[Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture] Special Exhibition: "Compete! Move! Play! - Edo Period Sports Seen in Iwase Bunko Materials" to be Held!
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- [Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture] Special Exhibition: "Compete! Move! Play! - Edo Period Sports Seen in Iwase Bunko Materials" to be Held!
- The Iwase Bunko Library in Nishio City will hold a special exhibition titled "Compete! Move! Play! - Edo Period Sports Seen in Iwase Bunko Materials" from June 6 to August 30, 2026. Related events such as exhibition explanations, a historical document lecture, and a Japanese-style bookbinding workshop are also planned.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 4, 2026
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The Iwase Bunko Library in Nishio City will hold a special exhibition titled "Compete! Move! Play! - Edo Period Sports Seen in Iwase Bunko Materials" from June 6 to August 30, 2026. Related events such as exhibition explanations, a historical document lecture, and a Japanese-style bookbinding workshop are also planned.
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- [Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture] Special Exhibition: "Compete! Move! Play! - Edo Period Sports Seen in Iwase Bunko Materials" to be Held! (June 4, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- June 4, 2026
The Iwase Bunko Library in Nishio City will hold a special exhibition titled "Compete! Move! Play! - Edo Period Sports Seen in Iwase Bunko Materials" from June 6 to August 30, 2026. Related events such as exhibition explanations, a historical document lecture, and a Japanese-style bookbinding workshop are also planned.
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Even before modern sports were introduced from the West after the Meiji era, Japanese people have enjoyed sports since ancient times. During the Edo period, training in swordsmanship, archery, and horsemanship was recommended as essential skills for samurai, and from this, competitions developed that vied for records and victories. Additionally, sports rooted in Shinto rituals, performing arts, and upper-class ceremonies have existed since ancient times. These spread to the general public over time, and many people enjoyed sports as entertainment, either by watching competitions or actually playing them.
This year, as the Asian Games and Asian Para Games are being held in Aichi Prefecture, we will introduce various sports that people enjoyed during the Edo period through the collection of the Iwase Bunko Library.
Flyer for "Compete! Move! Play! - Edo Period Sports Seen in Iwase Bunko Materials"
◆ Period: Saturday, June 6, 2026 (Reiwa 8) to Sunday, August 30, 2026, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
◆ Venue: Iwase Bunko Library, 2nd Floor Special Exhibition Room (480 Kamesawa-cho, Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture)
◆ Closed: Mondays (except holidays), Thursday, June 18
◆ Admission: Free
Related Events
◆ Exhibition Explanation
Date & Time: Saturday, June 20, 2026, and Saturday, August 8, 2026, both from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
*Both sessions have the same content
Location: Iwase Bunko Library, 2nd Floor Special Exhibition Room
After the exhibition explanation on both days, a boxing mitt-hitting experience will be held inside the Iwase Bunko Library!
Let's experience boxing, which will be held in Nishio City during the Asian Games!
◆ Historical Document Lecture
"Let's Read Books on Edo Period Sports!"
Decipher cursive script (kuzushiji) using materials exhibited in the exhibition as text.
Date & Time: Saturday, July 25, 2026, ① 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, ② 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
*Both sessions have the same content
Location: Iwase Bunko Library, Basement Training Hall
Capacity: 30 people per session (reservation required)
Material Fee: 100 yen (materials will be provided in advance; separate shipping costs apply for mailing)
Application: From 9:00 AM on Saturday, July 11, by phone (0563-56-2459) or directly at the Iwase Bunko Library
◆ Hands-on Workshop
"Let's Make a Japanese-style Book!"
Learn about the traditional Japanese bookbinding method and create your own original Japanese-style book!
Date & Time: Saturday, August 29, 2026, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Iwase Bunko Library, Basement Training Hall
Target: Elementary school students and above (elementary school students must be accompanied by a guardian)
Capacity: 20 people (reservation required)
Material Fee: 200 yen
Application: From 9:00 AM on Saturday, August 15, by phone (0563-56-2459) or directly at the Iwase Bunko Library
Inquiries
Iwase Bunko Library, Nishio City
Phone: 0563-56-2459
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Closed: Mondays (except holidays), 3rd Thursday (excluding July and August)
Website: https://iwasebunko.jp/
This year, as the Asian Games and Asian Para Games are being held in Aichi Prefecture, we will introduce various sports that people enjoyed during the Edo period through the collection of the Iwase Bunko Library.
Flyer for "Compete! Move! Play! - Edo Period Sports Seen in Iwase Bunko Materials"
◆ Period: Saturday, June 6, 2026 (Reiwa 8) to Sunday, August 30, 2026, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
◆ Venue: Iwase Bunko Library, 2nd Floor Special Exhibition Room (480 Kamesawa-cho, Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture)
◆ Closed: Mondays (except holidays), Thursday, June 18
◆ Admission: Free
Related Events
◆ Exhibition Explanation
Date & Time: Saturday, June 20, 2026, and Saturday, August 8, 2026, both from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
*Both sessions have the same content
Location: Iwase Bunko Library, 2nd Floor Special Exhibition Room
After the exhibition explanation on both days, a boxing mitt-hitting experience will be held inside the Iwase Bunko Library!
Let's experience boxing, which will be held in Nishio City during the Asian Games!
◆ Historical Document Lecture
"Let's Read Books on Edo Period Sports!"
Decipher cursive script (kuzushiji) using materials exhibited in the exhibition as text.
Date & Time: Saturday, July 25, 2026, ① 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, ② 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
*Both sessions have the same content
Location: Iwase Bunko Library, Basement Training Hall
Capacity: 30 people per session (reservation required)
Material Fee: 100 yen (materials will be provided in advance; separate shipping costs apply for mailing)
Application: From 9:00 AM on Saturday, July 11, by phone (0563-56-2459) or directly at the Iwase Bunko Library
◆ Hands-on Workshop
"Let's Make a Japanese-style Book!"
Learn about the traditional Japanese bookbinding method and create your own original Japanese-style book!
Date & Time: Saturday, August 29, 2026, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Iwase Bunko Library, Basement Training Hall
Target: Elementary school students and above (elementary school students must be accompanied by a guardian)
Capacity: 20 people (reservation required)
Material Fee: 200 yen
Application: From 9:00 AM on Saturday, August 15, by phone (0563-56-2459) or directly at the Iwase Bunko Library
Inquiries
Iwase Bunko Library, Nishio City
Phone: 0563-56-2459
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Closed: Mondays (except holidays), 3rd Thursday (excluding July and August)
Website: https://iwasebunko.jp/
FAQ
What is the period of this special exhibition?
From Saturday, June 6, 2026 to Sunday, August 30, 2026.
How much is the admission fee?
Admission is free.
Where is the venue?
It is at the Iwase Bunko Library, 2nd Floor Special Exhibition Room, in Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture.