Okinawa Traditional Craft Experience: Weaving Project "Let's Weave Together! Tapestry" Invites Students from Schools for the Blind
Nanto Co., Ltd. is implementing an inclusive weaving experience project "Let's Weave Together! Tapestry" at Okinawa World, inviting students from Okinawa Prefectural School for the Blind. This initiative, part of the Nanto Group's anniversary projects, aims to deepen cultural understanding through traditional crafts and foster connections among participants.
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Nanto Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture) will implement the experiential project "Let's Weave Together! Tapestry" through the efforts of its Craft Department and Weaving Workshop at the theme park Okinawa World, as part of the Nanto Group's anniversary projects.
The Nanto Group is celebrating milestones in 2026: the 55th anniversary of the establishment of Nanto Co., Ltd. and the 50th anniversary of Nanto Bussan Co., Ltd.
This project aims to deepen cultural understanding and pass on the charm of Okinawa's traditional craft of weaving to the next generation by providing an opportunity to experience it.
**Conveying Okinawa's Culture and Handicrafts Through Experience**
On the day of the event, students from Okinawa Prefectural School for the Blind will be invited to participate in a weaving experience.
For this experience, special attention has been paid to the thickness and materials of the threads to ensure it can be enjoyed without relying on sight, offering a weaving experience that can be felt through sound and touch. By incorporating materials that allow participants to enjoy differences in tactile sensation and sound, such as vinyl cords, the activity is designed to engage each participant's senses.
Furthermore, by valuing the process of "weaving together" and collaboratively completing a single tapestry, the project aims to foster connections and a sense of accomplishment among participants.
**Implementation Overview**
● Event Name
Let's Weave Together! Tapestry
● Dates
・May 12, 2026 (Tuesday) 10:10 AM – 12:00 PM for Junior High School Department (9 students, accompanying teachers)
・May 13, 2026 (Wednesday) 10:10 AM – 12:00 PM for Elementary School and High School Departments (students)
● Location: "Former Uesato Residence" in the Ryukyu Kingdom Castle Town area within Okinawa World
**About the Exhibition of Completed Works**
The tapestries created through this project are scheduled to be exhibited at the Kingdom History Museum within Okinawa World during the 2026 summer vacation period. The exhibition will be designed to allow visitors to touch and enjoy the works, providing an opportunity for all visitors to experience the charm of weaving.
**Initiatives to Connect to the Next Generation**
The Nanto Group values connecting the natural environment, history, and culture of Okinawa to the next generation through its various businesses.
This project is also one of the initiatives undertaken during this anniversary year, aiming to create opportunities to become familiar with traditional crafts through experience and to contribute to cultural heritage.
**Contact Information for this Matter**
Nanto Co., Ltd. (Okinawa World) Planning & Public Relations Department
TEL: 098-949-7430
MAIL: ad@gyokusendo.co.jp
The Nanto Group is celebrating milestones in 2026: the 55th anniversary of the establishment of Nanto Co., Ltd. and the 50th anniversary of Nanto Bussan Co., Ltd.
This project aims to deepen cultural understanding and pass on the charm of Okinawa's traditional craft of weaving to the next generation by providing an opportunity to experience it.
**Conveying Okinawa's Culture and Handicrafts Through Experience**
On the day of the event, students from Okinawa Prefectural School for the Blind will be invited to participate in a weaving experience.
For this experience, special attention has been paid to the thickness and materials of the threads to ensure it can be enjoyed without relying on sight, offering a weaving experience that can be felt through sound and touch. By incorporating materials that allow participants to enjoy differences in tactile sensation and sound, such as vinyl cords, the activity is designed to engage each participant's senses.
Furthermore, by valuing the process of "weaving together" and collaboratively completing a single tapestry, the project aims to foster connections and a sense of accomplishment among participants.
**Implementation Overview**
● Event Name
Let's Weave Together! Tapestry
● Dates
・May 12, 2026 (Tuesday) 10:10 AM – 12:00 PM for Junior High School Department (9 students, accompanying teachers)
・May 13, 2026 (Wednesday) 10:10 AM – 12:00 PM for Elementary School and High School Departments (students)
● Location: "Former Uesato Residence" in the Ryukyu Kingdom Castle Town area within Okinawa World
**About the Exhibition of Completed Works**
The tapestries created through this project are scheduled to be exhibited at the Kingdom History Museum within Okinawa World during the 2026 summer vacation period. The exhibition will be designed to allow visitors to touch and enjoy the works, providing an opportunity for all visitors to experience the charm of weaving.
**Initiatives to Connect to the Next Generation**
The Nanto Group values connecting the natural environment, history, and culture of Okinawa to the next generation through its various businesses.
This project is also one of the initiatives undertaken during this anniversary year, aiming to create opportunities to become familiar with traditional crafts through experience and to contribute to cultural heritage.
**Contact Information for this Matter**
Nanto Co., Ltd. (Okinawa World) Planning & Public Relations Department
TEL: 098-949-7430
MAIL: ad@gyokusendo.co.jp