Special Exhibition 'Worldwide Kappan' to be Held at Ichigaya Letterpress Factory
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Dai Nippon Printing (DNP) will host a special exhibition showcasing letterpress studios from around the world to commemorate its 150th anniversary and the 5th anniversary of the Ichigaya Letterpress Factory. The event runs from June to October 2026.
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- Q: What are the dates and location of the 'Worldwide Letterpress Printing' exhibition?
- A: The exhibition will be held from June 6, 2026 (Saturday) to October 25, 2026 (Sunday) at the 2nd floor exhibition room of 'Yoshikawa-no-mori Book and Typography Museum' in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
- Q: What is the admission fee for the exhibition?
- A: Admission is free.
- Q: What is the background for hosting this exhibition?
- A: The exhibition is held to commemorate the 150th anniversary of DNP (Dai Nippon Printing) and the 5th anniversary of the opening of 'Yoshikawa-no-mori Book and Typography Museum'.
- Q: What kind of content will be introduced in the exhibition?
- A: The exhibition will introduce workshops and cultural facilities around the world that cast type and produce books, facilities that pass on the technology to the next generation, and the history of people involved in letterpress printing and its reception.
- Q: What kind of experiences can be had at 'Yoshikawa-no-mori Book and Typography Museum'?
- A: In addition to introducing the letterpress printing process, there will be dynamic displays of printing machines from the early Showa period, public demonstrations of craftsmen's work, and workshops where visitors can experience the process of making items with letterpress printing.