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His house and library kept as they were - including the way the books were piled.
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The Minakata Kumagusu Archives (Minakata Kumagusu Archives) is a museum-like facility in Nakayashiki-cho, Tanabe, Wakayama Prefecture. After Minakata Kumagusu's death, his residence, books, documents, letters and specimens were preserved by his family. In 2000 his eldest daughter Fumie, the last remaining, died, and in accordance with her wishes they were donated to Tanabe.
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Founded / opened：2006 Highlights / collection：Former residence and 20,000 books, Specimens and letters Genre：Calligraphy, Architecture
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