—Another Japan glimpsed through history—
September 27 (Sun) The world of Edo, the world of modern times —Saikaku, Chikamatsu, Soseki—
Mr. Yozo Yamamoto (Director, Yamagata Study Center, Open University of Japan / Professor Emeritus, Yamagata University)
October 11 (Sun) Basho's ascent of the Dewa Sanzan as seen in Sora's Travel Diary
Mr. Michiaki Iwahana (Professor Emeritus, Yamagata University)
October 24 (Sat) The lies of fiction, the lies of history
Mr. Yoshio Takahashi (Author)
■Time: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (Reception from 1:00 PM)
■Venue: Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum Training Room 1
■Course Fee: 500 yen per session
■Capacity: 50 people per day (Applications will close as soon as capacity is reached on a first-come, first-served basis, so please apply early.)
■Application: Please provide your 'name, phone number, address, and desired date(s) of participation' to the Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum by phone (023-695-2221) or FAX (023-695-2552). Applications are accepted until 3 days before each event date. Same-day applications are not permitted.
