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2025/04/18

Official Film Released for “KIWA” – The Tea Room of Light at Kyoto Station Building’s NIWA

Seiji Kawajiri, founder of the KAWAJIRI FOUNDATION, is pleased to announce the release of the official film showcasing “KIWA,” an innovative Tea Room of Light he donated to the City of Kyoto. Located

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2025/04/08

KAWAJIRI FOUNDATION Opens 2025 Scholarship Program – Nurturing Future Social Contributors

Seiji Kawajiri, founder of the Kawajiri Foundation which provides financial aid in the field of education, is accepting applications for scholarship students for the 2025 academic year. Click here for

NEWS

2025/02/28

Seiji Kawajiri Donates Public Art to Kyoto Station’s East Plaza, Creating a “Garden” to Experience Kyoto Light Tea Room “KIWA” to Open in “NIWA”, a New Establishment Launching in March 2025

Seiji Kawajiri, founder of the KAWAJIRI FOUNDATION, has donated public art and the Light Tea Room “KIWA” to Kyoto City through his foundation. The public art, created by NAKED, INC., a leading creativ

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2025/01/09

Seiji Kawajiri, Founder of the KAWAJIRI FOUNDATION and Next-Generation Gallerist, Supported "NAKED's Garden of Japanese Lights at Heian Jingu Shrine" A Special Winter Event Illuminating Kyoto with Enchanting Digital Art Held at Heian Jingu Shrine's East and Middle Gardens Until January 13, 2025

Under the support of Seiji Kawajiri, founder of the KAWAJIRI FOUNDATION and a next-generation gallerist fostering cultural initiatives, the immersive art event “NAKED’s Garden of Japanese

NEWS Release

2024/12/24

Fusion of History and Art: Seiji Kawajiri Supports Premium Autumn Dining Experience at Nijo-jo Castle

“World Heritage Nijo-jo Castle Autumn Harvest Premium Dining” Held for 3 Days Only from November 19–21 From November 19 to 21, 2024, Seiji Kawajiri supported the exclusive premium dining e

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2024/12/19

Seiji Kawajiri, founder of KAWAJIRI FOUNDATION and new generation gallerist, pays a courtesy visit to the Mayor of Kyoto City.

Seiji Kawajiri, who supports art events and projects set in Kyoto and is also active as a new generation gallerist who has contributed to regional revitalization, will present Kyoto City Mayor Koji Ma

News Release

2024/12/06

DANDELION PROJECT" Supported by Seiji Kawajiri Now on Display at Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine in Hieizan Sakamoto Exhibited within "NAKED's Night Walk™ Hieizan Sakamoto" until Sunday, December 8, 2024

Seiji Kawajiri, a new-generation gallerist dedicated to supporting education and fostering emerging art movements, is proud to announce that the art project “DANDELION PROJECT” (created by

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2024/12/03

Participatory Art "DANDELION PROJECT" on Displayed at Natadera Temple, Praying for Noto’s Reconstruction

Seiji Kawajiri, an emerging gallerist supporting new artistic movements and initiatives in education, proudly announces the display of the art project DANDELION PROJECT (by artist Ryotaro Muramatsu) a

News Release

2024/11/18

DANDELION PROJECT Art Exhibition at the World Heritage Site Enryakuji, Connecting the World with Prayers for Peace

Seiji Kawajiri, a new-generation gallerist who supports the field of education and new trends in art, is pleased to announce that the art project he supports, the “DANDELION PROJECT” by artist Ryotaro

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2024/05/31

Seiji Kawajiri's Debut Book Tops Weekly Sales Rankings in Major Bookstores

Seiji Kawajiri, an investor and philanthropist known for supporting education and promoting new trends in the arts, is pleased to announce that his debut book, GLOBAL CITIZEN: Seven Rules to Achieve Y

News Release

2024/05/07

KAWAJIRI FOUNDATION now accepting scholarship applications for 2024.

Seiji Kawajiri, founder of the Kawajiri Foundation which provides financial aid in the field of education, is accepting applications for scholarship students for the 2024 academic year. Click here for

Art&culture

2024/04/18

World-class artwork “DANDELION,” supported by new generation gallerist Seiji Kawajiri, to be exhibited in Hong Kong

eiji Kawajiri, an active new-generation gallerist that supports disciplines such as education and latest trends in the arts, is proud to announce the latest exhibition of the internationally renowned

Art&culture

2024/03/21

Global-scale participatory art initiative DANDELION PROJECT to be exhibited at Japanese national treasure Hikone Castle - Installation on display during the nighttime event "NAKED Hikone Festival 2024: Sakura" from March 22 through March 31, 2024.

The “DANDELION PROJECT”, of which Kawajiri is a patron, will be exhibited at the Hikone Castle Special Nighttime Exhibition “NAKED Hikone Festival 2024: Sakura” held from March

Art&culture

2024/02/27

Seiji Kawajiri contributes funding for "NAKED Sakura Festival 2024: World Heritage Nijo-jo Castle".

Seiji Kawariji was involved with the funding towards the “NAKED Sakura Festival 2024: World Heritage Site Nijo-jo Castle”. Nijo-jo Castle is one of the most iconic cherry blossom viewing spots i

Art&culture

2023/12/20

Patronage of "NAKED Sakura Festival 2024: World Heritage Site Nijo-jo Castle"

Kawajiri’s funding towards the “NAKED Sakura Festival 2024: World Heritage Site Nijo-jo Castle” has been confirmed. Nijo-jo Castle is one of the most iconic cherry blossom viewing sp

Art&culture

2023/12/13

First exhibition of "DANDELION PROJECT," a participatory artwork that connects the world, at the premier international art festival in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, from Wednesday, 13th December 13 2023 through Sunday, 21st January 2024.

Sharjah, known as the third largest emirate in the UAE, has a long history as the host of the annual Sharjah Islamic Arts Festival. For this 25th anniversary of the festival, artists from over 105 cou

Art&culture

2023/11/20

TREE by NAKED yoyogi park, which offers an art-and-dining that was experience presented at the G7 Hiroshima Summit Social Dinner, will be offering a special holiday season plan between December 21st through 24th.

「TREE by NAKED yoyogi park fuses digital art such as VR and projection mapping with creative cuisine to deliver an art-and-dining experience with a storyline that progresses with each dish. NAKED, INC