Takarazuka civic hall reopens and will display Riku Miura memorabilia

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  Takarazuka’s civic hall reopened to the public on Oct. 5 after six years of use as office space.

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  The 544-square-meter hall is part of Takarazuka City Hall, designed by architect Togo Murano and completed in 1980.

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  The city will display memorabilia donated by Olympic figure skating champion and Takarazuka native Riku Miura from Oct. 15 to 30.

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  The exhibition will include Miura’s autographed skates, a costume, a Japan national team jersey and an autograph board signed by Miura and skating partner Ryuichi Kihara.

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  The city will also provide information about the hall’s architectural features and cultural value.

Who

Takarazuka Municipal Government is reopening the civic hall and holding the exhibition. The memorabilia belongs to figure skater Riku Miura.

What

The civic hall has reopened, and it will host an exhibition of Miura’s memorabilia.

When

The hall reopened on Oct. 5. The exhibition runs from Oct. 15 to 30.

Where

Takarazuka City Hall in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.

Why

The hall was converted to office space in 2020 to reduce close contact among city employees. Citizens had called for it to reopen.

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