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Also on display is Itchiku Kubota’s collection of colorful glass beads from around the world. Over the centuries, and in different parts of Revival the globe, these have been used in a variety of ways, such as religious An exhibition of Itchiku Kubota’s worship and as a form of currency. Mt. Fuji kimono They were an inspiration for Kubota’s dyeing method, Itchiku Tsujigahana.

To Japanese people, Mt. Fuji is not just another mountain. In addition to being considered sacred, it is an important symbol of the country, having long been the subject of its THINGS TO DO NEAR TOKYO art and poetry. Every year since Mt. Fuji was designated as a World Heritage Inside the Itchiku Kubota Site in 2013, the Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo has held an annual exhibition Art Museum centered on the theme of this national icon of Japan. Itchiku Kubota, the master artist museum was built using wood This year, in celebration of famed who revived the Tsujigahana from Hiba cypress trees that kimono dye artist, Itchiku Kubota tie-dyeing technique of the are more than 1,000 years old. (1917–2003), a special exhibit is Muromachi period (1338–1573) In addition to the gallery of his being held in our Art Lobby to had a dream of building a dyed kimono creations and glass mark the centenary of his birth. museum for his works in the beads collection, there is a Jap- His love of nature, but especially of shadow of Mt. Fuji. His dream anese tea house, and a garden Mt. Fuji, was his constant source of was realized in his lifetime, and with a waterfall and walking path inspiration. the museum stands today with a where you can take full advan- Kubota’s work has been exhibit- majestic view of nearby Mt. Fuji tage of the beautiful surrounding ed and admired the world over. He and serene Lake Kawaguchi. The natural environment. was the recipient of France’s Order of Arts and Letters medal in 1990. Location: Take an express bus from the Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko station. Kubota revived and modernized From March 28 to April 30, six of Then take a ten-minute taxi ride, or get on the “Retro Bus”, to get to the museum. a dyeing technique called Tsujigaha- his kimono will be on display, lent For more information, visit: www.itchiku-museum.com/en.pdf na, from the late 15th and early 16th to Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo by the centuries. The painstaking tech- Itchiku Museum. nique of Itchiku Tsujigahana was A kimono from 1986 depicting employed to produce many of his Aurora Borealis will be included in kimono, including 17 masterpieces the exhibition, along with Kubota’s known as the Mt. Fuji Kimono series. first (1989) and last completed Each intricately detailed kimono kimono of the Mt. Fuji series. required a year to complete. Additionally, there will be a photo exhibition, featuring stunning images of Mt. Fuji provided by the Kawaguchiko Museum of Art.

Kubota’s work has been exhibited and admired the world over. He was the recipient of France’s Arts and Culture Medal in 1990.