Karakuri ningyō up close: drop-in demonstrations and interactive display
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Take a closer look at the intricate craftsmanship of karakuri ningyō, Japan’s mechanical puppets, during an afternoon of drop-in demonstrations and interactive displays with master craftsman Tamaya Shōbei IX and his team from Aichi Prefecture.
Complementing the stage presentation on 26 June, this informal event offers a rare opportunity to encounter karakuri ningyō and gain insight into the ingenious mechanisms that bring them to life.
Visitors can view several puppets up close, including Chahakobi Ningyō, a tea-serving doll that delivers a cup of tea to guests, and Yumihiki Dōji, an archer doll capable of firing arrows at a target.
A selection of interactive models is also available to handle, allowing visitors to explore how the mechanisms operate and experience the ingenuity of karakuri ningyō construction firsthand.
Throughout the event, representatives from Aichi Prefecture are on hand to provide information on places to experience karakuri culture in Japan, including festivals, museums and other sites connected to the tradition. Visitors can also learn about Aichi’s rich fermentation culture and sample Osu cider vinegar produced in the region (while stocks last).
This event forms part of a wider programme including a talk on the history and craftsmanship of karakuri ningyō on Friday 26 and family workshops to make your own simple karakuri doll on Saturday 27 June.
Drop-in | Admission Free
Complementing the stage presentation on 26 June, this informal event offers a rare opportunity to encounter karakuri ningyō and gain insight into the ingenious mechanisms that bring them to life.
Visitors can view several puppets up close, including Chahakobi Ningyō, a tea-serving doll that delivers a cup of tea to guests, and Yumihiki Dōji, an archer doll capable of firing arrows at a target.
A selection of interactive models is also available to handle, allowing visitors to explore how the mechanisms operate and experience the ingenuity of karakuri ningyō construction firsthand.
Throughout the event, representatives from Aichi Prefecture are on hand to provide information on places to experience karakuri culture in Japan, including festivals, museums and other sites connected to the tradition. Visitors can also learn about Aichi’s rich fermentation culture and sample Osu cider vinegar produced in the region (while stocks last).
This event forms part of a wider programme including a talk on the history and craftsmanship of karakuri ningyō on Friday 26 and family workshops to make your own simple karakuri doll on Saturday 27 June.
Drop-in | Admission Free
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