Key Facts
• June 8: Local students created ‘Iromizu Noren’ at Takasu Hall near Yakumo Shrine.
• 60 elementary school students participated under the guidance of jewelry designer Sanae Horie.
• Transparent umbrella bags were filled with colored water to create vibrant patterns.
• The decorations were hung on the shrine’s chozuya and tree branches.
• July 6: Yakumo Shrine’s annual festival will feature the ‘Iromizu Noren.’
• The decorations will remain on display for approximately one month.
• The project was organized by Takasu District to promote community engagement through art.
• Horie emphasized the importance of fostering local pride and community spirit.
Summary
In a community-driven art initiative, 60 elementary school students in Sodegaura, Chiba, created colorful ‘Iromizu Noren’ decorations using transparent umbrella bags filled with layered colored water. Guided by jewelry designer Sanae Horie, the students crafted unique patterns by mixing primary colors. The decorations were displayed at Yakumo Shrine, adorning the chozuya and tree branches. This project, organized by the Takasu District, aims to enhance local pride and community connection through art. The ‘Iromizu Noren’ will remain on display for a month, coinciding with the shrine’s annual festival on July 6. Horie expressed hope that the art would bring joy to passersby and inspire children to appreciate their hometown.
