“KOGEI Art Fair Kanazawa 2026” to Celebrate Its 10th Anniversary with a Record-High 49 Participating Galleries
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We share a variety of information and perspectives on Japanese crafts, including exhibition information and interviews.
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The beauty of Kogei in everyday life. We share a variety of information and perspectives on Japanese crafts, including exhibition information and interviews.
Marking its 10th edition, “KOGEI Art Fair Kanazawa 2026,” an art fair dedicated to crafts, will take place from November 27 to 29, 2026 at Hyatt Centric Kanazawa, its venue in previous years. This year’s fair will bring together approximately 215 artists represented by 49 galleri...
Sozosya, an architecture and design office based in Shizuoka City, has launched a joint initiative in collaboration with urban design firm Green Cities and the Portland, USA-based landscape design firm PLACE. Centered on “Takumishuku,” a traditional craft experience facility in M...
The exhibition “Aikyakuko – Listening in Company” organized by the Art Kogei, from Japan to the World Executive Committee, will be held from November 8 to 10, 2026. The committee aims to create new value by connecting artists who bridge traditional craftsmanship and contemporary ...
Kimoto Glass, a company known for developing a wide range of glassware specifically designed for Japanese sake, has launched “Nuage” — a collection of glasses designed for matcha — under its own brand, KIMOTO GLASS TOKYO. Created in collaboration with French designer Florent Coir...
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ARCELF is a contemporary jewelry brand that reinterprets “fragments of Japanese beauty” —from traditional craftsmanship, Japanese landscapes to materials and memories passed down through generations. On September 5, 2026, the brand unveiled its debut collection, “TSUZURE – Loose ...
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Arts and crafts platform “B-OWND” operated by Tanseisha Co., Ltd., a company specializing in design and creation of commercial and cultural spaces, opened “B-OWND Gallery” on September 10, 2026, within the large-scale complex “TOFROM YAESU” in Tokyo’s Yaesu district.Located on th...
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Marking its first anniversary, the Bizen City Museum of Art will hold a special exhibition titled “Ceramic Resonance” from October 10 to December 20, 2026. The exhibition examines the current state of contemporary ceramics from a unique perspective, showcasing their appeal and ex...
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The open factory event, “RENEW/2026” will be held over three days, from October 9 to 11, 2026 across Sabae-city, Echizen-city and Echizen-cho in Fukui Prefecture. Event information, including the full list of participating companies, programs and workshops has been released on th...
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“Utsuwa no Aki,” an event where visitors can enjoy works by eight artists from five Fukawa-Hagi kilns will be held again this year in the Nagato Yumoto Onsen district from October 2 to November 3, 2026.The theme of this year’s event is “Chaka Ippuku (A Moment of Savoring Tea and ...
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“KOGEism 2026 – Exposition: Les matériaux et la pensée humaine,” will showcase 20 artists from Japan and France who bring diverse cultural backgrounds and techniques, will be held at AXIS Gallery in Roppongi from September 16 to 24, 2026, and at Ginza Tsutaya Books from October 3...
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Craft x Tech is exhibiting at the London Design Festival 2026, one of the most influential design festivals, from September 12, 2026. This marks their second participation and showcases the “Craft x Tech Tokai Project,” a collection of works created through six collaborative proj...
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Nottuo, a global design studio based in Nishiawakura, Okayama Prefecture, has launched its new brand “Nosou™.” The brand made its debut at 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen in June 2026, unveiling its first collection of bamboo lighting.Nosou™ is a contemporary lighting brand that seam...
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ORIGAMI is a Mino ware brand specializing in coffee-related products, beloved by baristas and coffee enthusiasts around the world. Through its “with Makers Project,” the brand collaborates across regional and industrial boundaries to develop products that convey the stories of th...
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Following its presentations at Milan Design Week in April and 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen in June, Time & Style presents its 2026 New Collection at Tokyo and Osaka showrooms, featuring over 20 new designs and 24 new upholstery fabrics.Rooted in Eastern philosophy and the wisd...
Editor's Column “The Path of Japanese Crafts” Part2: Modern Society and Kogei VOL.5
In today’s society, more and more people are seeking a chance to retreat. Inns and facilities built around the concept of retreat are opening one after another, while Unyoked, an Australian startup, has gained popularity by placing cabins on the outskirts of cities such as Sydney...
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The exhibition “A Feast for the Eyes: Tableware” will be held at the Suntory Museum of Art in Roppongi, Tokyo, from July 8 through August 30, 2026. Focusing on ceramic and porcelain tableware primarily from the Momoyama and Edo periods (16th – 19th centuries), the exhibitio...
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From Japan to the world.Awareness through Kogei.
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This column introduces various craft production regions around Japan.
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Passing on the feelings of craftspeople towards their crafts.Along with the best piece to cherish for life.
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Things that I noticed and feltvisiting the region of production, breathing the local airseeing the same scenery as the craftsmen.
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