2026 is the Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac, a symbol in Japan of energy, action, and positive change. This exhibition showcases traditional crafts from Fukuoka and Hakata featuring horse motifs. On display are Hakata-ori textiles, Hakata dolls, Hakata hariko papier-mâché, Martiglass, Imajuku dolls, and Hakata okiage reliefs—each crafted as auspicious items for daily life. The exhibit offers a glimpse into Hakata’s artisan traditions and the uplifting spirit of the horse.
• 1/4 (Sun.) ~ 1/20 (Tue.)
• 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30)
• Free entry
• Hakata Traditional Craft and Design Museum
• 1-23-2 Hakataekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
• https://hakata-dentou-kougeikan.jp/news/
• https://www.instagram.com/hakatatraditionalcraft/
Exhibitors (Tentative)
Hakata Ningyo
Taro Osoegawa (@taroningyo), Shoji Kajiwara (@hakata_doll_kajiwara), Yuuki Tanaka (@tana_maru), Yusuke Noda, Yoshimasa Matsuo (@hakatadoll_matsuo), Takashi Mitsuishi, Homare Miyanaga
Hakata Hariko
Masaaki Kawano, Takashi Miura, Yumiko Miyoshi
Multi Glass
Multi Glass Co., Ltd. (@multiglass_japan)
Imajuku Ningyo
Yumiko Sato
Hakata Okiage
Yumiko Shimizu (@hakataokiage_shimizu)
