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Hiroshige Kagawa Giant Painting Exhibition: Disaster Area Cloaked in Snow

Japanese name:加川広重巨大絵画展~雪に包まれる被災地~

📅 Mon, Sep 21, 2026 - Sun, Sep 27, 2026

📍 Zao, Miyagi

About this event

A special exhibition of the giant watercolor painting "Disaster Area Cloaked in Snow" by painter Hiroshige Kagawa, a resident of Zao Town, Miyagi Prefecture. On a massive canvas measuring 5.4 meters high and 16.4 meters wide, the scenes of the disaster-stricken area following the Great East Japan Earthquake are depicted in meticulous detail. Released less than a year after the disaster, the artist himself describes it as a "miraculous work far exceeding my own abilities." This is the first exhibition of the work in Zao Town in 10 years. During the exhibition period, special events including a live performance by singer-songwriter Miki, a classical concert, and art commentary by the artist will be held, offering a special time spent alongside the artwork. It provides a valuable opportunity to pass down memories of the disaster to future generations.

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Venue

Zao Town Furusato Cultural Center Gozain Hall

5 Nishiura, Enda, Zao-machi, Katta-gun, Miyagi 989-0821

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