The Enchanted Forest of Words: A Visit to the Osaka Prefectural Kunio Yanagita Children's Literature Museum

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Early in the morning, I arrived at the Osaka Prefectural Kunio Yanagita Children's Literature Museum located in Tennoji Ward, Osaka. The building’s exterior is simple yet warm, as if inviting every visitor into a magical world of words. Upon entering, I was greeted by bookshelves full of childlike charm and creativity, with each book feeling like a small world waiting to be opened. In the morning, I joined the "World in Fairy Tales" guided tour, where the museum guide shared many stories behind classic fairy tales, from Andersen to Kenji Miyazawa, each name taking me back to my childhood. At noon, I selected a few exquisite picture books in the museum’s reading area and curled up on a comfortable sofa to savor them. Sunlight poured in through the large windows, making the reading time especially peaceful. In the afternoon, I participated in a children’s literature creative workshop. Although mainly designed for kids, adults could easily join in. Under the instructor’s guidance, I created a short story with simple words, feeling a long-lost sense of innocence and the soaring power of imagination.

Post by Angrybird11 | Mar 15, 2025