We are delighted to report from Seoul, South Korea. For Chosho Yabe, this city holds a special place in her artistic history. 16 Years Since the Duo Exhibition We have arrived in Insadong, the historic district of traditional Korean art. This exhibition marks a significant return for Chosho Yabe; it has been exactly 16 years since her two-person exhibition with … 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 at a spectacular day in my hometown, Kawagoe, in October 2014. As the first project of the “Kawagoe Style Club 10th Anniversary,” we invited the contestants of the “2014 Miss International Beauty Pageant” to Kawagoe. Beauty representatives from approximately 80 countries gathered in this historic town known as “Little Edo.” Performance at the Symbol of Kawagoe I had … Read more
Looking back to 2013, we revisit a memorable journey across the Pacific to Salem, Oregon, USA, the sister city of Kawagoe. Ambassador of “Little Edo” Chosho Yabe was invited to perform at the World Beat Festival, a multicultural celebration held in Salem. She attended not just as an artist, but as a cultural ambassador representing her beloved hometown, Kawagoe City. … Read more