Public Lecture “Hyogo Poets Series 1: Rofu Miki and His Time

Lecture Title: Citizen’s Lecture “Poets of Hyogo Series 1: Rofu Miki and His Time”
Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025 10:00-11:30
Lecturer: Tomoko Fukuda
Contents: In Tatsuno City, Rofu Miki’s hometown, there is a monument to his poem “Red Dragonfly”, his birthplace and related literature museums. The background of the period in which the poem was written and some of his poems will be introduced.

Lecture Title: Citizens’ Lecture “Hyogo Poets Series 2: Iku Takenaka and Her Times”
Date: February 1, 2025 (Sat) 10:00-11:30
Lecturer: Tomoko Fukuda
Contents: Iku Takenaka was a close friend of local painter Ryohei Koiso. Facilities include the Kobe Literature Museum and the Ryohei Koiso Museum. He will introduce the historical background of the time when the poems were written and some of his poetic works.

(Common)
Capacity: 30 people <first-come-first-served basis>
Acceptance: Friday, December 20, 2024 9:00 –
Things to bring: Writing utensils, slippers