Research and records
We organize folk tales, place names, and oral traditions as materials for future storytelling.
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About Monpe no Kai
Storytelling, dolls, and recordscarry Omachi folk tales forward.
Monpe no Kai researches, tells, and preserves folk tales from Omachi and Azumino together with handmade clay dolls. We hand local memory to children, residents, and visitors who will meet Omachi in the future.
Records of voice and craft- Tell
- Create moments where folk tales remain in the listener’s heart.
- Record
- Photograph clay dolls, exhibits, and the hands that care for them.
- Preserve
- Keep activities through photographs, audio, writing, and the web.
What we value
We do not lock old tales away as only old things.
Folk tales carry local life, place names, views of mountains and rivers, and everyday wisdom. Monpe no Kai keeps those stories alive through voice, clay dolls, exhibits, and activity records.
It is difficult to preserve every clay doll as a physical object forever. That is why we also keep their forms in photographs, text, audio, and web pages so the stories can still be found later.
Activities
What Monpe no Kai does
Storytelling
We tell stories at libraries, schools, care facilities, community gatherings, and events.
Clay-doll records and exhibits
Even dolls that cannot remain physically are documented with photographs and context.
Visiting storytelling and exhibits
We visit schools, salons, tourist trains, and local events with stories and displays.
Events
We join local events and learning sessions to create exchange across generations.
Digital preservation
We prepare public records from approved photographs, recordings, and exhibit notes.
Next-generation supporters
Small involvement can still carry the future.
People who want to listen, help record photographs or audio, support web publishing, introduce local venues, or protect regional culture are welcome. You do not need to become deeply involved at once; observation, event help, and small record-keeping roles are good first steps.
- 01Listen and learn
Start by listening to folk tales.
- 02Record the dolls
Photograph and note the figures while they can still be preserved.
- 03Help publish
Share photographs and activity records through the group’s communication.
- 04Keep records
Support photographs, audio, notes, and web organization.
- 05Support costs
Ways to support activity and preservation costs will be prepared with the group.
- 06Connect places
Help connect schools, facilities, local events, and tourism partners.
Contact
Ask about cultural experiences, storytelling visits, exhibits, collaboration, or support.
Inquiries are received through Google Forms. After reviewing the details, a person in charge will reply. The form is intended to accept Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean inquiries.
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