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Japanese
Designwww.c-japandesign.net

Headquarter

Japan - Tradition And Innovation
Coordinator
Japan. Here, the long passage of time has made for a unique history and culture. Spring, summer, fall,

TCI Representative, Kotaro Nishibori has developed foreign-oriented

winter, all transition distinctly; a culture of craftsmanship continuing for hundreds of years amongst thisKotaro Nishibori

rich natural beauty. Japan. Here, bleeding-edge technology is born. Innovation in the industries of

Director
T.C.I.Laroratory,LLC.

electronics, automobiles, and robotics make Japan a world leader.

(Japane)In metropolitan Tokyo, it is unbelievably advanced. Be it the automated features of the city; the latest

cultivation of international trade in Kyoto and led the program to successcountry.

Design advisor
Mr. Miyake graduated the Product Design Department of Tama Art

arts, entertainment, and spirituality are all born of a seemingly eternal history.

University and shortly thereafter moved to England to work in a design

The coexistence of tradition and innovation is one of Japan’ s unique points. It could be said that it
forms Japan’ s identity.

track record as a base, he was tasked with planning and managing theThis enterprise’ s fundamental goal is to spread this to the wholesurprise. In the ancient capital of Kyoto, surrounded by an amazing atmosphere that makes palpableseasons; the beauty of a traditional cityscape centered around temples and shrines; and traditional

all while running the long-established Kyoto store, Hiyoshiya. With thatin European and Chinese markets.

fashions, creations, and technologies; or pop culture including manga, one is filled with excitement andtradition and culture, one finds himself moved. Hospitality; the face of the city that changes with thedesign products and spread them into the markets of 15 new countries,

Kazushige Miyake
Miyake design(Japan)firm.In 2002, he transfered to Naoto Fukasawa Design, and worked with
Mr. Fukasawa on product designs for NEC, Hitachi, and PlusMinusZero±0.In 2005, he founded Miyake Design, Ltd. They design for MUJI,
Hitachi, Sanyo and various others. Mr. Miyake also guest lectures at
Tama Art University and has an impressive record of awards abroad
and at home, including the iF Design and Good Design Awards.

International advisor(Distributor)
Ms. Shen is in charge of public relations for the US Embassy at a major
advertising agency. She became broadly involved in interior design andContemporary Japanese Design Project

Jenny ShenCEOdevelopment group in Shanghai. She began Cocon Décor as a planning

COCON Décorand design firm within the aforementioned group. Now, that company(China)operates completely independently, with customers through out China,

We want to merge Japan’ s traditions and innovations and make more global and exciting creations.

including high class hotels, international cafe chains, and fast food and

The Contemporary Japanese Design Project (CJD-P) was begun with this concept in mind.

restaurant chains.

We have gathered 15 companies with manufacturers and craftsmen with excellent proprietary
techniques from various places around Japan; made a wide network of experienced advisors and

Mr. Lesage runs Dilema, a company that handles Japanese imports, all

distributors from France, Germany, and China; and married producers with six German and French
designers, all overflowing with talent.
Under the conceptual banner of “tradition is continuing innovation,” the CJD-P 2015 started in 2014 as
an international project of SME Support, JAPAN.

Xavier Lesage
CEO
Dilema Conceli(France)

Japanese craftsmen and manufacturers and the international advisors and designers all met in Japan

Ambiente. We will introduce beautifully innovative and functional products, the likes of which havenever been seen before.
Please have a look at the creativity and sure skill of the CJD-P Team.

while operating a consultancy for business between France and Japan.
With a focus on interiors, he holds deep insight into a wide variety of
products, and also has an extensive network in many fields.
He works as an advisor to the French government and European Union
and as an associate professor of international business in Japanese andFrench universities as well.

and shared a number of experiences and emotions. In February of 2015, after a full year of hard effort,
the crystallization of this creative work will be unveiled in the worlds largest scale trade fair, Frankfurt

construction business after her transfer to a large real estateContact For Contemporary Japanese Design Project

TRADITION I SCONTINUINGINNOVATIONP IC :K otaro N IS H IB OR I
546 D odo-c ho, H ori k aw a Teranouc hi -hi gas h i- ir u , Ka m ig y o - k u , Ky o t o
T : + 81-75-432-8751 F : + 81-75-441-6645
E : i nfo@tc i -l ab.c om
W : www.c-japandesign.net

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Ex hi bi tor s⑦ (F) プラスチック成形
Plastics product

有限会社和晃プラスチック
WAKO Plastic CO., Ltd.

⑧(F) すだれ・スクリーン
Interior goods⑨(F) 京焼・清水焼

大湖産業株式会社

Pottery KUMAGAI corp.
⑩(F) 漆器

Lacquer Crafts

Kyoto

ISUKE & Co., Ltd.

近江屋株式会社

Kimono accessories⑫(G) 照明器具

America

OMIYA CO., LTD.

Kyoto

クロイ電機株式会社 京都府京丹後町⑬(G) 注染手ぬぐい

株式会社ナカニTenugui(Wash cloth)

NAKANI⑭(G) 藍染（革）株式会社絹やIndigo dyeing

Japan

Kyoto

京都府京都市Lighting Kuroi Electric Co., Ltd.

Asian

Shiga

京都府京都市株式会社井助商店 京都府京都市⑪(F) 和装・織物

Europe滋賀県東近江市

DAIKO INDUSTRIAL CO., Ltd.
株式会社熊谷聡商店

滋賀県甲賀市

Shiga

Kyoto
大阪府堺市
Osaka

徳島県徳島市KINUYA

Tokushima

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⑩ ⑧ ⑥
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①(F) 木製知育玩具

株式会社ニューテックシンセイ 山形県米沢市

wooden educational toys②(G) 金属雑貨・刃物
Kichen Tools

Newtechshisei Yamagata

プリンス工業株式会社③(G) 木製住宅設備品・照明器具
Wooden articles

International Design Unit 2 - Germany

新潟県三条市

Prince Kogyo CO., Ltd. Niigata
すがたかたち 栃木県宇都宮市

Sugatakatachi

Tochigi④(G) 木工・銅器 有限会社

四津川製作所富山県高岡市

Metal&Wood goods

YOTSUKAWA

Toyama⑤(F) 硝子

木本硝子株式会社 東京都台東区

Glassware KIMOTO GLASSWARE CO., LTD.Tokyo⑥(F) 枡

有限会社大橋量器

Masu(Wooden product)International Producer(Distributor)

Anna Takino

Japan Roots & Trend

FranceMs. Takino is engaged in translation business for Japanese/French
media.She has been inaugurated as a tourism advisor for theJapanese National Tourist Organization, Paris Office.
Since 2009, she has managed the Kyoto Europe-Japan Office and acts as a tourism representative for incoming visitors to thecities of Kyoto and Kanazawa. She is also responsible for coordinating
Paris exhibits for Kyoto City International . Project called “Kyoto
Comtemporary”

International Designer

Arthur Leitner
Designer / Consultant

Emmanuel Thouan

Wi i th a aInternational Producer(Distributor)

Satomi SUZUKI

岐阜県大垣市
Ohashi Ryoki Ltd.

Germany
Mrs. Suzuki operate SHU SHU Contemporary Japanese Design, aconcept shop in Munchen specializing in Japanese designer
products. She is also developing retail and wholesale operations in
Europe. She has been inaugurated as support advisors for Kyoto City
international market cultivation business project called “Kyoto
Comtemporary”and are involved in the development offoreign-oriented products.

International Designer
After graduating from an architecture school, Arthur Leitner decided tofocus on furniture and object design as a way to follow the creative
process more closely. He confirmed his interest for these fields byworking hand in hand with craftsmen of the Campana Studio and on
developments for the Louis Vuitton's Nomad Object collection.
He is now working as a freelancer for various manufacturers, editors
and galleries.
“Dici supports the business and economic development of SMEs byworking on the coherence of all their brand communication
supports.Dici works for company about creation, differentiation or
diversification in products or services. We are fully aware of the issues
and challenges facing SMEs and propose adapted solutions.”

Wiithaa is an ecodesign agency focused on circular economy andupcycling.Our raison d’ être is to make the very notion of waste
disappear. Looking at waste from a different perspective andeverything that is wasted in general will open up new opportunities
while giving back more sense to business.

Wolf Wagner

Ines Blume

Heinrich Fiedeler

Wolf Wagner, Dipl. Industrial Designer, owner of Studio
Wagner:Design, Board Member International from the German
Designer Club.Winner of 40 design awards, guest teacher inuniversitys.
Wolfs Credo: Life is creation!
www.wagner-design.de
Ines Blume, MA RCA.Founding partner of GARDENERS, cultivatingideas since 2000. International Advisory Committee Member of theGerman Designer Club.
www.gardeners.de

Heinrich Fiedeler, Dipl. Designer, owner of Heinrich Fiedeler Industrial
Design: Product-, Exhibition- Interior Design.
His Credo: good Design is a matter of consequence.
www.heinrich-fiedeler.com

Gifu

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Sugatakatachi

De s ig n e r

PIC : Mr. Yasufumi TAKAHASHI
1365-1 Iwazo, Utsunomiya
Tochigi, 321-0973 ,JAPAN
T:+81-28-662-6934
F:+81-28-662-6934
E :info@sugatakatachi.com
W:www.sugatakatachi.com

Rediscover Japan

Elliptic drawer handle & door Knob

Designer

Heinrich Fiedeler

We are a company specializing in interior decoration. Makiko TAKAHASHI is the founder. The
product is designed by Yasufumi TAKAHASHI.Because of their asymmetrical, smooth
three-dimensional curves, "SUGATA KATACHI" wooden products are made byhand.SUGATAKATACHI collaborate with German designer Heinrich Fiedeler for create new
elliptic drawer handles & door nobs collection.

Visit Local

DAIKO

Collaborate Global

PIC : Mr.Takaharu KOTERA
11736 Tanemachi HigashiOmi-shi Shiga, 521-1212, JAPAN
T:+81-748-42-0205
F:+81-748-42-5781

Sudare Clock

Designer

Arthur Leitner

Daiko is a Sudare producer. The company prides itself on perpetuating this Japanese ancestral
bamboo blind handcraft.Daiko prides itself on perpetuating this ancestral handcraft. With new
found techniques and modern purpose, such as the Japanese Shinkansen windows, thisE :takaharu@big-lake.co.jp

company has revived this know-how. This Sudare Clock is composed of three overlapping

W:www.big-lake.co.jp

layers. Each hand (hours, minutes and seconds) is made with a simple rectangular hole in the

www.biwako-sudare.jp

three different Sudare layers. The transparent quality of the Sudare allows the backlight tocome through and creates a very graphic way to read the passing time.

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Designer Arthur Leitner

KUMAGAI was founded in 1935 in Kyoto, and is a wholesaler specializing in Kyoto earthenware.
We dedicate every piece of ours to promoting Japanese traditional arts within Japan andthroughout the world.The Tenmoku glaze technique was brought from China during the 12thand 13th centuries. It is beloved for its unique attractiveness. Time connects past with present
and can never be stopped. The designer wanted to highlight the numerous steps made in the

PIC : Mr.Takayoshi KUMAGAIPIC : Mr.Nobuo TAKANO

9-5, Kawata , Yamashinaka-ku,:313-1,kanekoshindenhei,

Kyoto,607-8322,JAPAN

Sanjo-city ,Nigata-pref, 955-0814 ,JAPAN

T:+81-75-501-8083

T:+81-256-33-0384

F:+81-75-501-5876

F:+81-256-35-2826

E : takayoshi@kyoto-kumagai.co.jp

E : info@prince-kk.jp

W: www.kplus.kyoto-kumagai.co.jp

W: www.prince-kk.jp

www.kyoto-kumagai.co.jp

Infinity

Designer

Studio Wagner : Design

Established 50 years ago, we are the number one can opener manufacturer anddistributor in Japan. We specialize in the ideal cooking gear.Functional for various
types of cooking. Designed beautifully in three dimensions. “Infinity” is our new design
se r vi n g to o l s co l l a b o r a te d w i th D e si g n e r Wo l f Wa g n e r . “ In finity” bring you a newexperience of serving moment of the food on your table.

Tenmoku process. This collection of ceramic bowls has transformed this idea into a pottery
product. Trough the apparent layering process, consumers can feel the deeper meaning of time.

ISUKE

OHASHI(1)(1)Little Foot Masu / (2) Masu Steps

Designer

Arthur LeitnerFor over 60 years our company has been the leading manufacturer of traditional hand-crafted“Masu” boxes in Ogaki, Japan. (1)Little Foot Masu: The project is a furniture piece made for the
Family. At first glance, you will consider it as a simple stool, but you will then notice its particular
feet and finally understand its specificity when opening the top of the seat. (2)Masu Steps :STACK with twisting like tower, SLIDE or【 FIT to】each other...This is a special Masu box set
you can adapt to various ways of life!

(2)
PIC : Ms.Wakiko SHIMIZUPIC :Mr.Toshiyuki OKINO

2-8 Nishitogawa Ogaki city, Gifu

:344 Kashiwaya-cho, Shimogyo-ku,

503-0908,JAPANKyoto,600-8066 JAPAN

T:+81-584-78-5468

T:+81-75-361-5281

F:+81-584078-7614

F:+81-75-361-5285

E :info@ohashiryoki.com

E:okino@isuke.co.j

W:www.ohashiryoki.com

W:www.isuke.co.jp
www.contemporary.isuke.co.jp

TOTEM

Designer

Arthur Leitner

ISUKE is a 180 years' old technique. We established "isuke" as a new Japanese "urushi",thenatural lacquer brand, with the cooperation of designers. Totem is a project which aims toillustrate that wood carving and lacquering have their own place in the contemporary world. To doso, it plays on different design details such as the visibility of the wood grain and the thickness ofthe geometrical carved shapes. The stacking system, combined with the very straight lines andangles of the shapes turns Totem into a sculptural piece. More than a practical object, its
decorations give it an aesthetic value.

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Omicloud

Designer

A rth u r L e it n e r

The earliest technique of silk braiding called “Kumiori”was born more than 1,000 years ago.
Various types of cords for temple interiors and royal ornaments were created through it. With
their very unique know-how, Omiya created many delicate kimono textiles, such as the Sanjiku.
Giving it a modern twist for the Omicloud project, they decided to innovate and use their textile
for a lamp. By doing so, they found a different and exciting new way to illustrate the great

PIC :Mr.Seiichi KIMOTO

PIC :Ms.Yuki KANAMARU
394,Oska-cho,Shimogyo-ku,

8-17 Kojima 2-chome, Taito-ku,

Kyoto-city,6008-8177 JAPANTokyo 111-0056 JAPAN

T:+81-75-3414181

T:+81-3-3851-9668

F:+81-75-3414180

F:+81-3-3861-4712

E:kanamaru@kyoto-omiya.co.jp

E:info@kimotogw.co.jp

W:www.kyoto-omiya.co.jp

W:kimotoglass.tokyo

www.kyoto-omiya .facebook-com/sanjiku.omiya

Katakuchi & Sakazuki

Designer Arthur Leitner

We produce all glass with wonderful craftsmanship for over 80 years, we have been watchingmarket trends as a wholesaler. What do consumers demand in glass products? What elements
diﬀerentiate products that sell and donʼ t ? What is required in glass products that are
admired by modern people? Making full use of our position as a wholesaler, we shall proceed
to create a new world of glass products, striving alongside downtown Tokyoʼ s handmade

particularities of their silk and still portraying its history.

glass factories, Edo Kiriko craftsmen, designers, and creators.We proudly present our new way
to enjoy sake with beautiful katakuchi Japanese carafesand sakazuki cups

New Tech
Shinsei

WAKO

MokutreeDesigner

E mma n u e l T h o u a n

New Tech Shinsei Inc. has been engaged with consignment production of personal computers
and, machine processing of various materials since its establishment in 1980. 3 years ago, weinvented a new method of processing hard wood with high preciseness by drawing fully upon
the strength of techniques and knowledge cultured though the primary businesses. Today, we
create warm touch wood toys with unutilized wood from local mountains. MOKUTREE is abuilding toy motif. Natural finishing without any paint or oil gives you warm touch and soft
feeling. Enjoy and let your imagination fulfill the room.

PIC :Ms.Rieko MIURAPIC :Mr.Akihiro MURAKI

3075-1 Hanazawa, Yonezawa,

1,4810,OHNO,TUCHIYAMA-CHO,KOKA,

Yamagata 992-0021 JAPANSHIGA,528-0235 JAPAN

T:+81 238 21 3155

T:+81-748-67-8047

F:+81 238 21 3171

F:+81-748-67-8048

E:info@mokulock.biz

E:webinfo@wakopura.co.jp

W:www.mokulock.biz

W:www.wakopura.co.jp

TANKO

Designer

Wiithaa

Our business is such as creating the mechanical parts and machining and special molded
plastic products. TANKO is a block puzzle. By using the PlaRain the contents, it is soft andsafe lightly unique plastic material. Maintenance is easy and clean.

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Japan blue Leather AWA AI

D esi gner Studio Wagner : Design“Kinuya” in Tokushima celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2012. The main product of
Kinuya is kimono (traditional Japanese clothing). While utilizing traditional crafts’ dyeing
techniques and designs, as well as ornaments and arts cultivated through kimono
production, we propose products that enrich modern life. Ai-zome leather (Dyed with rare
natural dye) is produced by immersing natural leather into the ai dyeing liquid many times

PIC :Mr.Akihiro YAMADAPIC :Mr.Motomasa YOTSUKAWA

35-1, Terashima Honcho Nishi

6-5 kanaya-machi Takaoka

2-chome Tokushima-shi,Tokushima

Toyama 933 ‐ 0841 JAPANPref 770-0831,JAPAN

T: +81-766-30-8108

T: +81-88-622-1745

F: +81 ‐ 766-26-1063

F:+81-88-622-0141

E:motomasa@kisen.jp.net

E:info@wa-kinuya.com

W:/www.kisen.jp.net

W:www.japan-ai.jp
www.wa-kinuya.com.

with natural-plant-indigo-dye technique, and hand-dyeing one by one carefully. The depth

Tea - the waisted

Designer

Studio Wagner: Design

The founder's soul has been handed down for more than four centuries here in Takaoka
City. Our classic trade name "KISEN" is filled with the pride of generations. ”KISEN" wasreborn to imbue KISEN's tradition into modern lifestyles. It was founded to be with you inyour happiest moments; as you gather, cook, dine, and relax. This product is a unique andstylish tea set that is made of a combination of wood and metal.The novel and yet stableproportions are achieved by use of heavy metal in the base.The mild touch and comfortableweight stimulates your senses beyond just taste.

of color, variances, and clear color are expressed in the leather as features of Ai-zome,
which is “JAPAN BLUE LEATHER.

NAKANIK UR O IKURO I MA TRIX

Designer Studio Wagner : Design

KUROI is lighting specialist located in Kyoto, established in 1952. —JAPANESE PAPER
LED VIDEO WOODWORK— The full color LED images appear on the screen made of
traditional Japanese paper, washi. We made the body of the illumination with natural wood,using the traditional woodcraft of Japan. The light coming through washi, expresses soft
contrasts of light and shade. You will love this beautiful and elegant craftwork in your office,in your shop, in your room … You could display your favorite video on the screen, using thePC.

PIC :Mrs.Sami YOSHIDAPIC :Mr.Hiroki NAKANO

79-1,Toyotachihara,Kyotamba-cyo,

338-6 Kena-cho, Naka-ku,

Funai-gun,Kyoto 662-0231,JAPANSakai-shi, Osaka, JAPAN

Ｔ：+81-771-82-1184
Ｆ：+81-771-82-1388
E:1229ohnishi@kuroi.mewnet.or.jp

T: +81-72-271-1294

W:www.kuroi.co.jp/rayson

W:www.nijiyura.jp.

F:+81-72-271-3587
E:nakani@jmail.plala.or.jp

Tenugui with frame

Designer Studio Wagner : Design + Ines Blume

Nakani was founded in 1966 as a dye-works, processing mainly tenugui (cotton
handcloth) using a special dyeing technique called chusen. We expanded the businessand in 2008 introduced a new factory-made brand, Nijiyura, These excittingly modern
tenugui designs became popular and we opened 5 shops and distribute over 200
domestic retailers in 5 years. These are "tenugui" hand towels with a myriad of uses:
wiping off sweat, decoration, interior goods, towels for sports or bathing, etc. This time we
make the new frame for decoration which is designed by German designers.

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Heinrich Fiedeler

New Tech Shinsei+

Em m a n u e l Thouan

DAIKO

+

Arthur Leitner

KIMOTO+

Arthur Leitner

KUMAGAI+

Arthur Leitner

WAKO

+

Wi i thaa

OHASHI+

Arthur Leitner

KINUYA+

Studio Wagner : Design

PRINCE KOGYO+

Studio Wagner : Design

KUROI

+

Studio Wagner : Design

ISUKE

+

Arthur Leitner

YOTSUKAWA+

Studio Wagner : Design

OMIYA

+

Arthur Leitner

NAKANI+

Studio Wagner : Design + Ines Blume

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