What this is
A Hyogo-based paper artist turns cut, folded, and pasted paper into a menagerie of warmly humorous creatures — think expressive animals and characters rendered in delicate, carefully chosen color palettes. Akiyama Miho's work sits somewhere between fine craft and children's book illustration, appealing across age groups without feeling like it's aimed at either specifically. Hands-on workshops run throughout the exhibition, letting visitors try cutting, folding, and pasting techniques themselves.
Who should go
Families with children will get the most out of the combination of visual art and participatory workshops. Adults with an interest in paper craft, illustration, or Japanese contemporary craft will also find it worthwhile.
Good to know
Tickets are likely available at the venue box office; check the museum's official website for any advance booking options. The Hyogo Prefectural Hyogo-no-tsu Museum is a smaller regional institution, so cash is the safest payment option to bring. Workshop sessions themed around cutting, folding, and pasting are part of the exhibition program — arrive early on the day to secure a spot, as capacity for hands-on activities at venues of this size tends to be limited. The exhibition is on the 2nd floor Special Exhibition Room, so the visit is entirely indoors and suitable regardless of weather.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.