"Honoka City" to Feature an Echigo-Tsumari Art Field Booth

At “Hontoka,” a hub for co-creation among people, communities, and culture, the “Hontoka Market” is held on the first Sunday of every month—a market event where everyone brings something to contribute, shares it, and connects with others. This August, the “Echigo-Tsumari Art Field” booth will make its debut at the “Hontoka Market.”

On the day of the event, we’ll be holding workshops where you can casually experience the charms of Echigo-Tsumari, as well as introducing Echigo-Tsumari Art Field 2026 and selling products. We’ve prepared activities that everyone—from children to adults—can enjoy, so please feel free to stop by if you’re in the area.

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Event Overview

Date and Time: Sunday, August 2, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Hontoka, a Hub for Co-creation of People, Communities, and Culture. (1-13-35 Honmachi, Ojiya City)

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Exhibit Details

Rinko Matsumoto's "Hoppe" Coloring Book Eco-Bags, Pouches, and Lunch Bags

Why not try painting pouches, eco-bags, and lunch bags featuring “Hoppe,” the cat who also appears in the artwork *The Planet TOLARIS in Nunagawa Campus* displayed inside the Nunagawa Campus building, in your own original colors? Use these everyday items as your canvas and enjoy creating your very own work of art. Everyone from children to adults can participate, and the finished products will become one-of-a-kind “portable works of art.” *Please note: The artist will not be present during the workshop.*

[Fee] Starting at 800 yen per item (varies by bag type)

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Yukino Omura's "Round Sticker Art" Workshop

You can enjoy creating round sticker art inspired by “Tori-oi,” a traditional event in Echigo-Tsumari, through a hands-on workshop. *The artist will not be present during the workshop.

[Price] Starting at 800 yen per sheet

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Products Sales

We’ll be selling products unique to Echigo-Tsumari Art Field, including official Echigo-Tsumari Art Field logo merchandise, as well as sake and sweets featuring original designs.

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Distribution of Pamphlets

In addition to its triennial festival, the Echigo-Tsumari Art Field offers year-round programs that allow visitors to enjoy the charms of Echigo-Tsumari throughout the year.In 2026, the year-round program “Echigo-Tsumari Art Field 2026” will be held from late April through early November. At our booth, you’ll find brochures on “Echigo-Tsumari Art Field 2026” as well as events and artworks taking place throughout Echigo-Tsumari. Our staff will be on hand to provide recommendations on the best ways to explore Echigo-Tsumari, seasonal highlights, and current events.