MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL offers a selection of items that allow you to experience the charm of art and craft, including original goods from MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL 2026." In addition, special products created specifically for this event will be added, offering new encounters with various forms of expression and craftsmanship.
Gizagoon
Influenced by wood carvings of bears and folk art from all over Japan, I create my works while cherishing traditional wood carving techniques.
I aim to create wooden bear carvings that will bring a smile to your face, using motifs such as mountain climbing and scenes from everyday life.
daijiinomata
Based on the concept of "things that aren't necessary for daily life, but enrich it," we aim to create products that will be a long-lasting part of your life.
BONOHO
"BONOHO," run by sculptor Naoki Sato
A brand born from "My Wish"
This time, I created tableware for everyday use.
I painted each piece individually, cherishing the inspiration I drew, much like creating a drawing.
Yawaiya
I run a craft shop selling folk art pottery in a house that was relocated from a 160-year-old traditional Japanese house.
While distributing items that are a part of everyday life, I also write about folk art and local culture.
The attic is open to the public as a private library, housing approximately 3,000 books collected as reference materials.
We once lived a normal life, like everyone else, and we sell products that make everyday life a little lighter.
Keiichi Asakura
Born in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture. He runs a folk art pottery shop and a private library called "Yawaiya" in the mountains of Takayama. He has relocated a 150-year-old traditional Japanese house and lives there with his wife, son, and cat, spending his days selling pottery, reading books, and writing books.