Miyoshi Mononoke Museum

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/miyoshi-mononoke-museum

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. What is the location?1691-4 Miyoshimachi, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
2. What is the year of establishment?2019
3. Where can I visit the Miyoshi Mononoke Museum?The museum is located in Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.
4. Why does the museum have so many yōkai artifacts?It was founded by scholar Yumoto Koichi, who collected many yōkai items. The museum preserves and shares his collection to teach about Japanese folklore.

Yōkai: A broad classification of supernatural entities, spirits, monsters, and phenomena in Japanese folklore, often possessing unique characteristics and abilities.
Folklore: The traditional beliefs, customs, stories, and practices of a community, passed down through generations, often orally, and reflecting cultural values.
Scholar: An academic expert who engages in rigorous study, research, and dissemination of knowledge within a specific field, such as yōkai studies.
Intangible Cultural Heritage: Non-physical aspects of culture, including traditions, performing arts, social practices, knowledge, and skills, recognized as vital to a community's identity.