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Opening from three talks,
An attitude towards manufacturing that is unique to the region.

The 37th special exhibition at d47 MUSEUM, "47 Engimono Exhibition," is an exhibition that allows visitors to experience the unique characteristics of each of the 47 prefectures through the lucky charms and their makers. Born from the local climate and lifestyle and passed down through generations, these lucky charms strongly reflect the local customs and craftsmanship of their makers. This event will explore the specific efforts and perspectives of practitioners from each region to find clues for connecting local craftsmanship to the future.

How do unique craftspeople capture and communicate the charms rooted in their local areas? Come join us as we think together about the future of local craftsmanship.

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47 Engimono Exhibition TALK SHOW
Date and time: January 25, 2026 (Sunday) 13:45-18:45 / Doors open at 13:15
Location: 8/COURT (Shibuya Hikarie 8th floor)
Participation Fee: TALK 1 & TALK 2: 2,200 yen each, TALK 3: Free
Capacity: 50 people each time

▼How to apply
D&DEPARTMENTwebsitePlease apply from.
◎Inquiries: 03-6427-2301 (d47)

We also have a "pass-through ticket" that allows you to attend all talks, a discounted ticket that includes the official exhibition booklet, and student participation slots.
・Through ticket: Regular price 4,400 yen → 3,300 yen (tax included)
・Complete ticket with official exhibition booklet: Regular price 6,050 yen → 4,950 yen (tax included)

【program】

TALK 1｜13:45～15:15
How to create a design that is unique to a place, based on the concept of "engimono"
Guests: Keiichi Asakura (Yawaya), Takeru Tomikawa (Tomikawaya)
Interviewer: Miho Kuroe (Director of D&DEPARTMENT)
Participation fee: 2,200 yen (tax included)
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+ Continuous participation is recommended!
TALK 2｜15:30～17:00
Communicating and nurturing local individuality, creating a "space" - perspective and editorial skills
Guests: Ayako Kasai (CASAICO), Yusuke Mizuno (Seto Hongyo Kiln)
Interviewer: Miho Kuroe (Director of D&DEPARTMENT)
Participation fee: 2,200 yen (tax included)
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+ Continuous participation is recommended!
TALK 3｜17:15～18:45
47 Engimono Exhibition Exhibitor Roundtable Discussion
Guest: 47 Engimono Exhibition Exhibitor
Speakers: Miho Kuroe (Director of D&DEPARTMENT), Ato Furuya, Miyu Kinzo (d47 MUSEUM Secretariat)
Participation fee: Free (reservations required)
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<Speakers introduction>

Keiichi Asakura | Yawaya

Born in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture in 1984. Owner of the craft shop "Yawaya." Part-time lecturer at Aichi Prefectural University of the Arts, director of the Hida Folk Crafts Association, and editorial committee member of the magazine "Mingei." He lives in a relocated 150-year-old traditional Japanese house, selling folk craft tableware and reading books. He also runs the exhibition room "4-33," a private library in the attic, and the label "Kasokesha." He also irregularly broadcasts the podcast "Introduction to Mismatch Studies." His zine "Miscellaneous Theory 2 Yuki Nyudo" will be released in November 2025. His major works include "Mingei as it remains unclear" (Sakuhinsha).

Tomikawadake｜Tomikawaya

Representative of Tomikawaya Co., Ltd. Writer, producer, and dancer of the local performing art "Hariyama Shishi Dance." Born in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture in 1987. After working at an advertising company in Tokyo, he moved to Tono City, Iwate Prefecture in 2016. He is involved in various creative activities and cultural promotion based on folklore. Since 2018, he has been devoted to the local performing art "Shishi Dance," which has been practiced in Tono for 400 years. His books include "Becoming a Shishi: A Journey to the Otherworld of Tono" (published by Aki Shobo), "My First Tale of Tono" (published by Tono Publishing), and "Living with the Otherworld" (published by Seikatsu Tsuzurikata Publishing Department). He is a director of the Tono City Tourism Association, vice president of the Tono Cultural Friendship Association, and a part-time lecturer at Miyagi University.

Ayako Kasai | CASAICO

He graduated from the Graduate School of Tohoku University of Art and Design (Graduate School of Art and Engineering, Crafts Course, Lacquerware) in 2004 and opened "Urushi Studio S" the same year. In 2011, he opened the gallery and lacquerware workshop "CASAICO" in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, where he engages in a wide range of activities, including planning craft and art exhibitions, manufacturing and repairing lacquerware, and holding lacquerware classes. Driven by his desire to promote the charms of Aomori from the perspective of an immigrant, he implemented an upcycling project utilizing waste materials from the Hirosaki Neputa Festival. He also serves as director of KABA, a brand of Aomori's traditional craft "Tsugaru Lacquerware," and was involved in the launch of the young artisan group "Tsugaru Urushi Ren," contributing to the preservation and development of local crafts. In 2024, CASAICO will reopen as a place to "see, encounter, experience, and nurture" Tsugaru Lacquerware. He continues to create a base that connects tradition with modern sensibilities.

Yusuke Mizuno | Seto Hongyo Kiln

He was born into a pottery family that has been in business since the Edo period. He has inherited the name "Mizuno Hanjiro" for generations. When the sixth generation Hanjiro (his grandfather) was the head of the family, Bernard Leach, Hamada Shoji, Kawai Kanjiro, and Serizawa Keisuke visited the kiln and were impressed by the "Mingei" (folk art) advocated by Yanagi Soetsu, which became the guiding principle for Seto Hongyo Kiln. He continues to work hard every day under his father, the seventh generation Hanjiro, based on the spirit of Mingei, and believes that working with a calm attitude is a step towards connecting to future generations.

<Exhibition information>
47 Engimono Exhibition
Friday, July 4, 2025 - Sunday, October 19, 2025 12:00-20:00 / Last admission 19:30
Location: d47 MUSEUM (Shibuya Hikarie 8F)
▶︎Exhibition page here

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