June 2024
Visiting Yaizu gives further insights into Patrick Lafcadio Hearn’s (life) stories
Patrick Lafcadio Hearn Yaizu in Shizuoka Prefecture, every summer after a first stay there in 1897 and spent his last summers there. He occupied the floor of a fishmonger Otokichi-san's house during his stay. Yaizu is associated with Hearn’s four sketches – (焼津にてAT YAIDZU; 乙吉のだるまOTOKICHI'S DARUMA; 漂流 DRIFTING; and 海辺 BESIDE THE SEA).
Photo: Dr Naonori Kodate
On his way to research visits in Hamamatsu, Dr Kodate visited the memorial museum which was opened in 2007 in the seaside town of Yaizum, and there you can find photographs, personal items, letters, manuscripts and drawings by Hearn.
Photo: Dr Naonori Kodate
Photo: Dr Naonori Kodate
Find more information on the website: (opens in a new window)https://www.city.yaizu.lg.jp/museum/yakumo/index.html