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Collaborative exhibition of lacquerware and photographs "Jet-black color and starry sky"

2020.03.10

Arts and crafts

 

The exhibition of lacquerware and photographs "Jet-black color and starry sky" is being held from March 6th to 22nd at the gallery Fukui Kougeisha in the center of Fukui City. This is a collaborative exhibition of Echizen lacquerware company TRAD, which has an exhibition here at this time every year, and Hideyuki Kato, an astronomical expert and curator of Fukui City Museum of Natural History. First of all, when I saw the photographs taken by Mr. Kato on the wall, I was amazed at how many stars can be seen in Fukui.

 

Even in the gallery where exhibitions by craft artists of various genres are held, such a collaboration of craft and photograph is a unique attempt. Acutally, according to Mr. Minowa of TRAD, he was confused by the offer at first. That said, when I saw the exhibition, the photographs of the starry sky and the jet-black lacquerware were in harmony with each other very naturally, and I wondered why it has never held this kind of exhibition before.

 

While I was in the gallery, I saw visitors who came to see the photographs buying lacquerware. It seems to be a good opportunity for different type of customers to encounter lacquerware other than already existing craft fans, and lacquerware seems to have been created a wonderful synergistic effect of further enhancing its appeal with the theme of starry sky. I discovered something new in this exhibition.
T.S

 

Photographs of starry sky and lacquerware with a motif of constellation

 

Jet black and vermilion lacquerware are lined up below the starry sky photographs taken in Fukui City, Ono City and other places in Fukui Prefecture.

 

Constellation soup bowl

 

Lacquerware with lacquer work of constellation. There are soup bowls and cups. Constellations of birth month are also available. It is a wonder that there was no design like this before.

 

The Milky Way viewed from Lake Manahime

 

Photograph of starry sky taken at Lake Manahime in Ono City. I was overwhelmed by the number of stars as if I saw on high mountains. A printed photo in a wide format is underlaid lacquerware in the center of the gallery.

 

Lacquerware reflecting stars

 

The stars reflected on the surface of plain orthodox lacquerware look fantastic.

 

Night sky in Starland Sakadani

 

There was a photograph taken in the Starland Sakadani in Ono City, where I always practice drone.

 

Recommendation of cafe and meal in Fukui City “Kisaki CAFE CENTRALPARK”

2020.03.09

Gourmet

I went to “Kisaki CAFE CENTRAL PARK” and had chicken curry for lunch. The cafe is located along Phoenix Street in Fukui City and nearby Fukui Court. I was happy that it was healthy and I could eat plenty of vegetables.

 

Inside the cafe, it has a relaxed and quiet atmosphere with a nice interior. There is a counter for one-person as well. You can drink flavored detox water for free. That day, they served strawberry one, and cucumber with lemon one. It is a really good service. The staff is very friendly, and I would like to go back again. (H.S)

 


The shop is located on the second floor.

 


Inside of the cafe

 


Flavored detox water

 


Other than the curry, there are a lot of set menus centered chicken dishes.

 


The first floor is a chicken ramen shop.

Immune system: Best weapon to protect us

2020.03.01

Beauty and health

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is spreading in the world. First, it is important to wash your hands to prevent an infection. In addition, there is something we can do by ourselves, which is enhancing an immune system that is called the best weapon to protect us.

 

I quoted the following information from Erica Angyal Facebook page ＠ericaangyal. *Erica Angyal is a nutrition consultant from Australia, who served as an official nutrition consultant for Miss Universe Japan.)

 

⒈ Eat unprocessed natural foods
To enhance an immune system, good nutrition is necessary. Let’s eat a carrot, broccoli, blueberry, kiwi, cabbage, spinach and tomato proactively. These are rich in vitamin C or beta-carotene that enhances an immune system. Other than these, seaweed, mushroom, onion, garlic, ginger, yogurt, manuka honey, miso, and natto have an immunity-enhancing effect. Also, a freshly poured cup of green tea has a remarkable effect on improving immunity. On the other hand, sugar, margarine, ham, bacon, sausage, cake, cookie, donut, soft drink reduces the activity of immune system.

 

2. Get enough sleep
According to one study, those who sleep for less than seven hours are three times more likely to catch a cold than those who sleep for about eight hours. And, if you have a lack of sleep even only a night, natural killer cells decrease by 28 percent. During the initial stage of sleep, different kinds of immune cells’ concentration reach their peak and stress hormone decreases. It shows how important sleep is.

 

3. Manage stress
If you become overtired or come under stress, the immune system is affected and becomes weak. When you feel stress, the activity of the immune system grows by stress management as you like such as breathing deeply, stretching, doing yoga, reading books or magazines, watching funny movies or TV shows and taking a nice long bath.

 

Also, aromatherapy is effective. Why don’t you add a drop of essential oil inside your mask? Not only boosting immunity but also fragrant, so it can be uplifting. Especially, bergamot seems to be most effective, but eucalyptus, tea tree, oregano, thyme, lemon, and lavender are also good. Taking a supplement of vitamin C in high doses or mineral zinc is effective as well.

 

Please prevent infection by cold, flu and COVID-19 by putting the above into daily life. (H.S)

 

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