| Fumio Asakura (1883-1964) was a sculptor active
from the Meiji era (1868-1912) into the Showa era (1926-1989), and his former
studio and residence, located just a short distance from Yanaka Ginza, contain
many of his works and are open to the public. The estate was constructed in a
unique style combining a Japanese-style residence and Western-style studio, and
a pond occupies the entire courtyard. Defying convention there is a rooftop garden
worth seeing. Admission is ¥400, and the museum is closed Mondays and Fridays. |
