[Akita/Ugo] 11/29 only | Nishimonai Bon Odori Special Performance x French Pairing Dinner Culture x Food Experience Plan

Bonshuku U was born from the renovation of the 180-year-old mansion of the Shibayo family, which has made a major contribution to the development of the Nishimonai Bon Odori dance. On Saturday, November 29, 2025, we will be holding a special "Culture x Food" plan called "Shibayo Family and Nishimonai Bon Odori," featuring a special Nishimonai Bon Odori performance in front of Aoi Nagasawa's large-scale artwork "Kairyu," which is displayed between the two accommodation buildings. This will be paired with a dinner by Remède Nikaho, a renowned French restaurant in Nikaho City that has been featured in the French gourmet guide Gault & Millau, which rivals Michelin, for three consecutive years. In addition to entertaining distinguished guests visiting the area, the Shibayo family, whose head serves as chairman of the Nishimonai Bon Odori Preservation Society, has made a profound contribution to the preservation of local culture, spreading its appeal both domestically and internationally. Set in Bonjuku U, which has breathed new life into the Shibayoshi family, you can experience the traditional culture that has captivated so many distinguished guests while listening to a commentary on the history and culture of the region, centered around the Nishimonai Bon Odori dance. Enjoy an extraordinary cultural experience that touches on the history of the Shibayoshi family and the Nishimonai Bon Odori dance. [Event Details] - Date and Time | Saturday, November 29, 2025 17:30-21:00 - Venue | Bonjuku U (47 Nishimonai Honmachi, Ugo-machi, Ogachi-gun, Akita Prefecture) - Capacity | Maximum 8 people [Schedule] - Registration begins at 17:00 - 17:30 "Shibayoshi Family and Nishimonai Bon Odori" local culture commentary - 18:00 Nishimonai Bon Odori special performance - 18:30 Remède nikaho pairing dinner

"Kairyu" is a large-scale art piece themed on the Nishimonai Bon Odori dance, which was created by artist Aoi Nagasawa and involved local residents as part of the U art project 2025. It is displayed between the two storehouses that serve as guest rooms. Guests will be able to watch a special performance of the Nishimonai Bon Odori dance, set in the unique space where this piece is exhibited.

The cuisine will be provided by Remède Nikaho, a renowned French restaurant in Nikaho City that has been featured in the French gastronomy guide Gault & Millau, which rivals Michelin, for three consecutive years. Guests will enjoy a dining experience that makes use of the space and tableware that the Shibayo family actually used when they lived there.

The Shibayo family has not only entertained distinguished guests who visited the area, but also contributed greatly to the preservation of local culture, conveying its charm both domestically and internationally, with the head of the family serving as chairman of the Nishimonai Bon Odori Preservation Society. This program will explain the history and culture of the area, focusing on the Shibayo family and the Nishimonai Bon Odori.