Matsumoto Seicho Memorial Museum — Attraction in Kitakyushu

The Kitakyushu Municipal Matsumoto Seicho Memorial Museum is a literary museum located in Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, that exhibits works related to the life and achievements of the author Matsumoto Seicho.

After Seicho's death, it was decided to build a memorial museum in his hometown of Kokurakita-ku, with the aim of honoring his achievements and passing them on to future generations. It opened on August 4, 1998 (Heisei 10) in a corner of the southwestern edge of the Kokura Castle ruins.

Inside the museum, Seicho's achievements as a writer are introduced through videos and exhibits. One of the highlights is the exhibition room that faithfully recreates the exterior of his home in Takaido, Suginami-ku, Tokyo, as well as his study, library, and reception room, donated by his surviving family, to the way they were...

This is the Seicho Matsumoto Memorial Hall, where they have reconstructed the life and literary works of the Japanese 'Maigret', author of over 300 books, many of them describing the adventures of Inspector Imanishi. For the fans of his works this is undoubtedly an excellent museum. For non-Japanese visitors it will be a letdown as there is no English explanation except for the well made brochure. Avoid this place unless you are a fan of...

He is a giant of Japanese literature and a true national writer, and he is the father of the social mystery novel, who created and led a new genre called the social mystery novel. He expanded the mystery novel from a cult audience to the general readership (office workers and housewives). He changed simple detective novels into...