The Mikawa region near Nagoya is famous for its roof tiles, including the highly decorative oni-gawara (demon tiles). In Takahama City, we will learn about the Japanese tile industry by hearing about the production process from “oni-shi” (demon tile artists) from Mikawa region.
Located near Takahama City is the Hekinan Thermal Power Plant, the largest coal-fired power plant in Japan. At this power plant, experiments are being conducted to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by using ammonia as a fuel. At this event, we will take a bus tour of the power plant.
Information about roof tile making in the Mikawa region. The tiles are called “sanshu kawara.“
Information about the Hekinan Thermal Power Plant.
Date & Time: March 16 (Sunday), 2025. 9:30 a.m. ~ 5:00 p.m.
We will welcome international graduate students and their families in the greater Nagoya area.
Destination: Towns of Takahama and Hekinan, Aichi prefecture
Meeting place & Time: Parking lot area, Toyoda Auditorium, Nagoya University 9:15 a.m. The bus departs the campus at 9:30 a.m. sharp.
This is a one-day tour.