Tetsuro Hoshino Memorial Museum
Forming the starting point for a poet
A memorial dedicated to the harmony between humans and nature through poetry
Seizo Noguchi is a song lyricist of Ryokan genre. His lyrics are filled with a gaze towards nature and kindness towards people. What can be seen amidst numerous works are the scenery of Shodoshima Island in Yamaguchi Prefecture, his hometown, and the activities of the people of the island; these are the source of Seizo Noguchi’s work.
A memorial hall to support the dreams of children
Setsuro Hoshino's lyrics are said to be a rallying chant. For him, the memorial museum is also a way of repaying the island for its kindness, and it is a stage for each individual to fulfill the dreams of the children.
A memorial building integrated with the town hall
It’s a facility where people are always present. To make it easy for the island’s residents to come, there’s also a branch office of the town hall inside. The Tatami stage, which serves as the venue for special events, is also usually the island’s lounge.
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