Happy Reunion! A Canadian Customer Visits Us Again with His Japanese Wife

Our company had the honor of welcoming its first international customer in 2017, a significant milestone for us.

Over the years, despite challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, many international customers have chosen to visit and purchase kakejiku (hanging scrolls) from us.

We are truly grateful for their support.

Among them, some customers have become repeat visitors, and this time, we would like to share a heartwarming story about one such customer.

 

The Customer’s First Visit

This particular customer, a Canadian gentleman, first visited us in 2017 along with a friend.

The article about that time is below.


Souvenir / Lovely Guests from Canada
Lovely guests from Canada came to ART NOMURA and chose our hanging scrolls (kakejiku) as a Japanese souvenir. We had a great time. Thank you for coming!
 

 

At that time, he showed great enthusiasm for Japanese culture, meticulously selecting a kakejiku.

He purchased a colorful landscape scroll during his visit, leaving us with a lasting impression of his genuine appreciation for Japanese art.

 

A Welcome Return

This time, he returned with his Japanese wife, whom he married since his last visit.

He mentioned that he greatly cherished the kakejiku he had previously purchased, which led him to revisit us. We were deeply moved by his decision to return, especially after such a long time.

His kind words, “I always wanted to come back,” warmed our hearts.

 

A New Selection: A Cherry Blossom Scroll

The couple expressed their desire to purchase a kakejiku with a floral and bird motif that reflects the beauty of the seasons.

After exploring several options together, they chose a cherry blossom kakejiku, a perfect embodiment of Japan’s cultural essence.

 

The couple’s delighted smiles and heartfelt “thank you” left a strong impression on us.

 

Reflecting on the Encounter

It is a great source of joy and motivation for us to see international customers deeply interested in the traditional Japanese art of kakejiku.

This memorable reunion reinforced our commitment to sharing the beauty and charm of kakejiku with people worldwide.

We firmly believe that kakejiku not only conveys Japan’s aesthetic sensibilities and culture but also enriches the hearts and minds of those who appreciate it.

Moving forward, we will continue striving to preserve Japanese traditions while spreading the allure of kakejiku to a broader audience.

If you have any inquiries or need assistance, please feel free to contact us. Thank you for your continued support.

 

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Our Feelings For Kakejiku

 The Japanese people have long set a high value on aesthetic senses since ancient times. As a result, the
peculiar culture which is not seen in other countries blossomed and many aspects of the modern Japanese
culture come from it. Parts of Japanese culture has been introduced to people in other countries recently,
so the number of people from other countries who are interested in Japanese culture has been increasing.
However, the Japanese aesthetic senses, which are the bases of Japanese culture, have been nurtured
through a long history, intertwining various elements intricately, such as climate, geographical features,
religion, customs and so on. Therefore, they are very difficult to understand not only for people from other
countries, but even for the Japanese people. I think the best tool which conveys these difficult senses
understandably is a “kakejiku.”
 The kakejiku (a hanging scroll; a work of calligraphy or a painting which is mounted and hung in an
alcove or on a wall) is a traditional Japanese art. It's no exaggeration to say that paintings are what
express aesthetic senses at all times and places. The kakejiku is an art which expresses the Japanese
aesthetic senses. The kakejiku has long been used in traditional Japanese events, daily life and so on since
ancient times. As a result, there are various customs of kakejiku in Japan; kakejiku and the life of the
Japanese are closely related. We can see Japanese values through kakejiku.
 The kakejiku is a cultural tradition which the Japanese people should be proud of. However, many people
in other countries don't know much about it because it hasn't been showcased as much. This is why I
decided to try to introduce it. The kakejiku world is very interesting and beautiful. We want not only the
Japanese, but also many people from other countries to know and enjoy it. I hope that many people will
love kakejiku someday.

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Company Profile
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Name Art Nomura

President Tatsuji Nomura

Founded1973

Established1992

Address7-23 Babadori, Tarumi-ku, Kobe city,
Hyougo Prefecture, 655-0021, Japan


Capital10 million yen

URLhttp://nomurakakejiku.com

Our Business

 Art Nomura is an art dealer which produces kakejiku (hanging scrolls). We mount many paintings and calligraphic works in kakejiku in my factory. Kakejiku are our main product. We also remount and repair old or damaged kakejiku. We share the traditional Japanese art of kakejiku with people all over the world.


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 The Japanese people have long set a high value on aesthetic senses since ancient times. As a result, the
peculiar culture which is not seen in other countries blossomed and many aspects of the modern Japanese
culture come from it. Parts of Japanese culture has been introduced to people in other countries recently,
so the number of people from other countries who are interested in Japanese culture has been increasing.
However, the Japanese aesthetic senses, which are the bases of Japanese culture, have been nurtured
through a long history, intertwining various elements intricately, such as climate, geographical features,
religion, customs and so on. Therefore, they are very difficult to understand not only for people from other
countries, but even for the Japanese people. I think the best tool which conveys these difficult senses
understandably is a “kakejiku.”
 The kakejiku (a hanging scroll; a work of calligraphy or a painting which is mounted and hung in an
alcove or on a wall) is a traditional Japanese art. It's no exaggeration to say that paintings are what
express aesthetic senses at all times and places. The kakejiku is an art which expresses the Japanese
aesthetic senses. The kakejiku has long been used in traditional Japanese events, daily life and so on since
ancient times. As a result, there are various customs of kakejiku in Japan; kakejiku and the life of the
Japanese are closely related. We can see Japanese values through kakejiku.
 The kakejiku is a cultural tradition which the Japanese people should be proud of. However, many people
in other countries don't know much about it because it hasn't been showcased as much. This is why I
decided to try to introduce it. The kakejiku world is very interesting and beautiful. We want not only the
Japanese, but also many people from other countries to know and enjoy it. I hope that many people will
love kakejiku someday.

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