[Ended] What is “Sobun no Bamboo Akari 2023”? Introducing the schedule, highlights, and access to events where you can enjoy the autumn fantasy space

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▼Table of contents

• What is “Sobun no Bamboo Light”?
• This year's theme is "Wings of Imagination" - Children of the beautiful light of the earth.
• What is the date and time for “Sobun no Takeakari”?
• Where can I see the location?
• What does "Soubun" mean? What is Mie Prefectural Cultural Center?
• What is the recommended way to look at it?
• Entrance front
• Main
• From the 2nd floor corridor deck
• Artist profile
• Bamboo lighting in the prefecture recently created by Kohei Kawabuchi
• Related events
• Sobun Purple Light Up 2023
• Live music weekend Takeakari Cafe
• Art Shop Mikke “Outing Cafe Mikke”
• Access and parking
• When using public transportation
• If you go by car
• Request when visiting

What is “Sobun no Bamboo Light”?

``Sobun no Bamboo Lighting'' is a charming autumn event held at the Mie Prefectural Cultural Center in TsuCity, Mie Prefecture, where you can enjoy the magical bamboo lights. Bamboo lights create a dream-like beauty that illuminates autumn nights, and in recent years, many people have become attracted to this event.

This year's theme is "Wings of Imagination" - Children of the beautiful light of the earth.

This event will be held for the 7th time in 2023. This year's theme is "Wings of Imagination."

The earth in the universe (planet) is expressed, a world without smiles and conflict. It expresses divinity.

canaarea is a company that operates under the philosophy of ``Cutting bamboo from dilapidated bamboo forests and breathing life into them again as bamboo lights. Creating a prosperous society through bamboo lights, which have the power to connect people and places.'' (Kanaeria) is producing and directing.

Please enjoy the world view of Kohei Kawabuchi, a bamboo light artist and director who is active at canaarea.

The coronavirus pandemic is coming to an end, and this year's colors are becoming more vibrant. There are several bamboo lights with cute faces, so be sure to look for them. Mr. Kawabuchi said that he has included things that will make you smile when you look at them.

What is the date and time for “Sobun no Takeakari”?

“Sobun no Takeakari” in 2023 will be held on the following dates.

November 9th (Thursday) to November 12th (Sunday), 2023

November 14th (Tuesday) to November 19th (Sunday), 2023

November 21st (Tuesday) to November 26th (Sunday), 2023

The illumination will be held from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and viewing is free and the event will be held even if it rains. Please note that the museum is closed on Mondays (11/13 and 11/20) when visiting.

Where can I see the location?

The exhibition venue will be the ``Festival Plaza,'' which is the same as in previous years, and will be the central plaza of Soubun (Mie Prefectural Cultural Center). You can enjoy the bamboo lights from various perspectives, including not only from the front but also from the second floor corridor.

What does "Soubun" mean? What is Mie Prefectural Cultural Center?

Some people may say "Sobun" in one word and wonder "Where?". Also, there seem to be some people who say "Kenbun". ``Sobun'' is an abbreviation for Mie Prefectural Cultural Center, and it is a place where various facilities are gathered. The building is divided into three major parts. These are the Cultural Hall building (displayed in blue) containing the large hall, the Lifelong Learning Center building (displayed in yellow-green) containing the prefectural library, and the Gender Equality Center (Frente Mie) building (displayed in orange).

The central plaza surrounded by the buildings is divided into two parts: ``Festival Square'' and ``Knowledge Square.''

The main venue for Bamboo Akari will be the festival plaza. This is a large square next to the Cultural Center.

In addition, the Knowledge Plaza will be located in the courtyard on the Frente Mie and Lifelong Learning Center side. During this event period, Sobun Purple Light Up 2023 will be held as a related event. In addition, the Mie Prefectural Museum (MieMu) is located next door across the road.

What is the recommended way to look at it?

It can be crowded on weekends, so we recommend visiting on weekdays. Especially for those who want to take photos, I think there are moments when you can take photos without the surroundings being reflected.

Entrance front

First, go to the front stairs of the main entrance. The beauty of the geometric objects in front of you will amaze you and make you want to take a photo here. This year is a whirlpool. It expresses the worldview of Japan's Jomon period. It is said that the Jomon period was a time when there was no conflict for a long time, which is rare in the world, and that the world view has been lowered.

Main

If you go up the front stairs, you will reach the festival plaza. You will be overwhelmed by the magnificent bamboo lighted space. The three main bamboo lights at the front are said to represent the three ancestral gods, including Amaterasu Omikami. The sphere is an expression of the earth in the universe (planet). This year has a very colorful impression.

From the 2nd floor corridor deck

The most recommended point is the view from the second-floor corridor, which is located at the top of the spiral staircase between Festival Plaza and Knowledge Plaza. The view from the front is especially beautiful with the front staircase objects included.

Reflections from puddles, glass surfaces, and objects are also great spots to shoot at.

Artist profile

(Photo taken from the Mie Prefectural Cultural Center website)

About canaarea representative Kohei Kawabuchi:

Born in Nara Prefecture in 1985. Lives in IgaCity Prefecture.

It decorated the venue at the "IseShimaSummit" held in May 2016.

In December 2017, he was selected for the "Japan-Taiwan Artist Exchange Project" sponsored by the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Taitung County Government, which aims to stay in Taitung Prefecture, Taiwan and engage in artistic exchange. conduct.

``Kashihara Jingu Jinbu Festival'' ``Takada Honzan National Treasure Memorial'' `` Geku San Yukata 1,000-nin pilgrimage'' `` Geku Dedication Stage'' ``Arimatsu Michi Akari'' ``Chubu Centrair International Airport'' ``Shirahama Adventure World'' and other locations inside and outside the prefecture with bamboo light displays I do.

Received the 2020 Mie Prefecture Cultural Newcomer Award. Won the grand prize at the ``1st Bamboo Light Aesthetics Association,'' where bamboo light artists from Japan and abroad compete in their production.

On the other hand, in order to convey the charm of bamboo light, we also hold workshops in various places where you can experience bamboo light making. (Quoted from the 2022 Tourism Mie article)

Mr. Kawabuchi, who has a connection to Mie Prefecture, will be decorating these “Sobun Bamboo Lights” gently and beautifully this year as well!

Bamboo lighting in the prefecture recently created by Kohei Kawabuchi

Bamboo light in Asahi Town, AsahiTown District

Bamboo light for the 2020 Takada Honzan Seven Night Hoonko Festival

Bamboo lights at KameyamaCity Summer Festival

(Image source) Bamboo light at KameyamaCity Summer Festival

Related events

Along with Sobun's bamboo light, related events are also held.

Sobun Purple Light Up 2023

November 9th (Thursday) to November 26th (Sunday)

Cabinet Office “Movement to Eliminate Violence Against Women”

Sobun Purple Light Up 2023

Purple Light Up 2021 Photos

The period from November 12th to 25th every year is the ``Movement to Eliminate Violence Against Women''. In honor of the purple ribbon that is the symbol of this movement, we will be lighting it up in purple in collaboration with Sobun no Takeakari.

Venue: Knowledge Plaza

Link to Mie Prefecture Gender Equality Center “Frente Mie” website

MUKUNOKAMI live performance

November 12th (Sunday), November 25th (Saturday)

Live music by MUKUNOKAMI, a married couple music unit based in IseCity, will decorate the bamboo lights! Why not spend a relaxing moment while listening to MUKUNOKAMI's live performance, which is perfect for this year's Takeakari atmosphere.

Time: 18:00/19:00/20:00 [approximately 20 minutes each time]

Price: Free

Location: Festival Plaza KAMI

weekend bamboo light cafe

November 12th (Sunday), November 19th (Sunday), November 25th (Saturday)

This year, a bamboo light cafe will appear in the festival plaza. Would you like to enjoy bamboo light with hot drinks and food?

●November 12th (Sunday) from around 17:30 to around 21:00

・HOA BINH TABLE

(drinks, sandwiches, hot dogs)

・Taiyakiwarashibetsu car 1

(Taiyaki)

● November 19th (Sunday) from around 18:00 to around 21:00

・MOCOMO coffee

(coffee)

・THREE O'CLOCK DONUTS

(donut)

● November 25th (Saturday) from around 17:00 to around 21:00

・kitchen cruffe

(drink, dashimaki burger)

・ahiru kitchen

(drink, yangnyeom chicken)

・Shikayama Kitchen Car

(venison dish)

Each store will close as soon as they run out.

Store contents and hours are subject to change.

For the latest information, seeMie Prefectural Cultural Center Instagram

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Art Shop Mikke “Outing Cafe Mikke”

Art shop Mikke collaborates with Takeakari again this year! "Cafe Mikke" will be open in a tea room with beautiful autumn leaves.

You can also enjoy tea while watching the autumn leaves. After the cafe, you can enjoy the bamboo lights.

Please come and visit our beautiful and quiet tea room.

●November 23rd (Thursday holiday) 15:00 to 18:00

・Iinan High School x Shinryoku Sabo Green Tea Latte Art

Iinami High School Art Club's cute latte art, which was very popular, is back this year!

Lattes made with Shinryoku Sabo's ``Ippuku Stick'' are even more delicious.

●November 26th (Sunday) 14:00 to 18:00

・Rinrei Coffee (Rinrei Coffee)

・unweekend

Depending on the number of items in stock, we will limit the number of items. Please note.

*Details on Odekake Mikke will be announced on Soubun's website and Mikke's Instagram.

Link to art shop Mikke Instagram (external link)

Access and parking

The Mie Prefectural Cultural Center is located at 1234 Kozubeta, isshinden, TsuCity Mie Prefecture, 514-0061. The nearest station is Tsu Station, which can be accessed by the Kintetsu Nagoya Line, JR Kisei Main Line, and Ise Railway.

Below you will find information on when to use public transportation and when to go by car.

When using public transportation

・From Tokyo: Transfer on Tokaido from Tokyo Station to Nagoya Station in about 110 minutes, then transfer from Nagoya to the Kintetsu Line or JR Conventional Line, and take the limited express to arrive at Tsu Station West Exit in about 60 minutes.

・From Nagoya: Take the Kintetsu Nagoya Line or JR conventional line and take the limited express train to the west exit of Tsu Station in about 60 minutes.

・From Osaka (Namba): From Osaka Namba Station, take the Kintetsu Nagoya Line express train to the west exit of Tsu Station in approximately 110 minutes.

From Tsu Station, take the Mie Kotsu bus bound for Sogo Bunka Center/Yumegaoka Danchi (route number 89) and get off at the bus stop "Sogo Bunka Center Mae/Sogo Bunka Center."

It is a 1.8 km walk from Tsu Station to the Mie Prefectural Cultural Center, and the journey time is approximately 24 minutes.

If you go by car

It is approximately 2.8 km from the ``Kencho-mae'' traffic light on National Route 23 and takes approximately 10 minutes. It is convenient to enter the main phone number (059-233-1111) into the navigation system.

It is approximately 15 minutes from Geino IC on the Ise Expressway, and approximately 10 minutes from Tsu IC.

Parking can be crowded on busy days, so we recommend checking parking availability in advance when planning a visit by car.

Click here for parking information (external link)

Request when visiting

・When viewing, please observe good manners.

・Please refrain from taking photos using bright lights as this may disturb other customers.

・Please be considerate of those around you when using a tripod and refrain from occupying it for long periods of time.

・You are not allowed to touch the works or enter the exhibition space.

・If you are coming by car, please check the "Parking lot congestion forecast information" on the website in advance. When events coincide, the parking lot can become extremely crowded, so you may be asked to park in a parking lot further away.

・If you are not feeling well, please refrain from visiting.

summary

In this article, we introduced ``Sobun no Bamboo Light'', an autumn tradition at the Mie Prefectural Cultural Center. Enjoy the fantastic scenery created by bamboo lights.

There are various events planned this year as well, so we recommend that you enjoy ``Sobun no Takeakari'' even more while participating in these activities. Why not enjoy the autumn night with beautiful bamboo lights?

Detailed information on ``Sobun no Bamboo Light'' can be found on the Mie Prefectural Cultural Center website.

Contact information regarding events

Name: Mie Prefectural Cultural Center General Affairs Department Planning and Public Relations Section

Phone number: 059-233-1105

Soubun Bamboo Light 2023 Brochure