Ikoma Municipal History Lecture: "Ikoma History Salon: Railroads and Roads Opening a New Era"

About this event

Held at Ikoma City Library Hall, the Ikoma municipal history-related lecture "Ikoma History Salon: Railroads and Roads Opening a New Era" explores Ikoma City and railways during the Showa era, as well as the formation of the road network in the Ikoma area across the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras through two lectures. Featuring Professor Masashi Miki from the Faculty of Letters at Nara University and Yutaka Yamagami, former part-time lecturer at Nara University, the lecture delves into the history of the transportation network supporting the development of Ikoma from their respective expert viewpoints. Participation is free, with a capacity of 60 people (accepted on a first-come, first-served basis). Attendees are requested to bring writing utensils and use public transportation. Applications are accepted via the application form on the city website or at the counters of the five libraries/branches within the city. On the day of the event, attendees may join without prior registration if seats remain available.

Venue

Ikoma City Library

238 Tsuji-cho, Ikoma, Nara 630-0212