First-time event! Art Crossing Monobe, a town walk and art festival where tradition meets new sensibilities, set in the shopping district of the Monobegawa area in Kochi Prefecture.

First event! Art Crossing Monobe is an art festival that combines art and street walking, where tradition meets modern sensibilities in the shopping district of the Monobe River area of ​​Kochi Prefecture. ​
General Incorporated Association Jinbugawa DMO Council Press Release: October 21, 2025 First time held! Art Crossing Monobe is an art festival that combines art and local walking, where tradition meets modern sensibilities, set in the shopping district of the Monobe River area of ​​Kochi Prefecture. -Weaving the present together at the intersection of town, people, and art- The history, culture, and scenery rooted in the region intersect with people and art, transcending time and space, to create a new perspective on the charm of the town. Mononobe River Area Tourism Expo Executive Committee (Secretariat: General Incorporated Association The Monobe River DMO Council (Monobe River DMO Council) will hold “Art Crossing Monobe,” a town walking and art festival where tradition and modern sensibilities collide, from November 7th (Friday) to 24th (Monday, holiday), 2025, as part of the “Monobest” tourism expo, which takes place in the Monobe River basin (Kami City, Nankoku City, and Konan City) in Kochi Prefecture. Contemporary artists will explore the region’s cultural assets, such as the traditional crafts “Hulahu,” “Tosa Kite,” and “Tosa Nikki.” Located in central-eastern Kochi Prefecture, the Monobe River area is a source of inspiration, where abundant nature, traditional culture, and people’s lives coexist in harmony. The Monobe River basin, which originates from Mt. Shirakami and flows into Tosa Bay, is overflowing with natural bounty such as yuzu, ginger, rice, and wild sweetfish, and is packed with the charms of Kochi. This land, rich in nature and steeped in history, has been the inspiration for many creators, including Takashi Yanase. Discover art as you stroll through the town. Embark on a journey of discovery where new and old cultures intertwine! ■Event overview
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Main Visual Name: Art Crossing Monobe – Weaving together the present, at the intersection of town, people, and art. ～ Date and Time: November 7th (Friday) – 24th (Monday, holiday), 2025 Location (Main Area): Nankoku City/Takashi Yanase Road Kōnan City / Akaokamachi Shopping Street Kami City / Road of Love and Courage (Miraifu Shopping Street) *The times and days when the exhibits can be viewed vary depending on the venue. For details, please visit the official website. Participating Artists: Takuya Okamoto, Toyomasa Ueshima, Camille, Nanako Uemura, Miho Sasaoka, Aiko Tanaka, Nori Togawa Dai, Toyoda Kodai, Harawata Chunko, mako2025, Yoshikawa Tsuyoshi (titles omitted, in alphabetical order) Planning Director: Sasanuki Junko She plans and manages art festivals and art-related programs. As the planning director for this event, she is involved in a wide range of tasks, from concept creation to exhibition planning. She broadcasts art topics once a month on FM Kochi. Based in Kochi, she also operates in Osaka. Organized by: Monobe River Area Tourism Expo Executive Committee ◆Program
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/162296/23/162296-23-1bde40e47e673790e1f23486017ccde6-945×666.jpg Written by Harawata Chunko Reinterpreting the traditional craft of “Fluff” as a celebratory cloth -Connecting tradition and the present- An artist from Kochi expresses “modern celebratory fabric.” This exhibition features modern fluff, a fabric used to celebrate birth regardless of gender, which reexamines the question, “What does it mean to celebrate?” Artists: Camille, Nanako Uemura, Aiko Tanaka, Chunko Harawata (titles omitted, in alphabetical order) Traditional Regional Crafts – Learning from the past – Traditional “Furafu” and “Tosa Kites” with particularly traditional designs will be exhibited in the city center, evoked by the traditional crafts of the Monobe River basin. ◆ Learn more about “Fluff” ▶▶ ◆About “Tosa Kite”Learn more▶▶
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/162296/23/162296-23-93d55e73e2565781fc432b49b120cf42-1179×1146.jpg “Tosa kite”, a traditional craft
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/162296/23/162296-23-cbb9dedf0ac516da63f11c7b622c527a-1205×992.jpg “Tosa Nikki” (Dataset of Japanese Classical Texts) Image provided by: ROIS-DS Center for Open Data in the Humanities (CODH) License: CC BY-SA 4.0 Unraveling the Classic Literature “Tosa Nikki” – From the Heian Period to the Reiwa Era – This installation exhibit explores the female author, Ki no Tsurayuki, through a free translation of “Tosa Nikki,” Japan’s first travel diary with ties to Nankoku City, using modern tools. Also on display are audio recordings of the work read aloud by elementary school children from Nankoku City, and paintings that depict scenes inspired by the author’s favorite waka poems. ■11/16 (Sun) Tosa Nikki: Far Yet Near Talk Event A simple explanation of Tosa Nikki and introduction to historical sites will be provided. Contemporary works influenced by Tosa Nikki will also be introduced. (Free to attend / No reservations required) *Details will be posted on the official website. Town Walk Gallery This project turns the town into a gallery, exhibiting paintings and photographs by contemporary artists in old buildings and vacant storefronts. Art appears in everyday scenery.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/162296/23/162296-23-5e325bc7c76637ff0db9b6354b81119f-1240×930.jpg ★During the exhibition, talk events, walking tours of the town, and art guided tours are also planned. ◆Media Tour A guided media tour will be held to coincide with the start of the event. ■Date: Friday, November 7th ■Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ■Meeting place: Mirafu Community Activity Center, Community Space (1211 Mirafu, Kohoku-cho, Kami City, Kochi Prefecture) ■Speaker: Junko Sasanuki (Planning Director) ■If you would like to participate, please contact the secretariat at the address listed below. ▼Art Crossing Monobe Click here for details≫≫https://monobegawa.com/monobest/topics/2535/
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/162296/23/162296-23-2349649211ac8a9723f130af2e831570-1917×2700.png ■What is the Monobegawa Area Tourism Expo “Monobest”? Inspired by the broadcast of the TV drama “Anpan,” the Monobegawa Area Tourism Expo, a place associated with Takashi Yanase, is being held. This tourism campaign treats the entire area of ​​the three cities of Kami, Nankoku, and Konan, along the Monobe River, as a single venue, allowing visitors to enjoy the region’s attractions, including nature, culture, history, and cuisine. Interact with locals and enjoy a variety of unique experiences that you can only experience here. Enjoy the best trip only Monobe can offer. Event period: March 29, 2025 – February 8, 2026 Official website URL:
https://monobegawa.com/monobest/
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/162296/23/162296-23-5807adddb511fefde2703726fb36cdd1-426×311.png ■Contact Information Mononobe River Area Tourism Expo Executive Committee Secretariat: Monobe River DMO Council, General Incorporated Association Kochi Prefectural Governor’s Registered Travel Agency No. 3-132 Sakura Building 2F, 1705-5 Osone-ko, Nankoku City, Kochi Prefecture, 783-0004 Tel: 088-802-5050 / Fax: 088-802-5051 Business hours: Weekdays 8:30-17:30 Email: web@monobegawa.com Official website URL: https://monobegawa.com/monobest/