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Minka Preservation Society Events
Opportunities to gather and share experiences and expertise - and have fun - are at the heart of our community.
There are a variety of types of events planned for 2025 and beyond, and we very warmly welcome your ideas, contributions, and participation!
For details about events, write to us at info@minkasociety.com
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Minka Meets
Workshops & Seminars
Minka Views
Meet-ups
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Online & In-Person
Artisan Workshops
2025 International MinkaCon
MINKA's 2025 Annual International MinkaCon in Shinshiro, Aichi Prefecture
Please join us from November 7 - 9 at Aichi Prefectural Citizens Forest Park for three days of all things minka and traditional building arts - presentations, workshops, and demonstrations by leading experts, book readings, artisan booths, vendor tables, visits to local minka, sustainable forestry walks, and much more!
It is our great honor to welcome as our Keynote Speakers Chris Ohrstrom, Former Chairperson of World Monuments Fund, and Miyoko Demay, Executive Representative of World Monuments Fund Japan.
This will be a wonderful opportunity to get together in a friendly and fun environment with others who are passionate about protecting Japan's built cultural heritage, preserving traditional building arts and revitalizing rural communities.
We are busy putting together an exciting program - please watch this space!
How to get to MinkaCon 2025
The venue's address is Aichi Prefecture Citizens’ Forest, Horaiji 7-60, Kadoya, Shinshiro, 〒441-1693
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By train: A 15-minute walk from Mikawa-Makihara Station on the JR Iida Line
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By car: Easily accessible by car from the Shin-Tomei and San-en Nanshin Expressways
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By bus: Highway buses from Tokyo and Osaka also stop at the nearby Mokkuru Roadside Station. There is also a our bus from Fujigaoka Station in Nagoya to Mokkuru Roadside Station. The bus takes one hour and costs approximately 1,000 yen each way.
Where to Stay at MinkaCon 2025
Local Accommodations
A PDF with detailed information about places to stay (including at the venue) is available to view and download
Download the updated accommodation PDF
There is still space in large shared tatami room on-site. The cost is 3,000. yen per night and reservations can be made on the Peatix site:
https://minkacon2025.peatix.com.
There are other accommodations in the local area - please do not hesitate to contact us for assistance finding a place to stay! info@minkasociety.com
We look forward to welcoming you to Shinshiro!
Located on the borders of Shizuoka and Nagano Prefectures, thea Oku-Mikawa are is a hidden gem in Aichi Prefecture! Come before MinkaCon or stay after and discover all there is to see and do - we are happy to share ideas!
For detailed information, vist the Discover Okumika website at
https://intl.okuminavi.jp/en
Please join our team!
We'd love to hear from you if you are interested in giving a presentation or demonstration, leading a workshop or outdoor experience, having a vendor or NPO booth, being a volunteer, or helping sponsor MinkaCom 2025!
Proposals and applications are below:
The Marketplace Vendor & NPO Form is here
The Sponsors’ Form is here
Happy memories with our MINKA family!
