Lectures
Talking with Thatching Craftsmen: The Cycle of Satoyama and Life

Satoyama is not just a natural environment, but a place where diverse ecosystems have been maintained by people using and modifying them.
Plant resources such as Japanese pampas grass and reeds have been circulated while being utilized as roofing materials, agricultural materials, and living tools to support sustainable living.
In this lecture, we will welcome craftsmen who support thatched roof as a traditional culture and talk about the relationship between satoyama plants and people.
Through the skills and wisdom of craftsmen, we will consider the way resources are circulated and the significance of preserving satoyama in modern times, and explore the possibilities of living in harmony with nature.
＊This lecture is a related event of "Plants and Crafts in the Cycles of Life" exhibition.
＊Event may be rescheduled or canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.

Date and time

Sunday, September 21, 2025 13:30-15:00 (Doors open at 13:00)

Moderator

Andō Kunihiro (Architect and professor emeritus, University of Tsukuba)

Speakers

Hiroki Koma (the thatched craftsman, Miyama thatched roof),
Saori Ohno (Thatched Craftsman, Thatched Kazeori)

Venue

Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum 1F Multipurpose Hall

Participation fee

Free (Admission is required separately)

Capacity

First 80 people (advance application required)

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2025 Japan Cultural Expo 2.0 Project
(Japan Arts Council; Agency for Cultural Affairs)