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140th Anniversary of Nojiri Hōkei's Birth: 'Star Literary Person Nojiri Hōkei's Universe'

140th Anniversary of Nojiri Hōkei's Birth: 'Star Literary Person Nojiri Hōkei's Universe'

The person who named the Japanese name for 'Pluto', Nojiri Hōkei

Ōbutsu Jirō Memorial Hall 2nd Floor Gallery

4/26(Sat)~8/31(Sun) 10:00~17:30

This exhibition commemorating the 140th anniversary of his birth introduces precious essays still beloved by many fans, as well as materials related to the collection of Japanese names of stars submitted from across Japan. Visitors can also see Hōkei's prized telescope 'Long Tom' up close. Starting from a variety of literature and folklore from around the world, the exhibition sheds light on Hōkei's perspective on family and the vast universe that he depicts.

Map & Location

Ōbutsu Jirō Memorial Hall 2nd Floor Gallery

About 500m from Shuto Expressway Shin-Yamashita IC

About an 8-minute walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Station, Minatomirai Line, Exit 5 or 6

Details about 140th Anniversary of Nojiri Hōkei's Birth: 'Star Literary Person Nojiri Hōkei's Universe'

Date & Time
4/26(Sat)~8/31(Sun) 10:00~17:30
Note
Closed on Mondays (if a Monday is a national holiday, closed on the following weekday). Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.
Venue
Ōbutsu Jirō Memorial Hall 2nd Floor Gallery
Address
113 Yamate-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
Fee
General 200 yen, Group (20 or more) 150 yen, Free for middle school students and below
parking
Use nearby parking lots
Access
About 500m from Shuto Expressway Shin-Yamashita IC
Access (Public)
About an 8-minute walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Station, Minatomirai Line, Exit 5 or 6
Contact
045-622-5002 (Ōbutsu Jirō Memorial Hall)

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