Big News!
We are happy to announce that the Agency for Cultural Affairs, a division of the Ministry of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in Japan has designated Chihan'an as one of the National
Cultural Treasures of Japan! This major recognition was announced officially by the Japanese government
on February 28, 2012. Prior to the announcement, city government of Izu-no-kuni held a press conference at Chihan'an for print and broadcast media.
Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in Japan has designated Chihan'an as one of the National
Cultural Treasures of Japan! This major recognition was announced officially by the Japanese government
on February 28, 2012. Prior to the announcement, city government of Izu-no-kuni held a press conference at Chihan'an for print and broadcast media.
It took almost two years for the government to complete the historical and architectural research and
investigation on Chihan'an. During this period, we put Chihan Art Project on hiatus. However, we
are delighted to let you know that the art programs will be resuming shortly; we are now in preparation
for our 2013 Spring event.
investigation on Chihan'an. During this period, we put Chihan Art Project on hiatus. However, we
are delighted to let you know that the art programs will be resuming shortly; we are now in preparation
for our 2013 Spring event.
Please stay tuned. More details to follow!
We look forward to seeing you again at Chihan'an soon!
Nobuko Awaya, Chihan'an Proprietor / Chihan Art Project Director
