Japan Sui Collection Kyoto presents Mastery Of Touch, Mystery Of Time ~ 7-8 November 2026

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Kyoto [Japan], November 13: The Cupboard Workplace, Authorities of Japan, hosted Mastery of Contact, Mystery of Time, an invitation-only exhibition of Japanese artistry from JAPAN SUI COLLECTION, on the Kyoto State Visitor Home on 7–8 November 2026. Greater than 160 visitors, together with worldwide collectors, enterprise leaders, curators and cultural fans, attended over the 2 days.
Offered below the overarching theme Japanese Waza: Residing in Fingers and Time, the exhibition featured roughly 40 works from throughout Japan, together with lacquerware, woodcarving, metalwork, ceramics, textiles and Japanese swords. The phrase Sui displays the aesthetic sensibilities and cultural narratives woven into Japanese traditions. Ten thematic views explored the talents behind the objects, from carving and hammering to dyeing, weaving and sprucing, illustrating how conventional craftsmanship continues to evolve in modern life.

Produced by Junko Koshino and curated by Toshiaki Kawamata, the exhibition centered on waza—the spirit and ability of expertise—and the time required to grasp and transmit methods throughout generations. Six artisans provided reside demonstrations, connecting methods rooted in samurai tradition, regional folks traditions and kimono craftsmanship to modern creativity.
Kouki Matsushima demonstrated Iga Kumihimo, intricately braiding threads into an obijime wire for kimono. Traditionally utilized in samurai armour and sword fittings, the method now finds new functions in trend. Kentaro Inada showcased Higo steel inlay, utilizing nunome-giri to carve greater than ten microscopic grooves inside a single millimetre earlier than embedding treasured metals.
Lacquer artist Yuzo Eto demonstrated kintsugi, repairing broken ceramics with lacquer and metallic powders, whereas Takuya Niwa confirmed how a zabuton cushion is formed completely by hand, fastidiously distributing cotton fibres with out equipment. Shoichi Hashimoto introduced the layered papier-mâché and painted ornament of conventional Japanese folks toys. Yohei Kato demonstrated Fūsai-zome, a recent growth of a 1,200-year custom of gradation dyeing, creating seamless transitions of color impressed by wind. Collectively, the demonstrations provided alternatives for visitors to have interaction immediately with residing traditions.

Guests praised the prospect to come across numerous crafts and watch artisans at work. One visitor commented: “What is outstanding is that we are able to see all the standard paintings in a single place.”
The programme additionally included a strong efficiency by internationally acclaimed taiko ensemble DRUM TAO. Beneath the theme of Rimpa, Junko Koshino introduced a trend present mixing modern design with Japanese cultural parts together with kimono, Nishijin weaving and indigo dyeing, accompanied by DRUM TAO’s rhythms.
NOBU, the world-renowned restaurant model recognized for its fusion delicacies rooted in Japanese cooking traditions, provided a menu that includes Kyoto components. Dishes included Toro Tuna Tartare with Caviar and wasabi soy sauce, accompanied by Kyoto greens and Kujo leek, and Vegetable Soy Paper Rolls that includes Shogoin daikon radish.
Kyoto Prefecture Governor Takatoshi Nishiwaki and Kyoto Mayor Koji Matsui additionally addressed visitors, underscoring Kyoto’s position as a gathering place for custom and modern tradition.
Launched in 2025, JAPAN SUI COLLECTION is an initiative of the Cupboard Workplace, Authorities of Japan, celebrating Japanese craftsmanship and the cultural narratives behind it. The gathering has been showcased in Kyoto and Paris, with additional European displays deliberate.
Extra info: https://japan-sui-collection.go.jp/
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