Songs of Japonisme

Nov 15, 2020 | Design

NEW YORK, NY
— Songs of Japonisme surveys the musical influence of the Japonisme movement in the art-song repertoire of the early twentieth century. The works presented are by both Japanese and Western composers, and the languages represented are Japanese, English, French, German and Czech. These songs are seldom performed, partly due to the effects of World War II, which resulted in the neglect of many composers. Most of these songs have never been recorded before.  The Calligraphy on the moon is from (Ogura) Hyakunin Isshu, classical Japanese anthology of one hundred Japanese waka by one hundred poets

Shiro Otake

Sep 1, 2019 | Design

Tokyo, Japan
— Shiro Otake.

Shiro Otake became fascinated at a young age by the music of renowned Argentine folklorist, Atahualpa Yupanqui (1908-1992.)  He studied classical guitar with Iwao Suzuki, and eventually with Yupanqui himself. This poster announces Shiro’s concert in Minami Aoyama in Tokyo on November 21st, 2019.
The Japanese title 「ソレダー·モントヤの黒い哀しみ」written by Masako Inkyo

Abe’s Kitchen

Aug 31, 2019 | Design

Los Angeles, CA
— Abe’s Kitchen.

Abe’s Kitchen 「あべの台所」at Chateau Hanare Japanese Brasserie
Sake Pairings curated by sake samurai, Chizuko Niikawa-Helton of NYC.

  Los Angeles restaurant: Chateau Hanare
  New York restaurant:  En Japanese Brasserie

「あべの台所」”Abe’s Kitchen” Calligraphy was designed by Masako Inkyo.

Amabuki Sake Brewery

Sep 11, 2018 | Design

SAGA, JAPAN
— Pure Artisanal Sake
100% Handcrafted with Blossom Yeast by Amabuki Sake Brewery in Saga, Japan

Junsui – Pure Artisanal Sake 純粋　

Kutani-Yaki

Jul 24, 2018 | Design

KANAZAWA, JAPAN
— Kutani-yaki is a traditional style of porcelain which is notable for its deep, vivid coloring and highly detailed and elaborate designs of flowers and birds. The Kaburaki Kutani Porcelain Shop & Museum in Kanazawa’s Nagamachi district holds a shop, a café, and a small exhibition area where you can view some fine antique pieces of this colorful local ceramic ware. Even if you aren’t tempted to buy some souvenirs here, it is an interesting place to explore while strolling through this historic area of old Kanazawa.
I had a chance to create my own style and to start selling it at a store in Kanazawa.

The Kaburaki Kutani Porcelain Shop & Museum 鏑木商舗　九谷焼　美術館