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Towafura no Mori Light-up 2026: Celebrating the 130th Anniversary of Kenji Miyazawa's Birth

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Towafura no Mori Light-up 2026: Celebrating the 130th Anniversary of Kenji Miyazawa's Birth

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Event Overview

Celebrating the 130th anniversary of Kenji Miyazawa's birth, the "Towafura no Mori Light-up 2026" is a special event held at the Miyazawa Kenji Fairy Tale Village in Hanamaki, Iwate. The event features beautiful illuminated art installations and a unique workshop to create your own lamp shade using traditional Japanese Washi paper.

Highlights & How to Enjoy

The main highlight is the Washi Lamp Shade Making Workshop. In this workshop, participants can dye Washi paper in their favorite colors and patterns, inspired by the illuminated art pieces. The completed works will be displayed at the Miyazawa Kenji Fairy Tale Village from August 1 to October 31. After the exhibition period ends, participants can collect their creations. It is a wonderful opportunity to experience Japanese traditional materials and culture amidst a stunning light-up atmosphere.

Schedule

Please note the following schedule for the workshop program:

  • *Washi Lamp Shade Making Workshop**: Saturday, August 1, 2026, 15:30 – 17:30
  • *Exhibition Period**: Saturday, August 1, 2026 – Saturday, October 31, 2026
  • *Application Period (Workshop)**: Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 08:30 – Sunday, July 12, 2026, 23:59

Venue & Access

The venue is located within the Miyazawa Kenji Fairy Tale Village.

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Venue NameMori no Yasumiya, Miyazawa Kenji Fairy Tale Village

Important Participation Notes

Pre-registration is required for the Washi Lamp Shade Making Workshop. Please note that this specific workshop is intended for elementary school students residing in Hanamaki City. The capacity is 10 participants, and if there are many applicants, a lottery system will be used. Applications must be submitted via the designated web form. As the workshop involves using dyes, please wear clothing that you do not mind getting stained.

Clothing, Payment & Etiquette

  • *Clothing**: Please wear clothes that can get dirty, as the workshop uses dyes.
  • *Payment**: A material fee of 200 JPY is required for the workshop. Please prepare **cash**.
  • *Reservations**: The Washi Lamp Shade Making Workshop requires **advance reservation via the web (lottery system)**.
  • *English Support**: English language support is currently not available for this workshop.
  • *Etiquette**: Children must be accompanied by a guardian during the workshop.