Trekking tour to the filming locations of the movie “Moe no Suzaku” with director Naomi Kawase – 10th Moezakura Festival – held

Trekking tour to the filming locations of the movie “Moe no Suzaku” with director Naomi Kawase – 10th Moezakura Festival – held ​
Kumiga Co., Ltd. Press release: March 6, 2025 Trekking tour to the filming locations of the movie “Moe no Suzaku” with director Naomi Kawase ~10th Moezakura Festival~ held We will walk along the mountain path in Hirao, Nishiyoshino Town, which was the setting for the film “Moe no Suzaku,” for which director Kawase won the Camera d’Or (new director award) at the Cannes Film Festival in 1997, and enjoy cherry blossom viewing under the approximately 200-year-old cherry blossom trees. Looking for participants! Naomi Kawase is a filmmaker who continues to create films based in Nara, where she was born and raised. We will be holding the “Moe Sakura Festival” again this year, a project to tour the filming locations of the Cannes Film Festival award-winning film “Moe no Suzaku,” which is set in Nara, the birthplace of a world-famous director! You will walk along the path that Michiru (Machiko Ono), the main character of “Moe no Suzaku,” walked with Director Kawase, looking back on those days. This year will be the 10th time. Would you like to enjoy a moment together in the elegant Yoshino area of ​​Nara during the pleasant season when cherry blossoms bloom? Details are as follows. 〇Date and time Gather at 9:30 on Wednesday, April 2, 2020 *During light rain, canceled due to stormy weather 〇Meeting place Former “Private Road Kido” bus stop (Kido, Nishiyoshino Town, north side of Nishiyoshino Branch) 〇Participation target Junior high school students and above (junior high school students must be accompanied by a guardian) *The course has steep slopes. If you are concerned about your health condition, please refrain from participating. 〇Capacity 50 people (lottery) 〇What to bring ・Lunch box ・Drinks etc. *Please prepare any other items you think are necessary. 〇How to apply Please write your name, age, address, contact information and return address on a return postcard and send it to the address below. (Must arrive by Friday, March 14th; up to 2 people can apply per postcard) 1-3-1 Okaguchi, Gojo City, Nara Prefecture 637-8501 Gojo City Industry and Tourism Division 〇Other ・As you will be walking on mountain trails, please wear comfortable shoes and clothes that are easy to move in. ・Please refrain from participating if you are feeling unwell, such as coughing, fever, or fatigue. ・The event may be canceled due to weather or other circumstances. 〇Contact information Gojo City Industry and Environment Department Industrial Tourism Division Phone: 0747-22-4001 https://www.city.gojo.lg.jp/soshiki/kankoshinko/1/10452.html ↓The photos below are from the event held in 2024.
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