{"id":3771,"date":"2025-09-03T16:05:04","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T07:05:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fujieda-life-trip.com\/?post_type=show&p=3771"},"modified":"2025-09-03T16:05:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T07:05:04","slug":"museum","status":"publish","type":"show","link":"https:\/\/fujieda-life-trip.com\/en\/show\/museum\/","title":{"rendered":"I visited the Fujieda City Local History Museum and Literary Museum. A world of history, literature, and a touch of nostalgic Showa retro charm."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hello everyone~<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you guys ever go to museums or art galleries? I actually go pretty often. Surprising, maybe? lol<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I bet a lot of you reading this are thinking, \u201cNah, I don’t go~\u201d. Of course, I’ve been to the Fujieda Local History Museum and Literary Museum too, but I’d like to give you a fresh look at it this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s located right next to Rengeji Pond Park. Its great location means you can take a leisurely walk around the pond on your day off and then pop into the museum afterward. The admission fee is also quite reasonable, making it the perfect spot for a casual visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is the Fujieda City Local History Museum?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Fujieda City Local History Museum is a beloved facility where citizens can learn about local history and culture. The building itself has a calm atmosphere, and upon entering, you immediately get the impression of a \u201cplace where time flows quietly.\u201d The exhibition rooms are compact yet well-organized by theme, and it’s great that they’re designed to be enjoyable not only for history buffs but also for families with children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And right at the entrance stands the surviving B15 locomotive from the Shizuoka Railway’s Sun-En Line light railway. Man, this is just irresistible for enthusiasts, isn’t it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Permanent Exhibition Content<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Photography is generally prohibited inside the museum except for authorized exhibits, so I’ll describe things without pictures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First to greet you is the display on Fujieda’s history. Jomon-period pottery and stone tools, Kofun-period artifacts\u2014it really makes you realize, \u201cWow, people have lived in Fujieda for much longer than I imagined.\u201d Materials about the Tokaido Fujieda Post Station are also on display, clearly showing how \u201cFujieda flourished as a post town in the past.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also displays of household tools and farming implements. Seeing things like this makes you want to exclaim, \u201cMy grandmother had something just like this in her storage room!\u201d It’s strange how history you might have skimmed over in textbooks suddenly feels much more relatable when displayed alongside familiar tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Literary Figures \u2015 Kunio Ogawa, Shizuo Fujieda, Masao Kato<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fujieda is also a town that has produced many literary figures. The museum features a section dedicated to them, allowing visitors to explore each of their unique worldviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kunio Ogawa<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An author who depicted Fujieda’s nature and people in a quiet style. Known for works like his masterpiece \u201cApollo’s Island.\u201d The exhibition features handwritten manuscripts and recreates the atmosphere of his study, making it fascinating to imagine, \u201cSo this is how he wrote his works while gazing at Fujieda’s scenery.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By the way, I found \u201cApollo’s Island\u201d after searching through bookstores in Fujieda City and decided to read it. …It was tough going\ud83d\udca6<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shizuo Fujieda<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A key figure in postwar literature. Though somewhat challenging, his unique style has garnered a devoted following. Browsing the exhibits makes you realize just how diverse literature can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By the way, his real name is Jiro Katsumi. Fujieda Shizuo… well, it’s a bit lame, isn’t it? I couldn’t help but think that. lol<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A writer who penned children’s literature, leaving behind works beloved by children. Learning that such a children’s author hailed from Fujieda makes me feel a little proud as a local. His most famous work is \u201cMoonlit Desert.\u201d I think everyone knows the song~<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMoonlit~ desert~, far and wide~\u266a\u201d If you’re curious, look it up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In addition to the three individuals mentioned above, there is also a haiku poet named Murakoshi Sekka. A monument to Murakoshi Sekka stands in the village of Gyokuro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Not only literature lovers, but even those who don’t usually read much will surely discover, \u201cSo this writer came from Fujieda?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exhibition of Showa-era Retro Goods<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

And what got me personally most excited this time was the exhibit recreating Showa-era living. There are actual photographs on display, and you’ll find rows upon rows of low tables, black rotary phones, and vintage posters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cHow do you make a call on a rotary phone?\u201d When kids ask questions like that, explaining it can be quite a challenge. Looking at the Showa-era toys and advertising posters placed beside the TV makes me feel like I’ve returned to my own childhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For older folks, it’s a constant stream of \u201cHow nostalgic!\u201d While for younger people, it looks fresh and stylish. I think the appeal of this exhibit lies in how different generations can enjoy it in their own unique ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A place to learn about Fujieda’s history<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fujieda City was once a bustling town known as Fujieda-juku, one of the fifty-three stations along the T\u014dkaid\u014d highway. Tracing the roots of today’s lively station area and shopping district leads us back to this post town culture. Through the museum’s exhibits, imagining that \u201ctravelers from the Edo period walked these very same streets we walk today\u201d changes how you see the town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, Fujieda is synonymous with tea. Exhibits featuring farming tools and tea production reveal how \u201cFujieda, the Green Tea Town\u201d was shaped over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summary \u2015 A local cultural hub you can easily drop by<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fujieda City Local History Museum struck me as more than just a historical archive\u2014it’s a place that offers opportunities to learn about the local area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

History buffs can enjoy the flow from ancient times to the post town era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Literature lovers can immerse themselves in the worlds of authors like Kunio Ogawa and Shizuo Fujieda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Families with children can have a blast with the Showa retro exhibits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s a museum where such a wide range of visitors can each find their own way to enjoy it. Even if you’re just strolling through Rengeji Pond Park or enjoying the cherry blossoms, I highly recommend stopping by. Even if you’ve been before, visiting again after a while is sure to bring new discoveries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facility Information<\/span><\/div>
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Name<\/strong>: Fujieda City Local History Museum and Literary Museum<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening Hours<\/strong>: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regular Holidays<\/strong>: Mondays, the day after national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays, and temporary closures for exhibition changes, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admission<\/strong>: Adults \u00a5200 (Groups \u00a5160) Combined admission with the Literature Museum Groups of 20 or more Free for junior high school students and younger<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TEL<\/strong>\uff1a054-645-1100<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

website<\/strong>\uff1ahttps:\/\/www.city.fujieda.shizuoka.jp\/kyodomuse\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address<\/strong>: 500 Wakaouji, Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture 426-0014<\/p>\n\n\n\n