Yanase Takashi Memorial Hall in kami japan

Worked in the main residence of the maker of Anpanman, Yanase Takashi, this is a craftsmanship exhibition where kids and grown-ups alike can discover satisfaction. In the fourth-floor display, shows of unique craftsmanship for picture books and extensive scenes including Anpanman painted by Yanase Takashi himself.

In the bordering Poem and Märchen Gallery, people can see displays of unique fronts of "Sonnet and Märchen" Shi to Meruhen, the magazine Yanase Takashi filled in as boss editorial manager for, and also other non-Anpanman works by Yanase Takashi. What's more, the historical center holds shows of ballads, representations, and unique works by picture book writers from Japan and around the globe.