Natsume Soseki (夏目漱石)
I have mentioned this famous face before. I read I Am A Cat and visited Natsume Soseki’s grave. Of course, the reason why his face is famous isn’t for either of these reasons. No, the reason why he probably looks familiar to you, even if his name doesn’t ring a bell, is that he was on the 1,000 yen note until recently.
The statue of him, pictured above, can be found in Shinjuku Ku, near the Waseda Station on the Tozai Subway Line.
漱石山房の記憶
I was just taking a walk one day when I came across these sign boards showing a Natsume Soseki walk that can be taken near Waseda University so I did the walk. Along the way you can see many places relevant to Natsume Soseki and his works. Some of the streets, temples, and stores appear in his works since he lived in this area. Actually he was born and died here.
漱石の散歩道 – Soseki Walking Route