NON's ribbon art illuminates winter Kuji. The special exhibition “NON Ribbon Art: ‘Ribbon Tied on the Back (Kokeshi Lantern)’ in KUJI” opens on Friday, December 12.
(Photo taken during the [NON Ribbon Exhibition: Mysterious and Cute Things] Study: Osaka Kansai International Art Festival 2025 @ National Museum of Ethnology)
■NON's ribbon art illuminates winter Kuji.
The [NON Ribbon Exhibition: Mysterious and Cute Things], held in Osaka during midsummer, concluded successfully on October 13th.
The next destination for the 15 “kokeshi lanterns” is Kuji, Iwate Prefecture. NON's ribbon art will warmly illuminate winter Kuji.
The exhibition period is divided into two phases: Phase 1 runs from December 12th to 26th, and Phase 2 runs from January 9th to March 29th.
The venue for Phase 1 is the entrance of the Kuji City Cultural Hall Amber Hall.
The 15 “kokeshi lanterns” will glow mysteriously and warmly within the glass-walled entrance.
■Exhibition Overview
・Exhibition Title:
Kuji City 20th Anniversary of Incorporation Commemorative Project
Kuji NON Special Exhibition
NON Ribbon Art
“Ribbon Tied on the Back (Kokeshi Lantern)” in KUJI
・Organizer: Kuji City
・Co-organizers: Kuji Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Kuji City Tourism and Products Association (General Incorporated Association), North Sanriku “Amachan” Tourism Promotion Council
・Collaborators: Team NON, Speedy
・Exhibition Period:
Phase 1 (Displaying 15 Kokeshi Lanterns)
Venue: Kuji City Cultural Hall Amber Hall, Entrance Hall
Period: Friday, December 12, 2025 – Friday, December 26, 2025
Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (However, on the final day, December 26, until 3:00 PM)
*Hours may change due to hall circumstances.
*Lighting will be on until 10:00 PM after closing (subject to change), allowing viewing from outside.
Phase 2 (Kokeshi lanterns will be displayed at multiple locations)
Venues: Kuji City Information Exchange Center YOMUNOSU, Roadside Station Kuji Yamase Tofukan, and others
Period: Friday, January 9, 2026 – Sunday, March 29, 2026
Hours: Vary according to the opening hours of each exhibition facility.
