Qianjiang Evening News·Hourly News Trainee Reporter Liu Yuhan Correspondent Li Wenqing In the exhibition hall of Zhejiang Art Museum, a row of carp streamers fluttered slightly. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between China and Japan

Qianjiang Evening News·Hourly News Trainee Reporter Liu Yuhan Correspondent Li Wenqing

In the exhibition hall of Zhejiang Art Museum, a row of carp streamers fluttered slightly.

In order to celebrate the 550th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between China and Japan in 2022, Zhejiang Art Museum specially planned the "Four Seasons of Tochigi Prefecture - Sino-Japanese Friendly Exchange Landscape Photography Exhibition", which displayed 50 pictures reflecting the natural scenery of Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. Photography works of folklore and humanities.

Why is it Tochigi County?

Tochigi County is an old friend of Zhejiang Province. Next year (2023), the two provinces and counties will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their friendship.

Since Tochigi Prefecture in Japan and Zhejiang Province in China established exchange windows respectively in 1986, they have carried out a series of friendly exchange activities such as dispatching provincial and county people’s delegations, “Youth Ship” delegations, and accepting international exchange staff. The scope of communication has gradually expanded in various fields. As exchanges gradually deepened, the two provinces and counties finally signed a "Friendly Cooperation Agreement" in 1993. In the

exhibition hall, many viewers watched the works with great interest. In addition to Japan's representative natural scenery such as cherry blossoms, chrysanthemums, etc., you can also see the uncommon folk customs such as "a fox marries a girl". A child pointed to the photo of Japanese students practicing archery and asked his mother: What are those children doing?

Before this, many viewers did not know much about Tochigi Prefecture.

Tochigi Prefecture is roughly located in the center of Japan, 60 kilometers to 160 kilometers away from the capital Tokyo. You can reach Utsunomiya, the prefectural capital, in less than an hour by taking the Shinkansen from the center of the capital. The county has a population of 1.91 million, and its people are praised for their conscientiousness and diligence.

As can be seen from the exhibits, Tochigi Prefecture has very beautiful natural scenery.

From the north to the west of the prefecture, mountains with an altitude of more than 2,000 meters, such as Mt. Shirane and Mt. Nantai, which are part of the Nasu-Nikko mountain range, stretch continuously, forming Nikko National Park.

In the Edo period (the first half of the 17th century) when the Tokugawa family ruled Japan, "Nikko" in the northwest of the prefecture was the holy place of the shogunate. A series of exquisite and gorgeous buildings were built, headed by Toshogu Shrine , and it was also popular Special protection.

Today, two shrines and one temple in Nikko have been listed as world cultural heritage, and their historical and artistic values ​​have been recognized. Throughout the year, there is an endless stream of domestic and foreign tourists coming here for sightseeing.

From the central to the southern part of Tochigi Prefecture, there are vast plains, forming urban agglomerations connected to the metropolitan area such as Utsunomiya City, the prefectural capital famous for its dumplings. In addition to gathering manufacturing industries such as automobile-related industries, Tochigi Prefecture has also developed highly regional agricultural production for half a century, represented by strawberries, which are the most produced in Japan. These rich industrial supports have promoted the development of Tochigi Prefecture. .

Tochigi Prefecture is located inland and not on the coast. The average annual temperature is between 10 degrees and 14 degrees, with a large temperature difference between winter and summer. In daily life, you can clearly feel the changes of the four seasons. Its climate is characterized by thunderstorms in summer, light rain and strong winds in winter, and lots of snow in mountainous areas.

Therefore, in Tochigi Prefecture, which has complex terrain and changing seasons, you can enjoy charming scenery all year round.

In spring, flowers bloom throughout the county; in summer, the vast plateau in the north of the county is lush with greenery, making it a popular summer resort. In autumn, due to the large altitude differences between regions, people can enjoy the beautiful red leaves for a long time; in winter, there are also many hot spring resorts where you can enjoy the winter snow scenery.

This exhibition hopes that through photography, the audience can experience the four seasons scenery and history and culture of Tochigi Prefecture in Japan in an immersive way, further bring the Chinese and Japanese people closer to each other, and promote the two provinces, counties, and even China and Japan to become more extensive and in-depth. of communication.

Exhibition works

Ashikaga City Orihime Park Momiji Valley

Orihime Park is an urban park built around Orihime Shrine, a symbol of the textile city Ashikaga . In one corner of the park is the Red Leaf Valley, where about 1,000 maple trees are planted. During the red leaf season in mid-November, it attracts many tourists to come and watch it.

Oyama City Watarase Reservoir View from afarMount Fuji

Watarase Reservoir is located in the southern part of Tochigi Prefecture, covering an area of ​​about 3,300 hectares. It is the largest wetland in the country, and many precious animals and plants live here. When the air is clear in autumn and winter, the magnificent Mount Fuji can be clearly seen from the embankment in the Shimoi area of ​​Oyama City.

Oyama City Oyama Comprehensive Sports Park Sichuanzakura

A new variety of cherry blossoms discovered in Oyama City was named "Sichuanzakura" because the "Sichuan" flows through the city. Compared with Japan's representative cherry blossom variety Somei Yoshino , the flowers of Shikawazakura are more colorful. Oyama City plants Sichuan cherry blossoms all year round in various places in the city.

Oyama City Rice Field Art

Rice Field Art uses rice fields as canvases and uses rice of different colors to create huge paintings. Various works are created every year. The paintings in the picture are based on the works "Astro Boy" and "Leo the Jungle King" by the famous cartoonist Osamu Tezuka.

Nikko City, Lake Chuzenji, Shooting Fan Kyudo Association

Nasu Yuichi was a proud military commander in Tochigi Prefecture at the end of the Heian period , and he was also an archer. In the Battle of Genpei (Battle of Yashima), the Heike hung a fan on the mast of a ship to challenge Yoichi, and Yoichi shot him down with ease. Every year, Kyudo students set up boats with fan targets on Lake Chuzenji and challenge themselves in archery.

Nikko City Kinugawa Moonflower Corridor

In the prefecture's premier hot spring tourist spotKinugawa Onsen, Japanese umbrellas with different colors and patterns are hung everywhere and are decorated with lights. In a dreamy atmosphere, a variety of activities are held here.

Sakura City Kitsune's Married Girl

The pronunciation of Kitesukawa is similar to "Fox River", so couples who get married in the city will dress up as "Fox Married Girl" and parade in the city, and the audience will give them gifts. bless.

Nasu Town Nasu Flower World Sakura

Nasu Flower World is located in the gentle hilly area of ​​Toyohara, Nasu Town. On the gentle slope, the blooming scene of tulips is very spectacular. During the time when tulips and other flowers are planted, cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and the Nasu Mountains with lingering snow can be seen at a glance, majestic and refreshing.

Nasu Town Parade Willow

Parade Willow is a scenic spot that was sung in ancient Japanese songs. Three famous poets, Saigyou Hoshi, Matsuo Basho, and Shibumura, once visited this place. In Matsuo Basho's travelogue " Oku no Homichi ", there is a poem that "the town border is established, but the shadow of the sun is next to the willows". In the quiet farmhouse in the picture, two willow trees stand quietly.

Nikko City Chuzenji Lake Kabahama Nikko Shirane

Mt. Nikko Shirane is the main peak of the Nikko volcano group that stands at the junction of Gunma Prefecture and Tochigi Prefecture. It has been selected as one of Japan's top 100 famous mountains. Mount Nikko Shirane is 2,578 meters above sea level and is the highest peak north of Kanto. It is called Mount Oku-Shirane because it faces the former Shirane Mountain to the east. Shirane Mountain is covered with snow in winter and shines brightly, hence the name "Shirane".

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