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Entrance to Northern Culture Museum, formerly the Japanese-style mansion of the Ito farming family who were a wealthy landowner from the 18th century.279 views
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Inner Gate. Museum Web site226 views
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When Wright found out that Bunkichi was a fellow University of Pennsylvania graduate, he fully supported the preservation of the property. They saved the property by converting it into a museum. 198 viewsA foundation was established and the property was donated to it. Pictured is Ralph Wright and Itoh Bunkichi VIII (1927- ), the son of Bunkichi VII (1896-1958).
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Inside the Shukokan rice warehouse, now an antique exhibition room. 集古館188 views
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Museum office182 views
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Monument for Itoh Bunkichi VII (1896-1958) and Lt. Ralph E. Wright (from Peoria, Illinois). Right after WWII in 1945, they saved the property from being demolished due to the Land Reform Act.173 views
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Toki Messe's tower is the city's tallest building at 140 meters.167 views
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Central Niigata159 views
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It was Japan's first private museum to receive governmental approval. During the years following, it took several years to rebuild the garden and buildings. This is the museum office next to the entrance.147 views
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Inside Sanraku-tei with unusually shaped tatami mats to fit the triangular floor. It has three rooms, one was a study and another was a tea ceremony room.144 views
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Entrance foyer (unused). I had the pleasure of meeting Itoh Bunkichi VIII who explained about how the property was saved by Lt. Wright. He was the one who built the monument for his father and Lt. Wright.137 views
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Acting on reports that the Itoh property was storing hidden materials for the old Imperial Army, Lt. Ralph E. Wright from the American Occupation forces conducted a search and met Itoh Bunkichi VII, the owner. Photo: Grave of Ralph E. Wright-Peterson.136 views
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The museum is within a spacious, garden-like grounds. It includes the main house, tea houses, storehouse, and a few shops and restaurants.135 views
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Built in 1891, Sanraku-tei, a highly unusual triangular tea house. 三楽亭135 views
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The first room you see is this Cha-no-ma living room where the head of the household greeted guests. Built in 1885-1887, the house has more than 60 rooms, with a floor space of about 4,000 sq. meters. 茶の間133 views
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Cha-no-ma living room132 views
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Irori hearth next to the kitchen. 囲炉裏132 views
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Room with a view: This is the centerpiece of the former home, a large drawing room (Ohiroma) used for large gatherings. It gives a marvelous view of the garden. 大広間131 views
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Crab128 views
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Corridor facing the courtyard.126 views
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2nd floor exhibition room displays various artifacts of the Itoh family. The room formerly served as a storeroom and workroom for making futon and rags. 考古資料館124 views
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Display of stuffed toki or crested ibis, an endangered species. Official bird of Niigata and raised on Sado island.121 views
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Courtyard garden as seen from the 2nd floor.119 views
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Garden facing the drawing rooms. 庭園117 views
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Crab116 views
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Veranda115 views
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The rear drawing room was where guests would wait until they were welcomed into the Ohiroma main drawing room.115 views
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Ohiroma drawing room114 views
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Ohiroma drawing room was used only a few times a year for wedding and funeral receptions, etc.114 views
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Courtyard garden113 views
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Corner of rear drawing room (urazashiki)113 views
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Hearth in the kitchen. A bale of rice (60 kg) was cooked every day. Over 50 maids, cooks, and other servants worked in the house.112 views
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Veranda along the courtyard garden112 views
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With 100 tatami mats, the Ohiroma drawing room is the most impressive room in the house.112 views
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Corridor111 views
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Salmon111 views
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Impressive garden views from the rear drawing room (urazashiki)110 views
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Plate109 views
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Courtyard garden 中庭109 views
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Rear drawing room (Urazashiki) adjacent to the Ohiroma main drawing room.109 views
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Veranda of Ohiroma drawing room108 views
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Lacquerware on display107 views
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Sakana-no-Furusato Bandaijima Fish market near Toki Messe. さかなのふるさと万代島107 views
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Ohiroma drawing room and adjacent garden in autumn.106 views
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The observation deck is about 125 meters above the ground. The tallest building along the Sea of Japan coast. Fine view of Shinano River.104 views
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JR Niigata Station 新潟駅104 views
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Niigata Station99 views
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Ferry to Sado island.94 views
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On Bandai-bashi Bridge94 views
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Road in front of Niigata Station93 views
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Bandai-bashi Bridge. The tall building is Toki Messe.93 views
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Fishing boats92 views
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Toki Messe is a multipurpose complex which includes a convention center, exhibition hall, hotel and office tower (the city's tallest building), art museum, and an observation deck on the 31st floor.91 views
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In the foreground is Bandaibashi Bridge, spanning Shinano River.91 views
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Toward the mouth of Shinano River.80 views
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Too hazy to see Sado island.78 views
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