The Museum of Contemporary Japanese Poetry and Literature is currently holding a permanent exhibition entitled "Pets and Poetry"

2025/3/11～2026/3/8 Kitakami Shiikanomori Park / Shiika Literature Museum 7 Views

Located in Kitakami City, this is the only literary museum in Japan specializing in poetry, tanka, haiku, and senryu.

As of March 11, 2025, the permanent exhibition has changed to "Pets and Poetry."

Every day with a pet is more than just cute and soothing.

This is a must-see to see how top poets express themselves through words.

The world of words related to "pets" as expressed by 101 famous authors.

Admission is free.

Holding period	2025/3/11～2026/3/8
Open time	Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (Closed on Mondays)
Venue	Museum of Contemporary Japanese Poetry and Literature
Address	Kitakami City Honjocho 2-5-60
Parking	can be
Access	Tohoku Expressway: From Kitakami Ezuriko Interchange, take National Route 107 towards Kamaishi for 2.5 km, then about 6 minutes by car from JR Kitakami Station.
Price	free
Contact	Japanese Contemporary Poetry and Literature Museum 0197-65-1728
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