Blog NOVEMBER 2023 NISHIOGI TESHIGOTO-ICHI Many works related to Christmas and next year’s zodiac sign, the dragon, were also on display. ILLUMINATING THE GROUNDS OF KANSENJI TEMPLE The moon, which was almost full, also helped with the lightening. NEW GRAIN THANKSGIVING They offered new grain to the gods and thanked them for their blessings. AUTUMN LEAVES IN NISHIOGIKUBO Leaves stand out against the clear blue sky. BEAUTY OF KIJIRO-NURI The luster of Kijiro lacquer painting is eye-catching. SHICHI-GO-SAN SHRINE VISIT People celebrated the healthy growth of children. FLOWERS SYMBOLIZING AUTUMN Don’t you think these flowers resemble the pattern on the heads of the 50-yen coin? TROLLS IN THE PARK 2023 The question is, what does Real mean to you? SUGINAMI FESTA 2023 This year’s festival was again full of encounters with people from across the regions and borders. FLOWERS DECORATING AUTUMN FLOWERBED Here are flowers in the same family as crest-shaped flowers. NISHIOGI COMMUNITY HALLOWEEN A large number of children dressed up in costumes had fun touring NISHIOGI town carrying a stamp rally sheet for… HALLOWEEN IN NISHIOGI SHOPPING STREET People passing by were also happy to see the children in costume. OCTOBER 2023 NISHIOGI TESHIGOTO-ICHI Many works related to Halloween were also on display. NISHIOGI GUIDE WITH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES What’s Nishiogi, a volunteer guide group in NISHIOGIKUBO, welcomed international guests and enjoyed walking around town. AUTUMN PRODUCE 2023 IN NISHIOGIKUBO How about boiling them for about 40 minutes, cutting the skins in half with a knife and scooping them out with a spoon… RAIN WON’T STOP THEM Despite the cold rain, NISHIOGI citizens were glad of the revival of Asa-ichi. NISHIOGI AUTUMN ANTIQUE FESTIVAL 2023 With autumn in full swing, many antiques that made visitors feel relieved were also displayed. FLOCK LIFE Are these birds about to look for places to roost? GREAT PROCESSION OF CELEBRATION They paraded through the area chanting, “Ohn-rei!” WITH A SINGING HEART How about appreciating pictures humming something quietly? STAR-SHAPED FLOWERS Would you like to make a wish on these flowers? PERFECT HARVEST MOON 2023 Let’s celebrate this year’s bountiful harvest! BEAUTY OF ACCUMULATION These flowers continue to bloom beautifully even after the autumn equinoctial week has passed. SEPTEMBER 2023 NISHIOGI TESHIGOTO-ICHI While people are finally feeling the coolness of autumn, there were also works on display that looked ahead to… REOPENING OF NISHIOGI AUTUMN FESTIVAL The long-awaited Autumn Festival in NISHIOGIKUBO has reopened for the first time in four years at various locations. PINK ELEPHANT WAS TAKEN DOWN The Pink Elephant, the unofficial mascot of NISHIOGI, was taken down for the first time in four years on September 17,… TRANSFORMATION OF OLD CLOTH Old cloth dyed with indigo and plants has been transformed into bags, and over a long period of time, they have acquired… CHARM OF MITATE Here is a work that takes advantage of the Japanese witty term for “mitate”. NISHIOGI’S DAILY LIFE Here are works that give you a feel of the town of NISHIOGIKUBO in the Showa era (1926-1989). FLOWERING TREES RESISTANT TO AIR POLLUTION Here are strong protectors of the environment. 前1 (このページ)234567…11次 Topics Seasons and Events (季節・催し) Japanese culture (日本文化) Shrines and Temples (神社・寺院) Park (公園) Food and Café (飲食) Trial experience (体験)