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REOPENING OF NISHIOGI AUTUMN FESTIVAL

The long-awaited Autumn Festival in NISHIOGIKUBO has reopened for the first time in four years at various locations.
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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,…
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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…
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CHARM OF MITATE

Here is a work that takes advantage of the Japanese witty term for “mitate”.
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NISHIOGI’S DAILY LIFE

Here are works that give you a feel of the town of NISHIOGIKUBO in the Showa era (1926-1989).
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FLOWERING TREES RESISTANT TO AIR POLLUTION

Here are strong protectors of the environment.
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AUGUST 2023 NISHIOGI TESHIGOTO-ICHI

Even though the lingering summer heat continues, there were works on display that gave a sense of autumn.

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EVENING OF BON ODORI

People have danced a lot for a while in the summer evening.
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FLOWERS DANCING IN THE WIND

The flowers are reminiscent of jellyfish tentacles.
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WELCOME TO NISHIOGIKUBO!

A vigorous inquiring mind has blown away the intense heat.
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RIDING WAVES

How about going out wearing stylish accessories this fall?
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ESSENCE OF JAPANESE CUISINE

Would you like to spend a blissful time in the tea room while looking at the garden with a washbasin?

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DANCING FLOWERS

The flowers look like hula dancers are dancing.
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LOOKING BACK THROUGH A SERIES OF WORKS

Cute but scary works have also been displayed.
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REOPENING OF NISHIOGI SUMMER FESTIVAL

Congratulations on the reopening of the long-awaited summer festival in NISHIOGIKUBO!
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FLOWERS FULL OF FLUFFINESS

The flowers look like the thin, dense tentacles of a sea anemone.
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FLOWERS BLOOMING AT NIGHT

The flowers look like pure white laces that stand out in the darkness of the night.
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JULY 2023 NISHIOGI TESHIGOTO-ICHI

Many masterpieces overcoming the scorching heat have also been displayed.
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BEAUTY OF SHADES CREATED BY SOOT

Here are containers bring the spirit of “wabi-sabi” to the tea-ceremony room.
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TURNING EVERYDAY LIFE INTO ART

Here is a group of works in which lines are drawn freely and colors are layered.
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GREEDY BIRD

What is this sequence of actions?
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CONSPICUOUS WHITE LEAVES ON WATERSIDE

The leaves near the small flowers have turned white.
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SEAFOOD SPECIALTIES

Why don’t you enjoy the feeling of the rich flavor?

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OOHARAE

People exorcised their impurities of the last half year and prayed for good health.
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TANABATA IN NISHIOGI 2023

Tanabata or the Star Festival on July 7th is approaching.
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JUNE 2023 NISHIOGI TESHIGOTO-ICHI

Lots of handmade crafts waiting eagerly for the end of the rainy season have also been displayed.
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CHARM OF GLASS BLOWING

Here is a group of handmade containers that are full of attachment.
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FLOWERS BRINGING SMILES

Heart pattern flowers blooming all over captivate people.
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STOCKY BIRD

Is this bird taking a break after an early morning meal?
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MAY 2023 NISHIOGI TESHIGOTO-ICHI

Let’s have more fun with attractive little pieces of green!
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