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Einstein Visit to give a Lecture
German-born theoretical physicist Albert Einstein stayed in Japan from Nov. 17 to Dec. 29, 1922, at the invitation of a publishing company, and gave lectures in 10 locations throughout the country. His last lecture was in Fukuoka, and he and his wife stayed in the Moji Mitsui Club on Dec. 23, the night before. When Einstein gave his lecture at the Daihaku Theater in Fukuoka City, 3,000 people hurried from around Kyushu to listen attentively to the talk of the century. The Former Moji Mitsui Club’s “Einstein Memorial Room” is a re-creation of the room where Einstein and his wife stayed.
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Einstein Memorial Room
The Former Moji Mitsui Club is a Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property. The room where Albert Einstein stayed when he visited Fukuoka to give a lecture in 1922 is open to the public.
Location: 7-1 Former Moji Mitsui Club level 2, Minato-machi, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka
PH: 093-321-4151(Mojiko Retro General Information)
Website: Gururich! KitaQshu
https://www.gururich-kitaq.com/kanmon/en/detail/index.php?id=35&app=0
Closed: Open year-round
Admission: 2nd floor requires fees (150 yen for adults and 70 yen for junior high/elementary)
Transportation: Approx. 3 min walk from JR Mojiko Station
Approx. 7 min from Kitakyushu Urban Expressway Kasuga Exit