Blog 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. 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. WELCOME TO NISHIOGIKUBO! A vigorous inquiring mind has blown away the intense heat. RIDING WAVES How about going out wearing stylish accessories this fall? ESSENCE OF JAPANESE CUISINE Would you like to spend a blissful time in the tea room while looking at the garden with a washbasin? 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. BEAUTY OF SHADES CREATED BY SOOT Here are containers bring the spirit of “wabi-sabi” to the tea-ceremony room. TURNING EVERYDAY LIFE INTO ART Here is a group of works in which lines are drawn freely and colors are layered. 前123 (このページ)4567…13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)