Uesugi Yozan Memorial Museum

[The Origin of 'If You Try, You Can'] Touch the traces of the great lord who saved a struggling domain at the 'Uesugi Yozan Memorial Museum'

In the Edo period, the 9th lord of the Yonezawa domain, Uesugi Yozan, saved the domain from bankruptcy with unprecedented reforms. This museum introduces his great achievements and his life devoted to his people. If you are touring the historical area around Uesugi Shrine, this is a 'base for learning and inspiration' that you definitely want to visit.

■ The essence of leadership that resonates even today, praised by the world

A unique point of interest here is that Lord Yozan's thinking is considered 'the ultimate bible of modern management.'

• A leader recognized by the world: The episode where former President J.F. Kennedy named him as 'the most respected Japanese' is famous, and at its core was 'politics of love and trust.'
• Vision: Not just frugality, but fostering new industries like Yonezawa textiles. His attitude of valuing opinions regardless of status resonates deeply with us living in the modern era.

■ By knowing his great achievements, the scenery of Yonezawa changes 180 degrees

Before you start walking around the city in earnest, I strongly recommend that you touch upon Lord Yozan's 'drama of domain reform' here.

• Discovery of seeds of hope: You will realize that the workshops of Yonezawa textiles, the rich rural landscapes, and the food culture were all 'seeds of hope' sown by him from a desperate situation.
• Unyielding message: The famous words 'If you try, you can; if you don't, you won't, nothing can be achieved.' By understanding the intense resolve behind these words, their weight increases, providing visitors with the energy to overcome difficulties.