Horiuchi Kiyoshi, who was born and raised in Nishinomiya, wrote about a number of good luck customs. Even today, people still try to bring good fortune to themselves by saying lucky words or placing lucky items around them. In this exhibition, we will introduce the deities of fortune, who bring such good fortune to us. “Shichifukujin (The Seven Deities of Good Fortune)”, including Ebisu Daikoku, will gather in the Sake Museum exhibition room for a limited time this year. Please enjoy the appearance of the deities of good fortune as they celebrate the various pre-festival celebrations of happiness.
※ About Horiuchi Ebisu Collection
The Horiuchi Ebisu Collection was collected over many years by the late Dr. Horiuchi Kiyoshi (1924 – 2009). He was a local historian as well as a doctor of medical science. Born and raised in Nishinomiya, his collection consists mainly of works of art related to the deity Ebisu, other deities of good fortune, historical documents of local history and customs and manners.
I’m deeply interested in the works of art depicting the four seasons and the items that make me feel the history.
Look! Various exhibitions are held as well as those related to sake and sakura!!