The Spanish subsidiary of Mazda was born 25 years ago and, to celebrate it, the brand has created the exhibition ‘Crafted in Japan House’, which can be visited until May 26 at the Ortega-Marañón Foundation.
There, Mazda celebrates the history of the brand in Japan, especially in its native Hiroshima, where it was founded in 1920. Japan’s ambassador to Spain, Takahiro Nakamae, was responsible for opening the exhibition.
Hiroshima, located in the Chugoku region west of Japan, is today a modern and vibrant city. Crossing by the ōta river, which with its seven arms divides the city into six islands, the city combines nature and urbanism, tradition and modernity.
This duality is also reflected in its cultural and artisanal wealth: from the art of metallurgy and sewing to local gastronomy, with emblematic dishes such as okonomiyaki and sweets such as Momiji Manju, which curiously shares ingredients with Castilian pastry.
A symbolic connection that reinforces the more than 400 years of brotherhood between Japan and Spain. The main economic engine of the region is the automobile industry, with Mazda representing 32% of its GDP.
Divided between an outdoor natural space and an inner area, the exhibition invites you to discover the history of Hiroshima resilience, its culture, architecture, sounds, aromas, nature, and especially, its crafts. Tribute is paid to the work of the Takumi or Japanese artisan teachers and activities such as Ikebana workshops (floral art), Furoshiki (knot art), moving meditation and even a Japanese cinema cycle are included.
In addition, attendees will be able to try the range of Mazda vehicles during the weekends and attend the static national premiere of the new Mazda 6E, the new electric sedan they presented in the Brussels Motor Show earlier this year.
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