Cultural Path Futaba Museum, Nagoya

Cultural Path Futaba Museum, Nagoya

The area between Nagoya Castle and Tokugawaen is called the Cultural Path for its historical treasures, among which is the Futaba Museum that was once home to Japan's first actress, Sadayakko Kawakami.

The area between Nagoya Castle and Tokugawaen is called the Cultural Path for its historical treasures, among which is the Futaba Museum that was once home to Japan's first actress, Sadayakko Kawakami. Built in 1920, the design of the 2-storey house was considered radical for its time, combining Japanese and Western architectural styles. The Western exterior with a grey and beige façade, and bright orange roof leads into traditional Japanese tatami rooms with stained glass windows and electrical fittings which were new in 1920s Japan. Today it is a museum tracing Kawakami's life, as well as the influential visitors the house welcomed, including authors such as Shoyo Tsubouchi, Saburo Shiroyama, Tsuyoshi Kotani, Miyoshi Enatsu and Ken Kasugai.