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

Today, I went to the Kanagawa Museum of Modern Literature for the first time.
Located within walking distance of Yokohama's Yamate Harbor View Park, this is a beautiful and relaxing place. The greenery visible from the window was in full bloom and had a soothing effect.

The purpose of my visit this time was to see the Shuji Terayama Exhibition, which is being held from September 29th to November 25th. I was guided by a member of the Exhibition Department.

The exhibition room is dimly lit to match the atmosphere of Terayama Shuji. Stone-painted letters are placed on the floor as objects, and cloth with photographs printed on it hangs from the ceiling. This is an exhibition that truly gives you the feeling of "Terayama Shuji."

As I looked at the exhibits, I was surprised to learn that Terayama Shuji was a very active and energetic man from a young age, and that he was also a talented artist. My image of Terayama Shuji had always been that of a gloomy and introverted man.
It was also impressive to see how each "character" was artistically expressed as a shape. He also said that he had a very special relationship with his mother from a young age, and that the two of them would often do "oral exercises." It seems that he enjoyed pronouncing words while playing. Perhaps he was pronouncing letters from a young age and perceived them as music.

Apparently, he was a radio presenter when he was young. He also directed Bartok's opera, and as a cultural figure of the time, he was actively challenging himself in various fields!
There was a lot to discover at this exhibition today.

The importance of writing, communicating, and recording in one's own handwriting. I thought this was a meaningful message that will be passed on to the next generation. The things in front of one's eyes, the events, the people one meets. The accumulation of these daily experiences gives rise to creativity. I was reminded that writing letters and playing musical notes can move people's hearts.
I hope you will all come and visit this exhibition.

Kanagawa Museum of Modern Literature
Special Exhibition "Terayama Shuji: For the Lonely You"

Period : Until November 25th (Sun)
Opening hours : 9:30-17:00 (entry until 16:30)
Closed : Mondays
Venue : Kanagawa Museum of Modern Literature, Exhibition Rooms 2 and 3
Admission fee : Adults 600 yen (400 yen), 65 years old and over, under 20 years old 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 those with a Physical Disability Certificate, Love Certificate, Rehabilitation Certificate, or Mental Disability Health and Welfare Certificate (please contact us for details).

For more information, please
https://www.kanabun.or.jp/