Exhibition Overview
Wa-gokoro is the meaning of true heart and sincerity. It is the word that expresses the heart of Japanese harmony that is inherited with each generation and puts a heartfelt reminiscence in the minds that visit them. Gathering in New York will be pieces from Japan’s cultural world heritage, from Himeji Castle’s famed castle town, and numerous gems nurtured by the old province of Harima. Through Wa-gokoro NYC, one may feel the warmth of each creator’s heart and depth of the traditional pieces within their hands.
This joint exhibition plans to bring companies from Himeji City and Harima Province to expand their horizons and bring both new and old crafts around the world.
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Exhibiting Companies
Company | Type | Description |
Amaneya co., Ltd. |
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Amaneya creates adorable and delicious Japanese sweets in popping colors for everyone to enjoy! |
KOKUHO CO., LTD |
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Founded in 1953, and incorporated since 1963, Kokuho is a wholesale company specializing in leather bags and accessories. Our world-class products are the combination of the finest leather from Japan and over 50 years of Japanese craftsmanship. For Wa-Gokoro, we present to you two bag designs deeply rooted in Japanese culture and history: the Randoseru and the Gakute. On top of durability and practicality, the eye-catching quality and aesthetics of our bags will be sure to capture the discerning hearts of New Yorkers everywhere. Carry with you a piece of Japan all around from East Village to Wall Street. |
Travelive Himeji |
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Sick of city tours and activities?
Then, Travelive Himeji! Travelive Himeji will give you the opportunity to travel and live in Himeji at the same time, and help you meet local people and discover the real life there. With Travelive Himeji, you can arrange many kinds of experience with locals, such as Zen meditation at a temple, Japanese calligraphy, and making Japanese food, leather crafts or roof tiles, which cannot be found in guidebooks. You can also join local traditional events, which makes you feel that you have been one of the members of the village for a long time. Find your own way of Travelive Himeji with us! |
Namioto |
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Cute things makes everyone smile.
Looking at cute things, both children and adults will smile. Namioto creates colorful and cute products that will make people smile just by looking at them. We’re hoping to see these warm smiles! |
Nichi Nichi Pottery |
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Nichi Nichi Pottery turns traditional Japanese ceramic bowls and tea bowls into every day items to use how you like! |
LINN-S |
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LINN-S is a customized product designed and developed by using components selected by each customer. Please get your own customized shoes by selecting your favorite components from a variety of choices.
Your toes firmly grip the ground. LINN-S has adopted a style that separates the big toe from the second toe to prevent bunions. You will feel the earth’s energy through the thinly designed soles. According to ancient Asian medical techniques, stimuli on the soles of your feet properly reorient your heart and body from the inside out. The fasteners called “kohaze” bring the freedom of fitting and fashion. |