I feel again the breath of manufacturing.
THE WEEKENDER's Chikyuu Festival, flagged off by Nagasaki's Hasami-ware maker Maruhiro in the lead. Seven vendors who value craftsmanship gathered in one space. From Tokyo, "VOILLD," a gallery in Nakameguro that exhibits and sells art works, toy brand "NEONTOYS," and illustrator Shuntaro Takeuchi, as well as Kutani ware potter "Kamiide Choemon Kiln" and Nagasaki-based package maker "Iwatsu Paper Products Co. A group from "balansa," a store in Pusan, Korea, who are old friends of Maruhiro's, bought a large number of items, and the Fukuoka visitors seemed to enjoy communicating with the vendors, who were very interested in the unique handmade items. It was a day when the warmth of people and the breath of craftsmanship could be felt again, as if to make up for the physical distance that has been created over the past few years.
What's like FUKUOKA PARCO?
We believe in the power of art and design.
Fukuoka PARCO is the only PARCO store in Kyushu (excluding PARCO CITY in Okinawa Prefecture). Located in "Tenjin," as you know, Fukuoka's downtown area, the pavilion is like a living creature that absorbs and disseminates topics of all genres. The pavilion values its ties with creators, and in addition to holding exhibitions, it is also notable for its commitment to creativity, such as by asking Shun Ishizuka, a graphic designer who has gained momentum in recent years, to create the key visuals for this year's exhibition.
Address: 2-11-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Phone: 092-235-7000
Hours: 10:00 - 20:30
So, "THE WEEKENDER," which toured eight locations throughout Japan over a period of approximately two and a half months, has come to an end.
It was the first time for HOUYHNHNM's to hold such a large-scale event over such a long period of time, and the national tour was an unrestless ride with a mixture of anticipation and anxiety.
Once again, I am reminded of the importance of physical encounters and communication.
I also realized that it is not as simple as saying that the concentration of people in Tokyo will be reduced or that the future belongs to the regions. Tokyo is always exciting, and there are hip people, things, and things to do in the countryside as well, as a matter of course.
I think HOUYHNHNM will continue to actively go beyond the website and hold such events in the future. We hope to use our experience with "THE WEEKENDER" to capture the city at a higher resolution and create events that can be enjoyed by many more people. Please look forward to it.
I will see you again in some other city!
THE WEEKENDER's Chikyuu Festival, flagged off by Nagasaki's Hasami-ware maker Maruhiro in the lead. Seven vendors who value craftsmanship gathered in one space. From Tokyo, "VOILLD," a gallery in Nakameguro that exhibits and sells art works, toy brand "NEONTOYS," and illustrator Shuntaro Takeuchi, as well as Kutani ware potter "Kamiide Choemon Kiln" and Nagasaki-based package maker "Iwatsu Paper Products Co. A group from "balansa," a store in Pusan, Korea, who are old friends of Maruhiro's, bought a large number of items, and the Fukuoka visitors seemed to enjoy communicating with the vendors, who were very interested in the unique handmade items. It was a day when the warmth of people and the breath of craftsmanship could be felt again, as if to make up for the physical distance that has been created over the past few years.
What's like FUKUOKA PARCO?
We believe in the power of art and design.
Fukuoka PARCO is the only PARCO store in Kyushu (excluding PARCO CITY in Okinawa Prefecture). Located in "Tenjin," as you know, Fukuoka's downtown area, the pavilion is like a living creature that absorbs and disseminates topics of all genres. The pavilion values its ties with creators, and in addition to holding exhibitions, it is also notable for its commitment to creativity, such as by asking Shun Ishizuka, a graphic designer who has gained momentum in recent years, to create the key visuals for this year's exhibition.
Address: 2-11-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Phone: 092-235-7000
Hours: 10:00 - 20:30
So, "THE WEEKENDER," which toured eight locations throughout Japan over a period of approximately two and a half months, has come to an end.
It was the first time for HOUYHNHNM's to hold such a large-scale event over such a long period of time, and the national tour was an unrestless ride with a mixture of anticipation and anxiety.
Once again, I am reminded of the importance of physical encounters and communication.
I also realized that it is not as simple as saying that the concentration of people in Tokyo will be reduced or that the future belongs to the regions. Tokyo is always exciting, and there are hip people, things, and things to do in the countryside as well, as a matter of course.
I think HOUYHNHNM will continue to actively go beyond the website and hold such events in the future. We hope to use our experience with "THE WEEKENDER" to capture the city at a higher resolution and create events that can be enjoyed by many more people. Please look forward to it.
I will see you again in some other city!
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