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Paper light sculptures set out along the old street, with the town's own lamps switched off for the night.
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The Mino Washi Akari Art Exhibition is a contest of lighting art works made with Mino washi, held in Mino, Gifu Prefecture. It is hosted by the Mino City Tourist Association and the Mino Washi Akari Art Exhibition Executive Committee. The first was held on October 8, 1994, in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of Mino's municipal status. In 2002 it received the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Award at the 6th Furusato Event Grand Prize. Lighting art works using Mino washi are solicited from all over the country.
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Founded / opened：1994 Highlights / collection：Washi lighting works placed in the streetscape Genre：Crafts and ceramics, Contemporary art
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