Tomo-no-tsu Museum in Tomo-no-ura

Museum Facade
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The museum is planned to officially open this May. But it has already held some events and workshops. I, as a self-proclaimed Tomo Walker, came across this museum yesterday on February 28, 2012 and had a chance to take a first look at the interior and artworks currently exhibited. 


A former warehouse made of wood and clay owned by the well-established Hayashi family is now reborn as a heart-warming museum. 




The great location, well-designed architecture making a good use of the original house, comfortable atmosphere are highly appreciated. I loved it.


They are having a free exhibit now. Now is the great opportunity for you to go to Tomo. Besides the new museum, lots of dolls celebrating and wishing for girls' healthy growth and happiness can be enjoyed. 


The dolls, called Hina-nin-gyo, are seen at many places around this time of year. The families who have girls will set the dolls at home though at my place they remain in the closet due to my ignorance and the presence of our cat. Besides, in my family, all the girls have grown into women including the cat. That's my excuse.


With a bit of guidance on Tomo's Hina dolls, your appreciation will be amplified but it's also just fine to make yourself free, slow down and wander around Tomo.


More about Tomo's Hina dolls in details, possibly in the next article.


Just one comment: Tomo's Hina celebrations were not just for the girls but for the flourishing business, for Tomo once prospered as a trading port and the trading houses showed off their gorgeous dolls to their business associates, say from Osaka, to impress and gain trust from them.