Murakami Mishima Memorial Museum

The Murakami Mishima Memorial Museum is dedicated to the calligrapher Murakami Mishima, a native of Kamaura Town who was awarded the 1998 Order of Culture and is a member of the Japan Art Academy. The museum displays a vast collection of his works, which are overwhelming in their presence as they line the walls of the 91-meter-long exhibition space. His works, which embody the essence of calligraphy, seem to condense the very essence of his life devoted to calligraphy. His works are admired by passionate fans throughout Japan. In addition, the museum also displays valuable calligraphy-related materials such as famous inkstones, ancient books, and other items collected by Murakami, including works by other renowned calligraphers such as Sugiu Aoyama, Nei Nishikawa, Seiku Ando, Goho Hibi, and Sasabune Kuwata. The museum also boasts the largest collection of calligraphy works in Japan.