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For two September days, Seto’s riverside fills with around 200 ceramic shops, walking streets, workshops, and an evening fireworks show. The 95th Setomono Matsuri is less about spectacle for its own sake and more about the joy of finding one beautiful piece made to be used every day.
A summer exhibition in Komaba is turning the story of mingei into something you can feel with your eyes: lacquer, textiles, pottery, and the quiet idea that ordinary handmade objects can make daily life more beautiful.
From June 27 to September 6, 2026, Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine fills its grounds with handmade Edo-style wind chimes, evening light, and wishes carried by the breeze.
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