This year's annual celebration of Mino Washi Japanese paper will be held this weekend, October 8^th and 9^th, in the city of Mino in central Gifu!  Mino Washi is the thinnest and yet one of the strongest types of traditional Japanese paper, and it has a history of over 1,300 years! In order to both celebrate that history as well as the viability of Mino Washi paper even in today's world, and in order to create a lasting connection between Mino City and the people who come to visit, the Mino Washi Akari-Art Exhibition is being held this year for the 18^th time.

The event features illuminated works of art made using this famed Mino Washi paper lining the streets of the darkened city, creating a fantastical sight that is dream-like and that transports spectators to an age long gone. There is one contest for general entrants and one for elementary and middle school children, so come check out all of the beautiful works of paper and light by people of all ages from all over the country!

Works will be exhibited 5pm - 9pm on both days.

The Exhibition will be held in the Udatsu no Agaru District of Mino City, easily accessible from Mino Station, which itself is reachable by bus or via the Nagaragawa Railway (transfer from JR at Mino-Ota Station).