An autumn leaves event will be held in Yanagiya Kannon, Kyoto! Maple “goshuin” (shrine/temple seal) will be offered and many art works will be exhibited.
Yanagiya Kannon is located in Nagaokakyoshi, Kyoto and it has been a place where persons with eye-related diseases gather since the Heian era. At his location, the autumn leaves event, “Yanagiya Kannon Koyo Week” will be held.
“Joshoin”special public viewing
“Joshoin,”which is opened to the public on the 17th of every month will be opened every day during Koyo Week.
Joshoin is a special space where special guests such as Emperor’s family and court aristocracy can enter. The beautiful view of the autumn leaves of Meishoteien (Jodoen) has been loved by many people. They will offer a “goshuin” dessert to the visitors from the 17th of November to the 26th of November.
Yanagiya Art Fair
“Kikuzu” created by Korin Ogata who was an artist during the Edo period will be exhibited inside Joshoin. Also, “Benigiku” created by the women Japanese-style painter Tazu Hirota will be exhibited in the exhibit named,“Yanagiya Kannon Jiho Ten” which will reveal different art works every month.
In Jihoko, bird-related art works will be exhibited, wishing visitors’ success. Many works such as Seitei Watanabe’s “Denen ni Washizu” which is kept at the Metropolitan Museum, Bakusen Tsuchida’s “Yamadori” which is kept at Tokyo National Modern Museum, Kogyo Terasaki’s (an painter who used be called a “roaming painter”) “Shirasagi no Zu” and Kiitsu Suzuki’s (a painter from the Edorin style) “Tsuruno Zu” will be exhibited.
Pressed flowers will be offered (quantity limited)
Limited “goshuin”are so popular that they always run out. This time, they will offer two kinds of “goshuins,”one using a“maple leaf” and another using a “chrysanthemum.” The chrysanthemum used in the goshuin is a twin wheeled chrysanthemum. Moreover, the 17th-limited “goshuin” will also be offered on the 26th of November.
Tasty “Goshuin Latte”
“Goshuin Latte” is a product which will be offered to the visitors who obtain Yodomiden’s “goshuin.” The product was not sold during the summer season, but it will sold again. The price of the product and the“goshuin” together is 800 yen .
Scent bag “Gofukuko Kaigan”
“Gofukuko” is created under the theme of offering happiness to people. Obtain the “scent” of Gofukuko which is known as the treat of Buddha.
“KYOTO STYLE” will be held
A workshop which you can experience “the time/events/things” under the theme of Kyoto’s temple/flower/tea called “KYOTO STYLE” will be held on the 26th of November.
Temple workshop to develop your feminine traits
・Yagiya Kannon original “shakyo (hand-copying of sutas) and shafutsu (hand-copying of Buddha)
・Yanagiya Kannon Gokan＋ “Bishingan Therapy”
・Yagiya Kannon original “Oshibana (pressed flower) Goshuin”
【Work shop of organic rose farm】
・Okuda Rose Farm “rose jam making workshop”
・Okuda Rose Farm “resin accessary making class”
【Workshop held by the tea farmer who owns an accommodation】
・Wazuka / original tea blending class ・Wazuka / maccha spice making class 【Other workshops】 ・ Yoga / Koto (Japanese traditional instrument) playing experience / bag-making class
▼Comments from Shunei Kusaka, the chief priest of the temple
“We (human being) have five senses. They are eyesight, auditory sense, olfactory sense, taste sense and haptic sense and we have eyes, ears, a nose, a tongue and our bodies to use with those five senses. However, Buddhism teaches us that we have another sense called “I” to feel the thoughts of Buddhism. In Buddhism^, the six senses are called as “Rokkon.” The temple is aiming to hold events which will resonate with peoples’ senses and thus we will hold Koyo Week. We are preparing art fairs and various events. We hope that you will enjoy a quiet time watching beautiful autumn leaves. Peace to you.”
Let’s enjoy the autumn leaves of Kyoto by visiting Kyoto during“Yanagiya Kannon Koyo Week.”
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Yanagiya Kannon Yokoku Temple
Address: 〒617-0855 2, Do no Tani, Jododani, Nagaokakyoshi, Kyoto
The Tokyo-based girl artists and creators' collective bala has finally launched for real! The group will release its first single barla on March 8.
bala consists of MANON, SUNNY ONLY 1, DAN, and KANO, each with their own global background. The project aims to resonate with Gen Z youth culture and to be a collective of artists that connects hybrid Japanese pop culture with audiences around the world.
The debut song barla was produced by Shinichi Osawa, who has numerous hits under the name Mondo Grosso. It was co-written by Kenmochi Hidefumi from Wednesday Campanella. With Y2K culture making a comeback around the world, the track features the house sound popular in the late 90s which is showing signs of becoming the next musical trend yet again. The groovy dance tune is a perfect theme song for these girls who will lead the next generation of pop culture.
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“I’m honored to be involved in bala’s debut. The members are super unique, and collaborating with Kenmochi-san for the first time was a dream come true.”
<Comment from Kenmochi Hidefumi>
“I’m happy to be able to work with the members of bala and Shinichi Osawa. Everyone is so uniquely talented, and this song is filled with everyone's energy and excitement inspired by their long-awaited debut!”
Art collective TeamLab has redesigned two exhibitions at Marina Bay Sands Singapore. The world’s first permanent exhibition from the creators, Future World: Where Art Meets Science, was opened in 2016 at the Museum of Art and Science. Guests can now enjoy three new works along with the Digital Light Canvas, a huge, interactive space inviting guests to share their own pieces of art.
Drawing Flight
Visitors can immerse themselves in these impressive new works while experiencing a complex, three-dimensional world. They can also create new worlds with others!
Future World
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Aerial Climbing through a Flock of Colored Birds
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Autonomous Abstraction, Continuous Phenomena from the Universe to the Self
Autonomous Abstraction, Continuous Phenomena from the Universe to the Self offers a new and abstract concept. As people touch the dots, the rhythm of the dots flickers and their hue changes and disintegrates. The picture will then change dramatically, and despite these changes, the beauty remains.
Digital Light Canvas
Graffiti Nature - Red List Digital Light Canvas
Digital Light Canvas is a space consisting of a 15-meter-diameter circular link of light and a 20-meter-high cylinder of light made up of a collection of light dots. Team Lab's interactive artwork, which changes depending on how many people are around, is on permanent display.
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Draft (Left) and Spring Dreamland - Sunshine by Ono Tako
Ono Tako is a modern-day ukiyo-e artist who creates unique paintings combining Eastern and Western elements.A beautiful woman stands in front of lush spring scenery in this gorgeous piece.Although this is clearly an ukiyo-e piece, it has a more modern flare, expressing a more universal standard of beauty while also infusing traditional elements.A total of six works will be available in two variations: the soft and warm Sun and the calm and tranquil Shade. Ono Tako: https://twitter.com/ono800Kyoto Printed Silk Draft x Illustrator Omulettomato
Draft (Left) and Full Moon by Omulettomato
Omulettomato is an illustrator who is rapidly gaining popularity for their feminine portraits.Three different drafts depicting beautiful Japanese nature have been combined and transformed into a modern lady with moe elements.A total of eight works will be available in three variations: Daybreak, Sunrise, and Full Moon. Omulettomato: http://omutoma.tumblr.comEnjoy this curious collaboration and own a piece of classical and modern Japanese culture.
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NAKED GARDEN ONE KYOTO Ninna-ji Venue: Ninna-ji (Five-storied Pagoda, Main Temple) Running: December 10 – December 18, 2022 *No admission on December 17 due to a private event. Hours: 17:30-21:30 *Last entry at 21:00 Official Site: https://garden.naked.works/kyoto/
monopo Collaborates with Kyoto-Based Brand Shokuraku Asano to Share Traditional Japanese Textiles with the World
Global creative agency monopo is teaming up with Shokuraku Asano, a 100-year-old obi maker from Kyoto! The company is working to create a digital experience for interested viewers, sharing each artisan’s personal story. Those who love Japanese culture are welcome to enjoy traditional Japanese crafts in an entirely new way!Using a one-of-a-kind QR obi, a new storytelling method is showing off the hard work and love that goes into the company’s textiles. A special website and video allow interested viewers to experience the process of making an obi digitally, simply by using their smartphone. Even those unable to visit Japan to see these obi in person can dive into the history of the area’s textiles and become more acquainted with one part of Kyoto’s manufacturing culture. Kyoto was the ancient capital of Japan. The city is known for its history and preservation of Japanese culture, and prior to the pandemic, the city was constantly filled with visitors from around the world anxious to learn more about the country’s traditional culture. When the pandemic hit the world in 2020, it changed the city forever–tourists disappeared and the city became much quieter. Now that Japan has opened its borders, however, tourists are returning in droves.While Shokuraku Asano upholds tradition, it also seeks to leave a mark on new generations by embracing new technology. This unique project is worth noting, so get your smartphone out and start learning!We applaud monopo's attempt to share this incredible traditional Japanese craftsmanship with people around the world.
