50th Anniversary Exhibition & Free Workshop of the Nanbu Sakiori Preservation Society — Passing It On to the Next Generation —

Nanbu Sakiori is a traditional textile craft handed down in the Nanbu region of Aomori Prefecture.

The Nanbu Sakiori Preservation Society, founded to promote and preserve this tradition, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

To mark the occasion, a special exhibition and free hands-on workshop will be held.

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【Event Details】

・Exhibition of Sakiori Works

・Free Weaving Workshop‍

(Reservation required; first-come, first-served; open to participants who are in grade 4 or older in the Japanese school system)‍

①10:30– ②12:30– ③14:30–‍

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【Event Period】

June 6 (Fri) – June 8 (Sun), 2025‍

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (until 4:00 PM on the final day)

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【Location】

Towada Civic Cultural Center

2-1 Nishisanbancho, Towada-shi, Aomori,Japan

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【Admission】

Free

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【Contact Information】

Nanbu Sakiori Preservation Society‍Takumi Studio, inside Michi-no-Eki Towada Pia

37-21 Hirakubo, Denpoji, Towada City, Aomori Pref.

TEL: 0176-20-8700

Website: https://sakiori.jp/‍

Email: nanbu@sakiori.jp‍

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【Hosted by】

Nanbu Sakiori Preservation Society‍

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【Supported by】

・Mutsu-Ogawara Regional and Industrial Promotion Foundation

・Towada City Board of Education

・Towada Oirase Tourism Organization

・NHK Aomori Broadcasting Station

・Aomori Broadcasting Corporation (RAB)

・Aomori Television (ATV)

・Aomori Asahi Broadcasting (ABA)

・The To-O Nippo Press

・Daily Tohoku Newspaper Company

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