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HULS GALLERY will release its first brand book, \u201cKogei\u2019s Place in Our Lives,\u201d on October 27, 2025. The publication will be available at the company\u2019s three locations in Tokyo, Singapore, and Hong Kong. This book features photographs of craft-producing regions and selected craftworks, along with a column written by Yusuke Shibata, the company\u2019s CEO and curator of the gallery. It offers readers an intimate glimpse into the aesthetic sensibilities that lie at the heart of Japanese craftsmanship. Through its pages, Kogei\u2019s Place in Our Lives explores how\u00a0kogei<\/em>, reflecting the spirit of each region and its people, finds its place and meaning in contemporary society. The book presents HULS GALLERY\u2019s unique perspective as an official brand publication.<\/p>\n

About the Book<\/h4>\n

Title: HULS GALLERY Brand Book \u201cKogei\u2019s Place in Our Lives\u201d
\nPublisher: HULS Inc.
\nText: Yusuke Shibata
\nPhotography: Takuma Suda, Yusuke Shibata
\nDesign: Kohei Sekida
\nEnglish Translation: Satomi Ueyama
\nFormat: B5 \/ 80 pages \/ Bilingual (Japanese and English)
\nRelease Date: October 27, 2025
\nAvailable at all HULS GALLERY locations and through the company\u2019s online store.<\/p>\n

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Inside the Book<\/h4>\n

Presented in both Japanese and English, the book is composed of two main sections: Craft Columns, which introduce the appeal of Japanese crafts, and Japanese Aesthetic Columns, which explore the traditional aesthetic sensibilities that underlie these works.<\/p>\n

Craft Columns<\/h4>\n

In the Craft Columns, the book features writings that explore the appeal of\u00a0various aspects of Japanese craftsmanship such as\u00a0\u201cThe Beauty of Sometsuke\u201d\u00a0and\u00a0\u201cThe Charm of Sake Ware,\u201d\u00a0accompanied by photographs of 18 carefully selected pieces that exemplify these themes and reflect the spirit of HULS GALLERY.<\/p>\n

Japanese Aesthetic Columns<\/h4>\n

The Japanese Aesthetic Columns feature four selected columns from KOGEI STANDARD, HULS\u2019s online media dedicated to Japanese crafts. These columns explore key concepts such as\u00a0wabi-sabi<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0mono no aware<\/em>, words that have become widely recognized around the world and are essential to expressing the spirit of Japanese craftsmanship. Each column offers a contemporary interpretation of these traditional aesthetic ideas, inviting readers to reflect on their timeless relevance.<\/p>\n

Selected Columns<\/h4>\n

Wabi-Sabi, The Beauty of Empty Space, Yo no Bi: The Beauty of Everyday Things, Mono no Aware<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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