Special Exhibition
Koizumi Yakumo – Kwaidan and the view of a folklorist
April 11 (Sat.) to June 8 (Mon.), 2026
Overview of the exhibition
Koizumi Yakumo is a writer, especially famous for Kwaidan. Many of his works are based on Japanese ghost stories, folk beliefs and views on nature, indicating that he had the mind of a folklorist as well.
He had empathy with Japanese people’s belief in invisible things and respect for nature, which inspired him to write his books.
This exhibition sheds light on a number of Yakumo’s works to explore the splendor and richness of Japanese folklore that fascinated him.
Koizumi Yakumo while living in Kobe (held in the collection of Osaka Museum of History)
| Special Exhibition Koizumi Yakumo – Kwaidan and the view of a folklorist | |||||||
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| Organizers | Osaka Museum of History; NHK Enterprises, Inc. Kinki Branch Office; The Sankei Shimbun | ||||||
| Sponsor | Japan Broadcasting Corporation Osaka Station | ||||||
| Supporting organization | Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau | ||||||
| Exhibition period | April 11 (Sat.) to June 8 (Mon.), 2026 *Closed on Tuesdays. *Open on May 5 (Tue, national holiday). | ||||||
| Hours | 09:30-17:00 *Please enter 30 minutes prior to closing |
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| Venue | Special Exhibition Hall on the 6th floor, Osaka Museum of History access | ||||||
| Admission fees |
Advance Ticket: Febrary 2 (Mon.) AM10:00 to April 10 (Fri.) PM11:59 *Admission is free for junior high school-aged and younger children (a document certifying citizenship and age should be presented); and individuals with a disability certificate (plus one accompanying person). 
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| Number of exhibits | Approx. 150 | ||||||
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