Kuchinotsu Museum of History and Folklore Special Exhibition: History of Kuchinotsu (1) - Mitsui & Co. Kuchinotsu Branch and Chotaro Matsuo

About this event

A special exhibition titled 'History of Kuchinotsu (1)' will be held at the Kuchinotsu Museum of History and Folklore in Minamishimabara City. This exhibition focuses on the history of Kuchinotsu, which flourished during the Meiji period as a coal transshipment port for the Miike Coal Mine. In particular, valuable historical materials related to the Mitsui & Co. Kuchinotsu Branch, an important base at the time, and its first branch manager, Chotaro Matsuo, will be on display. It is a rare opportunity to learn through historical documents about an aspect of how Kuchinotsu developed. Visitors can also view the permanent exhibition at the venue.

Venue

Kuchinotsu Museum of History and Folklore

4358-6 Hei, Kuchinotsu-cho, Minamishimabara, Nagasaki 859-2504