Nogami Yaeko Literature Museum

The Nogami Yaeko Literature Museum (野上弥生子文学記念館), located in Usuki, honors the life and literary contributions of Yaeko Nogami, a renowned Japanese writer. Born in 1885 as the eldest daughter of the Shiroya Sake Brewery family, she moved to Tokyo at age 14 to pursue her studies. After marrying Toyoichiro Nogami, she began writing in an environment shaped by her husband's mentor, the famous Soseki Natsume. Yaeko’s works earned her prestigious awards, including the Women’s Literature Prize in 1964 for "Hideyoshi and Rikyu" and the Order of Culture in 1971.

In memory of Yaeko and her literary achievements, a part of the original Kotegawa Sake Brewery, her birthplace, was renovated to create the Nogami Yaeko Literature Museum. Visitors can explore her life’s journey and immerse themselves in the cultural legacy of this remarkable writer.