2026 “Tanokura D.I.Y House iju” Café iju / Events

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2026 “Tanokura D.I.Y House iju” Café iju / Events

Summary

EAT Experience program

Ishimatsu Takeyoshi, “Tanokura D.I.Y House iju”

Photo by Nakamura Osamu

The Ishimatsu Laboratory is a research group dedicated to exploring design rooted in our immediate surroundings. We believe that design, acting as a bridge between people and the environment, can make daily life even richer and more appealing. In addition to design, we engage in activities such as community-based installations and art projects, as well as environmental-themed art workshops, examining the environment from the perspectives of design and the visual arts. This summer, we will be operating a café with the goal of serving as a bridge between the local community and visitors. (Artist’s Comment)

Café Iju

[Date and Time]
August 1 (Sat), 2 (Sun), 8 (Sat), 9 (Sun), 22 (Sat), 23 (Sun), 29 (Sat), and 30 (Sun), 2026, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

【Café Menu】・Heaping RiceBowlSet・2-Piece Onigiri Set・3-Piece ChimakiSet・CraftCola・Coasters・AnningoJuice・Yamamomo Juice*Menu items and prices are subject to change.

All-You-Can-Eat Set

Yamamomo Juice (New Product)

Chimaki (3-pack)

Fox Tanokura

We’ll run while immersing ourselves in the role of Sankuro the Fox from the Tanokura folktale, enjoying the scenic natural surroundings.

[Date] Saturday, August 29, 2026
[Time] Reception begins at 8:30 a.m., event starts at 9:45 a.m., event ends at 1:00 p.m.
[Fee] Adults: 2,500 yen; college students: 2,000 yen; high school students and younger: 1,500 yen (includes T-shirt).

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Summary

Date and time	August 1 (Sat), 2 (Sun), 8 (Sat), 9 (Sun), 22 (Sat), 23 (Sun), 29 (Sat), and 30 (Sun), 2026 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Venue	1380 Tanokura, Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture
Admission	Cost of various meals and beverages
Note	Nagoya Institute of Technology, Ishimatsu Laboratory Address: BLD.4, 3F, Gokiso-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya 466-8555 TEL & FAX: 052-735-7597 Email: isilab.14.nitech@gmail.com

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