Negishi is an old town near Ueno (--> See “Ueno” article). Many artists used to live in the area.
Masaoka Shiki, poet and critic of Haiku and Waka (Tanka) in the Meiji Era, lived in Negish. His house “Shiki-an” remains here.
It is a small ordinary house with a small garden. Many artists and writers (including Natsume Soseki, Mori Ogai and Takahama Kyoshi) gathered here and exchanged ideas. It is why the house is seen as one of the birthplaces of modern Japanese literature.
Shiki got ill and had to stay in his futon (bed) for years till his death. He called the garden “my universe” and described the changes in the garden in his Haiku works.
The nation’s public broadcasting station broadcasts a program which focuses on Shiki and other Meiji people (including political and military leaders). The program (Saka no Ue no Kumo) is based on a novel written by Shiba Ryotaro, one of the most popular novelists in the country. So, Shiki is more popular now than before. More visitors come to Shiki-an this year.
Masaoka Shiki, poet and critic of Haiku and Waka (Tanka) in the Meiji Era, lived in Negish. His house “Shiki-an” remains here.
It is a small ordinary house with a small garden. Many artists and writers (including Natsume Soseki, Mori Ogai and Takahama Kyoshi) gathered here and exchanged ideas. It is why the house is seen as one of the birthplaces of modern Japanese literature.
Shiki got ill and had to stay in his futon (bed) for years till his death. He called the garden “my universe” and described the changes in the garden in his Haiku works.The nation’s public broadcasting station broadcasts a program which focuses on Shiki and other Meiji people (including political and military leaders). The program (Saka no Ue no Kumo) is based on a novel written by Shiba Ryotaro, one of the most popular novelists in the country. So, Shiki is more popular now than before. More visitors come to Shiki-an this year.
There are many stone monuments which record Shiki's works in the area.
Hayashiya Sanpei was one of the most popular Rakugo Players in the Showa Era. Sanpei’s house has converted into a museum. (--> See Rakugo article)
Hayashiya Sanpei was one of the most popular Rakugo Players in the Showa Era. Sanpei’s house has converted into a museum. (--> See Rakugo article) His life-size pictures, books and many othere things are desplayed. Rakugo performances are often held here.
There are many love hotels (special hotels used for love affairs) in the area. The atmosphere of the town is far from sophisticated because of the hotels, but it is interesting to see the changes of the town from Shiki’s era.
There are many love hotels (special hotels used for love affairs) in the area. The atmosphere of the town is far from sophisticated because of the hotels, but it is interesting to see the changes of the town from Shiki’s era. 
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