan is registered as one of the National Important Cultural Properties, and used...
in Sapporo, is characteristic architectural style in primitive Hokkaidō prefecture.
The museum mainly exhibits the records and existent twelve works of Teijiro Nakahara and Teijiro Nakahara Awarded sculpture works. Temporal exhibitions are also held including the exhibition of Bikky Sunazawa, a wood carving sculptor born in Asahikawa.
In addition to the exhibition of sculpture works, some events including concert and public lectures for children are also held. In each year, the presentation ceremony of the Teijiro Nakahara Award, which is given to the superior sculptors, is held on October 3, Nakahara's date of birth. The museum is located next to the Yasushi Inoue
Yasushi Inoue
Yasushi Inoue was a Japanese writer whose range of genres included poetry, essays, short fiction, and novels...
Memorial Museum and Shunkō Garden.