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Lake Tega and the Shirakaba Circle

Chiba · Abiko · Contemporary Art

Japanese name: 手賀沼と白樺派の風景

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Lake Tega and the Shirakaba Circle
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WHAT TO DOLake Tega and the Shirakaba Circle

The lakeside where Yanagi, Shiga and Mushanokoji all lived - the landscape behind the birth of mingei.

WHEREChiba

Hokuso · Abiko

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The lakeside where Yanagi, Shiga and Mushanokoji all lived - the landscape behind the birth of mingei.

About this place

Lake Tega (手賀沼, Tega-numa) is a lake located in the Chiba Prefecture of Japan, northeast of Tokyo.

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Founded / opened:Taisho period Highlights / collection:Site of Soetsu Yanagi's former residence, Site of Naoya Shiga's residence Genre:Outdoor art and land art

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