10th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Pottery Studio: Yuu Exhibition
Tokobo YU Bizen ware exhibition
| Exhibition period Schedule |
December 20, 2021 (Mon) – December 26 (Sun) December 20 - December 26, 2021 |
| Gallery opening hours Opening Hours | From 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (until 5:00 PM on the final day, December 26th) Open every day during the exhibition period. Open daily 11 am to 7 pm except for December 26, when the gallery will close at 5 pm. |
| Introduction Introduction |
The final artist to grace our gallery's offerings in the Reiwa Year of the Ox is the Bizen ware pottery studio, Yu (formerly Yu Studio). Time flies, and it seems this year marks the 10th anniversary of the workshop's establishment. Congratulations, and I offer my heartfelt respect for all the hard work you've put in to get this far.
I first met the three of them when I was helping out in the preparation room at a tea ceremony held by Mr. Haruzo Hayashiya at Daitoku-ji Temple in Kyoto. I remember as if it were yesterday how impressed I was by the demeanor of those three, who had dedicated themselves to the study of the tea ceremony and paid attention to every detail. His unpretentious and kind personality is surely the reason why he is so well-liked by everyone.
The three of them worked together harmoniously, diligently creating tableware that was exceptionally comfortable to use, and began to receive a certain level of recognition. Whether at Kakiden, a Kyoto-style kaiseki restaurant in Shinjuku, or at my own home, their creations are like the ace pitcher and cleanup hitter, playing a major role in the dining experience. The thin-walled water basin in the garden path of the Kakiden tea house is also one of their works.
Now, for this exhibition, our gallery's fourth, we will be presenting the latest tableware, perfect as Christmas gifts, as well as tea ceremony ceramics such as tea bowls and flower vases, which have become increasingly refined in recent years. We apologize for sending this notice during this busy time of year, but we would be grateful if you could take a look and offer your guidance to our young potters.
Shop owner Takashi Yasuda |
| Biography Biography | Toukoubou is a pottery studio established in 2011 by three disciples of Kaneshige Yuho. I hope to create pottery that harmonizes with modern life while drawing inspiration from ancient ceramics. We hope this will help you enjoy your meals. Pottery Studio Kō: Shūsaku Kaneshige (born 1978), Yōsaku Kaneshige (born 1980), and Osamu Saitō (born 1972) |
| Artist in the gallery day Date Artist in Gallery | December 20th (Mon) - December 22nd (Wed): Kim Jung-young's work December 23rd (Thursday) - December 26th (Sunday): Shusaku Kaneshige *Please note that due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a possibility that this information may change. |
| Exhibited works Exhibited Works | Small dishes, large plates, plates, bowls, small bowls, small plates, ceramic plates, rice bowls, sake bottles, sake pitchers, sake cups, sake cups, teacups, soup bowls, tea bowls, flower vases, etc. |
| DM Direct Mail | This exhibitionDMSee（PDF） |
| Video of the exhibition Exhibition Scenery Video | |
| Exhibition view photographs Exhibition Scenery Photo | 
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| Exhibition history at our gallery Exhibition Archives |
July 27, 2018 (Fri) – August 2 (Thu)
July 5, 2016 (Tue) – July 11 (Mon)
July 25, 2014 (Fri) – July 31 (Thu)
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| notice Notice | ■Possibility of changes to the event due to the COVID-19 pandemic We regret to inform you that, given the current COVID-19 situation, if we are asked to further restrict business operations, we may have to change the exhibition period and hours, or in the worst-case scenario, hold the exhibition online only. We would appreciate your understanding. We apologize for the inconvenience, but the latest information will be posted on this website and our official social media accounts, so we would appreciate it if you would check there. ■ Measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 To ensure that all visitors can enjoy their time at our gallery with greater peace of mind, we are implementing the following measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. 1. A request to our valued customers We have placed alcohol-based hand sanitizer at the entrance of our gallery and the building. We kindly ask that you disinfect your hands upon arrival. Please wear a mask when you go out. Currently, if you have a fever or are feeling unwell, we kindly ask that you refrain from visiting the gallery. If you have visited a doctor or taken medication for fever or a cold within the past two weeks, or if you have traveled abroad, we kindly ask that you refrain from visiting the gallery. To help reduce crowding in the store, we kindly ask that you visit in small groups whenever possible. We regret to inform you that, for the time being, we will be suspending the tea service, including gyokuro tea, which we previously offered to our customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. 2. What our gallery is working on ① High-performance ventilation system "Lossnay" We installed three high-performance ventilation systems, "Lossnay" (manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric), in our gallery on January 6, 2021. This new, powerful ventilation system ensures that all the air in our gallery is replaced every 15 to 20 minutes. In addition, the entrance door is kept open at all times to ensure even better ventilation. ② Carbon dioxide concentration meter A carbon dioxide concentration meter has been installed on the counter as of April 2, 2021. Generally, our gallery's carbon dioxide concentration meter shows readings of 400-480 ppm. The carbon dioxide concentration in the outside air is 415-450 ppm, so the air inside our gallery is roughly the same as that in the city. Please feel free to relax and enjoy your time at our gallery. ③ Thermography We installed a new thermal imaging camera for visitors to our gallery on May 12, 2021. A thermal imaging camera is installed on the wall to the right of the entrance to our gallery. We would appreciate your cooperation in having your temperature taken upon your arrival. We sincerely apologize, but we ask that customers with a temperature of 37.5 degrees Celsius or higher refrain from entering. We appreciate your understanding. ④ Disinfectant alcohol For hand sanitizing, I use disinfectant solution from Shiseido. It contains moisturizing ingredients that are gentle on the hands, and has been well-received by our customers. ⑤ Daily cleaning We will further strengthen our daily cleaning procedures. We regularly disinfect with alcohol-based disinfectants on surfaces that customers and staff frequently touch, such as elevator buttons, tables and chairs, entrance door and toilet handles, and brushes and pens, even during business hours. ⑥ Entry restrictions If our gallery becomes crowded with many visitors and we determine that it is becoming too close to the public, we may ask you to limit entry to the gallery. ⑦ Staff health management and PCR testing Our gallery staff will wear masks, undergo temperature checks and health monitoring, and thoroughly disinfect their hands with alcohol while serving customers. On November 15, 2021, all staff members underwent PCR testing, and all tested negative. We will continue to conduct PCR tests once a month. We sincerely look forward to your visit to our gallery. And please take extra care of yourself. |
| Main exhibited works Main Exhibited Works |
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No.1
| Author name | Pottery studio To |
| Work name | Ibe Ceramic Panel |
| price | 120,000 yen (excluding tax) (132,000 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | W 57.0 × D 24.4 × H 4.5 (㎝) |
No.2
| Author name | Pottery studio To |
| Work name | Brushstroke fish pattern plate |
| price | 4,500 yen (excluding tax) (4,950 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | Φ 17.5 × H 4.5 (㎝) |
No.3
| Author name | Pottery studio To |
| Work name | Ibe Hidanwa flower plate (medium) |
| price | 6,000 yen (excluding tax) (6,600 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | Φ 20.6 × H 3.8 (㎝) |
No.4
| Author name | Pottery studio To |
| Work name | Mukoizuke Ibe |
| price | 5,000 yen (excluding tax) (5,500 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | W 4.4 × D 13.4 × H 5.2 (㎝) |
No.5
| Author name | Pottery studio To |
| Work name | With lotus valve |
| price | 4,500 yen (excluding tax) (4,950 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | W 16.0 × D 12.4 × H 5.6 (㎝) |
No.6
| Author name | Pottery studio To |
| Work name | Ibe Tataki Square Plate |
| price | 12,000 yen (excluding tax) (13,200 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | W 18.6 × D 18.2 × H 2.6 (㎝) |
No.7
| Author name | Pottery studio To |
| Work name | Scraping plate (small) |
| price | 4,500 yen (excluding tax) (4,950 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | Φ 16.0 × H 3.5 (㎝) |
No.8
| Author name | Pottery studio To |
| Work name | Ibe Hi-tasuki Teacup |
| price | 4,000 yen excluding tax (4,400 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | Φ 7.0 × H 8.5 (㎝) |
No.9Sold Out
| Author name | Pottery studio To |
| Work name | Ibe Sparrow Mouth Small Bowl |
| price | 4,000 yen excluding tax (4,400 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | Φ 10.6 × H 5.5 (㎝) |
No.10
| Author name | Pottery studio To |
| Work name | Ibe Tataki Plate |
| price | 5,000 yen (excluding tax) (5,500 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | Φ 19.3 × H 3.4 (㎝) |
No.11
| Author name | Pottery studio To |
| Work name | [Left] Inoko Small Bowl [Sold] [Medium] Flower-shaped small bowl [Right] Scratched small plate [Sold] |
| price | 2,500 yen (excluding tax) (2,750 yen including tax) 5,000 yen (excluding tax) (5,500 yen including tax) 3,000 yen (excluding tax) (3,300 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | W 8.0 × D 6.2 × H 3.6 (㎝) Φ 8.3 × H 5.8 (㎝) Φ10.2 × H 2.9 (㎝) |
No.12Sold Out
| Author name | Pottery studio To |
| Work name | Ibe tea bowl |
| price | 50,000 yen (excluding tax) (55,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | W 11.4 × D 10.8 × H 8.0 (㎝) |
No.13
| Author name | Pottery studio To |
| Work name | Ibe single flower vase |
| price | 15,000 yen (excluding tax) (16,500 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | Φ 7.5 × H 13.6 (㎝) |
No.14Sold Out
| Author name | Pottery studio To |
| Work name | ash glaze tea bowl |
| price | 40,000 yen (excluding tax) (44,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ13.4 × H 6.0 (㎝) |
No.15
| Author name | Pottery studio To |
| Work name | Mishima Plate |
| price | 4,000 yen excluding tax (4,400 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | Φ 19.4 × H 2.6 (㎝) |
No.16
| Author name | Pottery studio To |
| Work name | Flower-shaped flat bowl |
| price | 7,000 yen excluding tax (7,700 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | Φ 10.4 × H 5.2 (㎝) |
No.17
| Author name | Pottery studio To |
| Work name | Ibe large plate |
| price | 40,000 yen (excluding tax) (44,000 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | Φ 31.4 × H 5.5 (㎝) |
No.18
| Author name | Pottery studio To |
| Work name | [Left] Ibe Fire-Draped Rimmed Small Bowl (Camellia) [Medium] Ibe Tataki Rectangular Plate (Small) [Sold] [Right] Ibe Rinka Small Bowl (Camellia) |
| price | 3,200 yen (excluding tax) (3,520 yen including tax) 3,200 yen (excluding tax) (3,520 yen including tax) 3,500 yen excluding tax (3,850 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | Φ 9.6 × H 4.5 (㎝) W 15.8 × D 10.2 × H 1.7 (㎝) Φ 9.6 × H 4.4 (㎝) |
No.19
| Author name | Pottery studio To |
| Work name | [Left] Scraped rice bowl (large) [Right] Scraped rice bowl (kids) |
| price | 6,000 yen (excluding tax) (6,600 yen including tax) 5,000 yen (excluding tax) (5,500 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | W 13.4 × D13.2 × H 5.2 (㎝) Φ 11.6 × H 4.8 (㎝) |
No.20
| Author name | Pottery studio To |
| Work name | [Left] Ibe Hi-tasuki Sake Cup [Medium] Ibe Tokkuri (sake bottle) [Right] Ibe Shuten |
| price | 12,000 yen (excluding tax) (13,200 yen including tax) 24,000 yen (excluding tax) (26,400 yen including tax) 10,000 yen (excluding tax) (11,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | W 7.0 × D 6.4 × H 5.0 (㎝) Φ 10.0 × H 13.6 (㎝) Φ 5.8 × H 4.3 (㎝) |
Regarding sales methods
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