Ikuo Tsunematsu

National Jul 8, 2019

Museum chronicling novelist Natsume Soseki's life in U.K. begins new chapter

A museum dedicated to novelist Natsume Soseki (1867-1916) that closed in 2016 has reopened in a new location in southeast England. Previously in south London, at the site of Soseki's lodgings during his stay in Britain, the museum closed after 32 years amid dwindling attendance ...

National Apr 19, 2019

Museum devoted to Japanese novelist Natsume Soseki, shuttered in London in 2016, to reopen in Surrey

A museum in London devoted to renowned Japanese novelist Natsume Soseki (1867-1916), which was closed over two years ago, is set to be revived in nearby Surrey in May. Ikuo Tsunematsu, 67, who headed the museum, decided to reopen it after receiving a flurry of ...