One of my beloved friends, Mitsuneko Konomi, who is the brain behind Guest House Wata Usagi in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, has just published a book!
She lives in a kaleidoscope of colors, and her way of life is natural, natural, and full of excitement.
Her words get straight to the point, and the pictures she draws reflect even the invisible things.
Today I would like to introduce her charm from my perspective.
Origin of the name "Wata Usagi"
Guest House Watausagi opened this summer in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture.
There were so many things that happened before we were able to open. No, of course, even after it opened...the rest is omitted.
I want to start a guest house!
After thinking about this, the first thing I had to decide upon, and was having a hard time deciding upon, was the ``name'' as I prepared and opened the business.
If the name is not decided, various preparations will be hindered.
Preparations for various contracts (electricity, gas, telephone, etc.), names on receipts, official website, official LINE, and email addresses could not proceed until the name of the facility was decided.
Please refer to the article we wrote at the time about how we were considering the name of this facility.
Deciding on a store name at a private lodging in the countryside
There was a moment of inspiration, and the decision was made in an instant to call it ``Wata Usagi,'' but the origin of this name has not yet been disclosed.
I am often asked this question by guests, but I have not been able to summarize it well.
The origin of the name "Wata Usagi" will be revealed in the book that will be released this time!
I haven't read it yet, so I don't know the full story, so I can't wait for it to be released.
My “deep art” as seen by Mitsuneko Konomi
The world she sees seems to be slightly different from the world we see.
This deep art is a drawing of me from her perspective.
She explains this deep art in her own words, so please refer to it.
A person who talks about dreams with rabbits
Oh, the cotton rabbit is also in this picture, so it's a spoiler
However, it is still a mystery as to what this fluffy thing in the lower left is, what kind of existence it is, and what kind of effect it has.
However, it seems that this will become clear in the book that will be released this time.
Anyway, I really like the deep art she drew for me, and the explanations she wrote resonated with me very kindly and clearly.
I feel that this is an accurate representation of me, who is just casually thinking about fun things without any plans or plans.
This picture is now my talisman
I want to see your own deep art too!
For those who say,Go to Mitsuneko Konomi's homepage now!！
“Fukane Art” to celebrate the opening of Cotton Rabbit
Now, in the midst of Tenya Wanya's opening play, I received a request from Mitsuneko Konomi who wanted to give me a picture to commemorate the opening of "Wata Usagi", so I would like her to tell me her favorite song of any kind! ! !
Of course, I agree without any hesitation...
I requested a piano piece called "Kiseki" composed by Hidekiyo Murai as an insert song for the movie "Life Fruits".
By the way, the song is below.
“Trajectory in the theater” Documentary theater music
This song is an insert song from my favorite movie, ``Life Fruits,'' which I have watched over and over again, and I once went to see the movie with Mitsuneko.
A few days later, when she visited Wata Usagi, she found a beautiful painting in her hand...
That is this picture.
...I can't put it into words.
I'm so happy, so beautiful, and I love it so much that I actually want to display it in my home
However, since I received it to commemorate the opening of Watausagi, I was grateful (and quiet?) to display it inside the Watausagi facility
Many guests ask about the painting because it is displayed in a place where it is easily seen by guests staying at the hotel.
I'm so happy that my favorite song and my favorite picture caught the attention of so many people💕
Furthermore, Mitsuneko-san explained about this painting and deep sound art on her blog the other day, so I would like to introduce it to you.
Click here for Mitsuneko's blog
Deep sound art, a story about custom-made drawings
And when I think that Mitsuneko's book will be filled with even more colors, I'm even more excited.
If you are interested, please have Mitsuneko draw a picture of your favorite song!
Every time I see a picture, my heart dances (^^♪
The color of cotton rabbits as seen by the honey cat Konomi
Now, to change the topic again, she says that letters can also be seen as colors, and that she can't calculate numbers because they appear to be dancing.
What do you mean?
I think so, but I'm sure that's the case.
Here is an article written by Mitsuneko explaining the colors of cotton rabbits.
Considering the color of “Wata Usagi” (color of letters for synesthetes)
Mitsuneko claims to be an expressor of color, and color is deeply involved in bribery!
So, I actually decided on a theme color by incorporating the "cotton rabbit" color that she can see.
That's it here.
It has a gentle color tone with two colors: pale pink and gray.
Guest House Watausagi would like to create a gentle and calm atmosphere that matches this color.
Mitsuneko Konomi once again advised us that if we do that, customers will choose products with that kind of atmosphere.
This is sure to be a friendly guesthouse filled with mutual respect and compassion!
A synesthesia witch who lives in a colorful kaleidoscope
My friend Mitsuneko Konomi, whom I have introduced so far, is actually a witch✨
She is a witch, a painter, a cafe owner, and has many faces, so she can see everything in color🎨
Exactly,A synesthesia witch who lives in a colorful kaleidoscope!
I've always been curious about what she sees in her eyes, as she was born with synesthesia in all five senses...
I hope that this will be revealed in the book ``Synesthetic Witch - Living in a Colorful Kaleidoscope'' that will be published this time💖
★Release date is Friday, November 22★
Reservations have already started, so if you are interested, please read it.
If you want to read it as soon as possible, it is recommended that you make a reservation through the publisher, Gendai Shokan.
Click here to make a reservation 👇👇👇
“Synesthetic Witch: Living in a Colorful Kaleidoscope” Mitsuneko Konomi (Gendaishokan)
Of course I'm also making a reservation 💕
I can't wait for the release 😆
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