Blog 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… 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. AUGUST 2023 NISHIOGI TESHIGOTO-ICHI Even though the lingering summer heat continues, there were works on display that gave a sense of autumn. EVENING OF BON ODORI People have danced a lot for a while in the summer evening. FLOWERS DANCING IN THE WIND The flowers are reminiscent of jellyfish tentacles. RIDING WAVES How about going out wearing stylish accessories this fall? DANCING FLOWERS The flowers look like hula dancers are dancing. LOOKING BACK THROUGH A SERIES OF WORKS Cute but scary works have also been displayed. REOPENING OF NISHIOGI SUMMER FESTIVAL Congratulations on the reopening of the long-awaited summer festival in NISHIOGIKUBO! FLOWERS FULL OF FLUFFINESS The flowers look like the thin, dense tentacles of a sea anemone. FLOWERS BLOOMING AT NIGHT The flowers look like pure white laces that stand out in the darkness of the night. JULY 2023 NISHIOGI TESHIGOTO-ICHI Many masterpieces overcoming the scorching heat have also been displayed. TURNING EVERYDAY LIFE INTO ART Here is a group of works in which lines are drawn freely and colors are layered. CONSPICUOUS WHITE LEAVES ON WATERSIDE The leaves near the small flowers have turned white. OOHARAE People exorcised their impurities of the last half year and prayed for good health. TANABATA IN NISHIOGI 2023 Tanabata or the Star Festival on July 7th is approaching. JUNE 2023 NISHIOGI TESHIGOTO-ICHI Lots of handmade crafts waiting eagerly for the end of the rainy season have also been displayed. FLOWERS BRINGING SMILES Heart pattern flowers blooming all over captivate people. MAY 2023 NISHIOGI TESHIGOTO-ICHI Let’s have more fun with attractive little pieces of green! TROPICAL BIRD-LIKE FLOWER The flower is reminiscent of colorful decorative feathers. MEETING IN DREAMS Here are works depicting wandering figures looking for an important person. LOVING THE SEASON People in NISHIOGIKUBO enjoyed shopping while admiring the fresh greenery. CARP IN ZENPUKUJI PARK How about celebrating the Children’s Day on May 5 while strolling in the fresh green park? PINWHEEL-LIKE FLOWERS It looks like the flowers are about to turn in the spring breeze. NEARING CHILDREN’S DAY Shall we wish for the strong growth of children for Children’s Day on May 5? APRIL 2023 NISHIOGI TESHIGOTO-ICHI Many handicrafts that pet lovers would feel great have been displayed. RADIATING FLOWERS The flowers are reminiscent of an arrow wheel attached to the tip of a carp streamer pole. 前1 (このページ)23456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)