Prologue (Part 2)

The second part of our journey into the world of "Magic Lantern"!

Did you enjoy the atmosphere of Yokohama as it changed during the port's opening period in the first part? Let's continue in the second part, collecting hidden stamps and following in the footsteps of the main character, Suketaro.

Recommended starting point
Around Motomachi-Chukagai Station
Time required to reach the goal
60 to 70 minutes

Author Jiro Osaragi (1897-1973)

Osaragi Jiro (real name Nojiri Kiyohiko) was born on October 1897, 30 (Meiji 10) in what is now Hanabusa-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama. He aimed to become a diplomat but was passionate about theater, and decided to become a playwright. He married actress Azuma Hikaru (real name Harada Nobori), whom he met through theater, while studying at Tokyo Imperial University. After graduating from university, he moved to Kamakura and began writing while working as a teacher and a consultant for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In 9 (Taisho 1924), the Kurama Tengu series, which he wrote under the pen name Osaragi Jiro to make a living, became popular and he became a full-time writer. Since then, for about 13 years, he has been writing in a wide range of genres, including historical novels, contemporary novels, non-fiction, fairy tales, and plays.

Source
"Osaragi Jiro Selection: Lantern Show" (Michitani 2009)
In cooperation with Unnan City Tourism Association
Osaragi Jiro Memorial Museum (Yokohama Arts and Culture Promotion Foundation)

  • The pronunciation of the words is based on the source and is supplemented with parentheses where appropriate.
  • The quote from the source is"Slanted text"I am.

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