Calligraphy connecting the memories of the Noto Peninsula earthquake: Contemporary calligrapher Kodai Monpo’s work “We Will Never Forget Noto” on display at Kanazawa Station

Calligraphy Connecting Memories of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Contemporary Calligrapher Kodai Monpo’s Work “We Will Never Forget Noto” Now on Exhibition at Kanazawa Station ​
Noto Reconstruction Support Station Press Release: October 24, 2025 Calligraphy that connects the memories of the Noto Peninsula earthquake: Contemporary calligrapher Kodai Monpo’s work “We Will Never Forget Noto” is now on display at Kanazawa Station. More than a year and nine months after the disaster, the Reconstruction Support Station has become a “new starting point” through art. The Noto Reconstruction Support Station (located inside Kanazawa Station, Kanazawa Hyakubangai Ando) is pleased to announce the opening of an exhibition of a deeply moving piece of work, “Never Forget Noto,” donated by contemporary calligrapher Kodai Monpo. Approximately one year and nine months have passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake, and the road to recovery still faces many challenges. Especially now, when there are concerns that people’s interest and memories may be fading, this work, which symbolizes our bond with Noto, will serve as a sure force to prevent these memories from fading. We sincerely hope that this work will resonate with many people, reaffirm their feelings for Noto, and inspire them to take action. ■ About the exhibited works Work name 《Never Forget Noto》 Donor Contemporary calligrapher Kodai Monpo (Listening to the Dharma) Mr. Kodai) Exhibition period Until January 31, 2020 Exhibition location Inside Noto Reconstruction Support Station (inside Kanazawa Hyakubangai Ando)
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Work donated by contemporary calligrapher Kodai Monpo ■ Message from the Contemporary Calligrapher I wrote and donated these words, “We will never forget Noto,” to connect the memory of the Noto Peninsula earthquake to the future. The creation of this work is a prayer that welled up from the depths of my heart now that much time has passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake, and it marks a new starting point for me. We hope that this book will connect the thoughts of visitors to Noto and serve as an opportunity for many people to pass on their memories to the future. We hope to continue walking alongside Noto in the future. ■ The thoughts entrusted to the work and the role of the “Noto Reconstruction Support Station” The Noto Reconstruction Support Station is a base for communicating the current state of Noto from the prefectural capital of Kanazawa, aiming to help the area recover from the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake. It contributes to the local economy, sells local specialties, disseminates information, and provides a place for interaction. This station is operated by the Noto Reconstruction Support Consortium, a collaboration between industry and academia that includes university seminars, university clubs, NPOs, companies, and individuals. The calligraphy donated this time powerfully evokes the passion for Noto and determination to rebuild, even as the road to recovery remains fraught with significant challenges. And to spread this passionate message, we will be displaying this book at our station inside Kanazawa Station, where many people pass through. This will guide our visitors in sincere prayers for Noto and embody our station’s determination to support its reconstruction efforts.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/163851/18/163851-18-547a2f34eb5fd738674fe54c3ea446da-1477×1108.jpg “Noto Reconstruction Support Station” (inside Kanazawa Station) (Inside Kanazawa Hyakubangai Ando) 《Artist Information》 ■Artist name: Kodai Monpo ■Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kodai_monpo/ ■Profile: Contemporary calligrapher Integrating life, art, and faith, he creates calligraphy works that draw on the lineages of Zen painting and avant-garde calligraphy. Participating in the art movement ART SHODO CONTEMPORARY since 2024. Through calligraphy, he explores new forms of expression that connect language art and contemporary art.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/163851/18/163851-18-36775e6ea384b6a60a6b9a2e1255c107-2048×1993.jpg Contemporary calligrapher Kodai Monpo ■ About Noto Recovery Support Station Through this exhibition, our calligraphy station within Kanazawa Station will continue to provide opportunities to share our thoughts on reconstruction. We hope you will take a look at the works when you visit, and use this space to renew your feelings for Noto and help us move forward together toward reconstruction.