A: Hey there! Did you hear about the cool new museum opening in Karuizawa?

B: Nope, what's it all about?

A: It's a museum dedicated to our favorite Japanese actress and TV presenter, Kuroyanagi Tetsuko!

B: Oh, really? That sounds amazing! What can we expect inside?

A: The building was designed in the shape of her iconic onion-do hairstyle! There's also an observation deck. Around 320 items from her personal collection will be on display, like dresses by the late Mori Hanae and artworks from Japan and abroad.

B: Wow, that sounds fantastic! Will there be any special previews?

A: Yes! On Friday, they held a preview with some of the items like a portrait of Kuroyanagi in her 20s. It took them seven years to make this happen as it was Kuroyanagi's wish to preserve her collection for future generations.

B: That's really thoughtful! I bet it will be a hit among fans. Did you know she used to visit Karuizawa when she was a kid?

A: Yes, and she said it feels nostalgic for her. She mentioned that as a child, beautiful or novel things were hard to come by, so collecting and cherishing them is only possible in times of peace. She hopes visitors will appreciate the beauty of the items on display.

B: That's such a nice sentiment! I can't wait to check it out when it opens this Saturday!
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A museum exhibiting costumes worn and items collected by famous Japanese actor and TV presenter Kuroyanagi Tetsuko is set to open in the central Japanese resort town of Karuizawa on Saturday.



The design of the museum building in Nagano Prefecture was inspired by her trademark onion-shaped hairstyle and includes an observation deck. About 320 of her former belongings will be on display.



In a preview held on Friday, items on display included a dress designed by the late Mori Hanae, a renowned Japanese fashion designer, as well as kimono and artworks from both Japan and abroad. Visitors can also view a portrait of Kuroyanagi in her 20s.



The foundation that operates the museum said it took about seven years to bring the project to life, honoring Kuroyanagi's wish to preserve her collection for future generations. Around 2,000 items she donated to the foundation will be exhibited on a rotating basis.



Kuroyanagi told reporters that she has been visiting Karuizawa since she was a child, so it feels nostalgic. She described her childhood as a period when beautiful or novel things were not available. She said collecting and treasuring things can only be done in times of peace, adding that she hopes that the visitors will appreciate the beauty of the items on display.