2023.02.22
At “KAI Nikko”, we will hold a “Nikko coloring experience with traditional craftsmen involved in the restoration of shrines and temples” on weekdays from March 1, 2023 to February 29, 2024.
A traditional craftsman who restores historical buildings such as Nikko Toshogu Shrine will be invited as a lecturer, and you will experience painting using traditional paints such as mineral pigments at the inn.
Under the guidance of Ms. Miho Ihara, a female traditional craftsman who has been involved in the restoration of cultural properties and historical buildings such as Nikko Toshogu Shrine,
We will create crafts using rare materials such as mineral pigments that are actually used in shrines and temples in Nikko.
The “Treasure Mallet Prayer Course” allows you to paint the “Treasure Mallet” of Tachiki Kannon of Chuzenji Temple, a branch temple of the World Heritage Nikko Rinnoji Temple, and receive prayers for a year.
“Treasure Mallet” is a lucky charm that wards off misfortunes in the home, and you can use mineral pigments and gold leaf to color and put your name on the plain wooden Mallet designed by Ms. Ihara.
The decoration of shrines and temples, and how to arrange colors for each one, are shown in pictures and words as you tour while listening to an explanation of the “Colored Sketch”.
Born in Nikko City. Tochigi Prefecture Designated Traditional Craftsman.
He grew up in a family of traditional handicrafts, and received an emphasis on arts and culture education from an early age. Since his teens, he has learned a wide range of techniques, from the basics of technology to restoration techniques for national treasures.
| Duration: | Weekdays from March 1, 2023 to February 29, 2024 |
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| Experience time: | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. the day after your stay (painting experience) |
| Price: | Coloring experience only 5,000 yen per person “Treasure hammer prayer course” 12,800 yen per person “Nikko Toshogu Shrine/Painting Course” 18,200 yen per person *Choose one of the above and experience *All prices include tax, lodging expenses not included *Varies depending on the type of paint used and the work to be created *The coloring tour at Nikko Toshogu Shrine will be a local gathering. |
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[ROKU KYOTO] ‘Summer Festival Stay Plan’ to enjoy the mood of summer events such as festivals and fireworks displays.
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[Mother Farm] One million ‘Nemophila’ will soon be in full bloom.
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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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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.
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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.
