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What the heck is “Siebold”? ? Let's take a closer look at his achievements and the person who loved Nagasaki -1

Siebold 200th Anniversary Project | Digital Exhibition Siebold 200th Anniversary Project | Digital Exhibition

The year 2023 marks the 1823th anniversary of the arrival of Siebold, the great man who introduced Japan to the world (200). To commemorate this, this site will feature a digital exhibition in the feature article corner.“Opening Japan: Blue Gaze Siebold Japonica” (6 parts in total)It will be held.

From the life of Siebold, the culmination of Japanese natural history research (trilogy)"Japan", "Japanese Flora", "Japanese Zoology"With beautiful illustrations and explanations as the centerpiece, please enjoy reliving the experience of gazing at the scenery of Nagasaki, Japan, as it was reflected in Siebold's eyes 200 years ago.

 

Events related to the 200th anniversary of Siebold's visit to Japan

To commemorate the 200th anniversary of Siebold's first visit to Japan, various events will be held at locations connected to the city. Why not find the footprints of Siebold, who introduced the charms of Japan to the world, in Nagasaki?

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■[8/10～～10/1] Siebold and Keiga Kawahara-PART1-｜Dejima

Siebold, who was a doctor at the Dejima Dutch Trading Company, had a great interest in natural science research and visited Japan with ambition.
During his stay in Dejima, he devoted himself to researching Japan's animals and plants, and his results are widely known in Europe.
We will introduce some of the published Japanese Zoological and Japanese Flora magazines on panels, using paintings about Japanese flora and fauna that Siebold brought back as sketches.

Period: March 5th (Thursday) to May 8th (Sunday), 10
Location: Dejima Special Exhibition Room
Time: 8:21-XNUMX:XNUMX
Price: Admission to the special exhibition is free (separate entrance fee to Dejima is required)
*For more information, please see the Dejima website.

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■[9/30-11/12] Great Siebold Exhibition | Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture

During his stay in Japan, Siebold taught medicine and natural history to students who gathered at Narutaki Juku from all over the country.
When he accompanied the head of a Dutch trading post on his visit to Edo, he interacted with a variety of people, including scholars and feudal lords, and continued to advance his Japanese studies in a variety of fields.
What was the scenery of Nagasaki and various places that the young Siebold saw?
Also, who are the people he met and deepened his relationships with?
We will follow Siebold's ``footprints'' through related materials left in the areas he visited.

Period: September 5th (Saturday) to November 9th (Sunday), 30
Location: Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture 3rd floor special exhibition room
Time: 9:18-17:XNUMX (last entry XNUMX:XNUMX)
Price: General (university students and above) 1,000 yen *Advance sale 800 yen
*For details, please check the Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture homepage.

[9/1-11/30] Digital stamp rally following in Siebold's footsteps

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■[9/1-11/30] Digital stamp rally following in Siebold's footsteps

To commemorate the 200th anniversary of his arrival in Japan, a digital stamp rally is being held to retrace Siebold's footsteps by visiting places connected to him.
Get an original souvenir by lottery according to the number of stamps! !


Period: September 5st (Friday) to November 11th (Thursday), 30 *Closed days depending on the facility
Participation fee: Free *Some facilities require admission fees
Participation requirements are

For more information, please check the Dejima homepage.

How about an experience like this in Nagasaki?

A trip on an ebike through the four seasons of the unknown country "JAPON" that fascinated the naturalist Siebold

~Siebold's Botanical Cycling Journey~

Siebold was a “physician” and a “naturalist.” By following in his footsteps, why not re-experience the city of Nagasaki as the "Uncharted Country of JAPON" that fascinated him? Plants are all around us, as they have always been. What does it look like when you look at it with a magnifying glass or a botanical magazine? Let's ride a bicycle for the first time in a while and go on a journey to discover a slightly different world!

A trip on an ebike through the four seasons of the unknown country "JAPON" that fascinated the naturalist Siebold - 1
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