Komono Town, Mie Prefecture The 23rd “Warmth of Wood” Exhibition held at Paramita Museum

[Komono Town, Mie Prefecture] The 23rd “Warmth of Wood” Exhibition is being held at the Paramita Museum ​
Komono Town, Mie Prefecture Press Release: October 30, 2025 “The 23rd Warmth of Wood Exhibition” held at Paramita Museum The Paramita Museum in Komono Town, Mie Prefecture, will hold the 23rd “Warmth of Wood” Exhibition from Friday, October 31, 2025 to Sunday, November 30, 2025. The exhibiting artist is Hirofumi Okabe of Kikyogahara Crafts in Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture.
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The warmth and beauty of solid wood Mr. Okabe creates handmade furniture to suit each customer’s living space. The bark of “Muku” wood is warm and soothing, and it becomes more beautiful and rich with time. In addition to the beauty of the exterior, our products are characterized by “honest handwork” that is put into even the invisible parts. A long-standing relationship of trust with Paramita Museum Since its opening in 2003, all of the desks and benches in the salons and venues of Paramita Museum have been furnished by Mr. Okabe. Even now, 22 years later, it remains in the same condition as it was back then, with no sign of warping or deterioration. The subtle
indentations in the seat, carefully chiseled with a chisel, have earned it a reputation for reducing pain even when sitting for long periods of time. “You can feel the sincerity of the craftsmanship not only in the exterior, but also in the parts you can’t see.” – Comment from a curator at Paramita Museum (from the museum’s website) 【Event Overview】 Exhibition Title: 23rd “Warmth of Wood” Exhibition Exhibitor: Hirofumi Okabe, Kikyogahara Crafts (Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture) Dates: Friday, October 31, 2025 – Sunday, November 30, 2025 Time: 9:30-17:30 (last entry at 17:00) Venue: Paramita Museum, 1st floor small gallery Admission: Free Closed: Open daily during the exhibition period Please come and experience the warmth of wood and the quiet emotion created by the meticulous craftsmanship of our artisans. Introducing the Charms of Komono Town | Paramita Museum ♪
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/166516/44/166516-44-95495cb65f7ba9b900652aaf8fb0454f-950×543.png Paramita Museum Opened in March 2003, the Paramita Museum is the town’s only art museum, set against the backdrop of the lush Suzuka Mountains. Highlights include a diverse collection, including Ikeda Masuo’s ceramic sculptures, the “Heart Sutra Series,” as well as fascinating special exhibitions. At the Paramita Garden, located adjacent to the museum, you can enjoy a stroll through the satoyama woodland, adorned with wildflowers native to the local Suzuka area. This is a quiet space where you can stop by on your way to or from Yunoyama Onsen. Paramita Museum Official Website ●21-6 Matsugaedacho, Ohaneen, Komono-cho, Mie-gun ●TEL 059-391-1088