Connecting to the Future 1,000 Years Ahead! The Second Installment of the Fusuma-e (Sliding Door Painting) Project: 'Toyokawa New Choju-giga: Scroll Otsu' Begins! Yuki Nishimoto Takes on the Challenge at Toyokawa Inari's Saisho-den!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the 'Toyokawa New Choju-giga' project?

A: The 'Toyokawa New Choju-giga' is a large-scale sliding door painting project initiated by ink wash painter Yuki Nishimoto in 2025, aiming to create new cultural works that connect Toyokawa's history and prayers to the future.

Q: When did the 'Toyokawa New Choju-giga' project begin?

A: The 'Toyokawa New Choju-giga' project commenced in April 2025 as a commemorative initiative for the 'Toyokawa Inari Opening of the Sanctuary'.

Q: Who is the artist behind the 'Toyokawa New Choju-giga' project?

A: The artist undertaking the 'Toyokawa New Choju-giga' project is Yuki Nishimoto, an ink wash painter known for his appearances on NHK and inclusion in junior high school art textbooks.

Q: What is the focus of 'Scroll Otsu,' the second installment of the project?

A: 'Scroll Otsu,' the second installment, is planned to feature realistic white-line drawings of real animals and mythical creatures, aiming for a work full of dynamism, unlike the anthropomorphized animals in 'Scroll Ko'.

Q: When is 'Scroll Otsu' scheduled to be completed?

A: 'Scroll Otsu' is scheduled for completion on November 3, 2026 (Tuesday), during the Toyokawa Inari Opening of the Sanctuary period, following its production over one year starting in April 2026.