
Insight Kogei Articles
Lifestyles looking forward.Encountering Kogei, things we notice.
The beauty of Kogei in everyday life. We share a variety of information and perspectives on Japanese crafts, including exhibition information and interviews.
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“The Beauty of Sensible Tableware” – Exhibition of Hideki Yamamoto, Kankosui-you
Exhibition • Event Information VOL.15
HULS Gallery Tokyo will hold an exhibition of works by Hideki Yamamoto, a ceramic artist in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture. 玄釉, also known as Deep Black Glaze, is originally created by Mr. Yamamoto over a long period of trial and error. His signature deep black glaze that appears almost like metal after firing allows one to feel the texture of the soil. Fundamentally inspired by nature, his vessels d...
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Katsunori Sawa Shigaraki Exhibition
Exhibition • Event Report VOL.3
A solo exhibition of Shigaraki ceramic artist Katsunori Sawa was held at Asakusa Japanese Pottery Gallery Tobetobekusa, Tokyo from April 10 to 18, 2021.One of the characteristics of Katsunori’s works is their wide range of variations. Shigaraki conveys the power of clay and fire, while Oribe is rich in individuality, with joyful painting and a playful spirit. Together with Shino, Hikidashi-g...
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Makoto Yamaguchi Solo Exhibition
Exhibition • Event Report VOL.2
A solo exhibition by Seto ceramic artist Makoto Yamaguchi was held at Ginza Kuroda Touen Annex in Tokyo from April 3-8, 2021.Makoto is a ceramic artist based in Seto, Aichi Prefecture, who works in Oribe, Shino, Kiseto, and other styles. His Oribe works in particular reflect his contemporary sensibility, and many possess an innovative and gorgeous beauty. His annual solo exhibition at Kuroda Touen...
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“The New Collection 2021 – From Season to Season – ” Kokura Shima Shima Exhibition
Exhibition • Event Information VOL.14
This June, HULS Gallery Tokyo presents an exhibition on Kokura Shima Shima, a Kokura-ori fabric brand from Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture. The exhibition features the latest Spring 2021 collection, with the new addition of three fabric patterns inspired by the concept of “the beauty of nature for all four seasons in Japan”, which is fundamental to the Kokura-ori’s color palettes. The stripe patter...
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The 2021 Taki and Kenta Nakazato Exhibition
Exhibition • Event Report VOL.1
From April 2 to 6, 2021, an exhibition of new works by Taki and Kenta Nakazato, father and son potters from Karatsu, was held at the Miyuki Branch of Ginza Manyodo.Taki and Kenta, together with Taki’s father Takashi Nakazato, have been making pottery for three generations. Designed for daily life, each piece is individually brought to life using a traditional potter’s kick wheel to enhance t...
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“Three Hands” – Group Exhibition of Bizen Artists Takashi Baba, Syo Fujita, Taiga Mori
Exhibition • Event Information VOL.13
Takashi Baba, Syo Fujita, and Taiga Mori are up-and-coming young artists of Bizen ware who are active in both Japan and overseas, while collaborating together in managing a gallery in Bizen, called “gallery Kai”.In this exhibition, various works made by the three artists will be revealed for the first time, which include tableware items such as sake cups and bottles, as well as vases, ...
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“Shorelines of the Heart” – Exhibition of Chiemi Ogura, Kyotakekago Hanakokoro
Exhibition • Event Information VOL.12
HULS Gallery Tokyo will hold an exhibition featuring the works of Chiemi Ogura, a bamboo craft artist from Kyoto, titled “Shorelines of the Heart”.The word “shoreline” is translated from the Japanese word “migiwa”, which means the boundary between land and water, such as the sea and lakes. The artist creates each piece of work, hoping that the craft artist and the user care about and sympathize wi...
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“All Living Things” – Yamanaka Lacquerware GATO MIKIO Exhibition
Exhibition • Event Information VOL.11
Yamanaka Lacquerware GATO MIKIO Exhibition “All Living Things”Date: December 15th (Tue.) 2020 – December 29th (Tue.) 202010:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. *Closed on Sundays and public holidaysExhibition Venue: HULS Gallery Tokyo (Akasaka, Tokyo)Founded in 1908 at Yamanaka Onsen, Gato Mikio continues to produce lacquerware that exemplifies the distinguished, traditional wood-turning technique of the region. ...
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“Tokoname ware – Soil and Sea” Exhibition of Seiji Ito, Jinshu Toen / Exhibition of BAN Project
Exhibition • Event Information VOL.10
“Tokoname ware – Soil and Sea” Exhibition of Seiji Ito, Jinshu Toen / Exhibition of BAN Project25th November (Wed.) 2020 – 12th December (Sat.) 202010:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. *Closed on Sundays and public holidaysExhibition Venue: HULS Gallery Tokyo (Akasaka, Tokyo)Seiji Ito has been making teapots called “kyusu” in Japanese for 50 years in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, where high-quality clay can be ob...
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“Breath” – Exhibition by Takeyoshi Mitsui
Exhibition • Event Information VOL.9
HULS Gallery Tokyo will hold a special exhibition presenting the works of Takeyoshi Mitsui, a hand-blown glass artist living in Toyama Prefecture. With covid-19, our lives are changed significantly with many uncertainties of the future. More than ever, it is vital to keep ourselves calm and collected in the midst of this situation. With its organic and peaceful disposition, Mitsui’s collection of ...
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Motomasa & Susumu Yotsukawa
KOGEI & Me VOL.31
Brothers Motomasa and Susumu Yotsukawa are the president and senior managing director, respectively, of Yotsukawa Seishakusho, a company engaged in product design and sales of Takaoka copperware. Motomasa joined the company shortly after graduating from university. Susumu rediscovered the appeal of his family business and its craftsmanship after working in the United States for another company, an...
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KORAI Special Exhibition – Hydrangea Water Vessel 2020
Exhibition • Event Information VOL.8
HULS Inc. will release a new item, “Hydrangea – Water Vessel (L)” on 8th August (Sat).KORAI proposes “senseware” as an art piece that triggers human sensitivity and opens the door to new senses by feeling nature in our daily living. The large-sized “Hydrangea – Water Vessel (L)” has been added to the “Hydrangea – Water Vessel” series that was released as part of KORAI’s first senseware collection ...
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Editor's Column "Craft Production Regions"
This column introduces various craft production regions around Japan.
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Editor's Column "The Path of Japanese Crafts"
Things that I noticed and feltvisiting the region of production, breathing the local airseeing the same scenery as the craftsmen.
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Exhibition • Event Report
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Exhibition • Event Information
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KOGEI Topics
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New Products
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KOGEI & Me
Passing on the feelings of craftspeople towards their crafts.Along with the best piece to cherish for life.
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Editor's Note
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VOICE
From Japan to the world.Awareness through Kogei.
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