37th Themed Exhibition "Let's go now! Minamiguchi Shopping Street" (South Exit Shopping Street)
There are 12 associations of commerce and industry in the city, forming a shopping district that supports our daily lives. In this issue, we will introduce the history and current activities of the "Minamiguchi Shopping Street," which consists mainly of three commercial and industrial associations: the Kiyose Ginza Association, the Kiyofuji Association, and the Kiyose Minamiguchi Shopping Street Promotion Association. There will be a survey to consider the future of the shopping district, so please participate! This is an exhibit of museum interns who went to the museum in August. date(s) (e.g. for exhibition) Sunday, August 10, 2025 - Friday, September 19, 2025 Hours of operation 9:00-17:00 Location Kiyose City […]
Udon Challenge: Handmade Udon Noodle Making Experience for Beginners Beginners welcome!
This workshop is a fun way to learn how to make udon, one of Kiyose's representative local dishes. You can take home the udon noodles you made. The taste of udon you made yourself is exceptional! We look forward to your participation! date(s) (e.g. for exhibition) Saturday, September 13, 2025 Hours. 9:30 - noon Location Kiyose City Folk Museum, Studio of Tradition cost 300 yen Age Range Junior high school students and above capacity (of boat, hall, aeroplane, airplane, etc.) 8 persons lecturer Mie Ikeda personal effects Apron, triangular hood (to cover head), towel, mask Application has been closed due to reaching the maximum number of participants.
Summer Experience: Let's Make Taori Coasters!
Experience making coasters on a real loom! You can take home the coasters you made. date(s) (e.g. for exhibition) Every Saturday and Sunday in August 2025 Hours. 10:00 - 14:00 (about 20 minutes) Location Kiyose City Folk Museum 1F Exhibition Hall cost free Age Range Elementary school students and above reservation Not required (please come directly to the venue on the day of the event)
2025 History of Kiyose in 90 minutes, Vol. 2 "Annual Events in Kiyose - Summer
Kiyose's annual summer events (Hana Matsuri, Tango no Sekku, etc.) are introduced here, along with the agricultural history of the time. date(s) (e.g. for exhibition) Saturday, July 19, 2025 Hours. 13:30-15:00 Location Kiyose City Folk Museum, 1st floor, video exhibition room lecturer Haruna Kasahara (Curator, Local Museum) application July 1, 9:00 start Phone 042-493-8585 or application form below Click here for application→ Application form (external link)
Early Summer Dyeing Class
Students will learn the basics of dyeing through dyeing with summer plants. The stalls will be dyed with citrus plants. date(s) (e.g. for exhibition) Thursday, July 10, 2025 Hours. 10:00-15:00 (with lunch break) Location Kiyose City Folk Museum 1st floor, Heritage Studio cost 3,500 yen Age Range Anyone (Elementary school students and younger must be accompanied by one parent or guardian) reservation Required (application form below or call 042-493-8585)
A History of Kiyose in 90 Minutes Part 1: “The South Side of Kiyose City: The History of Matsuyama, Takeoka, and Umeen - Changes at the South Exit over 101 Years”.
Kiyose Station opened in 1924, followed by the hospital district and shopping district, which gave the area its current appearance. The following is an introduction to the changes in the town up to the present day. date(s) (e.g. for exhibition) Saturday, June 28, 2025 Hours. 13:30-15:00 Location Kiyose City Folk Museum, 1st floor, video exhibition room lecturer Mika Ishii (Curator, Local Museum) application Applications have been closed as we have reached capacity.
2025 A History of Kiyose in 90 Minutes Part 1: “The South Side of Kiyose City: The History of Matsuyama, Takeoka, and Umezono - Changes at the South Exit over 101 Years”.
Saturday, June 28, 2025 Kiyose Station opened in 1924, followed by the hospital district and shopping district, which gave the area its current appearance. The following is an introduction to the changes in the town up to the present day. date(s) (e.g. for exhibition) Saturday, June 28, 2025 Hours. 13:30-15:00 Location Kiyose City Folk Museum, 1st floor, video exhibition room lecturer Mika Ishii (Curator, Local Museum) application Call the local museum at 042-493-8585
Walking along Keyaki-dori with the curator
date(s) (e.g. for exhibition) Saturday, April 26, 2025 (*In case of rain, the same time on the following day, Sunday, April 27) Opening Hours 10:00-12:00 Meeting and Dismissal Location Kiyose Station North Exit Number of applicants 20 persons entrance fee free lecturer Toyoaki Higashino (Curator, Local Museum)
The 41st Kiyose Artists' Exhibition Workshop "Let's Carve, Draw and Enjoy! The World of Carving Art
Carve freely with a carving knife on a colored board. Let's make your original carved picture! The works created this time will be exhibited at the 41st Kiyose Artists' Exhibition starting on Tuesday, May 20. date(s) (e.g. for exhibition) Sunday, May 11, 2025 Hours. 10:00-12:00 Location Local Museum Lecture Room subject (of taxation, etc.) 10 years old and up First 20 applicants (children under 9 years old should consider being accompanied by a parent or guardian) lecturer Kiyose Artists' Social Club entrance fee free offer Thursday, May 1, from 9:00 a.m. by phone (042-493-8585) or logo form (URL below) Workshop "Let's carve, draw, and enjoy! The World of Carving Art" […]
nature observation event
Observe plants, flowers, insects, and trees that inhabit the grounds of the local museum. Feel the breath of spring creatures! *In case of rain, nature lectures by lecturers will be held in the video exhibition room. date(s) (e.g. for exhibition) Sunday, April 13, 2025 Hours. 10:00-12:00 Location folk museum subject (of taxation, etc.) Junior high school students and above lecturer Mr. Yoshiro Morita (Member of the Friends of the Local Museum) entrance fee free personal effects writing implement All participants are requested to gather around the registration desk.