Month: November 2025

By sakakibaranobuyo

Solo Exhibition at a Cultural Property


Tea room built in 1884
I have the honor of decorating its alcove
When visiting Merchant House Komaya, please be sure to view the tea room as well

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Japanese Painting Artist Nobuyo Sakakibara Solo Exhibition

At Komaya, a merchant house built during the Edo period and designated a Tangible Cultural Property of Toyohashi City
I am honored to hold this solo exhibition at Komaya, where you can feel the breath of history in Futagawa, a former post town along the Tokaido Road’s Fifty-Three Stations.
Don’t miss the resonance and fusion with Nobuyo’s art, unlike anything seen in museums.

I would be delighted if nearby residents, and even those on a mini-trip, would stop by.

Please enjoy wandering through the artworks placed throughout the building.

Saturday, November 1, 2025 – Sunday, December 7, 2025

Toyohashi City Tangible Cultural Property ‘Merchant House Komaya’
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

*Closed Mondays
(If Monday is a holiday, closed the following day)

21 Shinbashicho, Futagacho, Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture ,JAPAN
TEL ＋81 532-41-6065

★The exhibition in the Warehouse Gallery ended on November 24th, but the exhibitions in the Main House, Detached Parlor, and Tea Room will continue until December 7th.

By sakakibaranobuyo

Japanese Painting Workshop


Japanese Painting Workshop: [Paint Made from Crushed Gems]

I held a workshop where participants ground raw azurite ore—the source of Japanese painting’s signature blue—into mineral pigments.
The session began with each participant selecting their own stone from a variety of raw azurite specimens.
Since it’s a natural stone, everyone ended up with slightly different shades of ultramarine blue.

Participants then created mini paintings using their handmade rock pigments.
Motifs included auspicious symbols like horses (for next year’s zodiac sign), Mount Fuji, and pine, bamboo, and plum blossoms.
May these pieces brighten your New Year celebrations!

I was delighted to see everyone smiling and enjoying themselves throughout the workshop.

By sakakibaranobuyo

Japanese Painting Workshop


★Announcement: Japanese Painting Workshop★

【Paint Made from Crushed Gems】

We’ll grind raw azurite (blue copper ore) stones—the source of Japanese painting’s signature blue—to create mineral pigments.

Use this handmade paint to create a mini painting celebrating the New Year.

Experience the shimmer and vibrant beauty of mineral pigments firsthand.

We will provide designs featuring next year’s zodiac animal, the Horse, and auspicious motifs. Even beginners can enjoy Japanese painting with a coloring-book feel.

　　Date: Sunday, November 23, 2025
　　　　　10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

　　Location: Komaya Merchant House, Annex Room
(21 Shinbashicho, Futagacho, Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, JAPAN)

　　Participation Fee: ¥4,800 (includes materials)

Capacity: 10 participants

All necessary art supplies, including brushes and paint palettes, will be provided.

Please register with Komaya Merchant House:
＋81-532-41-6065

We look forward to your participation!