Looking back at a vibrant street performance held in my hometown, Kawagoe. I performed at the “Koedo Kawagoe Spring Festival,” held on the nostalgic Taisho Roman Yume-dori (Taisho Romance Dream Street). The event was titled the “Reiwa Street Live” to celebrate the beginning of the new era. Calligraphy x Japanese Drums (Wadaiko) The performance was a collaboration with the Japanese … Read more
Looking back at a prestigious international event in November 2018. I was invited to perform at the “ANOC Awards 2018” (23rd ANOC General Assembly) held at the Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa. Performing for the World’s Olympic Leaders ANOC stands for the Association of National Olympic Committees. The event was attended by over 1,000 dignitaries, including representatives from over 200 … Read more
We open our archives to share a piece that embodies the unwavering spirit required in leadership, delivered to the heart of Niigata’s medical community. The Motto: “Ken-nin Ka-ketsu” (堅忍果決) We were honored to create a significant piece for the Chairman’s Office of the Health Medicine Prevention Association, Niigata Kenshin Plaza. The commission called for the four-character idiom “Ken-nin Ka-ketsu”. This … Read more
We are humbled and honored to report a significant recognition bestowed upon our continuous efforts to promote the culture of our hometown. Recognition for “Kawagoe Style” At the general meeting of the Saitama Prefectural Products and Tourism Association, Chosho Yabe was awarded the “Special Distinguished Service Award.” This prestigious award is presented to individuals or groups who have made remarkable … Read more
Looking back at the autumn of 2018. On October 13th and 14th, I performed and held a workshop at the “Saitama WABI SABI Grand Festival 2018,” held at Omiya Park. Selected as a Cultural Influencer That year, I was honored to be selected as one of the “Influencers” representing the most impactful artists in Saitama Prefecture, alongside renowned Bonsai master … Read more
Looking back at a heartwarming cultural exchange event in 2018. I participated in the “PEACE FOOD PROJECT 2018,” welcoming young culinary elites selected from the SAFFI National Culinary School in Florence, Italy. A Reunion of Art and Food Two years prior to this event, I had performed a calligraphy show in Florence. It was a joy to reunite with the … Read more
Looking back to 2018, we revisit a distinguished commission for a leading name in Japanese architecture and housing. The Wisdom of “Chi-Ryo-Chi” (致良知) We were privileged to create a bespoke calligraphy piece for the reception room of Sekisui House, Ltd. (Saitama Nishi Sha-Maison Branch). The phrase selected for this space was “Chi-Ryo-Chi”. Derived from the teachings of Wang Yangming, this … Read more
Looking back at New Year’s Day, 2018. I had the privilege of performing at the “Haneda Edo Tsubasa Matsuri” held at the Haneda Airport International Terminal (Main Stage, 4F). An Improvised New Year’s Performance I performed two stages to celebrate the New Year. For the second stage, just moments before I was set to go on, the organizer requested: “Could … Read more
We revisit a pivotal exhibition held during a time of global uncertainty, marking a new chapter in how we connect through art. Art in the “International City of Art & Culture” Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, we successfully held the “Bokusho-ten” (Masumi Shodo-kai Exhibition) at the prestigious Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre. The venue, located in Ikebukuro’s West Exit … Read more
Looking back to 2017, we recall a monumental collaboration where the rhythm of R&B met the rhythm of the brush on a national stage. The Concept: “Wa to Yo” (Japanese & Western) In 2017, the renowned Japanese musician AI released her album “Wa to Yo” and embarked on a nationwide tour. The title signifies the fusion of “Japanese style” (Wa) … Read more