[Press release]

March 7th, 2016

Arts Council Tokyo
Decision to hold Additional Traditional Culture and Performing Arts
Experience Program for Foreigners and its coverage

Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture) holds accessible short programs
that offer foreign visitors and others the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of traditional culture aroundtourist attractions in Tokyo based on the themes “Approaching Tokyo Tradition”. In addition to the programs ofEngei and Nihon Buyo, we announce our new programs which is held at MOSHI MOSHI BOX, Harajuku
Information Center. These experiences are all offered for free. Participants will be able to experience Freehand
Yuzen coloring, and create their own Edo-style hand-painted paper lanterns which are a Traditional Crafts ofTokyo, and take them home with you. Participants can also try on a kimono and walk around Harajuku dressedin traditional Japanese clothing. We welcome you to visit these programs and cover them in the media.

●Traditional Culture Experience Program~ Freehand Yuzen coloring・Edo-style hand-painted paper lanterns・Kimono dressing ~Date: From Friday 18th to Monday(Public holiday) 21st, March 2016
Time: 12:00 – 17:30.
Venue: MOSHI MOSHI GALLERY, 2F MOSHI MOSHI BOX (Harajuku Information Center)
3-23-5 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.
Organized by Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)
Supported and cooperated by Tokyo Metropolitan Government*All programs will be carried out with explanations in English.
(Information about the each programs)① Freehand Yuzen coloring【Date】

Friday 18th and Saturday 19th March, 12:00 - 17:30. Reception opens until 17:00.

【Time Required】

Approximately 30 minutes.

【Details of Program】

Freehand Yuzen coloring involves using a configuration diagram to draw the base design,applying color to the base design, and finishing the design. In this program, you will use
Yuzen processes to apply the color to the base design on a 100% silk handkerchief. You
will learn how to dilute the resin paints and apply the colors with a small brush. You cantake the original handkerchief home with you.

【Capacity】

30 per day (If multiple participants arrive at once, some may be asked to wait.)【How to Participate】

Please apply from the website “Apollon” from 15:00 on Monday 7th March 2016.

Come at designated time. When it does not reach capacity,
we accept it on a first-come-first-served basis on the day from 12:00.
【Price】

Free【Supported by】

Tokyo Kogei Senshoku Cooperative AssociationImage② Edo-style hand-painted paper lanterns【Date】

Saturday 19th March, 12:00 - 17:30. Reception opens until 16:30.

【Time Required】

Approximately 1 hour

【Details of Program】

Edo-style hand-painted paper lantern is featured that craftsmen works without relying on
printing techniques. Under the guidance of the instructor, you will make Edo-style handpainted lanterns creating a design in pencil on the lantern itself and using acrylic paint tofill in the design. You can take the lantern home with you.

【Capacity】

30 per day (if multiple participants arrive at once, some may be asked to wait).

【How to Participate】

Please apply from the website “Apollon” from 15:00 on Monday 7th March 2016.

Come at designated time. When it does not reach capacity,
we accept it on a first-come-first- served basis on the day from 12:00.
【Price】

Free【Supported by】

Tokyo Paper Lantern Manufacturing Guild

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③ Kimono dressing【Date】

Sunday 20th and Monday(public holiday) 21st March, 12:00 - 17:30.
Reception opens until 16:00.

【Time Required】

Approximately 1hr 30 minutes.
You will then be given around one hour to walk around in the Kimono.

【Detailes of Program】

Once dressed, you will be able to walk around Harajuku in beautiful traditional
Japanese clothes. We offer furisode(long-sleeved kimono), casual kimono for female andmonpuku(crested kimono) for male. Please note that there are limited numbers of kimono
available, so you may not be able to have your first choice.

【Capacity】

30 per day (If multiple participants arrive at once, some may be asked to wait.)【How to Participate】

Please apply from the website “Apollon” from 15:00 on Monday 7th March 2016.

Come at designated time. When it does not reach capacity,
we accept it on a first-come-first-served basis on the day from 12:00.
【Price】

Free【Supported by】

The Cultural Foundation for Promoting the National Costume of Japan

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≪Additional traditional culture and performing arts experience program for foreigners≫
ProgramContents

Freehand Yuzen coloring【Date】Friday 18th and Saturday 19th March,
12:00 - 17:30.
Reception opens until 17:00.
Supported by
Tokyo Kogei Senshoku Cooperative AssociationPrice

To apply the color to thebase design on a silk
handkerchief. You cantake the handkerchiefhome with you.
・Please apply fromthe website “Apollon”

Edo-style hand-painted paper lanterns【Date】Saturday 19th March,
12:00 - 17:30.
Reception opens until 16:30.
Supported by
Tokyo Paper Lantern Manufacturing Guild

https://v3.apollon.nta.co.jp/moshimoshi/

To write a favorite letter tothe lantern. You can takethe lantern home with you.

from 15:00 on Monday
7th March, 2016FreeKimono dressing【Date】Sunday 20th and Monday(public holiday)
21st, March 12:00 - 17:30
Reception opens until 16:00.
Supported byThe Cultural Foundation for Promoting
the National Costume of Japan

How to Participate

・When it does not reachcapacity, we accept it on afirst-come-first-served basison the day from 12:00.

To wear a kimono from along sleeved kimono, acrested kimono, casualkimono and walk around
Harajuku.

＊All programs are subject to change without notice.

Organized by Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)
Supported and cooperated by Tokyo Metropolitan Government【Venue】
MOSHI MOSHI GALLERY, 2F MOSHI MOSHI BOX (Harajuku Information Center)≪Inquiries about this event≫Tokyo Tradition Office, Arts Council Tokyo
TEL: 03-5369-4541（10:00 - 18:00）
FAX: 03-3225-1006
WEBSITE: http://www.tokyo-tradition.jp/eng/
E-mail: admi1@tokyo-tradition.jp
Yotsuya TN Bldg, 4F 16-1, Samon-cho, Shinjuku-ku,Tokyo, 160-0017