Matsuyama City Shiki Memorial Museum

Overview

The Matsuyama City Shiki Memorial Museum is a museum that introduces the life and works of haiku poet Masaoka Shiki through precious materials and exhibits. Taking a stroll through Matsuyama and Dogo, areas Shiki cherished, is also highly recommended. Shiki was a haiku poet who flourished in the Meiji era and is known as a figure who laid the foundation for modern haiku. He established a new style of haiku, breaking away from traditional forms and using everyday language to express the hearts of humans and nature. He also founded the literary magazine *Hototogisu*, nurturing many haiku enthusiasts and writers. The museum offers a multifaceted look at Shiki's upbringing, haiku creation, philosophy, and influence. Precious materials are on display, including Shiki's original manuscripts, letters, photographs, and woodblock prints. Also on display are books and tea utensils Shiki loved, as well as a model of the house he lived in. A visit to the Shiki Memorial Museum allows you to experience Shiki's literary world and feel the era in which he lived. Exploring the streets of Matsuyama and Dogo, which Shiki loved, will deepen your understanding of the landscapes and emotions embedded in his works. Throughout his life, Shiki continued to inspire people through his literature. His works are still loved and read by many today. The Matsuyama City Shiki Memorial Museum plays a vital role in inheriting and carrying forward Shiki's literary spirit.