Japan's largest, about 1200 umbrellas spread [Moominvalley and Umbrella] This year's theme is "Let's fly anywhere on an imagination balloon"

From April 4th (Wednesday) to July 27rd (Sunday), the "Moominvalley", which is the third time this year due to its popularity, will spread about 7 umbrellas, which is one of the largest in Japan (according to our research as of January 3). And Umbrella ”will be held at Moominvalley Park.
This year's theme is "Get on the balloon of your imagination and fly anywhere."The design is based on Moomin's original picture book "Mysterious Journey to Moominvalley".We hope that the colorful Umbrella Sky can bring happiness and hope to many people, with the vitamin charge of the heart and the balloon flying in the sky as a symbol of freedom and dreams.
* The image is an image of the 2021 implementation.

Outline of the event
■ Title: "Moominvalley and Umbrella"
■ Period: March 4th (Wednesday) -May 27th (Sunday)
Detailed information on the event will be updated on the official website from time to time.
https://metsa-hanno.com/umbrella/2022/

1. Ride the imagination balloon and fly anywhere
The picture book "Mysterious Journey to Moominvalley", which became the motif of the design, is a picture book featuring beautiful watercolor paintings, in which a young girl Susanna begins her journey to Moominvalley wearing mysterious glasses spread in the field.As Susanna travels, she rides a close-knit balloon down to Moominvalley when she's approaching.At the end of the story, the beautiful Moominvalley, peaceful and safe, welcomes the Moomins.
* The image is a corner that reproduces the end of the story (exhibition facility "KOKEMUS" 3rd floor)

This year's Umbrella design will feature color schemes, balloon motifs and Moominvalley companions that will make you feel the scene.Nowadays it has become difficult to go somewhere far, but with the power of imagination, you can travel anywhere.Why don't you go on a trip on a balloon of imagination colored by colorful umbrella sky?

2. Characters from the picture book "Mysterious Journey to Moominvalley" are now available!
The popular character Little My welcomes you at the beginning of the 200-meter colorful umbrella corridor.Moominvalley's friends welcome guests with some balloon accents and colorful rainbow-patterned umbrellas.Don't forget Susanna's key cat, Nebosuke!If you walk under the umbrella sky as if you were Susanna, you will surely be the main character of the story.

3. Comment from Masaru Suzuki, Art Director
Umbrella sky season has come to Moominvalley Park again this year.This time, the umbrella sky with the motif of the picture book "Mysterious Journey to Moominvalley" is developed, and it is structured to express the story of traveling to Moominvalley where flowers bloom on a balloon.Walking under the umbrella while finding balloons and characters is waiting for a colorful umbrella space where flowers are in full bloom.Please come and see the Umbrella Sky, which is linked to the Moomin monogatari, Ltd. and can only be seen in this place.

Masaru Suzuki profile
Textile designer. 2002, established umpita limited company. President of the fabric brand OTTAIPNU from 2004. In addition to their own brands, Marimekko, Moomin, Uniqlo, Camper, Familia, released products from various manufacturers, brands such as Zoff, such as Zoff. In 2015, we received the 35 Newspaper Advertising Award at the "Toyama Moyo Project," which expresses Toyama's attractiveness with pattern design. In 2016, at the Milan Design Week 2016 held in Milan, we received the Milan Design Award 2016 “BEST ENGAGEMENT by IED”. Published a collection of works “Seizuda Masaru's Textiles” from Seibundo Shinkosha. 2017 Held an exhibition "Museum of Suzuki Masaru's Textile Exhibition" at Mitsubishi Estate Altium. Professor, Department of Design, Faculty of Design, Tokyo Zokei University.

[Safety and security initiatives]
Based on the "Moominvalley Park Peace of Mind Declaration", Moominvalley Park operates by taking measures for the safety and security of customers, employees and their families in order to prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as the new coronavirus. doing.