Trip to Mt. Fuji of Hakata Townsfolk Exhibition
In 1910, approximately 40 Hakata townsfolk went on an expedition lasting 25 days, which included climbing Mt. Fuji and traveling as far as Sendai while exploring popular tourist spots. Relive the trip through the displays and left-behind records in this exhibition!
• 10/1 (Tue.) ~ 11/24 (Tue.) *closed on 10/28 (Mon.)
• 10:00~18:00
• ¥200, groups of over 20: ¥150, JHS & under and over 65 y.o. (living in Fukuoka City, Kitakyushu City, or Kumamoto City): free *must present ID
• Hakata Machiya Folk Museum
• 6-10 Reisen-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
• 092-281-7761 (Hakata Machiya Folk Museum)
• http://www.hakatamachiya.com/event/
Nohgaku Workshop
Watch Noh demonstrations and experience Noh firsthand at these workshops held by professional Noh performers. Lectures will be in Japanese language only, but will be easy to understand for foreigners as well, so everyone is welcome! Reservations not required.
• 10/11 (Fri.) ~ 10/13 (Sun.)
• 18:00~21:00 (approx.)
• Hakata Machiya Folk Museum
• 6-10 Reisen-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
• 092-281-7761 (Hakata Machiya Folk Museum)
Ikebana Exhibition
Admire the elegant displays of ikebana (flower) arrangements by the head of Soshinryu school of ikebana Kakutetsu Goto. There will also be displays of Hakata traditional craft such as Hakata-ori textiles and Hakata magemono (shaped wooden boxes).
• 10/11 (Fri.) ~ 10/14 (Mon., hol.)
• 10:00~21:00 (10/11: 18:00~)
• Hakata Machiya Folk Museum
• 6-10 Reisen-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
• 092-281-7761 (Hakata Machiya Folk Museum)
Origami Workshop
Origami is the traditional Japanese art of folding colorful paper to make unique shapes. Join this workshop held by origami expert Harumi Aoyagi and Masayuki Hirata to discover fun ways of doing origami. Japanese language only but foreigners very much welcome! Your finished origami can be a great souvenir to gift to somebody.
• 10/12 (Sat.)
• 13:00~16:00 (approx. 3 hrs required)
• ¥300 (reservations not required)
• Hakata Machiya Folk Museum
• 6-10 Reisen-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
• 092-281-7761 (Hakata Machiya Folk Museum)
Autumn Aroma Workshop
Make up to two autumn-themed perfume pouches using Hakata-ori fabric in this workshop! Japanese language only but foreigners are welcome to join. The pouches will be made without using needles, so people who find sewing difficult would be able to join, too. There are many ways to use your perfume pouch: place them in your bag, use them as decorations, and more!
• 10/13 (Sun.) ~ 10/14 (Mon., hol.)
• 13:00~16:00 (approx. 3 hrs required)
• ¥1,500 (reservations not required)
• Hakata Machiya Folk Museum
• 6-10 Reisen-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
• 092-281-7761 (Hakata Machiya Folk Museum)
