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Culture
2021.05.10
In the wake of the severe situation of face-to-face calligraphy classes due to the influence of the new coronavirus, we have opened a remote calligraphy class using digital technology for the domestic market. In addition to turning the calligraphy classroom into an online distribution studio, it has become possible with the establishment of the “Ashibe Shoen” overseas master certification system of the calligraphy association.
In addition to establishing the know-how of making calligraphy classes online, the establishment of a system for accrediting teachers for overseas of “Ashibe Shoen” of the calligraphy association has made it possible to realize a teacher license course for overseas (Japanese support) and live overseas. It paved the way for the succession of Japanese culture by the Japanese people. Online lessons with Japanese people living in New York, which I started experimentally, are progressing smoothly, and I would like to continue teaching Japanese-speaking people around the world.
| Name: | Koen Calligraphy Class |
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| Presided over: | Koen Fujita |
| Business: | Management of calligraphy classes, production of calligraphy content, training of instructors “Home Calligraphy” Headquarters, Acceptance of voluntary requests (certificate of commendation, letter of appreciation, diploma, congratulations, condolences Noshi, title, ghostwriting, address book, naming, signboard …) |
Held at Heian Jingu, a nationally designated important cultural property of “Yormoude” by creative company NAKED
Started crowdfunding to support the reconstruction of “Kosho-ji” which has continued for more than 400 years and 17 generations
~ Ninja Kingdom Ise ~
100% Japanese paper knitting “Washi clothes” by a long-established knitting manufacturer in Sumida, Tokyo
＜Exclusive interview with Miwa Komatsu＞ -Part2- Approaching Miwa Komatsu as an artist, production of the Shin-Fudoki Part2, and “prayer” at the origin of her creation.
An online store to deliver Toyama’s food and handicraft items is now open! Creator/Seller/Buyer/People/Future-Aiming for “Five Ways”
Nara
Countrywide
Kagawa
Kyoto
Countrywide
[VMG HOTELS & UNIQUE VENUES] Experience activities incorporating brewing and fermentation culture from the Sawara merchant town hotel NIPPONIA in Chiba
Chiba
Yoshitaka Amano’s original work “ZAN” animation movie scheduled to be released worldwide after 2026
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The Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts will hold a collection exhibition “Festivals and crafts: Yamahoko parade around Raku ware tea bowls”
Kyoto
[Hoshinoya Okinawa] Introducing a plan where you can immerse yourself in the production of “Ryukyu Bingata” that reflects the climate of Okinawa
Okinawa
[Mataro dolls] New “Foil-pressed Series” of dolls based on white color is now on sale.
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Limited edition original gin ‘NISHI-GIN’, jointly produced by a group of restaurants in Nishijin, on sale from 25 November.
2024.12.20
Nippon Kodo launches limited-edition incense and incense burner sets with a ‘Snake’ design, the Chinese zodiac sign for 2025.
2024.12.18
Winter special parfait at the Unjo Saryo café in the Tale of Genji Museum, Uji, Kyoto.
2024.12.16
OnigiriBurger ‘Eel Kabayaki – Double Eggs’, newly launched as part of Kansai International Airport OnigiriBurger 1st anniversary menu.
2024.12.13
[New Furano Prince Hotel]This year’s plan to enjoy a snow fairy ‘zebra finch’ birdwatching experience and a lunch set with a zebra finch cake plate.
2024.12.11
Third FUKUCHA brand shop ‘Uji Store’ opens.
2024.12.09
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.
Kyoto
Restaurant
Event
On selected days in September 2024, the wedding venue Kyoto Art Grace Wedding Hills will offer a ‘Hanari Otsukimi Afternoon Tea’, where guests can enjoy sweets and savouries inspired by the moon viewing on the fifteenth night of the month.
