Miyazawa Kenji Stone Monument (Koharasha)

Tohoku Agricultural Research Center Nanohana Exhibition

It is open to the public around mid-May (limited opening days) when the rape blossoms (rapeseed rape), which are grown for green manure and to prevent continuous cropping damage in the test field, are in full bloom.

Ihatobu Avenue Zaimokucho

"Ihatobu Avenue" refers to Zaimokucho's main street, Zaimokucho Street. It is a place where you can enjoy the fantastical world of Kenji at Kogensha, which has a deep connection to Kenji, and six monuments with motifs of light and music. Near the entrance is the sculpture ``Ishiza'' depicting Kenji resting in a stone quarry, the ``Constellation'' which is inspired by the galaxy with dim lights flashing at night, and the ``Star Tour Song'' composed by Kenji from a cello object. ``On-za'' where you can hear the sound of the sound, ``Kinu-za'' with a motif of the Silk Road that Kenji admired, ``Hanaza'' with the image of a flower bed designed by Kenji, and ``Shiza'' with a ceramic board inscribed with tanka poems written by Kenji. . Each of the monuments tells the story of nature's small life forms, and conveys Kenji's message of compassion.

Himegami ware Toshian

Approximately 2,000 pieces of ceramics, ranging from household items to works of art, are on display in the exhibition room in his home. His works are characterized by openwork carvings of wild grapes and wisteria, which he made from his experience in metal casting and plaster carving. I am moved by his delicate techniques, including his attempt to explore unexplored fields using curved lines like candlesticks.