Festivals & local events

Make a Noren Curtain for Some no Komichi: Stencil-Dyeing Workshop (Shimo-Ochiai Library)

Japanese title: 染の小道に飾る暖簾を作ろう。型染体験！（下落合図書館）

Shinjuku City Shimo-Ochiai Library Multipurpose Room (Shimo-Ochiai Sta.)

Stencil-dye a cloth with an instructor from Ochiai's dyeing district; the pieces are later displayed at the Some no Komichi festival. 10 places, first come first served from Oct 28 at the library counter or by phone.

Date: Nov 15 (Sun)
Time: 14:00–15:30
Price: See the official page for prices
Kids: Family-friendly, ages 6+
Venue: Shinjuku City Shimo-Ochiai Library Multipurpose Room
Nearest station: Shimo-Ochiai Sta.
Venue (JA): 新宿区立下落合図書館多目的室

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Distance from major stations

From Shimo-Ochiai: 0.5 km, about 8 min on foot
From Takadanobaba: 0.5 km, about 8 min on foot
From Mejiro: 0.8 km, about 13 min on foot
From Nishi-Waseda: 1.2 km, about 20 min on foot

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

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Checked against the official page on October 20, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.

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