The 384th issue of KYOTO VISITOR’S GUIDE, March 2025, has been published in print as well as New Articles have been up online
This Month’s Features:
A New Art Form Weaving Nishijin Heritage and Traditional Craftsmanship
ー Interview with the artist from Kyoto, Takuro Noguchi
— Where ancient Japan meets modern adventure
What’s on in the Old Capital This Month
— Quiet temples, gardens, farmers & the nostalgic life of people
Cover photo: Part of “Landscape #60 - Rakuchu Rakugai Zu” (2024; Private collection) by Takuro Noguchi. Kyoto-based artist, Takuro Noguchi’s artwork harmoniously blends traditional hikibaku technique, which is one of the elaborate production processes of the world-famous Nishijin brocade of Kyoto, with contemporary aesthetics, resulting in captivating pieces.