2020.12.27
The PR video “101st Hirosaki Park Sakura (2020)” produced by the Hirosaki City Metropolitan Area Campaign Executive Committee in Aomori Prefecture is the “2nd Furusato Video Awards (Regional Promotion)” sponsored by the Japan Center for Regional Development. Grand Prize Video Category) ”won the grand prize.
This is a project that the Japan Center for Regional Development has been holding since 2019 to introduce promotional videos that convey the appeal of the region. In the 2nd year of Reiwa, a selection was made from a total of 125 applications from all over Japan under the theme of “Regional promotion videos that can be connected even if you can’t meet”, and won the grand prize of the highest award.
“The 101st Sakura in Hirosaki Park (2020)” includes the cherry blossoms in Hirosaki Park, which was produced in the spring of 2020 and is also called the best cherry blossom in Japan, and the tree doctor “Team Sakuramori” who protects the cherry blossoms. It is a documentary video work that chases the figure of the worker who did.
The “Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival” was scheduled to be held as the 100th anniversary.
From the perspective of preventing the spread of the new coronavirus infection, it has been canceled since 1944 to 1946, which was affected by World War II. Hirosaki Park was also closed for the first time since it opened in 1895.
In the park, you can only hear the sound of the wind blowing through and the chirping of birds. In 2020, the cherry blossoms were in full bloom, and the atmosphere was mysterious with the snowstorms.
In this video, while depicting the ephemeral and powerful cherry blossoms and the workers who support them, “Like the cherry blossoms that start preparing to bloom again from the moment they fall, we will overcome this difficult situation together and everyone will see the 101st cherry blossoms next spring. I want to welcome you. ”
Please take a look at the ephemeral and dynamic cherry blossom snowstorm in an empty park!
We are also currently working on a PR video that follows Hirosaki Park in the four seasons. It is scheduled to be released on “Promotion Site Hirosaki City” etc. around February 2021. Please take a look here as well.
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[Kyukamura Minamiizu] Operate a shuttle bus for the Shimoda Hydrangea Festival
Iris of “Koishikawa Korakuen” designated as a national special historic site and special scenic spot
Declaration of cherry blossoms in Osaka! One of the best cherry blossom scenes in the Kansai area, Osaka and Japan are fine!
[Hoshino Resorts Tomamu] “Salmon Camp” to be held with pop-up salmon pattern outdoor goods
Hotel Yae Midori Tokyo with a lobby and Japanese garden on the top floor
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
Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture: ‘Korankei and Obara Bus Tour’, two major autumn tourist attractions in Toyota City, goes on sale on 29 July (Mon).
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
[Kuzefuku Shoten]Three recommended gifts to celebrate the New Year.
2025.01.06
[Keio Plaza Hotel]Early spring tradition: ‘Enjoy the Doll Festival at the Hotel’.
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[Keio Department Store, Shinjuku]This year marks the 60th edition of the ‘Original Famous Ekiben and National Good Food Competition’.
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[Nagano Prefecture Shibu Onsen]Koishiya Ryokan, a hotel in a traditional hot spring resort with cobblestone streets, began operations on 20 December (Fri).
2024.12.30
[Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum]Afternoon tea in the museum café is back from 27 Jan 2025 (Mon) to 13 Feb 2025 (Thu).
2024.12.27
[Meiji Kinenkan] For a limited time only, a sweets shop boasting patisseries has been opened at Odakyu Noborito Station.
2024.12.25
Tokyo
Event
Culture
From Saturday 1 February to Thursday 27 March 2025, the Keio Plaza Hotel will host ‘Hinamatsuri at the Hotel – Setsubuku Cuisine Served with Arita Porcelain and Flowery Hina Furnishings’, featuring approximately 5,000 vines and other decorations. This is the 24th year of the Hinamatsuri event, which focuses on hanging ornaments.
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.
