Commemorating the Release of 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu' – "Ocha-zome Noren" Production Decided, Unveiling Ceremony to be Held at Sunpu no Kobo Takumi-juku
To commemorate the release of the movie 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu', a Noren (traditional Japanese curtain) made with Shizuoka's traditional 'Ocha-zome' (tea dyeing) technique has been created. An unveiling ceremony will be held at Sunpu no Kobo Takumi-juku, showcasing a design that symbolizes the parent-child bond between the Mandalorian and Grogu. This collaboration highlights the fusion of sustainable traditional craftsmanship and popular content.
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Walt Disney Japan Co., Ltd. will release the movie 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu' nationwide starting Friday, May 22.
'Star Wars' returns to cinemas after seven years!
The latest 'Star Wars' film, 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu', which has thrilled and delighted the world, creating a social phenomenon, will be released simultaneously in Japan and the US on Friday, May 22. The story follows the legendary bounty hunter, the Mandalorian, who perfectly executes any job while living in a lawless galaxy after the collapse of the Empire, and Grogu, a child with powerful Force abilities. The last hope to prevent a new war aimed at the Empire's resurgence is entrusted to these two, bound by a bond beyond that of parent and child.
The original Ocha-zome Noren features a design representing the parent-child-like bond between the Mandalorian and Grogu.
Ocha-zome is a sustainable dyeing technique from Shizuoka, created by Kyochiro Washizu. It is a natural dyeing method that utilizes parts of Shizuoka's representative specialty product, tea, that are not used in the manufacturing process, as dye. A characteristic feature is that the tea dregs, after being boiled, are reused as compost. Based on inherited techniques and philosophy, it is spreading as a new culture of Shizuoka.
Kyochiro Washizu, head of the dyeing workshop at Sunpu no Kobo Takumi-juku and representative of Ocha-zome Washizu., who handled the Ocha-zome this time, commented, "I believe the Star Wars series is loved by many people because it depicts the justice and bonds of each character. Ocha-zome, unlike pure dyes, contains impurities other than pigments, creating depth in its colors. This time, I expressed that depth and relationship by overlapping it with the bond between the Mandalorian and Grogu." He requests media coverage for this special Ocha-zome unveiling.
After the death of Darth Vader, in a galaxy where the Empire has collapsed and become lawless, the legendary bounty hunter, the Mandalorian, perfectly executes any job while adhering to strict rules under the motto "This is the Way." And Grogu, a mischievous and gluttonous child with powerful Force abilities. "He will live longer than me. I can't protect him forever" — bound by a strong bond beyond that of parent and child, the two face an astonishing destiny to prevent a new war aimed at the Empire's resurgence. What kind of "adventure" will Mando and Grogu, bound by a parent-child-like bond, unfold on screen? The whole world is eagerly awaiting the day 'Star Wars' returns to cinemas after approximately seven years. 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu' will be released simultaneously in Japan and the US on Friday, May 22.
[Story]
Star Wars returns to cinemas. In a galaxy where the Empire has collapsed and become lawless, the legendary bounty hunter, the Mandalorian, perfectly executes any job while adhering to strict rules under the motto "This is the Way." And Grogu, a curious and gluttonous child with powerful Force abilities. "He will live longer than me. I can't protect him forever" — bound by a strong bond beyond that of parent and child, the two face an astonishing destiny to prevent a new war aimed at the Empire's resurgence.
[Unveiling Ceremony]
Commemorating the release of 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu'
Shizuoka Ocha-zome Noren Unveiling Ceremony
[Venue]
Sunpu no Kobo Takumi-juku Entrance
421-0103 3240-1 Mariko, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture (Parking available)
[Date and Time]
Thursday, May 21
13:20 - Media reception
14:00 - Unveiling Ceremony (approx. 20 minutes)
[Speakers]
Kyochiro Washizu: Head of Dyeing Workshop at Sunpu no Kobo Takumi-juku / Representative of Ocha-zome Washizu.
Takashi Namba: Mayor of Shizuoka City
Dj Roni: MC
'Star Wars' returns to cinemas after seven years!
The latest 'Star Wars' film, 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu', which has thrilled and delighted the world, creating a social phenomenon, will be released simultaneously in Japan and the US on Friday, May 22. The story follows the legendary bounty hunter, the Mandalorian, who perfectly executes any job while living in a lawless galaxy after the collapse of the Empire, and Grogu, a child with powerful Force abilities. The last hope to prevent a new war aimed at the Empire's resurgence is entrusted to these two, bound by a bond beyond that of parent and child.
The original Ocha-zome Noren features a design representing the parent-child-like bond between the Mandalorian and Grogu.
Ocha-zome is a sustainable dyeing technique from Shizuoka, created by Kyochiro Washizu. It is a natural dyeing method that utilizes parts of Shizuoka's representative specialty product, tea, that are not used in the manufacturing process, as dye. A characteristic feature is that the tea dregs, after being boiled, are reused as compost. Based on inherited techniques and philosophy, it is spreading as a new culture of Shizuoka.
Kyochiro Washizu, head of the dyeing workshop at Sunpu no Kobo Takumi-juku and representative of Ocha-zome Washizu., who handled the Ocha-zome this time, commented, "I believe the Star Wars series is loved by many people because it depicts the justice and bonds of each character. Ocha-zome, unlike pure dyes, contains impurities other than pigments, creating depth in its colors. This time, I expressed that depth and relationship by overlapping it with the bond between the Mandalorian and Grogu." He requests media coverage for this special Ocha-zome unveiling.
After the death of Darth Vader, in a galaxy where the Empire has collapsed and become lawless, the legendary bounty hunter, the Mandalorian, perfectly executes any job while adhering to strict rules under the motto "This is the Way." And Grogu, a mischievous and gluttonous child with powerful Force abilities. "He will live longer than me. I can't protect him forever" — bound by a strong bond beyond that of parent and child, the two face an astonishing destiny to prevent a new war aimed at the Empire's resurgence. What kind of "adventure" will Mando and Grogu, bound by a parent-child-like bond, unfold on screen? The whole world is eagerly awaiting the day 'Star Wars' returns to cinemas after approximately seven years. 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu' will be released simultaneously in Japan and the US on Friday, May 22.
[Story]
Star Wars returns to cinemas. In a galaxy where the Empire has collapsed and become lawless, the legendary bounty hunter, the Mandalorian, perfectly executes any job while adhering to strict rules under the motto "This is the Way." And Grogu, a curious and gluttonous child with powerful Force abilities. "He will live longer than me. I can't protect him forever" — bound by a strong bond beyond that of parent and child, the two face an astonishing destiny to prevent a new war aimed at the Empire's resurgence.
[Unveiling Ceremony]
Commemorating the release of 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu'
Shizuoka Ocha-zome Noren Unveiling Ceremony
[Venue]
Sunpu no Kobo Takumi-juku Entrance
421-0103 3240-1 Mariko, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture (Parking available)
[Date and Time]
Thursday, May 21
13:20 - Media reception
14:00 - Unveiling Ceremony (approx. 20 minutes)
[Speakers]
Kyochiro Washizu: Head of Dyeing Workshop at Sunpu no Kobo Takumi-juku / Representative of Ocha-zome Washizu.
Takashi Namba: Mayor of Shizuoka City
Dj Roni: MC