A Japanese week end

To mark the opening of the Hokusai‘s exhibition, in partnership with the Japanese Embassy, the City of Obuse, and Nantes-based associations, a rich programme of events allowing the public to explore and discover Japanese culture in all its forms will be available, subject to availability.

Tea ceremonies, master classes and introductions to calligraphy, fittings of yukata (traditional clothing), demonstrations of ikebana (traditional floral art), introductions to furoshiki (a Japanese technique for tying fabrics used as bags and/or gift wrapping), quizzes on Japanese culture and Hokusai, as well as drumming performances, a yosakoi dance display, and tastings of Japanese specialties will be held over the course of this very special weekend.

A host of memorable activities will allow visitors to enjoy Japanese art and culture! With the JNTO, the City of Obuse, the AJFJ, L’atelier
du Furoshiki, Atlantique-Japon, Chanoyu Pays de Loire – Tankokai Urasenke Val de Marne Nantes, Envie de Japon, Nantes Université, and Odoritsuru Yosakoi Nantes

At the Château des ducs de Bretagne
Free of charge but subject to availability, except for the Master class and introduction to calligraphy with the calligraphy master Wakasugi Maaya.