Tokyo
Tradition
2023.10.24
From October 25 (Wed.), the Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi main store will hold the “13th Exhibition of Tastes and Craftsmanship in the Center of Tokyo” at the 7th floor event hall in the main building.
The umbrella is hand painted by a single craftsman who handles the many processes involved in umbrella making. The quality of the umbrella and its beauty as an item to be held and used in the hand are maintained, and the lovely design is also enjoyable.
Japanese accessories such as “triangular bags” that can be used in different sizes by adjusting the knots in the handles, and “tenugui” hand towels dyed using the “shizome” technique, each of which can be enjoyed in your own unique way.
Ginza Kyubei’s Edo-mae sushi has been loved by celebrities, cultural figures, and food connoisseurs from all walks of life. This sumptuous assortment includes three types of sushi: mackerel battera, bara chirashi, and futomaki (thick roll), all with the perfect amount of fat and vinegar from the mackerel. At the store, you can watch a chef demonstrate how to make futomaki and chirashi-zushi.
“Cohana” offers high quality tools with a practical and modern design, produced with traditional Japanese craftsmanship and carefully selected local materials. Cohana collaborated with Haibara, a long-established Japanese paper company in Nihonbashi, to create an original cherry-colored chiyogami sewing box and a selection of cherry-colored sewing tools.
A new yukata for spring / summer 2022 that makes you feel happy regardless of genre or age.
Hands-on activities to experience Japanese culture
“wasou”, a new brand of modern style Japanese clothing
Birth of a meditation space for Kanazawa leaf art at “Eko-in”, one of the sacred sites of Japanese Buddhism
The website dealing with “really good things” created by Japanese craftsmen has been renewed.
[Hotel Gajoen Tokyo] Enjoy an elegant summer in a cool yukata. Yukata Plan” available for a limited time only.
Nara
Countrywide
Kagawa
Kyoto
Countrywide
[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.
Hokkaido
[Kyoto Hachikan]Winter trip to Ohara, Kyoto, with a view of the snowy landscape and Osechi cuisine.
Kyoto
[KAI Tsugaru]Tsugaru Nanayuki Kamakura Apero’, an amuse-bouche featuring tunas from Oma and limited-edition sake, inspired by the Tsugaru Nanayuki snowfall.
Aomori
[Minoh, Katsuo-ji Temple.]‘Zero congestion’ measures during the autumn foliage season, such as ‘dedicated shuttle bus service’ and ‘special night-time lighting’, will commence from 9 November 2024 (Saturday).
Osaka
[Hoshino Resort Bandaisan Onsen Hotel]Snowy Bar, where you can taste Aizu’s local sake while watching the snowy landscape.
Fukushima
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.
