"Kites in Japan" Exhibition

Shosha Art and Craft Museum

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The kite is a toy that flies in the sky, and is a common activity for children during the New Year season. Japanese kites have sophisticated structures that allow them to fly very well. In addition, the kites have strong aesthetic elements and incorporates different styles of folk art such as "nishiki-e" and "musha-e".
This exhibition features approximately 100 works from around Japan, ranging from Hokkaido to Okinawa.
*Exhibiting at the Kikaku and the Ippan Exhibition Rooms

[Image: "Kimono-shaped Kite (Chiba prefecture)"]