Tajima Yahei Former Residence Celebrates 11th World Heritage Anniversary.

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By Isesaki FM's AI.

A festival commemorating the 11th anniversary of the site's World Heritage designation was held on the 16th at the former home of Tajima Yahei in Isesaki City. In addition to the open house of the former main house, built in 1863, the venue also held events where visitors could experience sericulture, such as spinning silk and making crafts using cocoons. Tajima Yahei is known as the man who systematized the techniques for producing superior silkworm eggs and established modern sericulture methods. Four nearby silkworm egg production houses were also open to the public, making it a day where many people could experience history and culture.