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Minka Preservation Society (Minka): They Built It, We Preserve It

Minka is a dynamic, community-focused organization dedicated to safeguarding Japan’s built-heritage

https://www.minkasociety.com/
That's a wrap on MinkaCon 2025! 3 days of celebrating Japanese traditional building craft & the artisans and enthusiasts dedicated to their preservation and promotion!

www.minkasociety.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:18 AM
MinkaCon 2025!

Some tickets still available!
November 4, 2025 at 8:53 AM
October 8, 2025 at 1:55 AM
🌿✨ The MinkaCon 2025 Schedule is Here! ✨🌿
📍 Location: Beautiful Aichi Prefectural Citizens’ Forest Park, Shinshiro, Aichi Prefecture
📅 Dates: November 7–9, 2025
🎟 Tickets are available now → minkacon2025.peatix.com
October 4, 2025 at 5:48 AM
✨ MinkaCon 2025 スケジュール公開! ✨
📍 会場: 愛知県新城市・美しい 愛知県民の森
📅 日程: 2025年11月7日(金)~9日(日)
二日半にわたり、古民家(民家/minka)、伝統建築技術、そして地域再生をテーマにした忘れられないプログラムをお届けします。基調講演、ワークショップ、見学ツアー、そして国内外から集まる参加者との交流の場が盛りだくさんです。
🎟 チケットはこちらから: minkacon2025.peatix.com

#MinkaCon2025 #民家 #古民家 #伝統建築 #文化遺産 #地域再生
October 4, 2025 at 5:31 AM
ミンカコン2025, 11月7日-11月9日 作家トーク!

ニューオーリンズ出身のアズビー・ブラウン氏は、1985年より日本に在住しています。日本の建築、デザイン、環境分野において広く出版実績を持つ権威として、日本の伝統的な大工技術、コンパクト住宅、そして日本の伝統的持続可能実践に関する先駆的な著作により、これらの分野を西洋のデザイナーや一般の人々の認識に導きました。

@azby.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 11:27 PM
One of the highlights of the upcoming MinkaCon 2025 (Nov. 7-9, Aichi Prefecture) is sure to be the Writers Panel. This will be a lively, engaging and wide-ranging talk between artists and audience! This will be one not to miss!
September 21, 2025 at 6:18 AM
MinkaCon 2025, November 7th-9th, Aichi Prefecture

#JapanTravel #Japanesearchitecture #TraditionalJapan

Any building, particularly a traditional building, has a unique combination of endless possibilities balanced against geographical or structural restraints.
September 19, 2025 at 5:13 AM
MinkaCon 2025, November 7th -9th, Aichi Prefecture

Miyoko Demay, Executive Representative of World Monuments Fund in Japan, will speak about WMF’s long-standing commitment to Japan, encompassing 18 preservation projects to date.
September 18, 2025 at 5:36 AM
MinkaCon 2025, November 7th-9th, Aichi Prefecture

#Japanesearchitecture #Japanesetradition #Heritage #JapanTravel

www.minkasociety.com/eventsandwor...

Christopher Ohrstrom, former Chairman of the World Monuments Fund, will speak about his “Adventures in Preservation and Restoration.”
September 18, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Masters of Minka: In conversation with Yoshihiro Takishita, @azby.bsky.social , Haruo Nishio, and Yoshinobu Toda

Event Tickets: minkacon2025.peatix.com

Event information: www.minkasociety.com/eventsandwor...

Area Accommodation Guide: www.minkasociety.com/_files/ugd/5...
September 12, 2025 at 5:57 AM
MinkaCon 2025 - meet our Keynote Speakers:

Chris Ohrstrom served as the Chairman of World Monuments Fund for 7 years, overseeing the creation of important initiatives such as the Watch Catalyst Fund and World Monuments Watch, amongst many others.
September 10, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Updated list for MinkaCon 2025 including panels, speakers and vendors. An incredible lineup of experts and artisans!
Tickets still available👇
minkacon2025.peatix.com
September 4, 2025 at 11:03 PM
MinkaCon 2025 Update!
#japanesearchitecture #japanesecraft #JapanEvents

Tickets still available: minkacon2025.peatix.com
September 2, 2025 at 6:07 AM
We are honoured to announce that Chris Ohrstrom (Former Chair, World Monuments Fund) and Miyoko Demay (Executive Representative, WMF Japan) will deliver the keynote address at MinkaCon 2025! This year MinkaCon will be held in picturesque Shinshiro, Aichi, November 7–9. Further details below
August 20, 2025 at 6:02 AM
このたび 「ミンカコン2025」(2025年11月7日〜9日、愛知県新城市開催)において、ワールド・モニュメント財団 前会長 クリス・オアストロム氏、ならびにワールド・モニュメント財団 日本代表部・理事長 ディメイ美代子氏 を、基調講演者としてお迎えできることを大変光栄にご案内申し上げます。

パネルディスカッション、ワークショップ、古民家ツアー、職人ブースなどの詳細につきましては、今後順次ご案内いたします。皆さまのご参加を心よりお待ち申し上げております。
August 20, 2025 at 5:56 AM
An important message from a somewhat unlikely source. If locals don't value their built heritage then the task to conserve them becomes much more difficult

#japanesetraditionalarchitecture #heritageconservation #glay

globalvoices.org/2025/08/18/a...
After rock star’s plea goes viral, campaign grows in Japan to save historic warehouses
The struggle to save the warehouses pits preservation of cultural heritage against development and the expansion of shipbuilding capacity.
globalvoices.org
August 19, 2025 at 10:40 PM
ミンカ コンでは、初めて写真展を開催します!日本の建築遺産、農村生活、伝統工芸と文化、コミュニティ、自然をテーマにしたオリジナルの写真作品を展示したい方は、ぜひご応募ください!

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MinkaCon 2025 Call for Photographers ミンカ コン11月7-9日、写真展への作品募集
MinkaCon will feature a photo exhibition for the first time! We would love to hear from you if you would like to exhibit your original photographs that highlight Japanese built heritage, rural life, t...
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August 1, 2025 at 8:54 AM
MinkaCon will feature a photo exhibition for the first time! We would love to hear from you if you would like to exhibit your original photographs that highlight Japanese built heritage, rural life, traditional craft and culture, community, and nature!

forms.gle/mkqFKervv3ee...
MinkaCon 2025 Call for Photographers ミンカ コン11月7-9日、写真展への作品募集
MinkaCon will feature a photo exhibition for the first time! We would love to hear from you if you would like to exhibit your original photographs that highlight Japanese built heritage, rural life, t...
forms.gle
August 1, 2025 at 8:53 AM
ミンカコン2025 で、マーケットプレイスにブースを出店される方は、ぜひご連絡ください。会場は、愛知県新城市にある愛知県民の森を予定しています。決定は、メールにてお知らせします。

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MinkaCon Nov. 8-9, 2025 Marketplace Application ミンカコン11月8-9日、2025 マーケットプレイス出店申込書
We would love to hear from you if you are interested in having a booth in the Marketplace at the MinkaCon 2025. The venue for the event will be Aichi Prefectural Citizens’ Forest in Shinshiro, Aichi. ...
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August 1, 2025 at 8:52 AM
We would love to hear from you if you are interested in having a booth in the Marketplace at the MinkaCon 2025. The venue for the event will be Aichi Prefectural Citizens’ Forest in Shinshiro, Aichi. Decisions will be announced by email.

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MinkaCon Nov. 8-9, 2025 Marketplace Application ミンカコン11月8-9日、2025 マーケットプレイス出店申込書
We would love to hear from you if you are interested in having a booth in the Marketplace at the MinkaCon 2025. The venue for the event will be Aichi Prefectural Citizens’ Forest in Shinshiro, Aichi. ...
forms.gle
August 1, 2025 at 8:52 AM
MinkaCon 2025 Volunteer Application ミンカコン 2025 ボランティア応募

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MinkaCon 2025 Volunteer Application ミンカコン 2025 ボランティア応募
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August 1, 2025 at 8:51 AM
2025年のミンカコンは、11月7日(金)から9日(日)まで、愛知県新城市にて開催されます。
つきましては、以下のいくつかのご質問にご回答いただけましたら幸いです。皆さまのお声が、ミンカコン2025をより実りあるものにするための大きな力となります。ご協力、心より感謝申し上げます。

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MinkaCon 2025 ミンカコン 2025
The 2025 MinkaCon will be held November 7 - 9 in Shinshiro, Aichi and will include keynote talks, presentations, panel discussions, workshops, Minka tours, a Marketplace, dinners on the 7th and 8th – ...
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August 1, 2025 at 8:50 AM
The 2025 MinkaCon will be held November 7 - 9 in Shinshiro, Aichi. We would be very grateful if your might take a few moments to answer the following questions - your ideas will help to make MinkaCon 2025 a huge success!

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August 1, 2025 at 8:50 AM