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[Special Place of Scenic Rikugien] Experience making Edo Uchiwa while learning about the history and techniques of traditional crafts

2022.07.06

At the Special Place of Scenic Rikugien, we will welcome a traditional craftsman on Saturday, July 23, 2022, and hold a hands-on course on making the traditional craft “Edo Uchiwa” that has continued since the Edo period.
This summer, at Rikugien Garden, which is full of history and greenery, you can rediscover the charm of Japanese culture by making a tasteful “Edo Uchiwa”.

*Uchiwa = paper fan

Rikugien original pattern Edo Uchiwa making

[Traditional Craftsman] Mitsue Ota

<Lecturer Profile>
The 4th generation of Otaya of Uchiwa.
“Edo Uchiwa” has been made in Edo (Yanaka) since before the late Edo period, and Otaya is currently producing “made in Japan” in Boshu, the supply area for uchiwa materials.
In recent years, he has also participated in “picture uchiwa” works in collaboration with companies and Tokyo hand-painted Yuzen, and is also focusing on the spread and succession of Boshu uchiwa.

Date: Saturday, July 23, 2022
Capacity: 20 people (advance application system, first-come-first-served basis)
Participation fee: 2,000 yen (admission fee not included)
* With cold matcha set
Cold matcha set

<How to apply>
Applications will be accepted by email from July 1, 4th (Fri), Reiwa.
* Up to 4 people can apply for each case.
* Applications will end as soon as the capacity is reached.

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Overview of Rikugien Garden

Start time: 9: 00-17: 00 (last admission is 16:30)
Closed days: December 29th-January 1st
Admission fee: General: 300 yen
65 years old and over: 150 yen
* Free for elementary school students and younger and junior high school students living and attending school in Tokyo
TEL: 03-3941-2222

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