Takehisa Yumeji will be holding "Yumeji Romance - Longing for Kobe and Journeys to Europe and America" at the Kobe Fashion Museum from April 15th to June 25th.

Takehisa, who was a painter, lyric poet, and artist representing the Taisho Romantic period, has a diverse range of talents. His sophisticated, exotic, and exotic style reflects his childhood experiences in Kobe. The exhibition will feature approximately 200 works, including beautiful women in maiko costumes, folding screen paintings, original Minatoya prints, and a special exhibit of "Drawings from his time in Europe and America."

In addition, a "Taisho Romance Lecture" will be held from 1:30 pm on April 29th, with Akira Nakami, permanent director of the International Ukiyo-e Society, as the lecturer. In addition, "Gallery Talks" will be held by museum curators and staff from 2:00 pm on April 16th and May 5th, and a "Backstage Tour (Museum Exploration Edition)" will be held from 10:00 am to 11:30 am on April 23rd, May 21st, and June 18th.

【Event Information】
"Yumeji Romance - Longing for Kobe and Journeys to Europe and America"
Dates: April 15th - June 25th
Venue: Kobe Fashion Museum
Address: 2-9-1 Naka Mukaiyamacho, Higashinada-ku, Kobe
Hours: 10:00 - 18:00 (last entry at 17:30)
Admission Fee: 500 yen for adults, 250 yen for elementary, junior high, and high school students and those 65 and over
Free admission for visitors wearing traditional Japanese clothing