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大阪関西万博栃木県ブース

A hand-drawn ink painting performance was held at the opening ceremony of the WASSE exhibition booth.
The opening ceremony featured a live ink painting performance in front of the prefectural governor, assembly chairman, vice-chairman, representative Tochigi companies, and numerous television and newspaper media representatives.

Tochigi Prefecture’s theme is “Mountains, Water, and Village.”
Life, traditional culture, food, and history have developed from the blessings of mountains, water, and villages.
We must not forget that by caring for the environment, good things can be born from its blessings.

This work was created using Nasukarasuyama washi paper and rubbed with the famous waters of Nikko, Tochigi. The elegant ink effect is truly a product of Tochigi Prefecture’s cherished appreciation of water.

The basis for this painting, “Mountains, Waters, and Villages,” is the work of classical Chinese calligraphers Wen Zhengmin, Wang Chong, and Zuo Guang Dou, which Arakawa has adapted to create his own unique art language.

Drawing on the natural grandeur of the mountains, waters, and villages, I left plenty of space to create a sense of dynamism, boldness, and delicacy, using my entire hand to create an atmosphere.

The opening ceremony received overwhelmingly positive reviews, and the event got off to a great start, with approximately 12,000 visitors on the first day. The ink painting experience event that followed the live performance also sold out in just 1.5 hours, with 100 limited-edition Karasuyama washi paper sheets and 100 limited-edition commemorative keychains. Many people participated and experienced the beauty of Tochigi Prefecture.

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On the second day, we painted “Bamboo Grove and Rising Dragon,” a piece connected to Tochigi Prefecture’s theme, “Mountains, Water, and Village.”

The background music was by Nanase Aikawa, who provided music for the Expo.

“Mountains, Water, and Village.”

We are blessed with the mountains, water, and villages that sustain us.

The Karasuyama washi paper used in this project is made with pure water from the natural environment.

Karasuyama washi paper is strong, and its high quality can only be appreciated by touching it with your hands. The way the ink flows, the quality of the lines, and the way it stains—bold yet delicate works—are born here.

Wata-ya Zenbei (Doll Shop), the supplier of Karasuyama washi paper, has preserved a 220-year tradition, carrying on this time-honored tradition and producing lanterns.

Last year, Mr. Watanabe, a Policy Fellow at the Cabinet Office, spoke to us, and we have been working on grand ideas and plans for this Expo, leading up to this current project, and we are truly pleased that the Osaka-Kansai Expo Tochigi “Sansui Kyori” has been realized.

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Final Day of the Osaka Kansai Expo WASSE Tochigi
The brushless ink painting live performance was an overwhelming success on the final day.

The Expo was filled with the warmth of everyone who participated, including those who set up booths and performed with us until the very end, supporters from Tochigi and other prefectures, media representatives, staff, relatives and friends, visitors to the venue, and so many others.

The Osaka Kansai Expo WASSE Tochigi “Sansui Kyori” successfully concluded, with emotions that go beyond the words “gratitude.”

But this isn’t the end yet.
We will continue to weave this into a legacy, for the next generation, and for the future…

To be continued

Provided by Karasuyama Washi
Wataya Zenbei/Wataya Dolls

Displayed in the most prestigious room in the Akasaka Palace State Guest House, “Asahi no Ma”

Featured on Fuji TV’s Mezamashi TV “Kirabito”

Birthday commemorative special solo exhibition SPECIAL EVENT “Hiryu” 2nd

The last birthday commemorative special solo exhibition of 2024, SPECIAL EVENT “Hiryu” 2nd time
2024/12/14 (Sat) – 12/15 (Sun)
If you miss this chance, you will never get another chance to see these highly valuable works
There will be no next chance to see them.
Don’t miss this opportunity to come and visit us.

[Location] Kuranomachi Studio
7-17 Ginza-dori, Yamato-cho, Tochigi-shi, Tochigi-ken, 328-0037TEL: 0282-24-2269

Contact: Junichi Makino, Owner of Kuranomachi Studio
TEL:09032303807

And… the biggest attraction of this solo exhibition is the event “For you, just for you, live ink painting performance ~It is only for you!~” This is a luxurious event where you can draw ink paintings on the spot.

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Limited to 2 people (1 person on 12/14, 1 person on 12/15)
¥300,000 – ¥500,000
-Please make a reservation in advance-
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Some of the high-value works on display this time
will be subject to judging. As a general rule, we will not sell them to people whose backgrounds are unclear.
We thank you for your understanding.

As this is December, we will also be holding a special event to celebrate Arakawa Kaname’s birthday, as well as other special events and top secret fun that can only be enjoyed at this solo exhibition. It will be a fun event filled with feelings that you will never experience at other exhibitions.

This time, we will be inviting many corporations, individuals, entrepreneurs, business people, artists, friends and acquaintances.
We hope you will come and visit us.
My previous solo exhibition, “Hiryu,” was a huge success and was very well received.
Approximately 200 people visited over the two days.

Thank you to Kuranomachi Studio for your cooperation and efforts in holding this solo exhibition.

Kuranomachi Studio

Advertising design: Design Omakase Honpo

The Truth of Roman and Japanese Art Exhibition

“Following the launch of the Italian-Japanese Artists Association at the former Maeda residence in March 2024, Dr. Petrioli declared that he would unveil Japanese culture, full of passion and bonds, to Rome.

And now… starting on November 8th, for three days, a selection of Japanese art works will be exhibited in an exhibition titled “The Art Exhibition of Rome, the Eternal City”! The exhibition will take place at the Crocetti Museum, a proud art museum in Rome, Italy.

It has been decided that the works will be exhibited at the museum named after Venanzo Crocetti, the great sculptor who completed the bronze portals of St. Peter’s Basilica!”

20th Anniversary of Mount Koya’s Registration as a World Heritage Site – Koyasan Kongobu-ji Temple [Saxophone Dedication Performance]

20th Anniversary of Mount Koya’s Registration as a World Heritage Site

Koyasan Kongobu-ji Temple [Saxophone Donation Performance]

Held on Saturday, September 28, 2024

Koyasan Danjo Garan Main Pagoda

・Opening ceremony: 14:00-14:30 Koyasan University

・Special Donation Performance Danjo Garan Main Pagoda

Collaborative live performance

SAXOPHONE player Nazuki’ @nzk0910

(Saxophone)

Guest Kenichi Yoshida from Yoshida brothers

Guest Hand Drawing sumi-e artist SHU Arakawa

A charity event in a wonderful place, a World Heritage Site

We are looking for sponsors

Theme is “World Peace”

Benefits such as Noto and Taiwan charity dinner parties

[Individual sponsorship benefits] * ¥5000 per share

1 share: Donation performance viewing seat

2 shares: Tasting and social gathering at Kakuhama Goma Tofu

[Corporate sponsorship benefits] * ¥10,000 per share
1 share: Tasting and social gathering at Kakuhama Goma Tofu, in the viewing area for the dedication performance
3 shares: Company name on poster (limited number)
5 shares: Company name on sponsor panel (50cm square)
10 shares: Company name on sponsor panel (1m square)
20 shares: Company name on sponsor panel (2m square)

Product sponsorship (limited to 2) 60 shares (¥600,000)
◾️In addition to the benefits of the 20 shares above, one company image song will be produced and
saxophone performance will be held at Konpon Daito
◾️A sponsor video of about 5 minutes will be played at the opening ceremony (Koyasan University Reimeikan).
※The right to use the song will be transferred after the sponsor image instrument is shown.
Nazuki’s SNS (more than 20,000 followers on various SNS) will introduce the company through corporate sponsorship. Posters will be distributed and posted at the travel association’s temple lodges through the Koyasan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and will be posted in various places in Wakayama City. Organized by: World Heritage Site Koyasan 20th Anniversary Dedication Concert Saxophonist Nazuki’ will be the main performer, and guest Arakawa Kaname will draw a sumi-e (ink painting without a brush). If you are a corporation or individual who would like to sponsor, please contact us using the inquiry form. We will send you information on bank transfer at a later date. This is a wonderful event. You will contribute to world peace and have the opportunity to have your name displayed at an event at the World Heritage Site of Koyasan. There will never be another opportunity like this. Please do not miss this opportunity. Poster art word “Saxophone Dedication Performance” calligraphy: Arakawa Kaname Poster design: Konishi Masanobu k-style-design.com

Kaminakazato Kindergarten Ink Play Event

Corner play
“Let’s play in the corner!”
“Let’s have fun in the corner!”
“Let’s make the best memories!”
*Please take home the work you made during the experience as a souvenir

Kaminakazato Kindergarten Sumi-e experience – Live sumi-e painting without using a brush

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[Instructor] Brushless ink painter/New Mongolian Himafuji Gakuen Arts Goodwill Ambassador/Chairman of the Kamyoukai, Arakawa Kamyou
[Date]
Friday, September 6, 2024
[Location]
Zuienji Gakuen School Corporation, Kaminakazato Kindergarten
1032 Kaminakazato-cho, Isogo-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 235-0042
TEL: 045-773-5570
Website

https://kaminakazato-kdg.com/life/

Solo Exhibition “Flying Dragon”

“While there are a succession of companies wanting to purchase Arakawa Yuzuru’s works now, a two-day limited exhibition, “Hiryu”, will be held at Kuranomachi Studio in Tochigi City! This exhibition will attract many corporations. The general public is also welcome to attend. In the future, there will be fewer opportunities to see high-value works, and they will become increasingly rare, so please come and see them.”

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[Access to Kuranomachi Studio]

〒328-0037
7-17 Ginza-dori, Tochigi

Contact
☎0282-24-2269

Pre-purchase consultation for exhibited works
☎090-3230-3807 Junichi Makino

2024-06-15 [Live solo exhibition] “shu-no-toki” in Kyoto

A live performance of Jun Arakawa’s ink painting without using a brush.
Co-starring with singer-songwriter NAOMICHI’s music.
Experience a dream-like space in a projected image.

Date: 6/15
Doors open: 14:00pm
Admission fee: ¥7000 (6/15 only)
One drink service included

Admission fee for solo exhibition from 6/1 to 6/16: ¥500
(However, ¥7000 due to ink painting performance only on 6/15)

6/1 (Sat) – 6/16 (Sun) Solo exhibition
Sumi-e performance only on 6/15 (Sat)

[Kyoto Sozo Garage Access Method]
〒604-8216
Nishinotoin YK Building, 419-2 Ikesu-cho, Rokkaku-shita Ru, Nishinotoin-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
7 minutes walk from Karasuma Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line 7 minutes walk from Shijo Station on the Subway Karasuma Line

Kyoto Creative Garage URL
https://kyoto-creative-garage.studio/

contact address
075-254-7229

2024-05-12 [Event] “RAIZ” body paint performance held

Fashion show and sumi-e performance without brushes
Ink body paint on body makeup model
It’s the most fun event

Body painting performance by SHU Arakawa
(Lecle d’Or Collection 2024SS Part 2)
【Start time】
Doors open around 16:45, show starts at 17:00, end around 17:45

A sumi-e pre-performance will be held from 14:00. To watch the pre-performance, you will need a Part 1 Fashion Show L’Eclectic d’Or Collection ticket. Tickets for Part 1 and Part 2 are also available.

Part 1: Sumi-e pre-performance
(Held during the fashion show, start time 13:30) 2,640 yen

Part 2: Body paint performance 7,500 yen

Part 1 Sumi-e Pre-Performance Part 2 Body Paint Performance Ticket 10,140 yen

Organizer information
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