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In Taisho 7, the precociously gifted painter “松原石舟” won a prize at the Nitten at the age of nineteen; however, his life as a painter continued to wander in pursuit of “a painting that was his alone.” With support from the Morikawa and Hoshino families of 若松 (材木町), and after the war from the 本名 family of 郡山 (柏屋), he was able to leave behind many works until his death in Showa 51 at the age of seventy-seven. This time, moved by the strong wishes of his daughter (second daughter), 浅里久美子, and with the help of many collectors, we have brought together in one place works of diverse styles from Taisho 7 through the early Showa 50s (during the exhibition, works will be rotated between the first and second halves). We hope you will take this opportunity to enjoy the colorful, diverse, and at times even uncanny paintings of 松原石舟, which had been on the verge of fading with the flow of time. During the exhibition, on Saturday, July 11, from 1:30 p.m., there will be a gallery talk by his daughter (second daughter), 浅里久美子; we warmly invite you to attend.

We’re hosting a hands-on cooking event using an induction cooktop again this year! Families are very welcome to participate. This year we’ll make colorful crepes and marshmallow jelly. Please apply via the link in 'Related Sites'! There are two venues, so please be careful not to go to the wrong one. 7/11,8/2 FTVハウジングプラザあいづ（会津若松市一箕町八幡滝沢88-1） 7/28 クリナップ会津ショールーム（会津若松市滝沢町7-20）

【Fukushima Destination Campaign Special Program】 The 8th Isasumi-no-Mori Tanabata Prayer Festival & Cool Wind Chimes ~Enjoy the coolness of 3,500 wind chimes and entrust your wishes to the stars~ ■ From Sat, July 18: Seven-color illumination 　Sunset～21:00 The wind-chime corridor along the Omotesando and the tower gate will be lit up in seven colors. Thereafter, they will be illuminated daily from sunset to 9:00 PM through the final day. ■ Fri, August 7　Tanabata Prayer Festival・乞巧奠(きっこうてん) 　18:00～ Prayers are offered for the fulfillment of wishes written on tanzaku, including mastery of the arts and matchmaking, and the Heian-period Tanabata rites are reenacted with waka poems and dances dedicated to the two stars. * Attendance is open and admission is free, but those who wish to receive talismans or commemorative items for the Tanabata Prayer Festival must register in advance.  

“CROWS Manhole Stamp Rally” — Challengers wanted! Ten types of collaborative manhole covers featuring “CROWS,” the work of manga artist Hiroshi Takahashi from Aizubange Town, have been completed and installed throughout the town. Collect all 10 digital stamps to receive a limited-edition gift…! 【How to Participate】 Visit the stamp locations and check in via GPS using “Smapeta” 【Eligibility】 Anyone can participate!  

Exhibiting artists: 小池アミイゴ、齋藤勝利、高橋彩子、西澤彰、横溝さやか、若木くるみ