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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.314 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. 231 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213 views
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Museum office209 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.202 views
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Toki Messe's tower is the city's tallest building at 140 meters.180 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.176 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.174 views
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Central Niigata170 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.165 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163 views
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Built in 1891, Sanraku-tei, a highly unusual triangular tea house. 三楽亭162 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.161 views
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Cha-no-ma living room158 views
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Irori hearth next to the kitchen. 囲炉裏157 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157 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.156 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153 views
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Corridor facing the courtyard.150 views
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Courtyard garden as seen from the 2nd floor.148 views
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Display of stuffed toki or crested ibis, an endangered species. Official bird of Niigata and raised on Sado island.146 views
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The rear drawing room was where guests would wait until they were welcomed into the Ohiroma main drawing room.146 views
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Crab143 views
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With 100 tatami mats, the Ohiroma drawing room is the most impressive room in the house.142 views
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Ohiroma drawing room141 views
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Garden facing the drawing rooms. 庭園141 views
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Ohiroma drawing room was used only a few times a year for wedding and funeral receptions, etc.140 views
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Corner of rear drawing room (urazashiki)139 views
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Veranda138 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.137 views
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Corridor137 views
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Veranda along the courtyard garden137 views
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Courtyard garden 中庭137 views
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Courtyard garden137 views
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Plate136 views
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Impressive garden views from the rear drawing room (urazashiki)136 views
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Rear drawing room (Urazashiki) adjacent to the Ohiroma main drawing room.136 views
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Veranda of Ohiroma drawing room134 views
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Ohiroma drawing room and adjacent garden in autumn.133 views
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Lacquerware on display130 views
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Crab128 views
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Salmon127 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120 views
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JR Niigata Station 新潟駅119 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.117 views
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Niigata Station114 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.109 views
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On Bandai-bashi Bridge109 views
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Road in front of Niigata Station107 views
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Fishing boats106 views
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Bandai-bashi Bridge. The tall building is Toki Messe.106 views
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Ferry to Sado island.105 views
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In the foreground is Bandaibashi Bridge, spanning Shinano River.104 views
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Toward the mouth of Shinano River.94 views
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Too hazy to see Sado island.89 views
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