[Nishio, Aichi] New! Original Masking Tapes Inspired by Rare Scrolls from Iwase Bunko are Now Available

Nishio City Iwase Bunko has created new original masking tapes featuring selected designs from its vast collection of historical scrolls. These tapes showcase vibrant Yokai (Japanese monsters) and adorable skeletons, bringing centuries-old art into daily life. They are perfect for sealing letters, decorating journals or calendars, arranging personal stationery, and gift wrapping. We invite you to experience these unique designs in your hands!

◆Sales Commencement: May 1, 2026 (Fri) from 9:00 AM ◆Location: 1st Floor Lounge, Nishio City Iwase Bunko (480 Kamezawa-cho, Nishio, Aichi) (Note: During lounge closing hours [9-10 AM, 4-5 PM], available at the 1st floor reception counter) *Mail order service is also available (shipping costs extra). Please check the Iwase Bunko official website for details. ◆Price: 500 Yen ◆Types: 2 Variations

◆Featured Materials: (A) 'Hyakki Yagyo no Zu' (Night Parade of One Hundred Demons), copied in the late Edo to Meiji periods. A picture scroll spanning approximately 9.5 meters, depicting various Yokai in procession and deities confronting them. (B) 'Ningen Ichidai Giga' (A Caricature of Human Life), copied in the mid-Edo period. A scroll depicting the life of a man, where all characters are drawn as charming skeletons.

◆About Nishio City Iwase Bunko: Founded in 1908 by local businessman Yasuke Iwase with the aim of social contribution and permanent preservation of literature. It reopened as a museum specialized in classical books in 2003. It houses over 80,000 volumes ranging from the Nara period to modern times, with a focus on Edo period works. Address: 480 Kamezawa-cho, Nishio, Aichi Phone: 0563-56-2459