“KO+GEI 2026” Explores the Global Presence of Japanese Craft at the Tokyo Art Club
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We share a variety of information and perspectives on Japanese crafts, including exhibition information and interviews.
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Kyoto
Apr 23 – May 12, 2026
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Apr 24 – May 5, 2026
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Okayama
Apr 29 – May 5, 2026
Okayama Tenmaya
May 2 – May 10, 2026
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KOGEI Topics VOL.28
The Executive Committee of the International Ceramics Festival Mino, Japan, officially commenced the call for entries for “The 14th International Ceramics Competition Mino, Japan” on February 2, 2026. This prestigious global competition will accept applications exclusively throug...
KOGEI Topics VOL.27
ZOZO NEXT has officially launched “Yobiiro,” a new project centered on the fusion of traditional Japanese craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology. The initiative aims to combine Japan’s traditional materials and techniques with modern technologies to propose innovative products...
KOGEI Topics VOL.26
Discover, Acquire, Enjoy – The Excellent Sake Ware was released by Abe Publishing Ltd. in January 2026. The quarterly journal Honoho Geijutsu or The Art of Fire was first published in 1982. As a specialized ceramics journal, it features introductions to artists’ works, insi...
KOGEI Topics VOL.25
Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten Co., Ltd. obtained B Corporation™ (B Corp) certification in August 2025, a designation awarded to companies that meet high standards of social and environmental performance. In addition, the company will launch a new circular program in late January 202...
KOGEI Topics VOL.24
The Association for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries will sequentially open pop-up stores under the name “Atelier DENSAN” in Hong Kong, the United Kingdom (London), and Switzerland (Lausanne), beginning in November 2025. These pop-up stores aim to introduce a diverse...
KOGEI Topics VOL.23
POJ Studio, a brand that develops lifestyle products rooted in traditional Japanese techniques and aesthetics and designed to complement modern living, has opened a new hub in Gojo, Kyoto. This space is dedicated to experiencing the charm of Japanese crafts through “seeing,” “tou...
KOGEI Topics VOL.22
Hida Sangyo Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer and retailer of furniture and interior goods, is proud to announce the grand reopening of “YUHOKAN HIDA GALLERY” (hereafter “Yuhokan”) as a newly renovated cultural complex on October 4, 2025, in Takayama City, Gifu Prefec...
KOGEI Topics VOL.21
The Bizen Pottery Museum was reborn and held its grand opening as the “Bizen City Museum of Art” on July 12, 2025. In addition to showcasing contemporary ceramics, especially Bizen ware, the museum will present a diverse range of artworks, including contemporary art, architecture...
KOGEI Topics VOL.20
NOUSAKU, known for its 100% tin tableware and brass interior cast items, and NS by NOUSAKU, a jewelry brand exploring the possibilities of materials and design through the innovative material “Tin Gold,” come together in a new concept store. This multi-brand store, “N...
KOGEI Topics VOL.19
Shitsurindo, an Echizen lacquerware manufacturer based in Fukui Prefecture, and ZOZO NEXT, a company engaged in research and development that leverages technology in fashion industry, have announced the launch of a joint research initiative. This collaboration aims to develop new...
KOGEI Topics VOL.18
Renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship and delicate, vivid paintings, “Nabeshima ware” is regarded one of the finest porcelain in Japan. As it marks its 350th anniversary this year, a series of commemorative initiatives are planned.Nabeshima ware traces its origin to the Edo ...
KOGEI Topics VOL.17
JTB Corp., under commission from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center, has launched and operates a reservation website for traditional craft experiences in Tokyo within the JTB LAPITA platform. This website is ava...












