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Special Night Opening：Illumination of Fall Foliage and Buildings Nov. 22 Fri. - 24 Sun. 16:30-20:00
Historical buildings lit in the night and trees that are just beginning to change color are lit up beautifully with delicate lighting. These are three special days when visitors can enjoy the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum at night against the deepening autumn skies, in a different atmosphere from the Museum during the day.
Light-up Director
Tatsuya Iwai, Lighting Designer
After studying architecture under the influence of his architect father, Tatsuya Iwai discovered the world of architectural lighting design, and made it his life’s work. Since then, he has been in charge of various lighting design projects with a focus on public buildings, including the Toyota Municipal Museum of Art and The National Art Center, Tokyo. In 2015, he won the Design Award for Light and Lighting presented by the Illuminating Engineering Institute of Japan for his work on the Heisei Chinshinkan Wing of the Kyoto National Museum (Architect: Yoshio Taniguchi). He has co-authored Me wo yashinai, te wo nere – Miyawaki Mayumi jyutaku sekkei juku (Shokokusha) as well as other publications. He is a part-time lecturer at Kanto Gakuin University and a professional member of the Japan International Association of Lighting Designers.
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The Warmth of Fire
*Open-hearth of folk houses
Friday, November 22 – Sunday, November 24, 4:30 p.m. – 7:20 p.m.
Fires will be lit in the hearths and ovens of the reconstructed buildings, the “Farmhouse of the Yoshino Family,” the “Farmhouse of the Tsunashima Family,” the “House of the Leader of the Hachioji Guards (Hachioji-sennin-doshin),” and the “Farmhouse of the Tenmyo Family.” Experience the warmth of a fire by the fireplace.
*Take warmth by the fireplace
Friday, November 22 – Sunday, November 24, 5:30 p.m. – 7:20 p.m.
Fires will be lit in the fireplace of the reconstructed building, “House of Georg de Lalande.”
“Lights of the Past” Experience
*Experience of the History of Lights
Saturday, November 23, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (break time included)
Lecturer: Katsu Kobayashi (Director, Nerima Shakujii-koen Furusato Museum)
At the reconstrcuted building “Mantoku Inn,” experience the “old-days lights” such as Japanese candles and lamps.
*Gas lamp in Tailor’s Workshop
Friday, November 22 – Sunday, November 24, 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Gas indoor lamps were popular in Tokyo during the Taisho era. An existing gas lamp in the restored building “Tailor’s Workshop” will be lit for a limited time period.
Video projection “Kunio Maekawa: The Enthusiasm Toward Architecture”
Friday, November 22 – Sunday, November 24, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The reconstructed building “House of Kunio Mayekawa” is currently closed to visitors for seismic reinforcement works. During this period, please enjoy the video projections on the enclosures under construction.
Make Paper Craft of Buildings Decoration with Pattern
Saturday, November 23, 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Participants are free to leave after completing the cut-out)
Lecturer: Nabo Shimonaka (Sculptor, “Monkiri” paper craft researcher)
Walk around the Museum searching for patterns on buildings, and transform these patterns into paper craft cards.
Shed light on the card you have made, and enjoy a shadow display!
*During the period of the “Illumination of Fall Foliage and Buildings” event, the works will be displayed at the Tokiwadai Photo Studio.
Participants: Junior high school students and older / Maximum number: 20 people
Fees: Free of charge (Admission fees are payable separately.)
Prior registration required
[Application method] (A draw will be held if there is a large number of applicants.)
For each applicant, please write the address, name, age (grade at school), and telephone number on a return postcard, and send it to the following address.
Application deadline: Saturday, November 9 (postmarked)
Send to: Person-in-charge of “Paper Craft of Buildings” event, Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum Garden, 3-7-1 Sakuracho, Koganei, Tokyo 184-0005
Papercut Art Lantern Exhibition
Friday, November 22 – Sunday, November 24, 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Papercut art lanterns made by students of International Christian University High School will be on display.
Rakugo Theater at Second House of Nishikawa Family
Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24, (1) 5:30 p.m., (2) 7:00 p.m. (About 30 minutes each show)
Experience the real Rakugo story telling at the Second House of the Nishikawa Family.
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Kitchen Café & Candle Night
Friday, November 22 – Sunday, November 24, 4:30* p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Stalls selling warm beverages and light meals will be lined up in East Square, which will be lit up with about 1,000 candles.
*Kitchen Café will be open from 3:00 p.m.
【Requests to visitors】
○This is a light-up event with delicate lighting. As it will be very dark in the Museum, please watch your step and take care when moving.
○The use of tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are prohibited in all reconstructed buildings and some of gardens (of; Residence of Hachiurouemo Mitsui, House of Korekiyo Takahashi, Tea Arbor “Kaisuian”, and House of Georg de Lalande). As the grounds are expected to be crowded on the event dates, please be conscious of safety when using them where the use of such equipment is permitted.
○It is expected to be cold during the nighttime opening hours. Please take the necessary steps to keep warm.
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