Lafcadio Hearn
Culture
Lafcadio Hearn: The Greek National Poet of Japan
Lafcadio Hearn, a unique figure in international literature, began his life in Greece and spent the rest of his career in Japan.
Greece
Corfu Museum of Asian Art Plans Lafcadio Hearn Exhibitions
The Corfu Museum of Asian Art, located in the imposing Palace of Saints Michael and George, is planning two exhibitions on Lafcadio Hearn, the writer who bridged the Greek and Japanese cultures.
The shows will take place at the Athens Municipal...
Greece
Kumamoto Puppeteer Honors Lafkadio Hearn in Lefkada
On Sunday, July 6, Japanese puppeteers from Kumamoto Prefecture performed a traditional puppet play by Lafcadio Hearn, in Lefkada. Hearn was a writer who was born on the Greek island over 160 years ago and later moved to Japan.
The...