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Workshop: Paint a Wooden Uchiwa Fan with Nihonga Art Techniques

Name: Workshop: Paint a Wooden Uchiwa Fan with Nihonga Art Techniques
Start: 2026-07-12
End: 2026-07-12
Location: Hanayori Otsuka Museum of Art

WS 木の団扇に描く！+日本日本画体験

Experience traditional Japanese painting at Hanatori Otsuka Museum in Okayama! Create your own unique wooden Uchiwa fan in this special workshop.

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Experience the essence of traditional Japanese aesthetics at the "Paint a Wooden Uchiwa Fan + Nihonga Experience" workshop held at Hanatori Otsuka Museum in Okayama.

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Nihonga Painting ExperienceTraditional Craft WorkshopOkayama Sightseeing

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About Workshop: Paint a Wooden Uchiwa Fan with Nihonga Art Techniques

Learn Nihonga Techniques: Even without professional knowledge, you can experience traditional Japanese color expression using a wooden Uchiwa fan.
Create a One-of-a-Kind Work: Perfect as a special souvenir of your trip, as you can create your own original fan.
Summer Memories: Enjoy the quintessential Japanese summer activity of making fans in July.
Cultural Experience at a Museum: Spend a meaningful, cultural time in the tranquil setting of Hanatori Otsuka Museum.

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Schedule

July 12, 2026

Weather forecast

Mon

8/3

34°/27°

81%

Tue

8/4

34°/26°

53%

Wed

8/5

34°/26°

12%

Thu

8/6

35°/26°

Fri

8/7

35°/27°

13%

Sat

8/8

35°/26°

40%

Sun

8/9

29°/24°

35%

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Tips

Please confirm if you can pay by cash or other available methods in advance.
English support may be limited; bringing a translation app is recommended.
Check the official website in advance to see if a reservation is required.
Wear clothing that is okay to get stained, as you will be using paints.
Please respect museum etiquette and enjoy your creation quietly.
Most tools are provided, but bringing a notebook for notes is helpful.
Event dates and times are subject to change; please check for the latest updates.

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Learn Nihonga Techniques: Even without professional knowledge, you can experience traditional Japanese color expression using a wooden Uchiwa fan.
Create a One-of-a-Kind Work: Perfect as a special souvenir of your trip, as you can create your own original fan.
Summer Memories: Enjoy the quintessential Japanese summer activity of making fans in July.
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