Awara City, Fukui Prefecture Yokai x Digital Art | Yokai are born from folk tales! What is the appeal of events where you can experience and learn about cutting-edge technology?

[Awara City, Fukui Prefecture] Yokai x Digital Art | Yokai are born from folk tales! What is the appeal of events where you can experience and learn about cutting-edge technology? ​
Awara City, Fukui Prefecture Press release: November 5, 2024 Yokai x Digital Art | Yokai are born from folk tales! What is the appeal of events where you can experience and learn about cutting-edge technology?
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Yokai seen from a tablet On November 3rd and 4th, the event “ A monster appears in Awara ‘ was held. This is the second time the event has been held since last year, and various monsters appear at the venue, including the original character “Akanyakki”, which was created by combining two folk tales passed down in Awara City. , which attracted many visitors with its content that fused tradition and art. A Yokai Cosplay Festa was also held at the same time, and the culture and charm of the area was widely promoted both inside and outside the city. Digital art using cutting-edge technology At “Digital Yokai Yokocho”, you can experience using AR/MR technology, and as you walk through the shrine grounds while looking at your tablet, “yokai” will appear one after another in a mysterious space where the real world and digital world are fused. In addition, you can enjoy extraordinary experiences such as experiencing an art space using a projector and creating illustrations of monsters using “generative AI,” an art space that utilizes digital technology and the world of “yokai.” I was able to do that.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/55664/129/55664-129-6af9aeb91e9ada7d6cb2ac5cbdb5cedd-1280×853.jpg Yokai seen from a tablet
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/55664/129/55664-129-6a9177581c1ff459081f2f3d34b67177-1024×682.jpg Various monsters are hiding in the venue When I spoke to the representative, I learned that one of the contents that can be used in AR to “make invisible things appear” is “yokai,” and that there was an image of a “hot spring,” a place where spatial effects could be created, and cooperation. For this reason, it was decided that the event would be held in Awara City. With the keyword “yokai,” the event is an event where you can learn about digital technology and experiences that are evolving day by day, and the aim is to have fun with family communication and exercise through games. He said that he would like to continue holding this event in the future.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/55664/129/55664-129-668c8f064cbae7347fcaabaf076070c6-1909×2700.jpg Flyer image An original monster born from folk tales Among the various monsters out there, “Awara’s yokai, let’s create an event-original yokai and promote it” was born, and “Akanyakki” was born. This is based on two folk tales from Awara City, “The Red Cat with the Horse Mask” and “The Mask of the Wife’s Flesh Mask.” These folktales are introduced on the city’s YouTube channel. • Horse-faced red cat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNrIqPs16hk&list=PLQ8KkxyLgKKG7eonEBtWFMh7gGNGLO6ki&index=13 • Wife’s fat side
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOz7SjylwEU&list=PLQ8KkxyLgKKG7eonEBtWFMh7gGNGLO6ki&index=14 Collaboration with artists and creators At Yokai Terakoya and Bizarre Yatai, you can try your hand at making masks, sell goods, and enjoy interacting with the artists. It is an event that everyone from children to adults can enjoy, with some participants enjoying cosplaying as various Yokai, and we hope that it will continue to be held in the future.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/55664/129/55664-129-b34f4dd44faf655f5cbe762c2505e746-1280×853.jpg Cosplay and participate in the event Sponsored by: Yunomachi Art Executive Committee/Awara City Yokai Town Revitalization Executive Committee Planning and management: OneArtC
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/55664/129/55664-129-a8d9420a648861e3811b68ab58e1d9cb-1378×1163.png Awara City, Fukui Prefecture Awara City, the northern gateway to Fukui Prefecture, has been ranked first in the national happiness ranking five times in a row since 2014. Including “Awara Onsen” which is one of the leading hot springs in Hokuriku and celebrated its 140th anniversary, “Kanazu area” where the culture as a post town remains, “Lake Kitagata” where freshwater fishing and canoeing are popular, and the history of Hokuriku Kaido. The Yoshizaki/Hosorogi district is full of various charms, such as the thriving Yoshizaki/Hosoroki district, hills, countryside, and forests with abundant crops and beautiful scenery, and there are many spots where both residents and visitors can feel happy. Kanko promotion video
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https://www.instagram.com/awara.zeitaku/?hl=ja Awara Onsen: A hot spring town of history and healing Awara Onsen is a famous hot spring that opened in 1899 and boasts a history of over 140 years. It is known as the “Oku-zashiki of Kansai” and is a popular hot spring resort for a wide range of tourists, from day-trippers to overnight stays. In particular, the seasonal scenery seen from the open-air bath provides a soothing experience for visitors.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/55664/129/55664-129-3587be520bd21af697cf2bd867f76aa7-1307×1958.png Rich nature and traditional culture Awara City is blessed with the beautiful nature of the Hokuriku region. The city is surrounded by rural landscapes, beautiful coastlines of the Sea of ​​Japan, quiet lakes and rivers, and lush mountains, and local people live in harmony with nature. Agriculture and fruit cultivation are also popular, and you can enjoy dishes made with fresh ingredients unique to Fukui Prefecture. As a local specialty, Fukui Prefecture’s representative sweet potato “Tomitsu Kintoki” is famous nationwide.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/55664/129/55664-129-620e73535e88c02612c2682aaea08fe2-1445×964.jpg Tomitsu Kintoki Tourist attractions and accessibility Awara City is located at the northernmost tip of Fukui Prefecture, bordering Mikuni-cho, Sakai City to the west, Sakai-cho and Maruoka-cho of Sakai City to the south, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture to the northeast, and facing the Sea of ​​Japan to the northwest. It is close to Tojinbo (Mikuni-cho, Sakai City), a famous tourist spot in the prefecture, and the Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, making it a perfect base for your trip. Awara Onsen Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen will open on March 16, 2024, and is easily accessible from major expressways. Image
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