The Fusion of Historical Buildings and Traditional Art
*Information at the time of adoption.
- Name of the organization or individual
- Japanese Cultural Development Project
- subsidy category
- Regional Grant
- Grant Type
- single year
FY2024 2nd Term Regional Grant
Business Overview
1. It was held at the International House of Japan, a registered tangible cultural property that is said to be a masterpiece representing Japanese modernist architecture. The beautiful garden created by Jihei OGAWA VII is designated as a place of scenic beauty in Minato Ward.
2. A special experience of enjoying tea while admiring the green garden in the presence of Professor Emeritus Sakurai Muneyuki of Urasenke, one of the 3000 tea ceremony schools.
3. In addition to the exhibition of traditional and innovative tea-related works, a special exhibition was held, including "Makie" by Yusumi Mitamura, professor emeritus of Tokyo University of the Arts. 4. Free talks were held between the winning and winning authors of the Japan Wabunka Grand Prix and Mitamura, who is also the chairperson of the Grand Prix jury, providing an opportunity to learn more about Japanese culture.
- Period of Activity / Project
- [Invitation date] Monday, April 21, 2025
[General date] Tuesday, April 22, 2025 - Venues
- International House of Japan (Minato Ward, Tokyo)
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Profile
[General Incorporated Association Japanese Culture Promotion Project]
The purpose of our association is to research Japanese culture centering on Japanese traditional clothing, Japanese cuisine, Japanese architecture, traditional culture, traditional crafts, etc., and to fully understand, appreciate and use it, to raise its reputation, to protect it for the future and to advance it, and to disseminate it overseas by branding it.
(Business Description)
・ Holding the award event "Japanese culture grand prix"
・ Holding seminars and exchange meetings related to Japanese culture
・ Other activities necessary to achieve the purpose of this corporation.