Events
Kōgei Dining 2025 ―Kōgei ・Gastronomy・Buyō―
11.15(Sat) – 11.19(Wed)
2025.11.15(Sat) - 2025.11.19(Wed)
Overview
“When we create, we always think of those who will take our works into their hands to use them—kōgei embodies our genuine wishes for the users’ wellbeing and happiness,” says Murose Kazumi, a Living National Treasure in urushi art. Works of kōgei are intended for practical use, through which they channel the delight in beauty from their creators to the users. The kōgei items’ utility and beauty are what allow the users to fully appreciate the artists’ passion and dedication. The Kōgei Dining is a unique experience-based event designed to facilitate this appreciation of the exceptional aesthetic value of the crafts. The program this year includes a Buyō show by Bandō Tamasaburō, roundtable talk by kōgei artists, and meal served using kōgei tableware as well as an exhibition of Bandō Tamasaburō’s stage costumes.。
Tickets
1 Day Plan: ¥60,000
1 Day Plan Ticket Sales Here (External Site)
Half-Day Plan(Stage show not included): ¥36,000
Half-Day Plan Ticket Sales Here (External Site)
Experience details
Gastronomic experience
Japanese restaurant Hana-no-Chaya
Refined Japanese cuisine based on the organic, locally sourced ingredients is to be savored using the tableware by the hands of Living National Treasures and other kōgei artists.
Bandō Tamasaburō’s special Buyō stage show
Bandō Tamasaburō’s special buyo stage performance
1. Prelude and introduction
2. Sumidagawa by Kiyomoto school
Bandō Tamasaburō’s exquisite performance of a famous Buyō repertoire to be enjoyed from the dedicated front-row seats. The venue, the performance and the close proximity to the stage offer a complete experience.
PROGRAM
10:00 Reception
10:30 Orientation (Guest Reception Room)
10:40 Roundtable talk (Guest Reception Room)
11:30 Gastronomic experience (Japanese restaurant Hana-no-Chaya)
Half-Day Plan: a guided exhibition tour after meal
(End of Half-Day Plan. Please enjoy continuing your visit.)
14:00 Bandō Tamasaburō’s special buyo stage performance (The Noh Theater)
16:00 Guided exhibition tour
17:00 Closing
※Roundtable talk (Guest Reception Room)
Sat. 15th: Matsubara Nobuo (fabric dyeing)
Sun. 16th: Fujitsuka Shōsei (bamboowork)
Mon. 17th: Shinnou Iwao (ceramic art)
Tue. 18th: Haruyama Fuminori (metal forging)
Wed. 19th: Suda Kenji (woodwork)
Supervisor
UCHIDA Tokugo
Executive Director of MOA Museum of Art
Born in Tokyo in 1952, Uchida is a graduate of Keio University, with a doctorate in Aesthetics. He specializes in Japanese art history. He is currently Executive Director of MOA Museum of Art and Hakone Museum of Art. Prior to this appointment he served in a range of academic positions including visiting professor at Kyushu University, part-time instructor at Ochanomizu University Graduate School, Keio University, Tokyo University of the Arts, Musashino Art University and Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts. He has also been a member of the Council for Cultural A airs of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and committee member for World Cultural Heritage and Intangible Cultural Heritage.
MUROSE Kazumi
Urushi and maki-e artist, preserver of important intangible cultural properties in the category of maki-e
Born in Tokyo, Murose completed his studies at the Graduate School of Tokyo University of the Arts. He developed extensive expertise in maki-e and urushi art under masters Matsuda Gonroku and Taguchi Yoshikuni. His work is characterized by motifs taken from the natural domain, highly refined through design and dexterous execution of techniques. He has won numerous awards from many exhibitions, including the Tokyo Governor Award from the Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition. Aside from his creative activities, Murose is also proactive domestically and internationally in the preservation of cultural heritage. He is an active advocate of the exquisite qualities of urushi and lacquer art.
Crafts Artist
Matsubara Nobuo
Living National Treasure (traditional stencil dyeing
Fujitsuka Shosei
Living National Treasure (bamboowork)
Shinno Iwao
Living National Treasure (celadon)
Haruyama Fuminori
Member of the Japan Art Academy
Suda Kenji
Living National Treasure (woodwork)
Exhibition
Bandō Tamasaburō’s stage costume exhibition
2025.10.24(Fri) - 2025.12.14(Sun)
Contact Information
Booking:
Inquiries:
Tel
050-3172-4343（line is open between 9:30-17:30）
Event Information
Kōgei Dining 2025 —Buyō, Kōgei and Gastronomy
| Dates: | 2025.11.15｜Sat｜ – 2025.11.19｜Wed｜ |
| Organizers: | MOA Museum Art Agency for Cultural Affairs Government of Japan Japan Arts Council |
| with specia support by | Japan Kōgei Association |
