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  • mojiko station

    Step back in time at Mojiko Station, where every journey begins with a touch of nostalgia.

  • Hankyu ferry

    Experience the luxury of slow travel: Set sail, relax, and let the sea be your private retreat.

  • blue wing moji

    Don’t miss the moment: Mojiko’s Blue Wing drawbridge in motion—a highlight for visitors from around the world.

  • tobata bridge

    Experience the magic of Wakato Bridge—vivid red by day, breathtakingly illuminated after dark.

  • Kokura castle

    Kokura Castle at night: Bathed in blue light, inviting you to linger a little longer in Kitakyushu.

  • akama jingu

    From Mojiko’s harbor to the stunning Akama Shrine—experience a journey across history, cultures, and islands.

  • Wakato bridge

    A masterpiece in red—Wakato Bridge illuminated after dark, painting the waterfront with light.

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江戸とポップカルチャーの融合：現代マンガ・アニメを取り入れた新しい浮世絵
その他の感動・気づき ・ Fujiwara Tomoyuki ・ 2025年7月4日 18:31:03
東京にある出版社・Hanzōは、ドラえもんやゴジラ、スター・ウォーズなど現代のポップカルチャーキャラクターを伝統的な浮世絵に取り入れることで、日本の伝統芸術を再活性化しています。これらの作品は江戸時代の技術を使って本格的に制作されており、若い世代の関心を引きつけながら、失われつつある職人技の継承を目指しています。創業者の酒井英治は、国際的なブランドとのコラボレーションや限定版の作品を展開し、伝統と現代性を融合させています。制作には多くの時間と費用がかかりますが、Hanzōは海外でも注目を集めており、伝統の継承と若い世代への啓発に力を入れています。 記事を読む
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