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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...

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...