Niigata Prefecture is full of hidden historical gems, that have been lost in time and are unknown to all but the locals. However, this obscurity only serves to increase their cultural value. Here is one of them. Yasuda Heritage Museum (安田民俗資料館) was opened by Takeshi Kanda, a junior high school teacher, as a way to interactively share Japanese history with his students. Over more than 20 years, Kanda collected buildings, machinery, household items, farming tools, clothing, and daily necessities. He displayed his collection on his private land in what is now known as Yasuda Heritage Museum. The complex consists of 4 main attractions. Although due to the poor structural integrity, … Continue reading Yasuda Heritage Museum: a walk through time