From Minnesota to Japan — A Memorable Encounter with a Cherry Blossom Scroll

Many young people from overseas who have an interest in Japanese art visit our shop.

This time, we would like to introduce Ms. Samantha, a 25-year-old visitor from Minnesota, USA, who traveled alone to Japan.

Interest in Japanese Art

Samantha studied Asian art at university and is considering pursuing graduate studies in the future. She enjoys painting nanga (Southern-style ink paintings) and has a deep appreciation for Japanese art.

She is also interested in traditional Japanese craftsmanship such as mounting, restoration, woodworking, and wooden architecture.

Collecting Local Art as Travel Memories

Samantha’s family often purchases local artworks as souvenirs during their travels abroad.
During this solo trip, she visited our shop to find a hanging scroll (kakejiku) as a gift for her mother.

Her mother also enjoys painting with acrylic and watercolor, and art has always been a familiar presence in their family.

Samantha herself prefers artworks that are lightly painted and simple in composition.

Since this scroll was to be a gift, she communicated with her family back home while selecting the piece carefully.

The Chosen Scroll — Cherry Blossoms at Night

最After much consideration, she selected a cherry blossom scroll painted with soft brushwork.

The artwork depicts cherry blossoms illuminated under the night sky, creating an elegant and feminine impression — a style that she found especially appealing.

Review from Samantha

We were honored to receive the following kind words from Samantha after her visit:

I had such a great time choosing a hanging scroll for my parents! The staff were very helpful and humored me, noting both my price range and my taste, as well as my parent’s taste while I took my time choosing! They were very patient and informative. I would 100% come again next time I’m in Japan for another selection!

She mentioned that she would love to visit again with her family next time, which made us truly happy.

A Hanging Scroll as a Japanese Souvenir

A hanging scroll is a wonderful way to bring the beauty of Japan into your home.

At ART NOMURA, we offer a wide selection of traditional kakejiku to suit various budgets. We also provide explanations and consultations in English so that overseas visitors can feel comfortable and confident in their selections.

We warmly welcome you to visit our shop when you are looking for a special piece of Japanese art.

 

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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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