Hanshin Umeda Main Store's Art Gallery is hosting the 3rd Modern Master Ceramics Exhibition, displaying works by Japan's most revered ceramic artists. The event runs from January 21 (Wednesday) to January 27 (Tuesday), 2026, with the final day closing at 5:00 PM.
About the Exhibition
Since the establishment of the Living National Treasure (Important Intangible Cultural Property Holder) designation system in 1955, 39 artists have been recognized in the ceramics field, with 9 receiving the Order of Culture. This exhibition brings together approximately 50 works from these master ceramic artists who have shaped modern Japanese ceramics.
Featured Works
Kakiemon XIV - Nigoshide Sanpo-wari Hana-mon Vase
Approximately 25.8cm diameter × 35cm height
Price: ¥5,500,000 (tax included)
Takuo Kato - Luster-glazed Vase with Princess Pattern
Approximately 22.6cm height × 12.2cm width
Price: ¥880,000 (tax included)
Imaemon XIV - Colored Iro-e Aizome Sumihajiki Four Seasons Flower Pattern Qilin Incense Burner
Approximately 16.3cm width × 9.0cm depth × 22.1cm height
Price: ¥1,320,000 (tax included)
Shoji Hamada - Persimmon-glazed Vase with Slip Decoration
Approximately 27.0cm height × 24.5cm diameter
Price: ¥880,000 (tax included)
Participating Artists
The exhibition features works by the following artists (in Japanese alphabetical order):
Toyozo Arakawa, Jun Isezaki, Hazan Itaya, Manji Inoue, Imaemon Imaizumi, Kozo Kato, Takuo Kato, Toukurou Kato, Toyo Kaneshige, Kanjiro Kawai, Rosanjin Kitaoji, Jiro Kinjo, Yuzo Kondo, Kakiemon Sakaida, Tatsuzo Shimaoka, Ui Shimizu, Zou Suzuki, Koichi Tamura, Yasokichi Tokuda III, Kenkichi Tomimoto, Shoji Hamada, Yoshizo Fukushima, Nodo Fujimoto, Kei Fujiwara, Yu Fujiwara, Kyusetsu Miwa, Yoshitomo Yoshida, and others.
*Exhibition contents are subject to change.
Event Information
Venue: Hanshin Umeda Main Store, 8th Floor, ART GALLERY
Date: January 21 (Wednesday) to January 27 (Tuesday), 2026
Hours: Last day closes at 5:00 PM
Official Website: Art Walk (Bijutsu Sanpo)
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