June Rainy Days | Programs & Events MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives

Concept

Adoring the rain and weaving the drops

Monthly Program "Living with the Seasons: 12 Months on Tatami" will be held on the spacious tatami floor of 100 tatami space. In June, we invite you to a special moment that embraces the rainy season. In Japan, people have long given various beautiful names to rain and cherished the dew-moistened landscapes in their daily lives. Embark on a journey through Mizuhiki workshop and taste of traditional Japanese sweets nurtured by the rain. Why not discover a new way of spending your time to adore rainy days even more?

Living with the Seasons: 12 Months on Tatami

In the past, the tatami mat was always at the heart of Japanese life. On the tatami, people read the seasonal breezes, savored seasonal foods, welcomed the gods, and conversed with their families. In this way, we have accumulated a flexible and rich wisdom of living our daily lives in harmony with the flow of nature. "Living with the Seasons" is a monthly Program that uses approximately 100 tatami space as its stage, allowing everyone to appreciate the four seasons together.

Event Overview

Schedule: June 21, 2026 SAT.- 22nd SUN.
time: 10:00〜18:00
Venue: Tatami (Floor Map)
Organized by: MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives
cooperation: Origata Reiho, Mizuhiki Culture Club

Workshop

Mizuhiki Arrangement Workshop

Experience the art of "Origata," the traditional Japanese etiquette of folding paper and tying Mizuhiki knots to wrap gifts and offerings. Why not take a peaceful moment to thoughtfully and carefully wrap a gift for someone special?
*Participants will create a total of two pieces, similar to those shown in the photos, during the workshop..

time: Each day from 1:00 p.m. / 3:30 p.m.
Fee: 2,300 yen (reservations required, payment on-site on the day)
*On the day of the event, payment can only be made via credit card or transportation IC cards (excluding touch-and-go contactless payment features). Cash is not accepted.
subject: Ages 16 and above (Guests aged 10–15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)
*This workshop involves delicate tasks such as folding Japanese washi paper and using wire nippers. For safety reasons, children aged 9 and under are not permitted to participate.
What to bring: A small bag to take your creations home (such as a plastic bag, clear folder, or Ziploc), and glasses if necessary for detailed work.

Instructor

Origata Reiho, Mizuhiki Culture Club

Founded by Mieko Ruike, this organization blends the 600-year-old samurai etiquette of "origata reiho" with modern "cuteness." While preserving tradition, it adds practical arrangements for everyday life, conveying the Japanese handcrafted culture of expressing thoughtfulness towards others. https://www.origata-mizuhiki.jp/

Hakobyun Japanese Sweets Trip

*The photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual exhibits and offerings may differ.

Tanakaya Honten's Sasadango (bamboo-leaf rice dumplings)

Enjoy a Sasadango (bamboo-leaf rice dumplings) from the famous Tanakayahonten in Niigata, delivered fresh by JR East's Shinkansen high-speed transport, "Hankobyun." Savor the freshly made taste and the refreshing scent of early summer bamboo. Relax on the tatami mats and enjoy a peaceful travel mood as you feel the gentle presence of the rain.
*Tickets will be sold on the day of the event.

*Since quantities are limited, the event will end as soon as they are gone.