I am honored to announce that my work has been selected for the 73rd Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition. This is my first selection since I resumed my artistic practice in 2024. For this exhibition, I have created a piece titled "Resonance of the Southern Seas". It features a unique form, achieved by carving the top of a spherical box made with kanshitsu, finished with intricate choshitsu (carved lacquer).
I poured my heart into capturing the rich colors of the tropical sea and the swaying of its waves, as well as the profound resonance from its depths. I would be delighted if you could see the layered colors and delicate expressions born from the time-consuming process of applying and carving lacquer in person at the exhibition.

73rd Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition (Tokyo Venue)

This exhibition will travel to 11 cities across Japan. I am pleased to share the details for the Tokyo venue:
Dates: Wednesday, September 2 - Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Hours: 10:00 - 19:00
Venue: Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store, Main Building 7F Exhibition Hall
Admission: Free

Gallery Attendance Schedule (Updated Sep 1)

Wednesday, September 2: 16:00 - 17:00 (Tentative / Subject to change depending on the situation)
Thursday, September 3: 16:30 - 17:30
Thursday, September 10: 14:00 - 17:00 (I will give an artist talk on my work around 15:00)
*The opening day (Sept. 2) and the time before 17:00 on Sept. 3 will be quite busy. I would love to take the time to chat with everyone, so I would be grateful if you could join me after 17:00 on Sept. 3 or on Thursday, Sept. 10 when I will be on duty at the venue and have more time available.
*If there are any changes to my schedule, I will update this post directly (no separate announcements will be made, so please check the latest text just before your visit).

Being selected for this exhibition after such a long time feels like taking a new step forward. I am truly looking forward to sharing my work with you at the venue. Thank you for your continued support.

2026.08.18