KOUGEI EXPO IN ISHIKAWA, where traditional crafts from all over the country will gather in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, will be held next weekend (11/8-10) Image
URL: Traditional Craft Industry Promotion Association Press release: October 31, 2024 KOUGEI EXPO IN ISHIKAWA, where traditional crafts from all over the country will gather in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, will be held next weekend (11/8-10) The underlying power of crafts and the wings of
reconstruction ~Japan’s beautiful techniques from Ishikawa to the future~ The Traditional Crafts Industry Promotion Association, a general incorporated foundation, will hold “KOUGEI EXPO IN ISHIKAWA” (41st Traditional Crafts Month National Conference), which will bring together traditional crafts from all over Japan, in November 2024. The event will be held from the 8th (Friday) to the 10th (Sunday) with main venues such as the Ishikawa Prefectural Government Memorial Shinoki Guest House and the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa . At the venue, there will be “TEWAZA LIVE” where you can experience the charm of traditional crafts through hands-on workshops and production demonstrations by craftsmen, as well as exhibitions and sales of the best traditional crafts from all over the country, and production of Ishikawa’s traditional crafts. We will have hands-on experiences, production demonstrations, exhibitions, and sales. In addition, we are planning a number of events that everyone from adults to children can enjoy, including stage events to enliven the venue, traditional craft capsule toys, and a stamp rally where you can win crafts by visiting multiple venues. We look forward to seeing you there.
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https://kougei-expo.com/ishikawa/event-national/ 2. CRAFT MARKET (exhibition/sales) A market will be held where you can purchase carefully selected masterpieces from all over the country. Find your favorite crafts by actually looking at them, touching them, and enjoying dialogue with the makers.
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https://kougei-expo.com/ishikawa/event-national/ 3. Production experience, production demonstration, exhibition and sale of traditional crafts designated by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry in Ishikawa There are a total of 10 traditional crafts in Ishikawa designated by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry. Wajima lacquerware, which is known for its maki-e and other
expressions using gold and silver powder, is brought to life through over 100 processes, and Kaga yuzen, which is based on indigo, ocher, grass, ancient purple, and dark red, known as the five colors of Kaga. We will have hands-on experience in making Ishikawa’s world-class traditional crafts, demonstrations, exhibitions, and sales.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/86974/22/86974-22-ddd1800a979747130f7235b257535b3e-1463×473.png 4. Experience, production demonstration, exhibition and sale of Ishikawa’s prefecture-designated and rare traditional crafts A collection of historic traditional crafts designated by Ishikawa Prefecture will be on display at KOUGEI EXPO. We will hold production experiences, production demonstrations, exhibitions, and sales where you can experience the charm of traditional crafts of the region, such as Suzu ware, which is characterized by its black-gray surface baked with a strong reducing flame.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/86974/22/86974-22-1556d800227b1f81d4a27d0b7b8659e5-3900×819.png 5. 26th Japan Traditional Crafts Association Exhibition This is a contest and exhibition of new works that shines through the skills of “traditional craftsmen,” leading creators who have been recognized for their excellent production techniques. Please take a look at the many works created with outstanding skill and aesthetic sense. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/86974/22/86974-22-d2688a722aa941f2d921681daece794b-3243×1569.png 6. Also check out the traditional craft capsule toy “Den Gacha”! Traditional crafts from all over the country, such as textiles, ceramics, and lacquerware, have been turned into authentic capsule toys. It’s 500 yen each time, so look forward to seeing what you get!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/86974/22/86974-22-49cf54450e45cfc8f7a93153f46b8f24-3080×517.png There are many other fun projects such as quiz rallies! 7. A variety of stage events will be held every day to enliven the venue We are planning a variety of events every day, including a talk show with Ai Tominaga, a fashion model with a deep knowledge of traditional culture, a performance of the Gojinjo Taiko, a local performing art from Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and live performances by students! Hyakuman and the popular Pokemon Pikachu will also be there! ●Fashion model “ Ai Tominaga’s talk show On Friday, November 8th, we will be holding a talk show with popular fashion model “Ai Tominaga.” Ai Tominaga, who has a deep knowledge of traditional culture and is the navigator for the TV program “Ai Tominaga’s Tradition to the Future” (BS Nippon Television), which travels all over the country and introduces the traditional culture that is rooted in each region, is the one who introduces Japanese crafts. I will talk about the charm of We will also have conversations with Wajima lacquerware and Suzu ware craftsmen, and will send encouragement to production areas that are working towards recovery from earthquakes and heavy rain disasters.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/86974/22/86974-22-5a14ffaf8bf44da5ea5515fdbd11a488-1800×2700.jpg ●Cute characters also appear! Ishikawa Prefecture tourism PR mascot character Hyakuman and the popular Pokemon Pikachu appear on stage! Hyakuman-san incorporates designs reminiscent of Ishikawa’s
traditional crafts, such as lacquer crafts such as Wajima-nuri, Kanazawa leaf, Kaga Yuzen, and Kutani Gosai. Let’s take photos with cute characters!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/86974/22/86974-22-6445a5736e01242bc58fbe2bba0a39df-3069×1676.png (C)Pokemon. (C)Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc.Pokemon is a registered trademark of Nintendo, Creatures, and Game Freak. There are also plenty of other stage events! The event will be enlivened by various stages, including performances of the local performing arts “Ojinjo Taiko” from Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and live performances by students on the theme of traditional crafts! Sanshin and Amami island songs (Kagoshima prefecture) and Yamaga toro dance (Kumamoto prefecture) will also be coming to KOUGEI EXPO IN ISHIKAWA from all over the country!
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https://kougei-expo.com/ishikawa/funproject/ Additionally, related events will be held at the Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of History and the Kanazawa Central Tourist Information Center. We will be holding a variety of events throughout the city of Kanazawa! ■What is KOUGEI EXPO (Traditional Crafts Month National Convention)?
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/86974/22/86974-22-c524ca968205e7d45020cb5badf82112-3405×2458.png *KOUGEI EXPO IN ISHIKAWA (41st Traditional Crafts Month National Convention) flyer The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has designated November of each year as Traditional Crafts Month since 1984, with the aim of increasing public understanding of traditional crafts and further disseminating them. Between 50,000 and 100,000 people will attend. The 41st event in 2024 (Reiwa 6) will be the fourth time it will be held in Ishikawa Prefecture. The main theme of this year’s competition is “The underlying power of crafts and the wings of reconstruction – Japanese fine arts from Ishikawa to the future.” In Ishikawa, where many traditional crafts have been passed down for a long time, the Noto Peninsula earthquake in January and the Noto heavy rain disaster in September caused severe damage that threatened the tradition. We will not only send encouragement to the current and future craftsmen who will carry on the inheritance of traditional crafts from all over the country, including Ishikawa, but we will also spread the splendor of traditional crafts and the charm of traditional culture from Ishikawa to both Japan and abroad. We will show you a strong recovery. ■ What are traditional crafts? In various parts of Japan, there are various daily necessities that have been used as necessities of life since ancient times, such as kimonos and tea bowls. Among them, crafts that have a history of more than 100 years and are made by hand by craftsmen using mainly natural raw materials are designated by the government as “traditional crafts” and will be designated as “traditional crafts” by the government in October 2024. As of the 17th, there are 243 items. The products that have been cultivated in Japan’s climate and culture have beautifully colored our lives as the seasons change. Although it has evolved little by little with the changing times, it continues to be used and loved today as an indispensable item in our daily lives.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/86974/22/86974-22-5a69d7cc69a57f26be03aa6162fa212c-1897×240.png ■ Event overview Name: KOUGEI EXPO IN ISHIKAWA (41st Traditional Crafts Month National Convention) Date: Friday, November 8th, 2024 – Sunday, November 10th, 2024, 10:00-17:00 (until 16:00 on the 10th) Location: Ishikawa Prefectural Government Memorial Shinoki Guest House, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of History, Kanazawa Central Tourist Information Center, etc. Price: Free admission Sponsored by: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Traditional Crafts Month Promotion Council, Traditional Crafts Industry Promotion Association, Japan Traditional Crafts Association, Ishikawa Prefecture Traditional Crafts Month Promotion Council WEB: https://kougei-expo.com/ishikawa/ [Inquiries regarding “KOUGEI EXPO IN ISHIKAWA”] Traditional Craft Industry Promotion Association 2F, 8-1-22 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052 TEL: 03-5785-1001 [In charge: Ishimaru, Miyamoto, Fukuda] Email: mag@kougei.or.jp https://kougei-expo.com/ishikawa/
