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Kengo Kuma

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The Kuroshio Current, which brings various things from the south, and the mountain culture that connects the mountains and valleys of Tohoku collide.The place itself, Chiba, has a deep sense of bounty and richness.

We were able to experience the wonderful energy of this land while thinking about what it will be like 100 years from now.I'm so happy.

Chiba is where the Kuroshio Current, bringing a variety of goods from the south, collides with a mountain culture tied to the mountains and valleys of Tohoku. In this land are hidden a profound depth and richness.

It would bring me joy for people to experience the wonderful energy of this land while thinking of a time a hundred years from now.

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Born in 1954. In 1990, Kengo Kuma Architects and Urban Design Office was established. After serving as a professor at Keio University and the University of Tokyo, he is currently a special professor and professor emeritus at the University of Tokyo. Projects are underway in over 40 countries. We propose architecture that opens up a new relationship between nature, technology, and humans.

His major publications include ``Japanese Architecture'' (Iwanami Shinsho), ``Zenjo'' (Daiwa Shobo), ``Dots, Lines, Planes'' (Iwanami Shoten), ``Lowering Architecture'' (Iwanami Shoten), ``Natural Architecture'', "Small Architecture" (Iwanami Shinsho), and many others.

Kengo Kuma was born in 1954. He established Kengo Kuma & Associates in 1990. He is currently a University Professor and Professor Emeritus at the University of Tokyo after teaching at Keio University and the University of Tokyo. KKAA projects are currently underway in more than 40 countries. Kengo Kuma proposes architecture that opens up new relationships between nature, technology, and human beings. His major publications include Zen Shigoto(Kengo Kuma – the complete works, Daiwa Shobo), Ten Sen Men (“point, line, plane”, Iwanami Shoten), Makeru Kenchiku (Architecture of Defeat, Iwanami Shoten), Shizen na Kenchiku (Natural Architecture, Iwanami Shinsho), Chii-sana Kenchiku (Small Architecture, Iwanami Shinsho) and many others.

Yusuke Takahashi / CFCL YUSUKE TAKAHASHI / CFCL

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There is no doubt that it is our important role to pass on the baton to future generations of a culture of universal value that has continued for 100 or 1,000 years.

However, I think it is even more important to continue to create an era together with people who live in the same era, without fear of change, and with the courage to face the essence of culture that has continued unbroken from the past. This world continues, with the next generation sometimes denying it and sometimes taking advantage of it.

Without question, we are charged with the important role of passing on to future generations a culture of universal values that has continued for hundred years, even a thousand years.

However, I believe it is more important for us to continue creating generations together with people living in the same era, having the courage to face up to the essence of culture which continues unceasingly from the past, without fearing change.

While the next generation of people will at times deny it and at times take advantage of it, this world will go on.

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Born in 1985 in Tokyo. After graduating from Bunka Fashion Graduate University, joined Miyake Design Office in 2010. He became the designer of ISSEY MIYAKE MEN in 2013 and led the team for 6 years.
After leaving the company in 2020, he established CFCL Co., Ltd. Received the 2021 39th Mainichi Fashion Awards Newcomer Award, Shiseido Encouragement Award, and FASHION PRIZE OF TOKYO 2022. Participating in Paris Fashion Week from 2022.

Born in Tokyo in 1985. After graduating from Bunka Fashion Graduate University, he joined
Miyake Design Studio in 2010, and was appointed as the designer of ISSEY MIYAKE MENin 2013, leading the team for six years. After leaving the company in 2020, he establishedCFCL Inc. In 2021, he received the MAINICHI FASHION GRAND PRIX 2021 ( the 39th),
New Comer's Prize and Shiseido sponsorship Award, as well as FASHION PRIZE OFTOKYO 2022. With CFCL, he has been participating in Paris Fashion Week since 2022.

1985 Born in Tokyo
2010 Graduated from Bunka Fashion Graduate University
2010 Joined Miyake Design Studio Co., Ltd.
2013 Appointed as the designer of ISSEY MIYAKE MEN
2020 Established CFCL Inc.

Yukari Ota

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``Life itself as art'' seen from clothing, food, and shelter.
Life in the late Edo period (approximately 190 years ago), which can be said to be the culmination of early modern Japanese culture's technology and spirit.Three days on stage to reminisce about 100 years from now. We will carefully spend time with everyone who is active in the world.We have spent a lot of time preparing. The main gate of the former Otawa family, which has been closed for many years, is now open.We will be holding a special event for three days to welcome you. It will be a very valuable opportunity.I would be happy if you could come visit.

“Live itself as art,” as seen through clothing, food, and shelter.
A three-day exhibit allowing you to envision a time one-hundred years from now, set against the backdrop of life in the late Edo period (about 190 years ago)—arguably the culmination of the technology and spirit of Japanese culture in early modern times. Together with people engaged around the world, we have spent time carefully preparing this event. The front gate of the former Ottawa family, closed for many years, will be specially opened to welcome visitors over the three days. We hope that you will come and experience this rare opportunity.

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Works as a ``life stylist'' who styles clothing, food, and shelter necessary for people's lives.
Director of Sleeping Tokyo Co., Ltd.
From 2021, while living a dual life in Tokyo and Kujukuri, Chiba Prefecture, I will work at a company and BR.Creating a sustainable and beautiful future through creative and public projectsWe are proposing Fustyle.

Ota Yukari embarked on her career as a fashion stylist in Tokyo in the early 2000s. She remains deeply involved in art direction and styling for fashion brands.
What sets her apart is her venture beyond fashion—she manages an organic restaurant and works on architectural designs in collaboration with. She adopts a holistic styling approach, covering “clothing, food, and shelter.”
Building upon the Japanese ideology of the three basic human needs, “clothing, food, and shelter” (lifestyle), she has established a new branding termed “LIFESTYLIST.” She actively promotes sustainable lifestyles and businesses through her creative pursuits, making this endeavor her life's work.