[🇯🇵Aomori] A journey into the world of Dazai Osamu - Visiting Shayokan

A must-see for literature fans Shayokan in Kanagi-cho, Aomori Prefecture, is the birthplace of Dazai Osamu, and a precious place where you can experience his life and work. The solid wooden building built in the Meiji era still conveys the atmosphere of the prestigious family he grew up in. Step inside the building and you'll feel like you're closer to the world of the writer Dazai Osamu. Luxurious Japanese-Western architecture The Shayokan building is a luxurious structure that harmonizes Japanese and Western styles, and tells the story of the era in which Dazai Osamu was born and raised. In particular, the reception room and hall have been preserved as they were at the time, allowing you to experience the atmosphere of an upper-class Meiji family. The soft light shining through the shoji screens was very impressive. Dazai's path through the exhibition Dazai's handwritten manuscripts, favorite items, photographs, and other items are on display in the museum, and episodes related to his life and works are carefully introduced. The exhibition will give you a deeper understanding of the conflicts and emotions depicted in "No Longer Human" and "Shayo." A quiet literary journey As I walked through Shayokan, I felt the loneliness and suffering he experienced, as well as his passion for literature. It's not just a tourist attraction, but a valuable experience where you can spend some quiet time facing the weight of literature and the depth of Dazai Osamu as a person. #DazaiOsamu #Shayokan #AomoriTourism #LiteraryTour #JapaneseLiterature #KanagiTown #MeijiArchitecture #Spring0YenTrip