In picture frames, the wonders of Tochigi

In addition to marking the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic ties between China and Japan, it was part of celebrations of the 30th anniversary next year of a special relationship between Zhejiang and Tochigi.

Organizers say that through the exhibition they hope to further deepen Chinese people's understanding of Japan and promote wider exchanges between the two countries, and between Zhejiang and Tochigi.

The aim was to "deepen collaboration in culture and art, promote the continuous development of friendly relations and create a better future together", says the curator Li Xiangyang, who is also the deputy director of the External Relations Department of Zhejiang Art Museum.

Zhejiang Art Museum will continue to work with the International Division of the Ministry of Industry, Labor and Tourism of Tochigi prefecture, and hold an exhibition titled Poetic and Picturesque Zhejiang: China-Japan Friendship Exchange Landscape Photography, Li says. That exhibition will be staged at the Tochigi Prefectural Museum of Fine Arts in October, and in it photographic works reflecting Zhejiang's natural scenery, culture and folk customs will be on display.

Officials of Tochigi prefecture say they hope that through this new cultural exchange channel, more people in Zhejiang can enjoy the nature, history, culture and customs of the prefecture. They also hope to further promote exchanges between China and Japan, and between Zhejiang and Tochigi.