Tokyo
Tradition
Art
Event
2020.01.24
Isamu Noguchi, one of the leading sculptors and designers of the 20th century and has numerous works in the MoMA collection, has been performing artistic activities for 60 years since the 1920s and is still changing around the world. And continue to attract many people.
◆Period：Now being held – February 28, 2020
Information on “MoMA Design Store Kyoto” can be found below the article.
At the MoMA Design Store, a lighting sculpture “AKARI” lamp, one of Isamu Noguchi’s masterpieces, and a textured Japanese paper with a shrinking and wrinkle as it is, depicting the unique design of AKARI I will introduce the framed version of.
Also, you can see beautiful sculptures of light created based on these ancient Japanese aesthetics at stores and online stores.
| Period： | Now being held – February 28, 2020 |
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| Shops： | – MoMA Design Store Omotesando 5-10-1 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo GYRE 3F |
| – MoMA Design Store Kyoto Mina Kyoto 1F. 58 Kawakami-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto |
* Sales items vary depending on the store.
＞MoMA Design Store（Online store）
Lighting sculpture created by Isamu Noguchi in 1952 from the encounter with Gifu lanterns, a traditional industry in Gifu. The nature of Japanese paper, which diffuses light softly, and the rough laying of bamboo skeletons, which form the framework, leave the shrinkage and wrinkles of the Japanese paper as it is. Made it work.
Framed version of Japanese paper used for AKARI. It has a delicate matte finish and is housed in an aluminum frame. It is a gem that feels AKARI’s lightness and ephemeralness in the subtle texture that leaves the shrinkage and wrinkles of Hon Mino paper.
Isamu Noguchi, one of the leading sculptors and designers of the 20th century, has been performing arts for 60 years since the 1920s. Noguchi devoted his life to experiments in artistic expression, leaving not only furniture and lamps, but also a wide range of sculptures, gardens, furniture, ceramics, architecture and stage art.
“Shirakawa-go Drone Tour” to enjoy Gassho-zukuri private house garden from a different point of view
[Aomoriya] Aomori’s sightseeing train will be in operation again this winter, offering a view of Aomori’s snowy landscape while enjoying tuna and locally brewed sake.
Limited release of the second edition of “Flowers and Digital Art Show”, “Colored Autumn Leaves and Winter Flower Scenery”!
Summary of 2020 lantern events held in Japan
Odaka Green “Flower and Plum Blossom Festival” to be held from February 18, 2023
The 18th “Kyoto Okuzashiki, Kibune Momiji Lantern”
Nara
Countrywide
Kagawa
Kyoto
Countrywide
The Most Beautiful Museum in the World: Simose Art Museum Wins UNESCO’s Prestigious Versailles Prize!
Hiroshima
ZIPANGU Contemporary artists who have run through the Heisei era” Takashi Murakami x Sueo Mizuma dialogue: ‘Beyond the Theory of Artistic Entrepreneurship’ / Interview with Mr. Mizuma: ‘Rediscovering the Value of Japanese Culture by the Japanese People
Hiroshima
National Treasure ‘The Tale of Genji Picture Scroll’ The oldest surviving picture scroll of the tale is on special display at the Tokugawa Art Museum.
Aichi
【Shinwa Auction】A special auction was held at Marunouchi Building Hall. A set of gold tea ceremony utensils with an anecdote about Hideyoshi sold for 345 million yen. A number of notable works, including Yayoi Kusama’s “Pumpkins,” were also on display.
Tokyo
[Yamato Bunkakan] Special Exhibition “Recluse Landscape” Until April 2nd (Sun)
Nara
[Nagano Prefecture Shibu Onsen]Koishiya Ryokan, a hotel in a traditional hot spring resort with cobblestone streets, began operations on 20 December (Fri).
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[Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum]Afternoon tea in the museum café is back from 27 Jan 2025 (Mon) to 13 Feb 2025 (Thu).
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[Meiji Kinenkan] For a limited time only, a sweets shop boasting patisseries has been opened at Odakyu Noborito Station.
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Kurokawa Onsen Yuakari, a fantastic illumination of bamboo in the countryside. This season, ‘Yuakari Yokocho’ is only open for a limited time.
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Limited edition original gin ‘NISHI-GIN’, jointly produced by a group of restaurants in Nishijin, on sale from 25 November.
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Nippon Kodo launches limited-edition incense and incense burner sets with a ‘Snake’ design, the Chinese zodiac sign for 2025.
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Kanagawa
Food
Meiji Kinenkan’s confectionery brand ‘Kanomi no Mori’ is now available at Odakyu Noborito Station. Please take a look at the varied collection, including piece cakes, decorative cakes and other cakes perfect for Christmas, as well as standard popular sweets.
Hiroshima
Art
Simose Art Museum, located in Otake City, Hiroshima Prefecture, has been awarded the prestigious Versailles Prize as the “Most Beautiful Museum in the World.”
The award ceremony took place on December 2 at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, marking a historic moment for the museum and Japanese architecture.
The Versailles Prize Website:https://www.prix-versailles.com/2024
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Food
December sees the arrival of a number of Christmas breads. The Snowman with his cute smiling face is a sweet loaf with two different flavours: pudding cream and chocolate cream. It is a heartwarming treat with flavours that both children and adults can enjoy.
Also back this year is the popular Japanese Stollen, which was a big hit last year. This is a special cake that can only be tasted at Kimuraya, using Japanese-inspired ingredients such as persimmons, figs and koshi-an (sweet bean paste). Please take this opportunity to try Kimuraya’s limited edition Christmas bread.
Hiroshima
Art
The Hiroshima Museum of Art is hosting the exhibition “ZIPANGU: Contemporary Artists Who Defined the Heisei Era” (November 2, 2024 – December 22, 2024). This showcase brings together works by some of the most prominent figures in Japan’s contemporary art scene, including Yayoi Kusama, Takashi Murakami, Makoto Aida, Yoshitomo Nara, Chiharu Shiota, Izumi Kato, Akira Yamaguchi, and Miwa Komatsu. The exhibition has already garnered significant attention, exceeding 10,000 visitors.
HYAKKEI covered the dialogue between contemporary artist Takashi Murakami and Sueo Mizuma, the curator of this exhibition, held at the RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima. We also conducted an exclusive interview with Mr. Mizuma.
The discussions centered on the aspirations behind the ZIPANGU exhibition and offered forward-looking insights, not only into Japan’s art world but also into the rediscovery of value within Japanese culture by its people.
Osaka
Food
Event
From 25 Oct (Fri) to 8 Dec (Sun), 2024, a pop-up shop for miffy café tokyo will be held in Umeda, Osaka.
Hiroshima
Travel
Culture
Two types of paper seals made exclusively for autumn, ‘Chrysanthemum and Tanzaku’ and ‘Autumn Leaves and Candles’, have been available since Monday 9 September at Daisho-in Temple on the World Heritage island of Miyajima. Quantities are limited and will run out as soon as they are gone.
