Aug. 15 (Mon.),2022
I see. Mr. Sasabe’s love for sakura must have been like my love for sake.
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Learn New Things about Well-known Sakura
Cherry blossom trees have been capturing Japanese people’s hearts for innumerable generations, but no one more so than the late Sasabe Shintaro.
Learn about his life dedicated to the study and preservation of cherry blossom trees through his research notes and writings and you may gain a new appreciation for sakura.
All About Sakura List
Jul. 15 (Fri.),2022
Let’s Explore Ekiraku Sansou!
Ekiraku Sansou was a hive of Mr. Sasabe’s activity!
Jun. 15 (Wed.),2022
The “Man of Sakura” Who Spoke Volumes on Cherry Blossom Trees
Mr. Sasabe was a good speaker!
May. 15 (Sun.),2022
Days of Cherry Blossom Trees
Wouldn’t it be nice to live surrounded by items designed with cherry blossoms?
Apr. 15 (Fri.),2022
Let’s Go See Sasabe-zakura Cherry Blossom Trees
Please know more about me! (I am a fairy of sasabe-zakura cherry blossom tree.)
Feb. 15 (Tue.),2022
World History of Cherry Blossom Trees
Cherry blossom trees do exist in other countries, not only in Japan!
Jan. 15 (Sat.),2022
Cherry Blossom Viewing Enjoyed by Emperors in The Heian Period
Cherry blossom viewing has a long history!
Dec. 15 (Wed.),2021
Introduction to Famous Cherry Blossom Trees Part 1 – Sakon-no-Sakura Cherry Blossom Tree –
Do you know since when Sakon no Sakura cherry blossom tree has been in the Imperial Palace?
Nov. 15 (Mon.),2021
The Life of Sasabe Shintaro Part 3: Shōgawa-zakura Cherry Blossom Trees and the Shō-ou Monument
Mr. Sasabe’s life story cannot be told without mentioning these activities!
Oct. 15 (Fri.),2021
The Life of Sasabe Shintaro Part 2: His Research and Planting of Cherry Blossom Trees in All Areas of Japan
Mr. Sasabe was indeed a genuine researcher of cherry blossom trees!
About Sasabe Shintaro - “Sakura Otoko” (The Man of Cherry Blossom Trees) -
Born in Osaka in 1887, Sasabe Shintaro spent his lifetime protecting and nurturing Japan’s ancient and wild cherry blossom trees until he died in 1978. He knew that understanding the environment surrounding the cherry blossom trees was just as important as knowing how to grow them. He owned an experimental forest and a nursery field. This dedication lead to him being called “Sakura Otoko” (The Man of Cherry Blossom Trees).
Sasabe’s Projects of Cherry Blossom Trees
Sasabe’s involvement was requested in many projects of surrounding the planting, growing, and instructing in how to grow cherry blossom trees in mainly the Kansai area, but he was also active all throughout Japan. Below is the list of the main projects Sasabe was involved in and directed.
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- 1936 -
- Japan Mint (Kita Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture)
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- 1953 -
- Manchidani in Mt. Kabutoyama (Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture)
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- 1954
- Osaka Castle Park (Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture)
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- 1960
- Shogawa-zakura Cherry Blossom Trees (Shogawa-cho, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture)
Sasabe Sakura Collection and Nishinomiya City
Sasabe Shintaro collected a variety of items related to cherry blossom trees, such as calligraphic works, works of art, books and beyond. His collection of approximately 5,000 items is one of Japan’s foremost collection of works regarding cherry blossom trees.
Sasabe had built a relationship with Nishinomiya caring for many of the important cherry trees there and in accordance with Sasabe’s will, his collection was donated to the city at his bequest. His collection was then entrusted to our museum by the city government. Every spring, the Sasabe Sakura Collection exhibition is held using all three exhibition rooms at the Kinen-kan. In other seasons, his collection is exhibited in Sakura Reference Room.
Mr. Sasabe was good at taking notes!