Nagata Takahiro
Tokyo-based curator who compiled the Hyako (100 Plus Makers from Japan) exhibition and researched contemporary Japanese craft over several years.
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Mar 31, 2026 • 27min
What is ‘Hyakkō’? A deep dive into Japan’s thriving craft scene with curator Nagata Takahiro
Nagata Takahiro, a Tokyo-based curator who compiled the Hyako survey of contemporary Japanese makers. He describes visiting artisans across Japan and the exhibition’s layout and lighting. They discuss the coined term Hyako, a 31-word glossary that frames makers’ values. Conversation covers everyday utility, mingei revival and how materials and craft give objects a living spirit.
