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Discover Yamashita Kiyoshi’s Wandering Art Museum: Japan’s Barefoot Genius and His Delicate Masterpieces
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Yamashita Kiyoshi Wandering Art Museum – Be Moved by the Delicate Art of Japan’s Beloved “Barefoot Genius” Just a short drive from Suwa Taisha’s main shrine, I stopped by the charming Yamashita Kiyoshi Wandering Art Museum. This unique museum houses over 180 works by the legendary “wandering genius” artist Yamashita Kiyoshi, including his signature torn-paper collages (chigiri-e), pen sketches, and hand-painted ceramics—many of which were gifted to people he met during his travels. From the outside, it kinda looks like an antique shop—and guess what? The first floor is one! Inside you’ll find a chaotic treasure trove of curiosities: old ...