Special Exhibition “Nada Inada and France: Doctor, Philosopher, Author
Nada Y Nada et la France
~Médecin Philosophe Ecrivain
This special exhibition commemorates the one-year anniversary of the death of Inada Nada, a writer and psychiatrist known for his humorous and satirical writings. This is the first exhibition to look back on Inada’s literary career in Karuizawa, where he spent summers for half a century. There will be a section introducing new perspectives on Nada, who married a French woman and educated her four daughters in France, France and Karuizawa, and the Japanese and the French. Approximately 200 items of materials will be on display.
Location
Period
2014/07/19 (Sat) – 2014/10/13 (Mon)
Hours.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
admission fee
Adults [high school students and older]: 700 yen Children [elementary school students and older]: 300 yen
Combination ticket with Peine Art Museum and Beniko Fukasawa Wild Flower Museum / Adult: 1,500 yen Child: 800 yen
Groups: 1 discount for groups of 20 or more, 2 discounts for groups of 100 or more
For inquiries, please contact
tel.0267-45-1175 fax.0267-45-6626
For more information, visit the official Karuizawa Kogen Bunko website.
http://www.karuizawataliesin.com/look/kougen
Related Events
2014/08/09(Sat) Karuizawa Kogen Bunko no Kai
“The Family Speaks of France for Nada Nada.”
The family members who have seen Nada Inada most closely in her works such as “Papa no okurimono” will share their many episodes and memories in the highland forest.
Lecturer: Yuki Horiuchi (eldest daughter of Nada Nada, lives in France) and others
Date: August 9 (Sat.) 14:00-16:00
Venue: Karuizawa Kogen Bunko courtyard
Fee: 2,500 yen (including garden party fee and “Nada Nada to France” viewing fee. Members of the Friendship Club: 2,000 yen)
Capacity: 180 people *Reservations required
Reservations: Reservations can be made by e-mail and fax. Please write “Kogen Bunko no Kai” in the title of the e-mail or fax and send it to us with (1) the number of people, (2) your name (furigana), (3) address, (4) return e-mail address, fax number, and contact telephone number. We will reply with a confirmation e-mail or fax within one week of receipt.
Email: kogenbunko@yahoo.co.jp
FAX: 0267-45-6626 (Phone: 0267-45-1175 is also acceptable)
Related Events
2014/08/24(Sun) Literary Salon on the Plateau
Memories of Inada Nada.”
Director Otohiko Kaga, who has been associated with Nada Nada since the 1960s in a similar capacity as a writer and psychiatrist, will talk about his memories of Nada. In addition, actor Asako Yashiro will read from Nada’s works.
Lecturer: Otohiko Kaga (writer, director of the museum)
Reading: Asako Yashiro (Actor, Board Member of the Museum)
Date: August 24 (Sun.) 14:00-15:30
Venue: Karuizawa Kogen Bunko courtyard
Admission: ¥1500 for adults, ¥1000 for students and Tomonokai members *Admission ticket is required for admission to the Nada Nada exhibition, except for Tomonokai members.
Capacity: 180 people *Reservations required
Reservations: Reservations can be made by e-mail and fax. Please write “Kogen Bunko no Kai” in the title of the e-mail or fax and send it to us with (1) the number of people, (2) your name (furigana), (3) address, (4) return e-mail address, fax number, and contact telephone number. We will reply with a confirmation e-mail or fax within one week of receipt.
Email: kogenbunko@yahoo.co.jp
FAX: 0267-45-6626 (Phone: 0267-45-1175 is also acceptable)
