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A small space to enrich your life
Introducing a modern, authentic Japanese room to the world
Utsuwa Project
December, 2015Expressing materials
Wood, paper, straw, glass.
Expressing craftsmanship
Carpentry, sliding doors, tatami, stained glass.
Using authentic materials
A quality physical space surrounds you.
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Utsuwa Project
July, 2016Utsuwa Project
In 2015 I gathered expert artisans and embarked on a journey.
Stained Glass
Stained glass is designed to suit the aesthetics of Japanese living culture
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Relaxing & peaceful
In this age of information and commodity overload, we offer a simple relaxation space. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a space, no matter how small it may be, where you can just be yourself or spend time with those close to you, even if for a brief time? A small space to enrich your life.
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HYATT REGENCY KYOTO
May, 2016![Image](img/member-02.jpg)
Tomoyoshi Wada
Stained GlassA stained glass artist with over 35 years of experience. Tomoyoshi is an expert in creating stained glass in the Japanese style.
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Hideyuki Maeda
WoodA Wood worker from a family of Joiners. Hideyuki has been running his own workshop for 15 years where he trains apprentices.
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Yasuhiro Nakano
HyoguA third generation hyogu maker. Yasuhiro is an expert at preserving old techniques as well as blending modern ideas.
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Chikako Nakano
Hyogu / DesignerA hyogu designer. Chikako creates original designs. Although an expert in the art of hyogu she is She is experienced explaining the production process to lay-people.
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Toshiyuki Ooe
TatamiA second generation tatami maker. Toshiyuki creates tatami for temples and shrines as well as producing his own modern take on traditional tatami design.
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Rieko Uchida
ArchitectAn architectural Designer with 25 years experience and also the creator of the Utsuwa project. Rieko has a passion for Japanese design and hopes to translate this into the Utsuwa project.
Exhibition
Hyatt Regency Kyoto, Shitennoji Temple, Hirakata T-Site, Abeno Harukas.