SUNTORY GIN SUI

“KAWASEMI JOURNEY” 41 sec

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Suntory Gin SUI
Immersive video capturing the essence of SUI “KAWASEMI JOURNEY”

This time, we had the opportunity to work on the production of a web commercial for Suntory Gin SUI.
Ukiyo-e Artist (OZ- YAMAGUCHI KEISUKE) was in charge of the landscape artwork from Mt. Fuji to tea plantations. It's depicted in hues that embody the color of SUI itself. There’s also the interviews and behind-the-scenes so check them out as well.

These videos are now available on Suntory's YouTube and X channels.

“KAWASEMI JOURNEY”
YouTube：@SuntoryGroup
X：@suntory

“BEHIND-THE-SCENES”
X：@suntory

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Japan rushes through, creating the taste of SUI with green tea, yuzu, and ginger.
The kingfisher (Kawasemi) rushing through represents the source of such refreshing sensations.
Just like a small bird freely flying around in nature.
Japan rushes through.
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UKIYO-E PRINTING DEMONSTRATION & WORKSHOP EVENT

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT
-Registration starts today-

We are excited to announce a woodblock printing demonstration and workshop at UCLA’s Clark Library in Los Angeles. We have invited woodblock printer Mr. Ogawa Nobuto from Tokyo to share the exquisite technique of woodblock printing and the unique traditional Japanese art with the local community.
Details are as follows:

【Woodblock Printing Demonstration & Workshop】

Date: April 27th (Sat) 10am-12pm, 2pm-4pm
Location: UCLA Clark Library
2520 Cimarron St.
Los Angeles, CA 90018

Participation fee: Free
Items to bring: Nothing in particular (we will provide everything you need)
Attire: Please wear clothes that can get dirty as ink might stain.

This event is part of the “Open Edo” program held throughout the year at UCLA. It is open to students and the general public, so if you are interested in the traditional techniques of woodblock printing or want to experience woodblock printing, please join us.

To register, please visit the link by clicking the top image. The event is limited to 25 participants per workshop, so if it gets filled up then please apply for the wait list.

1st photo by Stephen Schafer

JACOBI 1880 x UKIYO-E PROJECT

Germany🇩🇪 x Japan🇯🇵 craftsmanship collaboration

Jacobi 1880 and UKIYO-E PROJECT have produced one of a kind ukiyo-e, which is going to be the new bottle label for Jacobi 1880’s brandy. This collaboration was born from the resonance of ukiyo-e craftsmanship with Jacobi’s commitment to brandy making. The artwork also features the vineyards of Germany, where the brandy originates, as well as the Kleinheppacher Kopf.

The craftsmanship of ukiyo-e artisans and their passion and dedication to the art of Jacobi’s brandy-making share common ground. The label illustrates German vineyards in a Japanese aesthetic style.

The artwork, inspired by Hokusai’s works, utilizes the printing technique known as “ten-bokashi,” mainly used for depicting skies. This technique creates a gradient of moss green, effectively portraying the dreamy landscape of morning mist.

COEDO x UKIYO-E PROJECT

Notice of resale of “Vestiges of Edo at Bell Tower”

Beer full of originality made by ukiyo-e craftsmen and beer craftsmen will be reshipped this fall.
“Vestiges of Edo at Bell Tower” conveys the atmosphere of Edo to COEDO's hometown of Kawagoe City in Saitama Prefecture. The symbol of Kawagoe, which has been recognized by the Ministry of the Environment as “‘One of Japan's 100 best soundscapes’ to preserve”, was created into modern ukiyo-e by three craftsmen: an illustrator, a woodcarver, and a printer. The beer is a popular style IPA (Japanese style IPA) brewed using koji, which is the cornerstone of Japanese fermentation culture and is also the national fungus, and yuzu, a traditional Japanese citrus fruit. Please enjoy the collaborative work of three ukiyo-e artisans and beer craftsmen. 　

With Kawagoe's symbol “The Bell Tower” as its motif, this ukiyo-e print depicts two times of day, “Noon” and “Evening”, created and completed by an illustrator, a woodcarver, and a printer, inspired by the initiatives and concepts of UKIYO-E PROJECT, COEDO brewer wrote down the recipe, and the "Japanese Style IPA" full of originality was born.

It comes in a 350ml can, and the label design incorporates the two ukiyo-e prints, “Noon” and “Evening” into one label.
For more information, please visit the COEDO official website or COEDO ONLINE SHOP.

For more information:
https://coedobrewery.com/products/ukiyoe-project-coedo?variant=44048323019009

FINE ART ASIA

We are proud to announce UKIYO-E PROJECT will be exhibiting in an art fair "Fine Art Asia" in Hong Kong. This will be our first time exhibiting in Hong Kong. If you are in the area or are in Hong Kong during this period, please drop by.

[Fine Art Asia 2023]

When : 10/4 (Wed) - 10/8(Sun)
　　　 4th VIP / PRESS preview 13:00-20:00
　　　 5th - 7th 11:00 - 19:00
　　　 8th 11:00 - 18:00

Where : HK CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE Hall 3C, Phrase 2 (New Wing) Booth D11

THE PENINSULA TOKYO

At The Peninsula Tokyo, as part of their art project, we have had an opportunity to produce three types of original ukiyo-e prints depicting the daily life of The Peninsula Tokyo with a mix of past and present times. 
In order to show the ukiyo-e production in person to as many people as possible, an artist-in-residence program will be taking place at the hotel, where the artist OZ will be staying and working on the artworks during the event. You can freely view the production scene of OZ's creation on a big canvas with the same ukiyo-e (woodblock print) design, either at The Lobby or at the art studio depending on the time of day. This is a rare opportunity to be able to see up close how ukiyo-e is crafted, so we hope you get to take a look at it. Thus, we look forward to your visit.


《Artist in Residence with OZ》 
1. Live Painting at The Lobby
You will be able to see live paintings every day in an open space at The Lobby. You can enjoy watching the process gradually being completed.
 
When: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 - Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Time: 14:00-16:00 daily
Location: The Peninsula Tokyo The Lobby
How to participate: No reservation required, free of charge. The event will be held at the back right after entering through the lobby entrance.
 
2. Art Studio Visit
Besides the production scene of the canvas paintings, you can also see the ukiyo-e drafts and other works by OZ.
 
When: Friday, September 15, 2023 - Tuesday, September 19, 2023 
Time: 11:00-13:00 daily
Location: The Peninsula Tokyo, Room #807 (Art Studio)
How to participate: No reservation required, free of charge. Please take the front desk elevator in the back to the 8th floor.


3．Canvas Painting Exhibit
The three canvas paintings created during the artist-in-residence will be exhibited near the lobby entrance from late September onwards.

Mission: Impossible- Dead Reckoning Part One

The film "Mission: Impossible- Dead Reckoning Part One” has been released today.

UKIYO-E PROJECT has collaborated on the visuals for the Japanese release.

On the 17th, <Japan premiere nationwide IMAX simultaneous screening> was held, and the art panel was displayed as a photo spot in the lobby of TOHO Cinemas Hibiya.

ART FAIR DAEGU

Starting today, we have a booth at Art Fair Daegu.
We haven’t had much opportunity to exhibit overseas due to Covid, but we are glad we are able to exhibit our prints in South Korea for the first time, and we can’t wait to show our works to a new group of art lovers in Daegu.

Please stop by our booth if you are planning to come to Art Fair Daegu this week.

[Art Fair Daegu 2023]

When: 6/22(Thu) - 6/25(Sun)

　　　22nd VIP/ PRESS preview 15:00-20:00
23rd 11:00-19:30
24th 11:00-19:30
25th 11:00-18:00

Where: Daegu EXCO West Building Halls 1, 2 Booth B06

"EDO TO MIYAKO" Exhibition

Starting today, we are having an exhibition “EDO TO MIYAKO” in Kyoto at Ace Hotel Kyoto. As contemporary ukiyo-e is also going to be exhibited in Kyoto, we have titled this exhibition “Edo To Miyako”.

At 6pm we will be hosting a gallery reception. We are welcoming Mr. Nakayama Makoto, the printer of our David Bowie ukiyo-e “Kidomaru (Aladdin Sane)”, who is a local based in Kyoto. During the reception, he will be performing a live printing demonstration of Hokusai’s “The Great Wave”, so it will be a valuable opportunity to see the artwork printed upclose. No reservation needed, so come join us.

UKIYO-E PROJECT team

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“EDO TO MIYAKO” Exhibition

During the Edo period, due to the prosperity of the shipping wholesalers, Edo and other regions have already been actively interacting with each other. The crossing of cultures have been quite close, thus, exchanges between Edo and Kyoto/ Osaka have flourished. From the 19th century to the 20th century, Japonism became popular mainly in France, and Ukiyo-e was at the center of it. Expressive style of Ukiyo-e among Impressionists (Contour lines, coloring, perspective, etc.) looked fresh to their eyes. The charm of Ukiyo-e spread widely "From Edo to Kamigata", "From Japan to France", and then "From Japan to the world".

This time, “Edo to Miyako”, our first exhibition in Kyoto at Ace Hotel Kyoto, will exhibit 7 works including our debut artworks, the KISS ukiyo-e series. To have a better understanding on how Ukiyo-e is made, we will showcase the production process by exhibiting “woodblocks” and “sequence prints” as well. Regardless of an era, whenever East and West meet, something new is born. Please enjoy the mix of various aesthetics from East, West, music, art, classics, and contemporary.

【Exhibit/ Sales】
Duration: Jan 13th (Fri) - Feb 28th (Tue) 2023
Place: Ace Hotel Kyoto 1F Gallery Space 
*Artwork can be purchased via our online store. Shipping will be after the exhibition ends. 

【Gallery Reception w/ Live Print Demo】
Date: January 13th 2023 (Fri) 
Time: 6pm - 7pm 
Printing demonstration: Hokusai’s “The Great Wave”
Printer: Nakayama Makoto (printer of “Kidomaru”)

Notice of New Year holiday period

<Notice of New Year holiday period>

Please note we will be closed from December 28th through January 9th 2023, and we will return on January 10th.

Sending you all our best wishes, and looking forward to connecting with you next year!

*All orders placed during the holiday period will be shipped in the order received from January 10th.
Thank you very much for you understanding.

"始端 (SHITAN) -UKIYO-E TODAY FROM NIHONBASHI AT CITAN-"

October 8th (Sat)- We are having an exhibition “始端 (SHITAN) -UKIYO-E TODAY FROM NIHONBASHI AT CITAN-” @CITAN in Higashi-Nihonbashi. Autumn is known for its colorful autumn leaves and delicious seasonal delicacies. It’s that time of the season where you get the urge of wanting to go travel somewhere.

CITAN is not only a hostel but they also have a cafe and a bar within the facility, and it is loved by backpackers and people of all ages from all over the world. It is simply a to-go spot for everyone with many mixed cultures. Last but not least, the DJ plays some great music on the weekends.

There will be a special room UKIYO-E PROJECT CONCEPT ROOM available for a limited time only!

During the Edo period, Nihonbashi has been the source and destination of many cultures. Would you like to have fun at UKIYO-E TODAY FROM NIHONBASHI AT CITAN?

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Back in the Edo period, Nihonbashi has been the shitan (starting point) to foreign countries, and also the final destination from foreign countries. In other words, it has been the source and destination of cultures.
Many nishiki-e wholesalers, who are the publishers of ukiyo-e, have also gathered here along with the Edo-period style inns.

【Exhibit/ Sales】
“始端 (SHITAN) -UKIYO-E TODAY FROM NIHONBASHI AT CITAN-”
Duration: October 8th (Sat) 〜 November 7th (Mon) 2022
Place: Exhibition / Basement 1F Lounge
　　　Merchandise Sales / 1F Front desk

【Printing Demonstration/ Workshop】
Content: Live printing demonstration and printing workshop 
Date: October 8th 2022 (Sat) 
Time: Printing workshop 1pm ~ 5pm 
Printing demonstration: 1pm~ / 4pm~
                                    (About 1 hour per demo)
Printer: Ogawa Nobuto

【UKIYO-E PROJECT CONCEPT ROOM】
Content: Special room UKIYO-E PROJECT CONCEPT ROOM available for a limited time only 
Date: October 8th (Sat) 〜 November 7th (Mon) 2022 ※During the Exhibition
Room: QUAD ROOM (https://www.chillnn.com/172e049201624f/room/175c0bafdb8be)
Perks: Installation of ukiyo-e prints, ukiyo-e related books/magazines. Novelty goods giveaway, etc.
Reservation: CITAN Website or Room Reservation site
　　　・CITAN Website (https://backpackersjapan.co.jp/citan/en)
　　　・Room Reservation site (https://www.chillnn.com/172e049201624f/room/175c0bafdb8be)

*The exhibition will be held under strict Covid-19 prevention measures.
Please respect Citan’s guidelines upon entry, and wear a mask at all times. 
・We will measure your temperature upon entry.
People with a higher temperature than 37.5℃, fever, or feeling sick will be asked to refrain from visiting. 
・Please wear your masks. 
・Smoking will be prohibited within the facility. 
・Please cooperate with our non-smoking policy.

RONIN GALLERY

We are happy to announce David Libertson, the president and second generation owner of the gallery based in New York City, has joined our advisory board. Today, RONIN GALLERY has launched a digital exhibition of our works- you can find it here. If you happen to be in the area, then please go see it for yourself in person as they are available to be viewed upon request. Appointments are preferred but not required.
We are very grateful for this opportunity, and we would like to continue delivering the charm and beauty of ukiyo-e and Japanese culture. 

We thank you for your continued support.

UKIYO-E PROJECT team

Iron Maiden's LEGACY OF THE BEAST WORLD TOUR '22

Iron Maiden’s LEGACY OF THE BEAST WORLD TOUR ’22 starts today!!

During their world tour, we will be offering an original Iron Maiden x UKIYO-E PROJECT clear folder for each purchase of our Iron Maiden collaboration ukiyo-e (Eddie’s Beauty Revealed & Slashing Eddie). They’re definitely a show stopper so don’t miss this chance to grab these rare novelty items!!

For more information, please check out our online store.

UP THE IRONS!!

UKIYO-E PROJECT team

"UKIYO-E PROJECT in (marunouchi) HOUSE" Exhibition

We are happy to announce our upcoming exhibition, UKIYO-E PROJECT in (marunouchi) HOUSE, at Marunouchi House’s Library Space starting on March 1. Besides all of our artworks, we will be showcasing a set of sequence prints that offer insight into ukiyo-e’s printing process.

On March 12, we will be hosting a public printing demonstration with printer Ogawa Nobuto. A print stand will be set up exclusively on this day, where the visitors will have the opportunity to casually experience the art of ukiyo-e printing with a simple monotone design.

The Library Space is inside Marunouchi House, a floor that gathers 9 unique restaurants in the beautiful Shin-Marunouchi Building, located in the heart of Tokyo right in front of the iconic Tokyo Station.

We look forward to seeing you there.

UKIYO-E PROJECT team

UKIYO-E PROJECT in (marunouchi) HOUSE Information
Place: Shin-Marunouchi Building 7F Marunouchi House Library Space
Exhibition Dates: March 1 (Tue) ~ March 31 (Thu)
Opening hours: 11:00 ~ 23:00

Printing Demonstration & Print Stand Hours
Date: March 12 (Sat)
Hours: 1st round 14:00~ / 2nd round 16:00~
(Both rounds will run for about an hour)

*The exhibition will be held under strict Covid-19 prevention measures. Please respect Marunouchi House’s guidelines upon entry, and wear a mask at all times. We may also need to restrict entry depending on the crowd, so we thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.

NIKKEI Asia

UKIYO-E PROJECT is featured in the latest issue of NIKKEI Asia!

The article sheds light on the origins of UKIYO-E PROJECT, our artworks, and our most recent solo show at TRUNK(HOTEL) in Tokyo last autumn.
The article is also available online.

Special thanks to Edward M. Gomez for the insightful article.

Current Exhibition: "Ukiyo-e Theater from Paris"

Exhibition Ukiyo-e Theater from Paris at Kadokawa Culture Museum is currently being held.

The word “ukiyo” in ukiyo-e means “the present”, which was why ukiyo-e acted as a mirror of its time and continued to depict popular trends and culture. Today, it is often paralleled to social media such as Instagram, for its role as an image-based communication tool.

The exhibition’s main feature is a large-scale projection mapping by Danny Rose Studio, inspired by over 500 historical ukiyo-e, followed by a gallery exhibiting contemporary ukiyo-e made by today’s artists and artisans. The exhibition is filled with immersive, highly “Instagrammable” contents.

Our works will be exhibited in the gallery following the projection mapping. It will be a long-term exhibition until April 10th next year, so don't miss this opportunity.

We are looking forward to your visit.

UKIYO-E PROJECT team

Ukiyo-e Theater from Paris Exhibition Details
Place: Kadokawa Culture Museum, Grand Gallery 1F
Address: 3-31-3 Higashi-Tokorozawa Wada, Tokorozawa-shi, Saitama 359-0023, Japan
Opening dates: October 30 (Sat) - April 10, 2022 (Sun)

For more information on opening hours, please check their website:
https://kadcul.com/event/50

"Ukiyo-e Theater from Paris" Exhibition

We are happy to announce that our works will be exhibited at Kadokawa Culture Museum in their upcoming group show Ukiyo-e Theater from Paris, set to start from October 30.

Kadokawa Culture Museum is a new cultural complex built on the concept of fusing together a library, an art museum, and a natural history museum, that opened in the summer of 2020.

UKIYO-E PROJECT's works will be exhibited in the gallery following the projection mapping, where they will be displayed with other contemporary ukiyo-e, showing how this art form remains relevant to this day both in and outside of Japan.

Ukiyo-e Theater from Paris Exhibition Details
Place: Kadokawa Culture Museum, 1F Grand Gallery
Address: 3-31-3 Higashi-Tokorozawa Wada, Tokorozawa-shi, Saitama 359-0023, Japan
Date: October 30, 2021 (Sat) - April 10, 2022 (Sun)

For more details, please visit the link below:
https://kadcul.com/event/50

*The photo is for illustration purposes only.

Facebook Page

For technical reasons, we will be permanently closing down our current Facebook page on Friday 15 October. Please click here to follow our new page, where we will keep posting information on rare ukiyo-e as well as event details and news announcements.
We will be launching our Facebook Shop soon too, so make sure to check it out.

We thank you for your understanding and continued support.

UKIYO-E PROJECT team

Robert Graham x KISS collaboration

We are thrilled to share that the iconic American designer Robert Graham collaborated with KISS and launched an embroidered sport shirt using motifs from our artworks Kabuki and Monstrous. They are currently available in shops in the US and at their online store.

For more information, please check Robert Graham’s website.

UKIYO-E PROJECT presents: VESTIGES OF EDO AT BELL TOWER

9.15.2021 UPDATE
＜Live Printing Demo with Ogawa Nobuto＞

Place: TRUNK (HOTEL)/ 5-31 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0001 JAPAN
Date: Saturday, September 25
Time: 16:30

During our 3-day exhibition at TRUNK (HOTEL) we will be hosting a live printing demonstration with printer OGAWA Nobuto on Saturday, September 25.

During the public demonstration, Ogawa will print Hokusai’s The Great Wave off Kanagawa, accompanied by explanations on the technical aspects of his craftsmanship, offering viewers a deeper insight into how this masterpiece was created.

The demonstration will last about an hour. Visitors are welcome to drop by for a few minutes, or to stay and watch until the end, as Ogawa layers colour after colour to finish the iconic wave. Hope to see you there!

*The live demonstration and exhibition will be held under strict Covid-19 prevention measures. Please respect TRUNK (HOTEL)’s guidelines upon entry, and wear a mask at all times. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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Place: TRUNK (HOTEL)/ 5-31 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0001 JAPAN
Exhibition dates: Friday, September 24 through Sunday, September 26
Opening hours: 11:30 -19:00

We are pleased to announce our upcoming exhibition UKIYO-E PROJECT presents: VESTIGES OF EDO AT BELL TOWER at TRUNK (HOTEL), a boutique hotel located in the heart of Shibuya, from September 24 through 26. It will be the first time to exhibit our most recent artworks, Vestiges of Edo at Bell Tower, that launched this summer in collaboration with the Japanese craft beer maker COEDO Brewery.

The works will be presented alongside the woodblocks that were used to print them, as well as sequence prints to offer a deeper insight into the craftsmanship that went into creating the works.

Ukiyo-e are woodblock prints, making it possible to create variations of an artwork with a single set of woodblocks and only a few colour adjustments, and since the Edo period, this technical characteristic has been used to convey the transition of time, such as from day to night or the changing seasons. Vestiges of Edo at Bell Tower depicts the summer sky at different times of day, whereas Vestiges of Edo in Tsukuda, a landscape series of Tsukuda produced last summer that will also be exhibited in the show, portrays the beauty of the nostalgic neighbourhood as seen during the four seasons.

All of the exhibited works will be available for purchase.
Please feel free to drop by and take a look if you are in the area!

We look forward to seeing you.

UKIYO-E PROJECT team

*The exhibition will be held under strict Covid-19 prevention measures. Please respect TRUNK (HOTEL)’s guidelines upon entry, and wear a mask at all times. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.