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...

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...

“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 ...

“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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

On May 21 and 22, 2026, the Mainichi Auction presented “Sale 850: Japanese Crafts and Tea Ceremony Utensils” in Ariake, Tokyo. The auction’s highest-priced lot was Raku Chojiro I “Black Tea Bowl Named Gentaguro,” which fetched 230 million yen.Raku Chojiro I “Black Tea Bowl Named ...

Lei, a lifestyle brand recognized with prestigious international design awards including the Red Dot Design Award and iF Design Award, will open Lei Gallery Tokyo this month. The new art space will be housed within its Lei In Praise of Shadows Flagship Store, which opened in Yoyo...