To celebrate the opening of 2026 special exhibition “STiTCH OUR iNNER LAND” in Hong Kong House, we will be hosting a soft launch event, as well as numerous exchange events and workshops led by two Hong Kong organisations, over the weekend in July. All events are free to attend, so please feel free to join us. Let’s enjoy interacting with our friends from Hong Kong!
Soft Launch Event
A commemorative ceremony connecting Tsunan Town and Hong Kong. The Mayor of Tsunan Town, General Director Kitagawa Fram, the artists featured in the Special Exhibition (Toby Crispy & Mire Yu), and Hong Kong House staff—including student interns—will gather to celebrate the opening of the exhibition. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Date & Time | Saturday, July 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Location | Lawn in front of Hong Kong House
Admission | Free
Reservation | Not required
1. Minna no Tsukemono 2026: “Blessed Bites, Passing on Joy in Jars.“
Make A Difference Institute (MaD), an activity collaborator of Hong Kong House, is hosting the third edition of its food-themed project, “Minna no Tsukemono”, staring in 2024. Centered on the theme of “flavour” that we cherish, preserved foods from around the world will be served with stories about what people hold onto dearly, no matter where they go.
①Tasting: Blessed Bites
We offer a three-course tasting menu featuring drinks, small bites and desserts that blend cherished, time-honored recipes gathered from Hong Kong, Tsunan and beyond — including those from different continents and across the seas. We weave in stories from our experiences in Tsunan and the histories of preserved foods, allowing you to savor each course while reading the tales behind the recipes.
Date & Time | July 18 (Sat), 19 (Sun), 20 (Mon), 25 (Sat), and 26 (Sun), 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location | In front of the entrance to Kamigo Cloveza
Admission | Free
Reservation | Not required
Photo by Nakamura Osamu
② DIY Pickling Workshop: Passing on Joy in Jars
Let’s enjoy homemade pickles. We’ll feature three varieties that have been popular at our previous tasting events: Dongchimi (Korean fermented radish soup), radish pickled in turmeric, vinegar and sugar (a recipe from HongKong), and Mula Ko Achar (Nepali radish pickle). A single ingredient can be the key to a bite that brings the warmth of home, opens your theart and unites the world. Let’s share the joy of preserving these flavours in jars together.
Date & Time | July 18 (Sat), 19 (Sun), 20 (Mon), 25 (Sat), 26 (Sun), 2026
Sessions: ① 13:15–14:00, ② 14:30–15:15 *On July 18, only session ②will be held.
Location | In front of the entrance to Kamigo Clove theater
Admission | Free
Reservation｜coming soon
2. Bless & Wishes
Art in Hospital, an activity collaborator of Hong Kong House, organises “Bless&Wishes,” inviting audiences to Tsunan — far from the bustle of everyday life— for a healing cultural journey in nature.
A) Incense workshop “Nature Blessing”
“Nature Blessing” is a project explores the power of scent. Using local plants harvested in Hong Kong and Tsunan as raw materials, we will create cone-shaped incense that blends the essence of the landscapes of both regions. By handcrafting your very own incense and letting its scent soothe your senses,you can reconnect with nature.
Date & Time | July 18 (Sat), 19 (Sun), 20 (Mon), 25 (Sat), and 26 (Sun), 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Location | Restaurant Kamigo Clove Theatre
Fee | Free
Reservations｜Reservations are available for the 3:30 PM–4:00 PM session. No reservation is required for the 4:00 PM–5:00 PM session.
② “Koinobori Blessing” Display
This display draws inspiration from the koinobori (carp streamer), a universal symbol of health and resilience. The sight of koinobori created by communities in Echigo-Tsumari and Hong Kong fluttering in the skies above Tsunan embodies people’s wishes for good health and a flourishing life.
Exhibition Period | July 18 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), 2026
Location | Outside Kamigo Clove Theatre
Hong Kong House
Photo by Nakamura Osamu
Dates: July 18–August 31, 2026 (excluding public holidays, except Tuesdays and Wednesdays); September 5–November 8 (Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)
Opening hours: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (until 4:00 p.m. in October and November)
Summary
| Date and time | July 18 (Sat), 19 (Sun), 20 (Mon, Holiday), 25 (Sat), 26 (Sun) |
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| Venue |
In front of the entrance to the Echigo-Tsumari Kamigo Clove Theatre (7-3 Miyanohara, Kamigo, Tsunan town, Nakauonuma District, Niigata Prefecture) |
| Admission |
Free (no reservation required)
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