Hello RPV.
The state of emergency has been lifted, but before the rainy season begins, I would like to remind everyone that we are still in the midst of the rainy season.How are you doing?
Usually at this time of the year, it is time for the Kyushu 2ST meeting, but unfortunately it was cancelled this year (...).
The picture shows last year's meeting place (Kisankan parking lot). Thank you for providing the venue every year. m(_ _*)m
The organizer, Mr. A. Yoshi, was celebrating the 20th anniversary of the 2ST meeting,
The participants and their companions (who also participated this year) presented them with words of appreciation for their labor and commemorative gifts.
Thank you for your hard work for 20 years, Mr. A. Yoshi. m(_ _*)m
Unfortunately, the event was cancelled this year, but we look forward to the next one!(^∧^;)
Also, this time (last May), near the venue of the Kyushu 2ST meeting.
Visit the memorial hall of Shibasaburo Kitasato, the "father of bacteriology in Japan," whose portrait will appear on the 1,000-yen bill in 2024.I have been here.
It is a few minutes walk from the venue.
This time of year, there are many beautiful days and it is a great walking course. o^□^o
Purchase tickets at the reception desk and enter. o^□^o
The first place you will see is the Kitasato Bunko (pink building), where various materials are on display.
The white building on the right is the "storehouse" and serves as a library.
This building was "established with Dr. Kitasato's private funds" for the benefit of the township's youth.
As I recall, the same was true for the founding of the Institute, the predecessor of "Kitasato University. \"Kitasato University" was founded in the same way!
This is the entrance to the Kitasato Bunko. Photography was prohibited in this museum. m(. _.) m
At the entrance, there was a commemorative photo of the inauguration in 1916 (left) and a centennial photo from 100 years later, in 2016 (right). 100 years have passed, it's amazing (‘-‘*)
A bust of Kitasato Sensei is on the right side of the entrance to the Kitasato Bunko.
The "noble residence" is located to the north of the bust.
This is the interior of the guest house. The staircase in the back reminds me of my relative's house in the countryside.
Dr. Satoshi Omura, winner of the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, was also a special honorary professor at Kitasato University (^-^)
This is the view outside from "Kihin-kan". The mountains in the back are probably the Kujyu Mountain Range.
Next is the "birthplace".
This is the backyard as seen from inside the "birth house."
This is a view of the birthplace seen from the guesthouse.
This is the north passageway of the "birth house". Fresh greenery grows this time of year.
Successfully cultivated pure culture of tetanus bacillus!"
This pavilion is located in the backyard of the Kihin-kan.
Many visitors came from abroad.
Dr. Kitasato is a great man who devoted his life to the medical care of the people of Japan, and is the pride of Kumamoto.
In order to follow his beliefs, he had conflicts with various quarters, but with the support of Fukuzawa Yukichi, he was able to successfully accomplish this. I believe that Dr. Kitasato is the one who deserves the Nobel Prize. Although he came after Hideyo Noguchi, who worked at the Kitasato Institute, he deserved to be chosen for the portrait on the banknote.
I wonder how Dr. Kitasato, who is also known as "Kaminari Oyaji" (Father Kaminari), views the current Corona uproar? I am wondering how Dr. Kitasato and his disciples will appear in this world and end the Corona disturbance in a flash.
I hope to emulate Dr. Kitasato's spirit of service to his own people throughout his life, even if only a little.
Also, please take a look inside the Kitasato Collection, which we could not introduce this time. I am sure you will be moved by Dr. Kitasato's achievements. It is also a good idea to think about the hardships and the way of life of Dr. Kitasato and the people involved in the Corona fiasco. I am also looking forward to the issuance of Dr. Kitasato's new bill (^▽^)
If you have a chance to visit Kumamoto, please do so. There are many delicious restaurants and wonderful hot springs in the area.
See you soon.
























































































