First-time exhibitors include Kyoko Mashimo, a member of The Mainichi Newspapers Co.'s Mainichi Shodo (calligraphy) Association, and fellow member Miki Kogure.

Shinji Mitsuzuka, left, talks about his banana peel artwork to visitors, in the city of Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, on Nov. 17, 2024. (Katsuhiko Masuda)=Click/tap photo for more images. TAKASAKI ...