Past events/courses
PAST Event
talk seminar
Koshi no Kuni Literature Museum Literature Course (University Collaboration Series)
<Part 3> How did Professor Naranoki encounter a thunder saur on the Cretaceous coast? — Unraveling the understanding of geological information 100 years ago through the works of Kenji Miyazawa
End of recruitment
With the cooperation of universities within the prefecture, we will be holding a literature lecture series that explores the intersection of literature and society through the latest research.
- Date and Time
- 2026 year 6 month 14 day (Sun) 14: 00 to 15: 30
- Venue
- Koshi no Kuni Literature Museum Training Room 101
- lecturer
- Department of Urban Design, Academic Research Division, University of Toyama
Professor Shinichi Sano - Capacity
- 72 name (first-come-first-served basis)
Course content
It is known that Kenji Miyazawa also had a side as a geologist, and geological terms often appear in his works. His fairy tale "The Oak Tree Scholar's Camping Trip" was written with a background in volcanology and mineralogy, and even features dinosaurs. However, it is strange that Jurassic dinosaurs appear on a Cretaceous coast. Exploring the background of this mystery reveals clues to how the latest geological information was received and disseminated in Japan during Miyazawa's time (100 years ago). We will unravel the history of geology through Miyazawa's works.
How to apply
Online application form / TelephoneAlternatively, fill out the application form on the back of the flyer and submit it to the Koshino-kuni Literature Museum.Mailingor sending us a message onBring it with you.
*We will not send out admission tickets or other documents. We will only contact you if the course is full and we are unable to accept your application.
Other Information
Those who have taken 3 or more coursesIsCredits from the Prefectural College (5 credits) will only be recognized if you request credit recognition at the time of application.Will be
*Registration of address is required for credit recognition. If you do not specify your preference or register your address at the time of application,As a general rule, credits cannot be awarded retroactively..