A special exhibition of calligraphy works by Hosokawa Morihiro, the 18th head of the Hosokawa family and former Prime Minister of Japan, will be held in conjunction with the Suizenji Jojuen Garden Festival.
Approximately 30 calligraphy works created by Hosokawa Morihiro will be displayed at the venue.
Event Information
Dates: March 28 (Sat) – April 5 (Sun), 2026
Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Venue: Izumi Shrine Office (1F & 2F), Suizenji Jojuen Garden, Kumamoto
Admission: Free (Suizenji Jojuen Garden admission fee required)
About the Exhibition
Calligraphy is an art form that expresses the spirit of the writer through brush and ink, often inspired by classical words and phrases passed down through history.
Hosokawa Morihiro began practicing calligraphy in his late forties. During his time as Governor of Kumamoto Prefecture, he produced many calligraphic works and deepened his interest in the art.
Today, he continues his artistic activities at “Futō-an” in Yugawara, creating works in a wide range of fields including calligraphy, ceramics, ink painting, oil painting, lacquer art, and fusuma (sliding door) paintings.
This exhibition offers visitors a chance to appreciate the spirit and aesthetics expressed through his calligraphy works.
Contact
Suizenji Jojuen Garden Festival Executive Committee
(Izumi Shrine Office)
