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This time, we will be introducing an event related to Nankichi Niimi, a writer from Handa City known for works such as "Gon the Fox" and "Going to Buy a Mitten" 🦊

This is an exhibition of Niimi Nankichi's words and landscapes!
◇Dates: July 2025th (Wed) - October 7th (Mon, national holiday), 30
◇Time: 10:00-18:00 (last entrance 17:30)
Location: Handa Red Brick Building (8 Enokishitacho, Handa City)
Admission fee: Special exhibition 400 yen / Permanent exhibition set 500 yen
(Free for junior high school students and younger)
◇Inquiries: Handa Red Brick Building (0569-24-7031)
The theme of the "Nankichi Niimi's Words and Landscapes Exhibition" is
"History and Literature" x "Art and Design"
Nankichi, who died at the young age of 29, left behind these gentle yet vivid words.
This exhibition will reinterpret his fresh sensibilities from a new perspective in collaboration with young creators from the Tokai area.
The venue will be packed with content that will allow visitors to experience the world of Niimi Nankichi, including the Japanese sweets that Nankichi, who loved sweets, ate, photographs of Handa City from the time he lived there, and hands-on workshops that the whole family can enjoy.
Experience Nankichi's words and the scenery of his hometown with all five senses.