A special exhibition from OMOTENASHI Selection will be held from Monday, 20 July 2020 at the coworking space One&Co.
One&Co has collaborated with OMOTENASHI Selection, an organization that has foreigners living in Japan judge products and identify the best of Japanese crafts, to launch an exhibition of 10 award-winning products. One&Co visitors will be able to experience the history, culture, technology and beauty of Japan in Singapore. In the coworking space, which is an everyday space for business people, visitors will be able to see and touch a variety of Japanese crafts. Furthermore, our Japanese community conductors can introduce visitors to the functionality, design and background of the crafters.
We also hope that the stories of how traditional Japanese crafts have been reinvented to suit modern times will inspire new innovations. One&Co hopes to create a new platform to connect Singapore with Japan and its craftsmen through the medium of traditional Japanese crafts. We look forward to seeing you at the exhibition.
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ISHIZUKA GLASS CO., LTD: Tsugaru Vidro Handmade Glassware (NEBUTA series)
The NEBUTA series is an exceptional collection that uses over 100 vibrant colors to express the dynamic energy of Aomori’s Nebuta Festival.
https://omotenashinippon.jp/prize/selection/2019/1900-01-004/?la=en
CERAMIC AI CO.,LTD.: Cat’s Small Print (Japanese Heart set)
A series of products that express gratitude and thoughtfulness of the giver for the receiver.
https://omotenashinippon.jp/prize/selection/2019/1900-01-023/?la=en
GINPO CO., LTD.: Kikka Earthenware Pot for Cooking Rice
Our hope is to introduce the great taste of Japanese clay pot-steamed rice to people all over the world.
https://omotenashinippon.jp/prize/selection/2019/1900-01-013/?la=en
Asada Craft Of Japan Ware Inc.: Utsuroi cup
Fusing a special rokuro potter’s wheel technique, new innovative ideas and technology, the company created the Utsuroi cup series, a colorful and modern collection of items perfect for daily use.
https://omotenashinippon.jp/prize/selection/2019/1900-01-034/?la=en
mizuiro.inc: Vegetabo Crayons
Safe-for-kids crayons made from Aomori-grown vegetables and rice oil to add a touch of colour to parent-child time.
https://omotenashinippon.jp/prize/selection/2017/gold-mizuiro/?la=en
ZIPANG co.,ltd.: Bottle Armor
The modern version of the ultimate traditional craft – samurai armour – that fits sake bottles. It hopes to convey Japan’s samurai culture to the world.
https://omotenashinippon.jp/prize/selection/2018/02-004/?la=en
Actilife inc.: Congratulatory Envelope Transformed into Pen Case
Owing to advanced sewing techniques, the company finally succeeded in commercializing this innovative product, which lets you treasure and remember the joyful moment you received it forever.
https://omotenashinippon.jp/prize/selection/2018/02-015/?la=en
Gomei Gold Foil: Handicraft Usubiki Dish
The usubiki dish was created by covering thin Japanese zelkova wood with rare fuchitsuke gold foil, letting the beautiful wood grain show through the gold layer.
https://omotenashinippon.jp/prize/selection/2019/1900-01-060/?la=en
if me Co.,Ltd.: kurumi
Beautiful jewelry with a Japanese touch that also contributes to society, as part of the manufacturing process is outsourced to a support center for people with disabilities.
https://omotenashinippon.jp/prize/selection/2018/02-021/?la=en
Nakayoshi Shoji Co.,Ltd.: RIVERET
These bamboo drinking vessels are produced using woodworking skills cultivated over many years.
https://omotenashinippon.jp/prize/selection/2019/1900-01-030/?la=en
Kouraku Kiln Inc.: Soy Sauce Dispenser
Designed by the 4th generation head potter Ryuichi Tokunaga around 1980, these groundbreaking spill-proof soy sauce dispensers are a popular item even today.
https://omotenashinippon.jp/prize/selection/2019/1900-01-014/?la=en
About OMOTENASHI Collection
OMOTENASHI Selection is a collection of products and services that reflect the spirit of Japanese hospitality. We started the award in 2015 with the desire to share these amazing products with the rest of the world.
OMOTENASHI Selection works together with over 20 privately owned companies. Accreditation is awarded through a combination of physical inspections by international residents of Japan and quality inspections by Japanese specialists. The evaulation criteria sections “global” and “omotenashi” are used to evaluate craftsmanship and thought for the end user. They also consider creativity and modern ingenuity through the use of traditional practices and materials.
The OMOTENASHI Selection Award is given to products and services that are recognized to be “overflowing with the unique charms of Japan that should be shared with the world”.
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