⭐ In August, our theme is "Festival." Inspired by Nijurokuya-machi—a once-popular moon-viewing custom in Takanawa, we invite you to a workshop crafting magical "Moon-Viewing Lanterns" using traditional Monkiri paper cutting. Enjoy the spirit of the season with visuals capturing the energy of East Japan’s festivals and sweet mitarashi dango dumplings, surrounded by flickering lights and vibrant celebrations.
Highlights
🌙 A workshop to create magical "Moon-Viewing Lanterns" using the traditional paper-cutting technique known as "Monkiri." Enjoy the flickering lights while reflecting on the vibrant moon-viewing gatherings that once filled the streets of Takanawa.
🎞️ Visuals from Canon Marketing Japan’s "MATSURITO" project, which uses advanced video technology to capture the summer festival excitement across East Japan, are screened on a grand, high-impact wall.
🚄 Savor freshly made, aromatic summer "Mitarashi dango" from Kanazawa's Mifuku, delivered directly from Kanazawa via the "Hakobyun" Shinkansen high-speed rail delivery service.
General Info
📅 Dates: Saturday, August 29 – Sunday, August 30, 2026 | 10:00 – 18:00
・Moonlit MoN-Kiri: Traditional Paper-Cutting Lantern Workshop
Session Times: ① 12:30 PM | ② 3:30 PM
📍 Location: MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives Tatami
⏳ Workshop Duration: Approx. 90 minutes
👤 Workshop Age Requirement: Participants must be able to use scissors. Preschool children may participate if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
🎒 What to bring: Please bring reading glasses or corrective eyewear if needed.
♿ Accessibility: This workshop takes place at low tables set on Tatami mats. Wheelchairs are not permitted on the Tatami mats. However, those who can move to the veranda independently can participate using a high chair with staff support. If you wish to view from a wheelchair or require assistance, please contact (0570-022-030) before purchasing tickets.
❓ Please consult the FAQs for this experience here.
Description
The theme for August is "Festivals." Reflecting on the "Nijurokuya-machi" moon-viewing tradition that once swept the Takanawa area, we are hosting a workshop to create magical "Moon-Viewing Lanterns" using "Monkiri," the traditional art of decorative paper cutting. We will also sell sweet, "mitarashi dango" from Kanazawa's Mifuku, an essential treat for any festival celebration. Furthermore, wall-to-wall video screenings will convey the energy and history of diverse festivals across East Japan. Relax on the tatami mats and savor the final moments of summer as you feel the flickering lights and the deep-rooted passion of regional cultures.
About Living with the Seasons: 12 Months on Tatami
Once, the "Tatami" mat was the heart of Japanese life—a place to feel the seasonal breeze, savor seasonal flavors, welcome deities, and converse with family. Through this lifestyle of following the natural flow of time, Japan accumulated a wealth of flexible and rich wisdom. "Living with the Seasons" is a monthly program that invites everyone to cherish the seasons together on a grand stage of 100 tatami mats.
