Deepen your knowledge of haiku, Basho, and 'Oku no Hosomichi,' as well as the role of the Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum as a museum and the characteristics of its collection. Additionally, we will offer a 'Guide Certification Course' for those aspiring to become volunteer guides at the Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum.
"Oku no Hosomichi Culture Course"
February 1 (Sat) & 2 (Sun), Reiwa 7 (2025), 10:00 AM - 2:45 PM
February 1 (Sat)
What kind of journey was Oku no Hosomichi? Yoshitsune, the Genpei Legends and Basho; Basho, Buson, Issa, and Shiki - their respective eras and haiku; and Japanese culture in the world.
February 2 (Sun)
The appeal of the Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum's collection; "Oku no Hosomichi" as depicted in art; Let's learn about museums - preserving local treasures; and the guide activities of the Oku no Hosomichi Meisters.
Instructors: Mr. Yoichi Yamamoto, Director of Yamagata Study Center, Open University of Japan and Professor Emeritus of Yamagata University; Ms. Koto Sato, Professor at Yamagata University's Faculty of Academic Research; Members of the Oku no Hosomichi Meister Association; and Curators of the Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum.
Course Fee: 3,000 yen
Capacity: 50 people (first-come, first-served)
Application Deadline: January 21 (Tue)
Application: Call (023-695-2221) or FAX (023-695-2552) the Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum.
"Guide Certification Course"
February 9 (Sun), Reiwa 7 (2025), 10:00 AM - 2:45 PM
Target Audience: This course is for those who have attended the above course and aim to become certified Oku no Hosomichi Meisters, as well as those aspiring to become volunteer guides at the Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum. Upon completion, a certificate will be issued.
Instructors: Mr. Yoichi Yamamoto, Director of Yamagata Study Center, Open University of Japan and Professor Emeritus of Yamagata University; and Members of the Oku no Hosomichi Meister Association.
Course Fee: 1,000 yen
Capacity: 50 people (first-come, first-served)
Application Deadline: February 2 (Sun)
Application: Call (023-695-2221) or FAX (023-695-2552) the Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum.