Art and Ceramics

From Kitain Temple to the traditional storehouse-lined streets, the Toki no Kane (Time Bell), the Yamazaki Museum of Art, and the former Yamazaki family villa, this is a record of a walk through Kawagoe, the "Little Edo," tracing its history related to the Tokugawa family, its architecture spanning from the Edo period to the modern era, and its long-established food culture.

This exhibition at the Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art, "YBA & BEYOND: 90s British Art That Changed the World," explores the works of Damien Hirst, Grayson Perry, and others, as well as films such as "Trainspotting" and "Brassed Off!". It examines 1990s Britain across art, music, fashion, class, and urban culture.

A book review of "Tradition and Innovation of the Long-Established Brand 'Toraya'." Based on my experience at Toraya Karyo Kyoto Ichijo Store during the Gion Festival in Kyoto, I consider the experiential value created by the five senses, the season, history, and customer service.

This is a review of "inception (1976)," held at Omotesando Hills. Drawing on materials from Seditionaries, Sex Pistols, Vivienne Westwood, and Malcolm McLaren, we explore how 1970s punk transformed clothing, music, and graphics.

I went to see NEIGHBORHOOD's "Incense Chamber" exhibition at Stand By in Omotesando. The brand's worldview was consistently well-defined. While using ceramics as a material, it wasn't just a simple craft; it retained the distinct cultural essence of NEIGHBORHOOD...

I went to see "Kenzo Takada: Pursuing Dreams" at the Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery. The exhibition showcased his use of cotton, straight-cut kimono sleeves, and relaxed, dartless clothing. The exhibition began with the designer's life story and included posters from his shows and stage productions...