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Made with glass and concrete, the Museum of Literature in Himeji, Japan, is home to the writings of Japanese philosopher Tetsuro Watsuji and eight local writers.
Entry to the museum is provided by a ramp that gently ascends over tiered pools of water lined with crushed rocks.The main building was completed in 1991, and the annex, featuring the works of writer Ryotaro Shiba, was completed in 1996.