Oku no Hosomichi Meister Training Course
This course is designed to help participants learn about "Oku no Hosomichi" and simultaneously gain the knowledge required to serve as a volunteer guide at the Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum. Additionally, a "Guide Certification Workshop" will be held for those aspiring to become volunteer guides at the Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum.
"Oku no Hosomichi Educational Course"
●Dates: Reiwa 5 (2023) November 11 (Sat), November 12 (Sun)
10:00 - 14:45
●Content
November 11 (Sat)
10:00 - 10:45 The Charm of the Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum's Famous Collection Kazushi Aihara
11:00 - 11:45 What is the Difference Between Haikai and Haiku? Harufumi Yamamoto
13:00 - 13:45 Introduction to Reading Kuzushiji (Traditional Cursive Script) (1) Harufumi Yamamoto
14:00 - 14:45 Basho's Life, Haikai Style, and Calligraphy Transitions Harufumi Yamamoto77
November 12 (Sun)
10:00 - 10:45 What Kind of Journey Was the Trip of Oku no Hosomichi? Harufumi Yamamoto
11:00 - 11:45 The Basics of Kakejiku (Hanging Scrolls) - How to View and Handle Them - Koto Sato
13:00 - 13:45 Get to Know Museums - Protecting Local Treasures - Koto Sato
14:00 - 14:45 The Individuality of Edo Period Haiku Poets - Basho, Buson, Issa - Harufumi Yamamoto
●Lecturers: Professor Harufumi Yamamoto, Academic Research Staff, Yamagata University; Associate Professor Koto Sato, Academic Research Staff, Yamagata University; Kazushi Aihara, Curator, Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum
●Venue: Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum, Training Room 1 (Online participation from home is also possible)
●Course Fee: 3,000 yen (Those attending at the Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum should pay at the reception desk on November 11. Online participants should transfer the fee to the designated account by November 6 (Mon). We will inform you of the bank transfer details after your application.)
●Target Audience: Those who wish to learn about Oku no Hosomichi. Those who aspire to be volunteer guides at the Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum.
●Capacity: 50 participants for in-person attendance (first-come, first-served). 60 participants for online attendance (first-come, first-served)
●Application: Please inform the Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum of your "Name and Phone Number" by phone (023-695-2221) or FAX (023-695-2552).
For online participation or recorded distribution, please apply via FAX (023-695-2552) clearly stating your "Name, Phone Number, and Email Address."
●Application Deadline: October 31 (Tue)
"Guide Certification Workshop"
This workshop is for those who have completed the "Oku no Hosomichi Educational Course" of the "Oku no Hosomichi Meister Training Course" and are aiming for "Oku no Hosomichi Meister" certification or aspiring to become volunteer guides at the Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum. A certificate will be issued upon completion.
●Dates: Reiwa 5 (2023) November 25 (Sat), November 26 (Sun) 10:00 - 14:45
●Content:
November 25 (Sat)
10:00 - 10:45 Advice for Guides Members of the Oku no Hosomichi Meister Association
11:00 - 11:45 Another Japan - Tohoku as Seen by Reischauer - Harufumi Yamamoto
13:00 - 13:45 Introduction to Reading Kuzushiji (Traditional Cursive Script) (2) Harufumi Yamamoto
14:00 - 14:45 Certification Exam Preparation / Individual Coaching Lecturers, Members of the Oku no Hosomichi Meister Association
November 26 (Sun)
10:00 - 10:45 What Was Travel Like in the Edo Period? Harufumi Yamamoto
11:00 - 11:45 Certification Exam Preparation / Individual Coaching Lecturers, Members of the Oku no Hosomichi Meister Association
13:00 - 13:35 Certification Exam Preparation / Individual Coaching Lecturers, Members of the Oku no Hosomichi Meister Association
13:45 - 14:20 Certification Exam *Please note that the time slot may change depending on the number of applicants.
14:30 - 14:45 Results Announcement / Certificate Award Ceremony
●Lecturers: Professor Harufumi Yamamoto, Academic Research Staff, Yamagata University; Members of the Oku no Hosomichi Meister Association
●Venue: Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum, Training Room 1
●Course Fee: 1,000 yen
●Target Audience: Those who attended the "Oku no Hosomichi Educational Course" of the "Oku no Hosomichi Meister Course" on November 11 and 12, Reiwa 5 (2023), and who aspire to become Oku no Hosomichi Meisters or Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum volunteer guides.
●Capacity: 50 participants (first-come, first-served). *In-person attendance only; no online participation.
●Application: Please apply by phone (023-695-2221) or FAX (023-695-2552) to the Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum.
*You may also apply directly to the secretariat after the "Oku no Hosomichi Educational Course" on November 12.
●Application Deadline: November 12 (Sun)