\Echizen Pottery Village Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) Festival held in! ／

Annual event, the "Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) Festival" will be Held in again this year at the Echizen Pottery Village in Echizen Town!
In 2025, it will be held for two days on Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13.

There are many fun projects such as a craft market, stage performances, Stamp Rally, and a large lottery!
There is also a night cherry blossom road with cherry blossoms Light up at night~!

Full of excitement, let's go to the pottery Village in Spring!

◎The 13th Echizen Pottery Village Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) Festival
https://www.town-echizen.jp/event/detail.php?id=518
https://www.town-echizen.jp/event/detail.php?id=518

\Echizen's Kiln Artist Exhibition, Held in! ／

There are many pottery makers in Fukui Prefecture, mainly in Echizen Town.
Would you like to know more about the work, commitment, personality, etc. of such potters?

At the Cultural Exchange Hall in Echizen Pottery Village, an exhibition of works "Echizen potters" is being held in, which exhibits the works of potters in the prefecture.

Please take a look at the works that express "now" along with the thoughts and unknown profiles of more than 50 potters!

If there is a timing on the weekend, the potter will actually guide you ~.

The exhibition will run until Sunday, March 16, 2025.
Admission is free.

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Fukui "Ceramics" Network Exhibition 2025
~Echizen no Kilns~

Date: March 1 (Sat) ~ March 16 (Sun), 2025
Venue: Echizen Ceramics Village Cultural Exchange Center (https://www.town-echizen.jp/spot/spot01Detail.php?id=434)
Fee: Free admission
Time: 9 a.m. ~ 5 p.m.
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◎ Duty-free shop in Echizen Town where you can buy Echizen pottery

The number of foreign tourists is gradually increasing in Fukui Prefecture.
Even in Echizen Town, the number of people seeking Echizen pottery and Echizen crab is increasing day by day.

Therefore, when you come from far away and buy Souvenirs that you like, a nice service is the TAX FREE shop.

Until now, there was not a single registered facility in Echizen Town, but finally the first registered facilities!
Two facilities registered this time are Furai Kiln, the Echizen pottery kiln, and Fukui Prefectural Pottery Museum.

I would like to Broadcasting the charm of Echizen Pottery to the world and Spread people who like Echizen Pottery to the world!

◎ Furai kiln
https://www.instagram.com/furaigama/
With the theme of Nature and living creatures, we create vessels that look like the world of a warm Picture book.　
We value the simplicity and warmth of the soil of Echizen, and try to make the tableware moderately light and palatable so that it can be used in daily life.

◎ Fukui Prefectural Ceramics Museum
https://www.instagram.com/tougeikan/
Fukui Prefectural Pottery Museum is a museum of Echizen pottery. We will introduce a documents museum where you can see and learn about Echizen pottery, a pottery class where you can make and enjoy it, a tea garden that you can use and taste, a museum shop, and nature in the Seasonal Nature.

Visiting the site the handiwork of Japan craftsmen up close!
Introducing 5 kilns where you can Visiting the site of Echizen pottery Workshop

One of the six ancient kilns in Japan, "Echizen pottery".
It has been selected as a Japan heritage site and is a traditional craft that has continued since the Heian period.

Echizen Town is also known as the production area of Echizen pottery, and there are documents such as the Fukui Prefectural Pottery Museum and the Echizen Ancient Kiln Museum in Echizen Pottery Village, where you can learn about Echizen pottery

I want to feel Echizen pottery even more realistically! For those who say, we recommend a direct visit to the kiln of Echizen pottery.
You can actually see the handiwork of craftsmen in front of you.

This time Workshop we would like to introduce five potters who accept Visiting the site.

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●Hosaigama, Mr. Yoshida
He was born in Echizen Town (formerly Oda Town), the production area of Echizen pottery, so he went on to the path of pottery.
Focusing on Reproduction of the colors of Nature with a sense of the seasons, I am also working hard to create works for Japanese exhibitions and contemporary craft exhibitions in addition to making ceramics.
Recently, together with my son, I am working hard every day to convey the charm of Echizen pottery with two generations of parents and children.

About Toyosai Kiln
https://www.echizenyaki.com/en/pottery/detail.php?Num=10
https://www.instagram.com/housaigama_tougei/

●Toseisha Izumi
At the age of 35, he moved from Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture to Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture.
I like the environment where I can concentrate on creating works in the idyllic Satoyama atmosphere.
Mr. Izumi is characterized by his works with a simple texture for everyday use. He is a potter who places great importance on contact with customers, such as pottery experiences on business trips.

More about Toseisha
https://www.echizenyaki.com/en/pottery/detail.php?Num=11
https://www.instagram.com/touseisya/

●Furaigama / Oya
Oya was born in Osohara in his Local Echizen Town (former Miyazaki Village).
I grew up in a pottery family, where both my father and mother were potters.
He aims to create works that are fun and relaxing to use, and his cute works with animal motifs are also eye-catching.

About Furai Kiln
https://www.echizenyaki.com/en/pottery/detail.php?Num=2
https://www.instagram.com/furaigama/

●Hyuga Workshop, Hyuga-san
Mr. Hinata went from being a trainee of Echizen pottery to the path of Echizen pottery, and is still encouraged to train the next generation.
Echizen pottery, which tends to give a plain impression, is working on making brightly colored glazes to attract the attention of young people and urban people as much as possible.

About Hyuga Workshop
https://www.echizenyaki.com/en/pottery/detail.php?Num=14

●Seedling kiln (Mishogama), Mr. Shindo
While studying art at university, I wanted to create my own things, so I entered the world of ceramics, where I could create my favorite shapes with three-dimensional objects.
Echizen pottery is a place where I like the freedom of the artist to have his or her own style, the climate that nurtures the artist, and the atmosphere of the land.
He is characterized by his works using the powdering technique (white makeup), and continues to make everyday vessels that are rooted in the life that he wishes he had.

About the seedling kiln
https://www.instagram.com/mishougama/

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More about Workshop Visiting the site
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Reservations are required in advance, so please check the following for details.

●Echizen Pottery Traditional Japanese straw raincoat to apply for a Visiting the site Workshop kiln source stream
1. Please let us know the date and time you would like to Visiting the site
* If you have a designation for the kiln you wish to visiting the site, please let us know at the time of application.
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2. After confirming the application details, we will contact you to see if you can Visiting the site.
* Implementation cannot be carried out on the desired date, we will ask for another desired date.
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3. Please come to the designated place on the day of the event.

≪Acceptable kiln source≫
・Toyosai Kiln (Toyoichi Yoshida, Yuki)
・Toseisha (Naoki Izumi)
・Furai Kiln (Uichiro Oya)
・Hyuga Workshop (Hikaru Hyuga)
・Seedling kiln (Satoko Shindo)
(As of January 2025)

≪ Visiting the site fee≫
Workshop Visiting the site: 500 yen ~ 1,650 yen per person (tax included)
* Fee varies depending on the kiln.

≪Where to apply≫
Echizen Tourism Federation
From the Internet
https://www.town-echizen.jp/locotabi/archives/product/202202_001

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How do you do! This is the Iijima Town Tourism Association.

Nagano Prefecture Kamiina County Iijima is a town of about 8,900 people located in the center of the southern Inadani Valley of Nagano Prefecture.
With the Central Alps to the west and the Southern Alps to the east, it is a city where you can see the two Alps.
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◇◇What is Iijima Town, Nagano Prefecture?
Iijima Town has two famous fireworks shops nationwide.
"fireworks" is familiar to Iijima townspeople, with many fireworks launched throughout the year, such as the "Senninzuka Underwater fireworks Tournament" in Spring, the "fireworks at events" in the summer, the "Dedication Smoke Fire" every week in September ~ October in autumn, and the "New Year's Eve New Spring fireworks festival" on New Year's Day.

In addition, craftsmen have inherited "Straw work" as a traditional culture since ancient times.
Straw work made in Iijima Town is famous throughout Japan, and it is responsible for making Making ring-shaped bales of rice for sumo wrestling and Sacred straw ropes for Famous shrines.

In addition, Iijima Town has been attracting attention as a comfortable town to live in in recent years, and the number of immigrants is increasing.

◇◇Introduction of sightseeing spots in Iijima Town, Nagano Prefecture
【Mt. Karakasa】
It is a mountain with an elevation of 1542 meters, and two mountain trails were developed in 2013.
From the Observation decks and the summit, you can Unfolds a spectacular view of the Southern Alps.

【Campsite in Iijima】
There are three campsites in Iijima, so please enjoy the campsite that suits your purpose.
・Senninzuka Park Campsite
It is a natural park located in the Nanakubo district of Iijima Town, and is full of activities to enjoy the rich nature such as camping, standup paddleboarding, fishing and trekking.

・Inaka no Kaze Campsite
Agricultural experience, beetle hunting, and other experiences of Nature can be experienced.

・Yodagiri Park Campsite
Sports facilities include tennis courts and swimming pools.
The natural water "Kosumo no Mizu" that springs in the park was selected as one of the 15 best and secret waters in Shinshu.

【Roadside Station Hananosato Iijima】
Freshly picked local vegetables are lined up and you can enjoy your meal.
It overlooks the Central Alps and the Southern Alps.

[Roadside Station Tagiri no Sato]
There are many products that are full of the blessings of Iijima's nature, and you can feel the charm of "Minami Shinshu Iijima".
Soft serve ice cream in the take-out corner is also popular.

◇◇Specialty products of Iijima Town, Nagano Prefecture
Alps Salmon, a large rainbow trout raised in the clear water of the Alps Fresh Water, is a delicious dish with a firm fat.
In addition, there are many Soba restaurants lined up in the town, and you can eat authentic Handmade Soba noodles.

◇◇Introduction of festivals and events in Iijima Town, Nagano Prefecture
【Shinshu Ijima Wind Road Wind Chime Festival】
This event was recognized by Guinness World Records in 2023 for the largest number of wind chimes on display.
In the venue, 10,000 wind chimes played a cool sound.
In addition, there are many food stalls lined up in the venue, and guests who match the concept appear every year on a special stage.

【Iijima Town Rice Bale Marathon】
In Iijima Town, where Rice cultivation has been popular since ancient times, a marathon is held in which Rice Bales are carried.
It is a Popular event that will be held for the 11th time in 2023, and every every year, applications will flood in and the capacity will be filled with applications as soon as recruitment starts.

◇◇Introducing Recommendations for Iijima Town, Nagano Prefecture
Iijima in Nagano Prefecture is a fascinating region for its natural beauty, rich history, and heartwarming local events.
Please spend a healing time in Iijima.

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Traditional Crafts Ryukyu Glass / Okinawa World

It is a Ryukyu glass workshop located in Okinawa World in Nanjo City, Okinawa Prefecture. You can take a closer look at how craftsmen make Ryukyu glass. This is a process in which glass is placed in a kiln and melted at a high temperature.
Ryukyu glass was first made after the war using discarded bottles of cola and beer that were drunk by the U.S. military stationed in Japan. It is characterized by air bubbles trapped in the glass and colorful colors.
You can also experience glassmaking in this workshop.
Traditional crafts that can only be found in Okinawa - I will experience them when I go there today.

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It was a beach contest!
I couldn't win, but it was a lot of fun!
It felt so good to be able to beat the miso six great drums! !!

Would you like to experience the world of Japan swords, a traditional craft of Japan? Please take a look at the masterpieces handed down from ancient times and the gems that contain the soul of craftsmen living today.
Yasen

This "helmet ring" is a fusion of the traditional craft of Japan "lacquer" and the existence "samurai" that is synonymous with Japan people as accessories.
The armor worn by samurai on the battlefield was lacquered.
In order to reproduce this, silver is lacquered in a special way. It will be a memory of a lifetime as a memento of your visit to the Japan.

Toyohashi Gion Festival.
Even if you look up, you can't see a huge shakudama.