EVENT
Studio “A” Café
- EAT/DRINK
Take a refreshing break while exploring the Higashiyama exhibition area at the special Studio “A” Café. Unique cafés from Kanazawa, Noto, and Nara will pop up on weekends only, offering drinks and flavors full of character. Even in the warm season, you can relax and recharge in an artistic space, making your Higashiyama visit even more enjoyable. Don’t miss this opportunity.
＊Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5｜Tea Gathering at Studio A
ーーーPop-Up Café Schedule
Sunday, September 14｜one one otta
Monday, September 15 (holiday)｜one one otta
Saturday, September 20｜Shironeco no Dango
Sunday, September 21｜Shironeco no Dango
Tuesday, September 23 (holiday)｜one one otta
Saturday, September 27｜one one otta
Sunday, September 28｜one one otta
Sunday, October 12｜TENKARA GELATO
Monday, October 13 (holiday)｜TENKARA GELATO
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Participating Cafés
one one otta (Kanazawa, Ishikawa)
https://www.instagram.com/oneoneotta/
Shironeco no Dango (Nanao, Ishikawa)
https://shironeco.jp/
TENKARA GELATO (Yoshino, Nara)
https://tenkara-no-okurimono.com/
OVERVIEW
- Dates｜
- Weekends and holidays from Sunday, September 14 through Monday, October 13 (except Saturday, October 4; Saturday, October 11; Saturday, October 18; and Sunday, October 19)
- Hours｜
- 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (last order 30 minutes before closing)
- Venue｜
- Studio “A” (2-8-26 Higashiyama, Kanazawa)
- Cost｜
- Food and drink charges only
PROFILE
Nakagawa Shuji
Born in Kyoto in 1968, Nakagawa graduated from Kyoto Seika University in 1992 with a degree in sculpture. His major exhibitions include a solo exhibition, Wandering in the Tea Forest (Art Space Fukujuen, Kyoto, 2024), and a group exhibition, Japon-Japonismes, 1867-2018 (Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, 2018-2019). Major awards include the Loewe Craft Prize finalist (2017), and the Ronnie Prize at the Japan Traditional Craft Revitalization Contest (2023). His works are in the collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris.
Sagara Ikuya
Sagara is a thatch craftsman born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1980 and based in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, whose work ranges from the roofs of traditional private homes and cultural properties to modern interior design and ornaments.His major works include the roofs of nationally designated important cultural properties, including the Hitoyama Rural Kabuki Stage (Kagawa Prefecture, 2022) and the Shimoki Family Residence (Kagawa Prefecture). Exhibitions include Life is Beautiful: Clothing, Food, Plant, and Shelter (Gyre Gallery, Tokyo, 2023) and KAYABUKI -Thatching for Tomorrow- (Lugtje Gallery, Netherlands, 2023). His major awards include the Loewe Craft Prize finalist (2024), the Japan Outdoor Leaders Award Excellence Prize (2020), and the Kobe City Culture Encouragement Prize (2015).