Mino Washi Akari Art Hall, Paper art museum in Mino, Japan
Mino Washi Akari Art Hall is an art museum in Mino that focuses on light sculptures made from traditional Japanese paper. The building has two floors with changing permanent displays and temporary installations that show different techniques of illuminated paper art.
Mino has a papermaking tradition that goes back to the 8th century and was recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage. The museum keeps this craft alive by combining it with modern artistic forms.
The name reflects both traditional Japanese paper and light, showing how local craftsmanship connects to contemporary art. You can see this link in how the displayed works combine these two elements together.
The museum sits on a compact site near Mino and is easiest to reach on foot or by local transport. Opening hours change with the seasons, so checking the exact time before your visit is helpful.
The ground floor has a shop selling handmade paper lanterns and lighting fixtures crafted by local artisans. This lets visitors support the artisans directly and take home pieces made using traditional techniques.
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