At the event space on the 3rd floor of the main building of “Mont et Mer,” the shopping mall directly connected to JR Ashiya Station, “Walking Together with Ashiya: From Those Days to Today, and On to Tomorrow” will apparently be held from Thursday, October 2 to Thursday, October 9.
Quoted from the Mont et Mer official website
Walking Together with Ashiya
From Those Days to Today, and On to Tomorrow
When is it?
Thursday, October 2 to Thursday, October 9, 2025
10:00–20:00
Where is it?
Mont et Mer Main Building 3F Event Space
Here it is on the map↓
The address is 1-31 Funadocho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
What will be there?
An exhibition commemorating the 45th anniversary of Mont et Mer and Daimaru Ashiya
- An art exhibition by high school students themed around “Ashiya Station Front of the Future”
- Works by the art clubs of Hyogo Prefectural Ashiya High School and Hyogo Prefectural International High School
- Cover illustrations from “Mont et Mer Tsushin” by illustrator Nobutaka Takahashi, along with nostalgic advertisements
- A giveaway of newly drawn postcards by Mr. Takahashi (available while supplies last)
- Photos and advertisements looking back on the 45-year history of Daimaru Ashiya
- A recreated “Marchen Bag” with the same design as when the store first opened will also appear
- A town photo panel exhibition showing Ashiya during the Showa era
How much is admission?
Free admission
Can anyone join?
Everyone is welcome
Other
- Art books and posters by Mr. Takahashi will be given away (check with venue staff; available while supplies last)
Click here for event details (Mont et Mer official website)
Final Thoughts
This exhibition lets you get a glimpse of Ashiya’s past and present, with nostalgic advertisements and photos, plus future-themed works by students. It sounds like a fun one. Mont et Mer also seems to be holding other events for its 45th anniversary, including a Scratch Chance campaign and special gifts at participating stores!
