2019.12.13
The history museum in Odawara Castle’s Castle Park, selected as one of Japan’s 100 most famous castles, will be renovated, and it will be reborn as a facility that promotes the Fuma Ninja who is believed to be behind Odawara Hojo in Japan and abroad.
| ◇Formal name： | Odawara Castle History Museum |
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| ◇Opening hours： | 9: 30-17: 00 (16:30 admission deadline) |
| ◇Tickt： | adults…300yen, Children (elementary and junior high school students)…100yen ※Group (more than 30 people) adults…240yen, Children (elementary and junior high school students)…80yen |
| ◇closing day： | December 31, January 1 |
| ◇location： | Inside Odawara Castle Park (3-71, Odawara City Castle) |
| ◇Contact： | Odawara Castle Castle TEL 0465-22-3818 |
| ◇Exhibition contents： | Learn about the history of Hojo Odawara and Fuma Ninja, adopt video and hands-on exhibition methods that make use of the latest digital technology, and incorporate foreign language guidance displays in exhibitions and screening programs. A facility where a wide range of people can enjoy. |
The head of the Fuma Ninja has been named “Kotaro ” for generations, and the fifth generation is said to have a height of 2 meters or more, musculoskeletal, sharp eyes, four black teeth exposed with inverted black beard, and the nose was very high, There is almost no literature about Fuma Ninja, and there are many mysteries. Nowadays, the popularity of the Ninja manga “NARUTO” has been gaining popularity both in Japan and overseas due to the appearance of the Fuma Shuriken and Fuma Ninja.
[Prologue] This is an introduction path where you can touch the history of Hojo Odawara and Odawara Castle.
[Sengoku Theater Zone] Time trip during the Sengoku period! Ninja to save Odawara Castle in remote areas is handed down.
[Ninjutsu Experience Zone] Infiltrate the enemy with a ninja experience using the five senses. Become a wind ninja and acquire various ninja techniques such as disguise, invasion, hydrology, gait, memory, Karakuri Mansion, Hidden Art, and enemies.
[Practical battle zone] When you move your body, fight against enemy ninjas using the shuriken that appears on the screen as a weapon.
[Epilogue] Ninja complete! You are a fine Fuma Ninja.
Japanese tradition “Japanese paper hand-dyed kit”
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I want to convey Japanese culture overseas in an online calligraphy class
Maiko dinner show where you can easily experience Japanese traditional culture
[KAI Tsugaru]Tsugaru Nanayuki Kamakura Apero’, an amuse-bouche featuring tunas from Oma and limited-edition sake, inspired by the Tsugaru Nanayuki snowfall.
A kaleidoscope world that shimmers at the bottom of the glass
Nara
Countrywide
Kagawa
Kyoto
Countrywide
The recommended accommodation plans for the autumn leaf season in Oku Daisen.
Tottori
Two types of autumn-only red seals, ‘Chrysanthemum and Tanzaku’ and ‘Autumn Leaves and Candles’, are now available at Daisho-in Temple, Miyajima, a World Heritage island.
Hiroshima
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Aichi
[ROKU KYOTO] ‘Summer Festival Stay Plan’ to enjoy the mood of summer events such as festivals and fireworks displays.
Kyoto
[Mother Farm] One million ‘Nemophila’ will soon be in full bloom.
Chiba
Limited edition original gin ‘NISHI-GIN’, jointly produced by a group of restaurants in Nishijin, on sale from 25 November.
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Winter special parfait at the Unjo Saryo café in the Tale of Genji Museum, Uji, Kyoto.
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OnigiriBurger ‘Eel Kabayaki – Double Eggs’, newly launched as part of Kansai International Airport OnigiriBurger 1st anniversary menu.
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[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.
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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.
