Teijiro Nakahara Asahikawa Municipal Museum of Sculpture (Former Asahikawa Kaiko-sha)

Overview

The Teijiro Nakahara Asahikawa Municipal Museum of Sculpture is housed in the renovated former Asahikawa Kaiko-sha, built in 1902 (Meiji 35) as a social club for officers of the 7th Army Division. Designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan, this building features a striking combination of sturdy brick and wood construction, reflecting the architectural style of the time. The museum displays sculptures by Teijiro Nakahara, who died at the young age of 32, alongside masterpieces by giants like Rodin and Moroe Ogiwara, as well as works by recipients of Asahikawa City's Teijiro Nakahara Award. Nakahara, a Hokkaido native, was particularly skilled in portraiture; his works convey a powerful sense of human strength and vitality. The works of Rodin and Ogiwara provide invaluable insights into the history of modern sculpture. The Asahikawa Municipal Museum of Sculpture offers a profound understanding of history and art through sculpture. Visit and experience the fusion of history and art for yourself.