Join Steve for an introduction to the annual Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition, which tours venues across Japan each autumn. Step into a world of remarkable beauty and discovery through this richly illustrated presentation, where striking images and concise insights bring the subject vividly to life. This prestigious juried exhibition brings together exceptional contemporary works in ceramics, textiles, lacquer, metal, wood and bamboo, and figurative art. Steve will introduc

How Japanese site design inspires mindfulness (repeated content from last year) Join Steve for another look at how Japanese aesthetics invites us not merely to observe, but to participate. Through gardens, architecture, ink painting, Noh theatre, and the quiet thresholds of traditional homes, this live online presentation explores concepts such as yugen (the power of the unseen), ma (meaningful space), and michiyuki (the experience of moving through space). From anime geniu

Founding Director Beimer Meet Mayor Koji Matsui to Discuss the Future of Traditional Crafts Founding Director Beimer, together with Ms. Yasuko Ozawa, President of Office Dandorlina, paid a courtesy visit to Mayor Koji Matsui at Kyoto City Hall. They were joined by Mr. Riku Matsuzaki, recipient of the Grand Prize in the FY2025 “Japanese Traditional Crafts Revitalization Contest,” and exchanged views on the preservation and succession of traditional crafts. JapanCraft21 contin

ZOOM Presentation by Steve Beimel, JapanCraft21 Free of Charge Japanese Contemporary Designers Part I Join Steve Beimel in an exploration of the dynamic evolution of Japanese design in this first installment of a three-part series on contemporary masters from the postwar era to today. Featuring eighteen pioneering designers, this presentation introduces a range of creative fields, including graphic design, textiles, fashion, furniture, and lifestyle product design. Discover

ZOOM presentations by Steve Beimel, JapanCraft21Free of charge Part II - Japanese Bamboo Baskets: 21st Century Artists (new presentation) Explore the vibrant world of contemporary Japanese bamboo baskets in this new live presentation. See the works of both renowned masters and rising stars, including women artists, who are redefining bamboo from a traditional craft into a dynamic art form collected worldwide. Discover how today’s artists experiment with bold sculptural form

JapanCraft21 and the Japan Society of Northern California present: "Metalcraft Superstars: Ten Master Artists" Discover ten leading artists at the forefront of contemporary Japanese metalcraft in this special online presentation by Steve Beimel. Explore the extraordinary craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation that continue to shape the world of Japanese metal arts today. Date & Time: North America West Coast: Tuesday, June 2, 5pm North America East Coast: Tuesday, June 2,

ZOOM Presentation by Steve Beimel, JapanCraft21 Free of Charge “Bamboo Basketry: Innovation, Beauty, and Soul”(A live repeat of our April 2026 presentation) Discover the timeless artistry of Japanese bamboo basketry in a special online presentation featuring nearly 200 years of master craftsmanship. Through the works of 25 distinguished artists, explore how bamboo has been transformed into objects of remarkable beauty for flower arrangement and display. Date & Time: North