Modern urban life forces us to live within artificially constructed structures. Some people may find themselves suppressing their sense of comfort and spatial awareness in order to survive. However, the number of people who can choose to change their current lifestyle and move to a more natural environment is limited. “ Sha Butsu Sei Sei ” is a program designed to help people regain their physical senses that are in danger of being lost, while still enjoying the benefits of modern life, and to make their daily lives more relaxed.


Organize｜mh PROJECT_nokogirini, Mizunoue Cultural Center, Toyohashi City Board of Education, Artobulist Executive Committee, Obu City

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A journey along the Tokaido Road revisiting the three cities in Aichi Prefecture where Akio Suzuki and Hiromi Miyakita once formed artistic connections. Their capacity to transform chance into opportunity, which can be said “Chance Operation”, connected three projects in three cities, resulting in a journey of sound and dance imbued with the spirit of Sha Butsu Sei Sei.

【Ichinomiya City】
Using products found at the former woolen factory site and motifs inspired by the uniqueness of the location, Suzuki will present “o to da te” and a new work titled “Simulacra-chan,” while Miyakita will unveil new paintings. During the exhibition period, there will be performances by the two artists and an artist talk.

Exhibition｜Friday 19 September 2025年 – Sunday 16 November 10:00〜18:00
Performance | Monday/Holiday 13 October 2025 Start at 13:00
Artist Talk | Start at 14:00
Venue | mh PROJECT_nokogirini (4-11-3 Kagoya, Ichinomiya-shi, Aichi 494-0002)
Organize｜mh PROJECT_nokogirini 　mhprojectnyc_(at)_gmail.com
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Sponsored | Aichi FG Educational and Cultural Foundation
Collaboration | Nokogirini, Hiramatsu Keori Co., Ltd.
https://mhprojectnyc.com/

【Toyohashi city】
After the museum closes, a one-night-only performance will be held in Seiji Kunishima’s “Garden of Light” at the Museum. Prior to the performance, a documentary film about the two artists will be screened free of charge.

Toyohashi city — Toyohashi city museum of art and history

After the museum closes, a one-night-only performance will be held in Seiji Kunishima’s “Garden of Light” at the Museum. Prior to the performance, a documentary film about the two artists will be screened free of charge.

Date | Saturday, October 11, 2025
Venue | Toyohashi city museum of art and history (3-1 Imabashi-cho, Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture)

Performance | 6:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
Admission | General 3,500 yen, Free for high school students and younger
*Tickets can be reserved by email to Mizunoue Cultural Center for on-site payment, or purchased in advance via Peatix.
https://syabutsuseisei-toyohashi.peatix.com/

Film | ‘Sorane: The Child Born Wearing a Hat of Happiness’
Director: Hideyuki Miyaoka | Cast: Akio Suzuki, Hiromi Miyakita | Production: LE PETIT NOMADE
(Free admission / No reservation required) 1:00 PM Doors open / Part 1: 1:30 PM (56 minutes) / Part 2: 2:45 PM (106 minutes) Venue:1st Floor Lecture Hall

Organized | Mizunoue Cultural Center (Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, Ekimae-dori 3-118, Daifuku Building B-2)
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Co-hosted | Toyohashi City Board of Education
https://daihou-mizunoue.com/

【Obu city】
As part of the Artobuist 2025, artist Eiji Watanabe will recreate the hut “Mondori-an,” originally designed by Akio Suzuki. The performance “Mondori-an: WANA-Show” will take place in Obu, featuring Suzuki, who was invited as an artist in 2021, and Miyakita, who also participated in the dance performance, with the hut as the starting point.

Date | Saturday, November 15, 2025, Start at 2:00 PM (Free admission / Advance registration required)
Venue | Okura Park Rest House Courtyard (5-74 Momoyama-cho, Obu City, Aichi Prefecture)
※Registration is available from October 10 (Fri) via phone, the registration form on the website, or directly at the Cultural Exchange Division office on the 3rd floor of Obu City Hall.
https://artobulist.jimdofree.com/

Inquiries about the entire program | “Sha Butsu Sei Sei” Executive Committee Office
information.ashm_(at)_gmail.com [* Replace “_(at)_ ” with “@”]



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