Experience the spirit of Shuji Terayama at the Kanagawa Museum of Modern Literature

Today I visited the Kanagawa Museum of Modern Literature for the first time.
Located within walking distance of Harbor View Park in Yamate, Yokohama, this is a very beautiful and relaxing place. The greenery visible from the window was bursting with healing power.

The purpose of my visit was to see the Shuji Terayama exhibition, which is being held from September 29th to November 25th. I was given a tour by a staff member from the exhibition department.

The exhibition room is dimly lit to match the atmosphere of Shuji Terayama. Stones with letters carved into them are placed on the floor as objects, and cloths printed with photographs hang from the ceiling. It is truly an exhibition where you can feel "Shuji Terayama."

As I looked at the exhibits, I was surprised to learn that he was very active and energetic from a young age, and that he was also good at painting. My image of Shuji Terayama had always been that of a dark and introverted person...
I was also impressed by how each individual character was artistically expressed in its form. Furthermore, she mentioned that her relationship with her mother was very special from a young age, and that they often did "mouth exercises" together. It seems they enjoyed pronouncing words while playing. Perhaps she had been pronouncing characters from a young age, perceiving them almost like music.

Apparently, he worked as a radio presenter when he was younger. He also directed Bartók's operas, so he was actively challenging himself in various fields as a cultural figure of that era!
I made many discoveries at this exhibition today.

The importance of writing, communicating, and recording things in one's own handwriting—I felt that this is a meaningful message that will be passed on to the next generation. The things in front of me, the events, the people I meet—this accumulation of everyday experiences is what fuels creativity. I was reminded once again that creating words and musical notes can move people's hearts.
I hope you will all come and visit this exhibition.

Kanagawa Museum of Modern Literature
Special Exhibition "Shuji Terayama: For Those Who Are Alone"

Exhibition period : Until November 25th (Sunday)
Opening hours : 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:30 PM)
Closed on Mondays
Venue : Kanagawa Museum of Modern Literature, Exhibition Rooms 2 and 3
Admission fee : General admission 600 yen (400 yen), 65 years and older, under 20 years and students 300 yen (200 yen), high school students 100 yen, junior high school students and younger free.
* (Prices in parentheses are for groups of 20 or more)
*Free admission for holders of a Physical Disability Certificate, Intellectual Disability Certificate, Developmental Disability Certificate, or Mental Disability Health and Welfare Certificate (please inquire for details).

*For more details
https://www.kanabun.or.jp/