Takeshi Yoro, Executive Director,
Kyoto International Manga Museum
I
am pleased to announce that I will be serving as executive director of the Kyoto
International Manga Museum.
Manga is sometimes regarded as a subculture. Actually, however, manga
have played a significant role in Japanese culture. Elements of expression
in Japanese manga, which have become increasingly popular around the
world, are already found in picture scrolls produced in the Heian period
(794~1192). I think it is extremely significant that the Manga Museum
will be established in Kyoto, where traditional culture still thrives.
I believe that the Museum should not be merely a place to preserve and
exhibit historical materials. Instead, it should always endeavor to
create a space that is “alive and keeps moving.” I hope that this museum
will set a standard for those wishing to learn manga culture and those
wishing to become manga artists.
We will explore what can be done to further improve the services and
functions of the museum, while undertaking a wide variety of activities.
I sincerely ask for your extensive support and advice.