Takatoh, in central Japan (Nagano prefecture), was a castle town (a capital of a feudal domain or han ) in the Edo period (1603 ～ 1868). The castle was abolished after the period, however, the ex- samurai started planting sakura trees at the castle site. Now the town is one of the most famous sakura viewing sites. The folklore museum consists of three facilities . The one on the left is Takatoh natsukashi-kan , which exhibits old utensils and so on. The one on the right was an ex-residence of a court physician . And there is a merchant’s former residence in the other place. We can know the life of locals, and can feel warmth of towners. 信州の城下町・高遠の 民俗資料館は、民具を展示する高遠なつかし館（左）、藩医の家だった旧馬島家（右）、商家だった旧池上家の三つの施設で構成 され、高遠の人びとの暮らしがわかります。人びとの温かみも感じられます。 Takatoh natsukashi-kan 、高遠なつかし館 “ Natsukashi” means “nostalgic” and “kan” does “building”. At the entrance hall, the decorated saddle (lower left) was exhibited. It was used when a bride went to her husband...
How to enjoy daily life in Japan before the industrialization (more than 100 years ago). Most Japanese were farmers and poor, but they enjoyed their lives without smartphones and fossil fuels. Through old diaries, exhibits in museums and books, we could find their fun. 百年以上前、スマホや化石燃料を使わなくても人々は日々の暮らしを楽しんでいました。多くは農民で、豊かではなかったけど。昔の日記、資料館の展示品、書籍から、その生き方を学ぶ。「遊びをせんとや 生まれけむ 戯れせんとや 生まれけん」、ですよね。