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Culture and Arts Lecture: The World of Beatrix Potter
A lecture commemorating the 160th anniversary of the birth of Beatrix Potter, the creator of Peter Rabbit. Featuring a university professor who serves as museum director as the lecturer, attendees can learn about the background of her works and the world she left behind.
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- Date2026 Wed, Nov 11
- VenueTakasaka Kyuryo Civic Activity Center高坂丘陵市民活動センター
- Time14:00–15:30
- FeeFree
- BookingAdvance reservation required (from October 6, 2026 until capacity is reached; by phone or online application, first-come, first-served)
Other events nearby on Nov 11
- Lecture: The World of Beatrix PotterWed, Nov 11 · Higashimatsuyama · Takasaka Kyuryo Civic Activity Centerabout 100 m
- Peony Walk Higashimatsuyama Fire Prevention FairMon, Nov 9 – Sun, Nov 15 · Higashimatsuyama · ピオニウォーク東松山about 2.8 km
- Higashimatsuyama City Library Mini Reading SessionWed, Nov 11 · Higashimatsuyama · City Library 3F Training Roomabout 5.2 km
- Namegawa Town Library StorytimeWed, Nov 11 · Namegawa · Namegawa Town Libraryabout 8.2 km
Details
- Source
- 東松山市ホームページ
- Name at the source
- 社会教育講座 文化芸術講座（ピーターラビットから広がるビアトリクス・ポターの世界）
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Around the venue
The venue, Takasaka Kyuryo Civic Activity Center, is about 1.6 km in a straight line from 高坂 Station. Nearby parks you can visit after the event: 千年谷公園 (about 400 m), 埼玉県こども動物自然公園 (about 1.0 km), 物見山公園 (about 1.9 km). On Nov 11, 4 other events are also held nearby.
Nearest stations
- 高坂 Station (東武東上線)about 1.6 km
- 北坂戸 Station (東武東上線)about 2.8 km
Nearby parks
- 千年谷公園Toiletsabout 400 m
- 埼玉県こども動物自然公園Playgroundabout 1.0 km
- 物見山公園Toiletsabout 1.9 km
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- 2026Sat, Nov 14
Curator's Special Exhibition Gallery Talk
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- 2026Tue, Nov 17
History Lecture: Walking Japan's Widest Riverbed
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