Cultural Property Lecture, Workshop & Cycling Event

About this event

A special event touching on ancient history and romance will be held in Kawai Town, Nara Prefecture. In the morning, titled "Let's Potteuring 2026: Nationally Designated Historic Site Samida Takarazuka Kofun Historical Wandering Course," participants will tour the surroundings of the Samida Takarazuka Kofun using a cycle train. After cycling, there will be a mini nutrition lecture themed "Sports, Nutrition, and Frailty Prevention" by the Nara Dietetic Association, as well as replenishment refreshments such as ancient rice onigiri (rice balls). In the afternoon, a lecture will be held focusing on the "Ie-mon-kyo" (bronze mirror with house designs), which features a unique design found nowhere else in Japan and was excavated in Kawai Town. Inviting former Doshisha University Professor Kazuhiro Tatsumi, the lecture will delve deeply into the mirror and the mindset of ancient people. Prior to the lecture, a keynote report titled "Understanding the Historic Site Samida Takarazuka Kofun" will be delivered by a cultural property expert from the Tourism Promotion Division. In addition, a workshop reproducing the "Ie-mon-kyo" with resin will be held concurrently, allowing participants to create an actual bronze mirror replica. This event will be a valuable opportunity to experience, learn, and directly feel Kawai Town's rich history and culture.

Venue

Kawai Town Community Center

3-4-2 Takatsukadai, Kawai-cho, Kitakatsuragi-gun, Nara 636-0071