Kanazawa Shoko (www.k-shoko.org), who has Down syndrome, has been doing calligraphy since she was five years old. Her vividly expressive pieces, as well as a video of her creating calligraphic work, are displayed in an annex of the Arai Ryokan.
Shoko Kanazawa Museum
Izu Peninsula
Nearby Izu Peninsula attractions
1. Shuzen-ji
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In the middle of the village is its namesake temple, said to have been founded over 1200 years ago by Kōbō Daishi, the priest credited with spreading…
2. Shuzen-ji Treasure Museum
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A small museum in the grounds of Shuzen-ji containing ancient carved buddhas, other religious works of art and documentation of the restoration of these…
3. Jōren-no-taki
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4. Tōkaikan
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5. Nagisa Park
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At the southern end of Orange Beach, this little park is studded with photogenic bronze figurative sculptures by local artist Shigeoka Kenji.
6. Mt Ōmuro
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Ten kilometres south of Itō is this dormant rice-bowl volcano, a perfectly smooth, steep-sided grassy mound. Ride the chairlift to the 580m summit where…
7. Ikeda Museum of 20th Century Art
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8. Coeda House
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