Key Facts
• June 16, 2025: Exhibition began at Tonan Library, Morioka City.
• July 15, 2025: Original end date extended to August 31, 2025.
• Exhibition celebrates Yusei Kikuchi, a Major League Baseball player for the Angels.
• Features include manhole covers with Kikuchi’s illustration and memorabilia.
• Library staff Keiko Sugano curated newspaper clippings of Kikuchi’s career.
• Visitors can leave messages and participate in a location-based survey.
• Increased visitors include fans from outside the prefecture.
• “Senior’s Bookshelf” on the second floor displays Kikuchi’s favorite books.
• Library hours: 9 AM–6 PM (5 PM on weekends/holidays), closed Mondays.
Summary
The Tonan Library in Morioka City has extended its Yusei Kikuchi memorial exhibition until August 31, 2025, due to growing visitor interest. The exhibition, which began on June 16, celebrates Kikuchi, a Major League Baseball player for the Angels, and features memorabilia, newspaper clippings, and manhole covers with his illustration. Curated by library staff and Kikuchi fan Keiko Sugano, the display highlights his journey from high school to professional baseball. Visitors can leave messages and participate in a survey indicating their origins, with many coming from outside the prefecture. The library also showcases Kikuchi’s favorite books in its “Senior’s Bookshelf” section. Operating hours are 9 AM–6 PM (5 PM on weekends/holidays), with closures on Mondays.
