DOWN THE STAIRS will operate by the below business hours from September 28th (Thursday).

【Change of business hours】 *September 28th 2023〜
Lunch／11: 00 — 15:00 （L.O. 15:00）
Tea time／11: 00 — 19:00 （L.O. 18:00）

Weekly holiday　Tuesdays・Wednesdays


For the time being, dinner will be closed temporarily. For lunch and dessert, we continue to serve a variety of dishes. There are also available some pastries on the take-out menu.

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A special exhibition by painter, calligrapher and ceramicist, Kenichi Takanaka, a who works with a variety of media, will be held at HIN in Kyoto, OVER THE COUNTER in Tokyo and A&S Fukuoka.

Kenichi Takanaka’s exhibition is an annual event at Arts & Science. This year, the artist's first, a collection of new works of white porcelain will be introduced A&S owner Sonya Park, who saw the white porcelain pieces he had created, was attracted to their unique texture and requested to Takanaka to create pieces featuring this porcelain exhibition. The work is now being shared after the concept has been worked on for several years. In addition to ceramics and paintings, the exhibition will have also continued from last year to create his new painted styles featured on small leather goods and knitwear made in collaboration with A&S.

Please enjoy this special feature of original works by Takanaka. He is an artist that creates using classical techniques, however he always has new free forms of expression coming from within himself and his originality. The forms of expression we feel have evolved expansively as he continues to create over the years. We look forward to welcoming you.

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This feature focuses on the fabrics that form the foundation of the craftsmanship at Arts & Science and share the styles made from these fabrics. For this 2023AW season we will feature a number of styles made from Arts & Science’s original classic fabrics, and also newly developed fabrics that will be available from this season.

This feature focuses on the fabrics that form the foundation of the craftsmanship at Arts & Science and share the styles made from these fabrics. For this 2023AW season we will feature a number of styles made from Arts & Science’s original classic fabrics, and also newly developed fabrics that will be available from this season.

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From Friday, September 8th, Diane de Clercq's new Autumn/Winter 2023 collection will be available at A&S Aoyama and a selection of other direct A&S shops. Once again, a various line-up of stoles, garments will line up at the shops. This season a new style of throws will be available for the first time.

This season's theme is 'wine'. The collection is named Sauvignon and Trebbiano, and features Diane's signature color schemes. Stoles and other accessories have been introduced at A&S shops from previous seasons. All of her knitwear items are made exclusively for Arts & Science.

Please come and see the unique knitwear expressions that is a fusion of Diane's exceptional sense of colors and detailed handiwork of the craftsmen who have experience in traditional knitting techniques from generations ago.

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• ※ Please note items may not be available due to limited quantities.

At Arts & Science we value clothes that enhance individuals and daily items that enhance a person’s lives both in the same way. This has been Arts & Science’s philosophy since we opened our first shop in 2003. We choose to propose products that are carefully selected because they are necessities of life. The A&S Home Collection was also born from this very idea.

The fabrics used for our collection of pajamas and loungewear are made from our original developed A&S fabrics. Our original towels have been improved in terms of functionality and texture to ensure a comfortable lifestyle. The entire range is currently available at A&S Daikanyama. This feature reflects on the background story and details of our original towels. These towels are also now available in new colors, Terracotta and Jungle green.

At Arts & Science we value clothes that enhance individuals and daily items that enhance a person’s lives both in the same way. This has been Arts & Science’s philosophy since we opened our first shop in 2003. We choose to propose products that are carefully selected because they are necessities of life. The A&S Home Collection was also born from this very idea.

The fabrics used for our collection of pajamas and loungewear are made from our original developed A&S fabrics. Our original towels have been improved in terms of functionality and texture to ensure a comfortable lifestyle. The entire range is currently available at A&S Daikanyama. This feature reflects on the background story and details of our original towels. These towels are also now available in new colors, Terracotta and Jungle green.

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Four new fragrances have now arrived at Arts & Science from Perfumer H.

Perfumer H's latest released fragrance, RHUBARB, is now available at Arts & Science. It is a sun-kissed fragrance from the citrus family that is ideal for the current season. On this occasion, PATCHOULI, ANGELICA and DUST have also been added to the range, a total of four new fragrances are now available. Please take this opportunity to try Perfumer H's luxurious fragrances, which are created with quality ingredients from all over the world. You can feel and try for yourself the in-depth formulas of Lyn Harris’ which maximize the characteristics and combinations of her selected ingredients.


RHUBARB　[CITRUS]
The newest release of fragrance from Perfumer H which released in May, 2023.
Lyn describes the fragrance, “Inspired by the vegetable patch in my grandmother’s walled garden, where the vivid pink stalks stood sheltered under a canopy of green leaves. An image synonymous with the onset of spring and its rose-warm sunsets.”
Stems of rhubarb have been fused with red fruits, rose water, a smudge of rosemary and a heart of orange flower absolute. This rests on a bed of juniper, cedar wood and vetiver grass, and is finished with the zest of a lemon.”
KEYNOTE：Red fruits, lemon Sicily, orange flower Tunisia, rose water Turkey, juniper wood, cedar wood Atlas and vetiver Haiti.
20% concentration／50㎖ ¥24,200, 100㎖, ¥33,000 Handblown bottle+100㎖ EDP ¥93,500


ANGELICA　[FERN]
A woodland bouquet of lavender, rosemary and angelica root with a wink of black pepper to give this fougere an addictive modern twist. Top notes of grapefruit and orange bigarade on a base of cedar wood (Texas), elemi (Iran) and ambrette seed.
KEYNOTE：Angelica root, grapefruit, orange bigarade, green stem, lavender France, rosemary Spain, black pepper and ambrette seed.
15% concentration／50㎖ ¥24,200, 100㎖ ¥33,000, Handblown bottle+100㎖ EDP ¥99,000


PATCHOULI　[FERN]
A refined scent to enhance the natural beauty of the wearer, with an amber base to lend longevity through ‘til dusk. Black pepper and juniper wood lifted with galbanum (Iran) and iris absolute (Morocco) with a heart of ylang ylang absolute and angelica on a base of bold patchouli (Indonesia) and cedar wood (Virginia).
KEYNOTE：Black pepper, juniper wood, galbanum Iran, iris absolute Morocco, ylang ylang absolute, angelica seed, patchouli Indonesia and cedar wood Virginia.
15% concentration／50㎖ ¥27,500, 100㎖ ¥38,500, Handblown bottle+100㎖ EDP ¥99,000


DUST　[AMBER]
Reflective of a light powdery dust, this fragrance permeates the air with a gentle haziness. Top notes of iris absolute (Italy) softened with raspberry leaf and orange flower, resting on a base of opoponax, benjoin absolute, vanilla and sweet musk to capture the lasting intimacy of this amber.
KEYNOTE：Iris absolute Italy, Lavender France, orange flower absolute, cedar wood Virginia, opoponax, cashmeran, frankincense, benjoin resin and white musk.
15% concentration／50㎖ ¥24,200, 100㎖ ¥33,000, Handblown bottle+100㎖ EDP ¥93,500

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• ※ Please note items may not be available due to limited quantities.

We will hold a trunk show for jewelry brand mariko tsuchiyama at A&S Aoyama from Friday, August 4th. This is the same day as the launch of the new Arts & Science 2023AW collection. The show will feature jewelry made from baroque pearls nurtured in calm seas, and an array of new items such as necklaces, earrings and bracelets.

Baroque pearls are large, ununiformed shaped pearls, each one unique created by its habitat in nature. The jewelry of mariko tsuchiyama is inspired by the pure sensations and feelings of this nature. Her jewelry designs are inspired from shells, seeds, nuts, plant stems and textures of a woman’s skin.

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Thank you for your continuous support of Arts & Science.

Due to the typhoon approaching Fukuoka, A&S Fukuoka will close early at 18:00 today, on August 9th (Wednesday). From tomorrow, August 10th and forward we will operate on regular business hours.

We apologize for the inconveniences and we thank you for your understanding.

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From Friday, August 4th, new items from the 2023AW pre-collection will launch at the shops. We welcome you to come and see the new arrivals at the shops in person. The main collection will be releasing in September.

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• ※ Please note items may not be available due to limited quantities.

An exhibition and sales event for wooden craftwork by IFUJI will be held at OVER THE COUNTER, Tokyo, from Friday, August 11th. At this event, new products such as pen cases and Italian square trays will be presented for the first time. Other items on display will include IFUJI’s classic boxes and tableware, as well as styles made as special orders for Arts & Science. All styles of IFUJI’s craftwork can be enjoyed as everyday tools in the home for a wide variety of uses.

After a period of time, this event will also be held once again at HIN in Kyoto, from Friday, December 8th. We look very forward to your visit.

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• ※ Please note items may not be available due to limited quantities.

Glass artist Masao Kozumi's solo exhibition will be held at HIN (Kyoto), OVER THE COUNTER (Tokyo) and A&S Fukuoka. The exhibition will tour these three locations from August to September.

The name of this exhibition is called, 'Gyoku (Hard, precious stones such as jade, agate and crystal).' The works are featured in a white color expression reminiscent of white porcelain, known as Gyoku glass. This current series is made of milky white glass. Please enjoy the difference in appearance due to the color. Kozumi’s new Penny Lick glass will also be presented for the first time, which was a special request for a new shape made by Arts & Science. In addition, we will also have a collection of Kozumi’s standard collection of light-green glass pieces. We look forward to welcoming you to the exhibition.



About the solo exhibition “Gyoku”

“I like yokan (sweet bean jelly). Not only the taste but it’s appearance, the endless mass of deep, dusty color behind the glossy surface, that can look like a kind of “glaze.” The jade that I melted is actually more like uiro (sweet rice jelly) than yokan. It is said that the ancient emperors named uiro as ‘Touchinkou’ a name that has a beautiful sound. When I am melting the glass of jade, I often think of this drifting sound.

Would you ever so be interested in a glass uiro? I would be honored if you would come and take a look.”　

― Masao Kozumi

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• ※ Please note items may not be available due to limited quantities.

A&S Marunouchi have been operating on shortened business hours until 20:00, however starting Tuesday, August 1st we will be operating by the same business hours of the Shin-marunouchi building listed below.

【Change of business hours】 *from August 1st, 2023〜
Weekdays　11: 00 — 21: 00
Sundays/Holidays　11: 00 — 20: 00
(Same business hours as the Shin-marunouchi building)

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Arts & Science Aoyama is pleased to announce the arrival of new pieces from UK jewelry brand William Welstead. These new jewelry pieces will be available in our shop from Friday, July 7. We welcome you to please visit our store.

“This diverse collection shows many of my favourite stones. I find it incredible that they have been created by geological processes that took place millions of years ago. For this reason, I only use natural stones that have not been altered by any man-made processes apart from cutting and polishing.

Included in this collection is a small group of eternity rings set with coloured diamonds, antique old cut diamonds and oval Colombian emeralds. The most efficient way to make eternity rings is to use calibrated stones that match in colour and size but I prefer to make completely unique pieces where no two rings are identical. The collection of coloured diamonds is of particular interest to me and I continue to collect unusual coloured diamonds to make these rings.

There are two types of rose-cut diamond rings in this group. The platinum ring is set with an antique Dutch rose cut diamond. I love to use this type of rose cut diamond and have been collecting them for many years. They have wonderful history and romance. They are increasingly rare. I have also included some double rose cuts in the collection which have a concave facet on both sides. A natural, yellow sapphire from Sri Lanka features in a simple setting set east to west across the finger. When I am making rings, I always start with the stone and will examine it to decide how it can be set. I like to use simple sculptural settings that show the stones off to their best advantage.

In addition, I have also prepared nizam necklaces, which we have been proposing since the early days of the brand, along with other pieces such as yellow sapphire and diamond earrings.”　

—— William Welstead

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• ※ Please note items may not be available due to limited quantities.

From Friday, July 14, glass artist Kazumi Tsuji and her glass studio factory zoomer will hold a special exhibition at CORNER in Kyoto. This time, three series from her collections titled “Standard,” “Color”, and “Reclaimed blue” will be introduced, each week of the exhibition. The artist has worked on of the works for many years, and this exhibition was made to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Arts & Science this year. We hope you will take the time to come visit and view her new works.


“My glass studio, factory zoomer, produces, exhibits, and presents various types of series of works according to different themes. Each series changes slightly from exhibition to exhibition, but the concept we worked with together for a long time is universal.
This time, from amongst the several series we are introducing three themes.

1) Standard (monotone patterns)
2) Color (imagining a world without discrimination)
3) Reclaimed blue (re-melting waste glass pieces)

We are planning to select one of these three series each week to present at this exhibition. At first glance, each series looks completely different from the others, but when we consider the backgrounds of the art and the inspirations, they are all linked to each other. In addition, we have kept the pieces of waste glass from the Standard and Color series and used them to create the Reclaimed blue project. The waste glass from the Standard and Color series was reborn into new items. I am very happy to present this trilogy, "Everything is connected," which encompasses many things this time in Kyoto. I hope many people will be visit to see the artwork in person.
”　

—— Kazumi Tsuji, glass artist


【How to make your appointment】
In order to avoid overcrowding, this exhibition will be open by a raffle for those who request to make an appointment on the first two days of every week. Please send your request of date and time through our general contact form. (~ July 5 (Wed.) 11:00)

On July 16 (Sun.), 22 (Sun.), 23 (Mon.), and 30 (Sun.), you may visit the store without a appointment. Please note that admission may be restricted due to overcrowding and there may be a waiting time. We thank you for your prior understanding.

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A PLAYLIST for ARTS&SCIENCE by RYUICHI SAKAMOTO

Ryuichi Sakamoto, who passed away this year on March 28, left a playlist selected for ARTS&SCIENCE.
This playlist is very important to all of us at ARTS&SCIENCE. It reminds us of the close relationship we had with him before he passed away. In memory of Ryuichi Sakamoto we are making the special playlist public. Starting June 29th, you can listen to the “Ryuichi Sakamoto ‘ARTS&SCIENCE’” playlist on Spotify. We hope you enjoy the music selected by “Kyojyu” (Sakamoto’s nick-name, meaning professor in Japanese).


“As we age, we lean towards clothes that are comfortable and easy to wear, while still being stylish.
Like Steve Jobs, I've found myself wanting to wear the same thing every day.
For the past fifteen years, I've had a fondness for shirts from ARTS&SCIENCE.
It's safe to say I wear almost nothing else.
I'm particularly fond of their stand-collar shirts.
I wonder how many I own…

Sonya, who leads ARTS&SCIENCE, approached me with a request:
“Could you create a playlist for our shop's background music?”
Delighted, I immediately replied with a “Of course” via LINE.

I didn’t want to get in the way of the shapes and colors of the clothing and accessories.
It shouldn’t feel too cold or too stiff.
It shouldn’t get in the way of those who worked at the shop.

When I make playlists, I usually leave out my own songs (it makes me uncomfortable), but Sonya insisted I include some.
A bit reluctant, I selected a few.
ARTS&SCIENCE has a substantial number of ardent fans, so I'm slightly anxious about whether they'll appreciate this playlist.”

March 7th, 2023

—— Ryuichi Sakamoto (Musician/Artist)

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Arts & Science is honored to announce the solo exhibition of Okayama-based ceramic artist Kan Ito at HIN / Arts & Science, Nijodori Kyoto from Friday, July 7 to Monday, July 17. This is the first exhibition held for Kan Ito at Arts & Science.

“In this exhibition, we will be presenting a variety of vessels made for the reopening of DOWN THE STAIRS back in 2021, as well as Western tableware variations of vessels, and a flower vase inspired by Sue ware (type of unglazed pottery made from the middle of the Kofun era through the Japan Heian era).
We hope you enjoy the exhibition.”

― Kan Ito


Kan Ito is a ceramic artist who has been working on the same shapes of vessel for more than 20 years. His vessels today, which have a lean shape and made to be functional, are the final result of countless failures, decisions - a long period spent on trial and error.

Our first encounter with Kan Ito was when owner of Arts & Science, Sonya Park, who was in charge of coordinating the tableware at Noma at Mandarin Oriental Tokyo in 2015. She requested Kan Ito to make the tableware. Later, when Arts & Science reopened DOWN THE STAIRS, we asked Ito to create plates and bowls for the soups and salads served for the lunch and dinner menu. The Western tableware shown in this exhibition is based on the pieces he has specially designed for us, in an extended wider range of sizes and variations. In addition, we will also be showing a vase produced from his reinterpretation of traditional Sue ware.

This exhibition will feature a collection of pottery that is suited for a modern lifestyle, crafted with the characteristics of traditional ceramic techniques handed down from generations. Kan Ito has faced the many challenges of production in order to create this collection for this presentation. We welcome you to please come and visit the exhibition.

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The fabric development of Arts & Science original fabrics is the core of A&S craftsmanship. In this feature, we will introduce the fabrics along with our styles of items that use the fabric. This time, we are introducing our original “High Count Linen Washer,” a fine count, high-density linen fabric.

The fabric development of Arts & Science original fabrics is the core of A&S craftsmanship. In this feature, we will introduce the fabrics along with our styles of items that use the fabric. This time, we are introducing our original “High Count Linen Washer,” a fine count, high-density linen fabric.

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〈10 minutes aroma〉 is a unique incense that can be lit like a match. Following our first made-to-order fragrance from hibi, we now announce, “10 minutes aroma ‘One day,’” a set of three fragrances created by hibi especially for Arts & Science. This product will release on Friday, June 23th. The product is sold as a set of three fragrances, and also separately. Please try these special fragrances.

〈10 minutes aroma〉 is a unique incense that can be lit like a match. Following our first made-to-order fragrance from hibi, we now announce, “10 minutes aroma ‘One day,’” a set of three fragrances created by hibi especially for Arts & Science. This product will release on Friday, June 23th. The product is sold as a set of three fragrances, and also separately. Please try these special fragrances.

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We are pleased to announce our new arrivals from New York jewelry brand, Judy Geib Plus Alpha at A&S Aoyama.

Inspired by animals, plants, architecture, embroidery, and other natural and man-made objects, Judy Geib creates her jewelry freely with her hands. She creates designs that can only be expressed through the forms of metal through the intricacy and delicacy of her handiwork. Her new arrivals include necklaces with animal motifs, rings and earrings with various stones, and more.

We welcome you to please come see the items in person. We look forward to your visit.

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• ※ Please note items may not be available due to limited quantities.

A custom order event for 〈FOX UMBRELLAS〉 will be held again this year at A&S Fukuoka, A&S Daikanyama, and HIN Arts & Science. FOX UMBRELLAS are renowned for their traditional craftmanship since 1868. This time we are accepting bespoke orders for a version of their foldable type of umbrellas, made especially for Arts & Science.

Since the brand was established in the 19th century, the traditional craftmanship has stayed the same for over a century. Due to its beautiful appearance and high practicality, the umbrellas continue to be appreciated throughout the world today. At this event, you can order your favorite choice of umbrella shape – long or folding, with a various selection of handles, umbrella and band fabrics (for both sunny and rainy weather) amongst our many samples displayed at the shop.

Please find this a special opportunity to choose your personal bespoke umbrella to bring a spring and hop to those rainy days. We look forward to your visit.


○ Delivery for orders are estimated for February, 2024.
○ Reservations are not required for this event.
○ For inquiries, please contact A&S Daikanyama (03-5784-3803).

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Our seasonless selection, “Eichenlaub” is now available to semi-custom.

In addition to classic cutleries which are available at our stores throughout the year, unique models such as cake servers, sugar spoons and butter knives (Photo 2) and other variations of models will be available for a semi-custom order where you may select your preferred type of handle. This event will take place at OVER THE COUNTER in Tokyo.

Whether you are looking to coordinate your personal cutleries in a special uniform design or seeking for a chance to order large sets of quantities usually unavailable to do so year-round, this semi-custom order event is the perfect occasion to make your everyday table setting even more special. Please take this opportunity to newly meet or revisit the Eichenlaub collection.

This feature shares the background of the original fabrics and the styles we develop with these fabrics at Arts & Science. The fabric development is a core of the craftmanship for our brand. This time we are introducing〈Fancy Ethnic Check Linen〉a yarn-dyed checked woven fabric.

This feature shares the background of the original fabrics and the styles we develop with these fabrics at Arts & Science. The fabric development is a core of the craftmanship for our brand. This time we are introducing〈Fancy Ethnic Check Linen〉a yarn-dyed checked woven fabric.

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“Le cabaret,” a restaurant located in the Yoyogi Uehara area since 2004, is coming to Arts & Science’s culinary space, DOWN THE STAIRS. For two days, May 27 (Sat) and 28 (Sun), we invite you to enjoy Le cabaret's cuisine and natural wine. All seats will be standing. Please feel free to enjoy your meal with a glass of original wine made especially for this event. We look forward to seeing you.

○ Upon entering the restaurant, guests will be asked purchase order an original wine glass (that comes with one welcome drink) and we ask you to pay at the counter for additional orders.
○ Entry may be restricted at times of over-crowding. We thank you for your understanding.

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This feature shares the background of the fabrics we develop at Arts & Science, that serves as a core of the craftmanship for the brand. This time, we are introducing, “Trio Plain Light,” a fabric made of interwoven yarns of different materials.

This feature shares the background of the fabrics we develop at Arts & Science, that serves as a core of the craftmanship for the brand. This time, we are introducing, “Trio Plain Light,” a fabric made of interwoven yarns of different materials.

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In consideration of sustainability, we have rethought and changed our packaging materials.

At the moment, we are gradually shifting the materials used for packaging your purchased products to rice resin, which has less impact on the environment. Rice Resin is a domestic biomass plastic derived from rice that is inedible. A new technology is used to upcycle old rice, crushed and damaged rice, and other forms rice that is not suitable for human consumption or as animal feed and is otherwise discarded. Because rice resin plastic is made from plants, it holds carbon-neutral properties that does not affect the increase or decrease of carbon dioxide.

Arts & Science has been committed to environmental initiatives by using cloth bags for its shopping bags since the beginning. In recent years, we have been trying to be resource and become more environmentally friendly. We have developing upcycled products using leftover fabric, changed the strings of our clothing tags to undyed organic cotton that is recycled, downsized the size and type of tag tags themselves, and have provided spare buttons and fabric available to purchase when needed by customers. We are committed to being resource and environmentally friendly.

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Steve Harrison's research, "The Age of the beaker," focused on the beaker, an ordinary object used in everyday life. Steve Harrison mastered its form and function of the beaker from his unique perspective. The result of this journey is the “Meal beaker.” This special collection of 12 ceramic and 12 porcelain pieces will be sold at our online blind auction. In conjunction with the auction, there will be an exhibition of works at WHITE BOX in Tokyo and CORNER in Kyoto.

After three years of research, the final shape of the beaker was made with two flower-shaped legs on the bottom that angles with the third base being the body of the vessel. The beaker naturally tilts and you can look into the inside. Please take a look at the items through this blind auction titled, "A Journey's End.”

Included with each auctioned piece is a Japanese-style booklet in a box, bound by karakami craftsman Koh Kado of KAMISOE, which traces the history of “The Age of the beaker.” This special set with the booklet is only available at this auction. Bids will be accepted on the special online page and at the exhibited gallery spaces.


→ Blind auction online platform for “A Journey’s End”

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We will hold a duo exhibition for Kyoto-based florist “Mitate” and the Gifu-based antiques, crafts and antique dealer “Honda,” at Arts & Science’s gallery space, WHITE BOX from April 28 (Friday) to May 7 (Sunday).

Both Mitate and Honda will be at the shop for the first two days of the event. On these days, wildflower seedlings will also be available for a limited time sale.

This exhibition is a bonding of each brand’s activities based on their own aesthetic senses, without being bound by frameworks. We look forward to seeing you at the exhibition.


“Mitate (likening) ” is a method of expression in which one thing is shaped to look like another, creating value and discovery of a new value in an object. At Mitate, we have been exploring new perspectives that can be expressed with plants while valuing this ideology.

At this 10th anniversary year of Mitate, we are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting with Gifu-based Art and Antiques gallery “Honda” at WHITE BOX, produced by Arts & Science in Minami Aoyama, Tokyo.
In this exhibition, we will present a number of "yoseue" (a collection of seasonal wildflowers planted in vessels for flowers), selected by Honda's vision. We hope that you will enjoy this aesthetic where the richness conveyed by the old vessels and the air of the fields and mountains expressed by a single flower resonate with each other.

In addition, we plan to also present gardening tools, vases, and wildflower seedlings.

We look forward to welcoming you all in this beautiful season of fresh breezy young leaves.”

― Mitate


“We are presenting seasonal plants and trees by a florist's fresh hands to flower vessels of Western crafts and old folk tools from the East and West.
For this exhibition, we have curated European white glazed ceramics, ancient glass, domestic and Oriental earthenware, and medieval pottery pots, all of which made to be in harmony with the WHITE BOX gallery space.

The selection ancient vessels with imperfections enhanced by flowers, and a number of technical pieces and gorgeous pieces have been selected together especially for Arts & Science – a place that always presents contemporary and outstanding works of craftsmanship.

And how will the vessels resonate with the lovely wildflowers?
We hope at this event, the collaboration will have another new impression from the event we held together two years ago at the Kyoto for Mitate. We strive to make a vision, a landscape that is always yet to be seen.”

― Honda

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This feature share the background of the fabrics which are the core of the craftsmanship at Arts & Science. This time, we are focusing on “High Count Fine Linen,” fabric made with high-density linen made with traditional Amami-Oshima doro (mud) dyeing and indigo doro (mud) dyeing.

This feature share the background of the fabrics which are the core of the craftsmanship at Arts & Science. This time, we are focusing on “High Count Fine Linen,” fabric made with high-density linen made with traditional Amami-Oshima doro (mud) dyeing and indigo doro (mud) dyeing.

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