Japanese Object Makers

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Akihisa Hirata

Credentials: Bachelor’s degree, Kyoto University (1994); Master’s degree, Kyoto University (1997); Worked under Toyo Ito; Professor, Kyoto University Graduate School of Engineering
From: Osaka, Japan
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Architecture, Furniture

Akihisa Hirata Architecture Office: https://www.akihisahirata.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/architect.akihisa.hirata

Global Bowl

Akihisa Hirata Global Bowl pavilion in Tokyo
Akihisa Hirata Global Bowl, timber structure detail

Csh

Akihisa Hirata Csh chair
Akihisa Hirata Csh chair, second view

Flow_er

Akihisa Hirata Flow_er installation for Okamura
Akihisa Hirata Flow_er, acrylic and plant detail

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Kazuhiro Yamanaka

Credentials: MA, Royal College of Art (1995-1997); BA, Musashino Art University (1991-1995); Professor, Musashino Art University; Visiting Professor, China Academy of Art
Based: London, United Kingdom
Discipline: Industrial Design, Furniture

kazuhiro yamanaka office: http://www.kazuhiroyamanaka.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kazuhiro_yamanaka
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kazuhiro-yamanaka-89337b169

Graffiti

Kazuhiro Yamanaka Graffiti for Pallucco

Rock Garden

Kazuhiro Yamanaka Rock Garden for Pallucco

Rainy Day

Kazuhiro Yamanaka Rainy Day for Pallucco

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Tomoki Doi

Credentials: 桑沢デザイン研究所 (Kuwasawa Design School)
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Industrial Design, Furniture

soell inc.: https://soell-inc.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomoki_doi
X: https://x.com/doi_soell

overlap

soell overlap sofa, two overlapping upholstered blocks

kasaneru

soell kasaneru stackable paper stools for Igarashi Seihako

rebbur

soell rebbur natural rubber material and planter for Kouhoku Rubber

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Yuri Suzuki

Credentials: BA, Nihon University; MA, Royal College of Art (2006-2008); Studied under Ron Arad; Partner, Pentagram; Designers in Residence, Design Museum, London; Visiting Professor, Nihon University; Member, New Radiophonic Workshop
Based: London, United Kingdom
Discipline: Industrial Design, Toy Design, Hardware

Yuri Suzuki Design Studio: https://yurisuzuki.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yurisuzukilondon
X: https://x.com/yurisuzuki

Sonic Playground

Yuri Suzuki Sonic Playground at the High Museum of Art
Yuri Suzuki Sonic Playground, colored horn sculptures

The Ambient Machine

Yuri Suzuki The Ambient Machine

OTOTNOMORI - Sound Forest

Yuri Suzuki OTOTNOMORI Sound Forest in Jing'an Sculpture Park

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Yasuyuki Kawanishi

Credentials: Master’s degree, Chiba University; Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Architecture; Judge and Focus Issue Director, Good Design Award; Overseas Study Fellow (Agency for Cultural Affairs Program for Upcoming Artists), Agency for Cultural Affairs (Japan)
From: Nara, Japan
Based: Nara, Japan
Discipline: Automotive Design

Website: https://ichibansen.co.jp
ICHIBANSEN / nextstations (株式会社イチバンセン一級建築士事務所): https://www.ichibansen.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasuyuki_kawanishi
X: https://x.com/ICHIBANSEN_YK
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasuyuki-kawanishi-ichibansen

YAKUMO Limited Express (JR West 273 Series)

ICHIBANSEN JR West 273 series Yakumo limited express, exterior rendering

Echigo TOKImeki Resort Setsugekka

ICHIBANSEN Echigo TOKImeki Resort Setsugekka train, front view

Kintetsu Commuter Train 8A Series

ICHIBANSEN Kintetsu 8A series commuter train, interior seating

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Ryuichi Kozeki

Credentials: Tama Art University; Apprenticed with Toshiyuki Kita
Discipline: Lighting, Furniture, Industrial Design

Ryuichi Kozeki: https://ryuichikozeki.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryuichikozeki

Oculus

Ryuichi Kozeki Oculus table lamp, Figure of Light

Frame Structured Chair

Ryuichi Kozeki Frame Structured Chair, walnut armchair

( ) armchair

Ryuichi Kozeki ( ) armchair in moulded plywood
Ryuichi Kozeki ( ) armchair, second view

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Toshiyuki Tani

Credentials: Kobe Design University (神戸芸術工科大学) (1997)
From: Takarazuka, Japan
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Lighting

MODERN: https://modern-t.com/
motarasu.com: https://motarasu.com/pages/toshiyuki-tani
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toshiyukitani

Hokore Pendant

Toshiyuki Tani Hokore Pendant, bamboo, for Motarasu

Sen Table Lamp

Toshiyuki Tani Sen Table Lamp, bamboo, for Motarasu

Ron Pendant

Toshiyuki Tani Ron Pendant, washi paper and bamboo, for Motarasu

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Haruka Misawa

Credentials: Musashino Art University; Associate Professor, Musashino Art University; Member, Japan Design Committee
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Furniture, Industrial Design

Website: https://misawa.ndc.co.jp/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misawadesigninstitute
X: https://x.com/MisawaDesign

HIHI DADA

Haruka Misawa HIHI DADA chair for Hida Sangyo

waterscape

Haruka Misawa waterscape aquarium with floating glass island

Form of Gravity

Haruka Misawa Form of Gravity glass vessel with a falling water sphere

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Ryosuke Tanaka

Credentials: 武蔵野大学 (2013); 森林たくみ塾
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Furniture

KOKKOK: https://www.fs-kokkok.com/
X: https://x.com/ryoten_731

Ao.

KOKKOK Ao. chair
KOKKOK Ao. table

Tsuki to Umi Furniture

KOKKOK furniture for Tsuki to Umi, sofa and tables

YUGEN

KOKKOK furniture for YUGEN, counter stools

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Shinsaku Miyamoto

Credentials: Kyushu Sangyo University
Discipline: Furniture

Ritzwell Co., Ltd.: https://www.ritzwell.com/

MT Bench

Shinsaku Miyamoto MT Bench for Ritzwell
Shinsaku Miyamoto MT Bench with woven leather seat

Beatrix

Shinsaku Miyamoto Beatrix high back easy chair for Ritzwell
Shinsaku Miyamoto Beatrix easy chairs in a living space

Light Field Modular Sofa

Shinsaku Miyamoto Light Field modular sofa for Ritzwell

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Yuji Okitsu

Credentials: Master’s degree, Tokyo Denki University (2009); Apprenticed with Ryuji Nakamura
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Lighting, Furniture

YUJI OKITSU: https://www.yujiokitsu.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yujiokitsu