Artists and Writers in Japan

Nanzuka

NANZUKA Underground was founded by Shinji Nanzuka in 2005 in Tokyo. In 2013, the gallery opened a Hong Kong branch named AISHONANZUKA as the joint gallery with Aisho Miura Arts. Currently open "2G" at PARCO in Shibuya and Shinsaibashi, and "3110NZ by LDH Kitchen" in Nakameguro. The gallery is dedicated to rediscovering the artists who have been ignored among the Japanese fine art scene after The World War II, such as Keiichi TANAAMI (born in 1936), who is the the first artist to represents Japanese pop art since mid 1960s; Harumi Yamaguchi (born in 1936), a female artist, dedicated to advertising products in the 1970s and 1980s, who has depicted female figures using airbrush techniques, established herself as a Women's Liberation illustrator symbolizing the era; Hajime Sorayama (born in 1947) renowned for his "Sexy Robot" series that includes contexts belong to the post human body or the aesthetic of the human body. The gallery collaborates with many international galleries to support emerging Japanese artists in the international art scene, including Hiroki Tsukuda, Akiyoshi Mishima, Ryuichi Ohira, Makoto Taniguchi, Masato Mori or Haroshi. Similarly, the gallery works with selected international artists to represent contemporary art’s global scene. NANZUKA readily collaborates with other industries, including fashion, music, and design, among others, in order to expand the existing “art” context and break though the parameter of “fine art”.

11 to 50 staff

Tobin Ohashi Gallery

Online gallery based in Okinawa

1 to 10 staff

Totemo

TOTEMO is the world's first street art focused NFT platform. Centered in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan, we support street artists world wide

1 to 10 staff

Fujishima Tsutomu Illustration&art Studio

Illustration production. Sale of art works.

1 to 10 staff

Shidax Corporation

1 to 10 staff

Art Fair Tokyo

ART FAIR TOKYO is the largest art fair in Japan and the oldest in Asia, featuring a wide range of art from antiques and crafts to nihonga painting, modern art and contemporary art. The fair continues to evolve and expand as a platform for the art market, connecting past and present, Asia and the West, and presenting historically inspired artistic contexts.

1 to 10 staff

Strata

We promote interdisciplinary collaboration between artists, audience members, organisations and communities. Strata’s services include gallery representation, art production and direction and digital art consultancy for contemporary artists.

1 to 10 staff

Morozoff Limited

1 to 10 staff

Jps Gallery

Established in Hong Kong in 2014 and later in Tokyo and Paris, JPS Gallery is an independent contemporary art gallery presenting works of emerging and established artists from around the world. The gallery is founded with a passionate spirit that dedicates to the new digital age and the exploration of the world of fine art and pop culture. We aim to create an innovative environment for a new generation of artists and collectors, fostering a creative space for all. We focus on fun and playful works of the era that spans across different mediums and disciplines, showcasing a discerning selection of works that embody the aesthetics of today. We are committed to supporting the culture and art scene in Asia and Europe, creating a vibrant local art community. The gallery regularly presents works of emerging artists in our gallery spaces as well as international art fairs, giving them a platform to gain global exposure, supporting young artists to launch their careers. JPS Gallery has also been an active contributor to society and the local art scene by sponsoring various charity events and auctions.

11 to 50 staff

Todoroki Inc

Todoroki Inc. sponsors and manages contemporary artworks in East Asia since 2018. Through our e-commerce platform, Art Scenes, we offer a unique customer experience, allowing new and exciting connections between art lovers, galleries and artists. Todorki Inc. provides collectors worldwide with unprecedented accessibility to local, independent and original art through the digitalization of Japan's art market. TODOROKIECArt Scenes DX

11 to 50 staff

Yokohama Fine Ai Arts Merchants

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1 to 10 staff

Take Ninagawa

Established in 2008, Take Ninagawa is dedicated to promoting emerging and historically established Japanese artists in a cross-generational, international framework. Represented artists build upon precedents in Japanese Postwar experimental art while developing unique approaches for addressing contemporary concerns. International artists in the gallery’s program are invited to respond to the unique context for contemporary art and culture in Japan while giving expression to the broader perspectives they bring with them. Each exhibition at the gallery is conceived on a project basis, with artists encouraged to develop ideas across series of exhibitions. Driven by a mission to produce new values that can challenge entrenched power structures in art and society, Take Ninagawa frequently collaborates on initiatives with other galleries in Japan, the Asia Pacific, and beyond. Represented artists include Ryoko Aoki, Thea Djordjadze, Kazuko Miyamoto, Shinro Ohtake, Aki Sasamoto, Danh Vo, and Tsuruko Yamazaki.

1 to 10 staff

Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd

201 to 500 staff

Funny Weeb

here otaku spirit meets endless fun, join the Funny Weeb family

11 to 50 staff

Kenshin Co.,ltd. Art Of War

Our company has been in Tokyo for over 20 years and has both "KENSHIN" and "ART OF WAR" brands. 1) KENSHIN - Convey the beauty of art of Japan to the World 2) ART OD WAR® - Our theme is “Battle”. We don’t make products simply to be sold; we create works-of-art that will last one hundred years. We research, and reproduce Japanese culture, art, history and armor. Plan, manufacture, sell, and provide consultancy services related to Japanese culture and samurai. We also develop IP business by making the most of it. As a licensee of BERSERK, we are proud to create the world's top-quality products. And licensor of our own original IP: Samurai Animals™.[Corporate philosophy]- Since our establishment, we have consistently pursued the beauty of the formative arts from the Sengoku (Warring States) Period. The Sengoku Period (spanning from the later half of the Muromachi Period to the early Edo Period) represented a time of rapid change and growth in Japanese political, military and economic affairs. Globally, this was also a period of change, especially during the later-half of the Sengoku Period; a time that coincided with transitional changes taking place in Europe. We can value the large influence that such global change had through the arrival on Japan's shores of the so-called barbarian culture. Transformations also occurred in the fields of culture and the arts that gave eventual birth to groundbreaking and exceptional beauty. This led to Zen philosophy that had a profound influence on many fields, including tea ceremony, dress, paintings and architecture. The result has been a significant legacy for future generations. Building on the basic common ideas and modelling styles from this legacy, KENSIN creates works of art and provides services with a fresh approach. Demonstrating a level of reproduction unseen till now, we hope our creations will touch the hearts of as many people as possible.

1 to 10 staff

Yuen Ling Laurence Art

My painting life started when I relocated to Singapore in 2004. My childhood wish was immediately fulfilled when I joined the class of Mr. Nai Swee Leng, who is the fourth-generation disciple of the great master Wu Changshuo. This xieyi style, which is freely expressive and interpretive, has guided me to express myself through the play of ink and water, with or without colours, without being meticulous in liberating my emotions. I am happy that all my life experience (studies, work & intercultural) has led me to come back to my love of Chinese painting, where I incorporate nature, poetry and calligraphy in a single painting.

1 to 10 staff

Ai Hokusai - Art&tech Research Project

AI Hokusai is an ArtTech Research Project that, inspired by the methodology proposed by the Japanese artist and art educator Hokusai, invites international artists to experiment with AI.

11 to 50 staff

Misumi Art Gallery

11 to 50 staff

Wall Share

Japan's leading organization devoted to the production of artists' large-scale murals. Since 2020, WALL SHARE has brought +200 murals in Japan. info@wallshare-inc.com We produce artists' large-scale murals, local street art festivals, community workshops, mural tours, and cross-cultural projects in the field of urban arts:#MuralTownKonohana in Osaka, Japan - Outdoor curated wall space #WrapUp Festival in Okinawa, Japan #HanasakaMural Project # Yodokabe Festival curated by BAKIBAKI #MuralOneLine Project #DōtonboriStreetJam Event #E-no-En Matsuri Festival [.]

1 to 10 staff

Villa Kujoyama ヴィラ九条山

La Villa Kujoyama est un établissement artistique du réseau de coopération culturelle du Ministère de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères. Relevant de l’Institut français du Japon, elle agit en coordination avec l’Institut français et bénéficie du soutien de la Fondation Bettencourt Schueller, qui en est le mécène principal.

1 to 10 staff

株式会社でほぎゃらりー

11 to 50 staff

Kaihound Studios 合同会社

KAIHOUND STUDIOS is a GK company founded in Tokyo, Japan. We provide services in either English or Japanese. Our ambition as a company is to stand out amongst the crowd. As we break the mold, we strive to utilize the unique elements of both Western and Japanese art styles, and to liberate our client’s vision from their minds, in the most stylish, original and badass way possible! While we have a lot of experience specifically in character design and character illustration, our services are not just limited to those areas. We believe with strong fundamental design and drawing skills, those skills can be easily be transferred to multiple areas. With each project, we strive to create something that has rarely been seen before. Our approach to design really thrives when we are free to experiment and find something new for our clients!

1 to 10 staff

Cabinet De Curiosités

Artists & Costume Designers Thomas STAVRIDIS & Asuka Kumada. Based in Japan. This is our newly created studio. Event - Art Event for Tokyo Biennale 2021 "Wearing a City"/"" Matsuzakaya Ueno, exhibition from Aug 5th to 17th. Fashion performance on Aug 15th. Cabinet de Curiosités - Visual creation in photography, video & performances- Costume design. Specialized in latex art and leather crafts- Creating apparel/handmade costumes available for sales and rent.

1 to 10 staff

もずや民藝館 Mozuya Arts&crafts Museum

1 to 10 staff