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33rd Uesugi Youzan Symposium – Held on Sunday, August 25th! (Admission Free)

It has been 70 years since Mr.Chuta Ito, a pioneer in modern temple and shrine architecture from Yonezawa City, passed away. Mr.Ito was a recipient of the Order of Culture and the first honorary citizen of Yonezawa City.Today, Mr.Ito’s wide-ranging contributions not only in architecture but also in chemistry, education, and culture, as well as his fondness for “yokai” (Japanese folklore creatures), continue to attract fans.

This year’s “Youzan Public Symposium” will delve into the extensive and profound world of Mr.Chuta Ito and explore his enduring appeal.

Admission is free, so please invite others and join us!

Event Details:

  • Date: Sunday, August 25, 2024 (Admission Free, No Prior Registration Required)
  • Time: Doors open at 1:00 PM, Event from 1:30 PM to 4:20 PM
  • Venue: Denkoku no Mori, Okitama Cultural Hall

Program:

  • Keynote Lecture: “70 Years After His Passing… Revisiting the Pioneer of Architecture, the Great Chuta Ito” Speaker: Naoi Shimura (Professor, Tohoku University of Art and Design)
  • Panel Discussion: Panelists: Atsushi Yamashita (Representative, Chuta Ito Association) Panelists: Tsutomu Shoji (Video Production Director, Chuta Ito Association) Moderator: Akihiro Aoki (Deputy Director, Yonezawa City Library, Executive Director of the Association)

Organizer: The Association for the Commemoration of Uesugi Yozan and Local Ancestors (Ancestor Commemoration Association)

Contact: 090-2027-4572 (Takahashi)

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