Hitorijikan wo kangaetari tanosindari at KOTONOWA DESIGN EXHIBITION

Hello everyone!

The rainy season has begun in Kumamoto. As is typical of the rainy season, the rain is falling steadily.

Don't you sometimes feel like avoiding crowds during this time of year and quietly enjoying some personal time?

Well, this time, we have a special event to announce that we think you'll want to visit!

KOTONOWA DESIGN EXHIBITION

"Hitorijikan wo kangaetari,tanosindari"

Period: July 5th (Sat) to July 13th (Sun) 2025

Time: 10:00-17:00

Location: Kotorizaka Studio (oriri mfg showroom) 4450 Takagi, Mifune-cho, Kumamoto Prefecture

Free admission

What comes to mind when you hear "alone time"? If you're someone who isn't a fan of bustling places and prefers to spend time at your own pace, we hope Kotori-zaka Studio can become a comforting haven, like a shelter from the rain.

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A Quiet Moment with Coffee

Imagine savoring a carefully brewed coffee, with the sound of the rain outside as your background music. We've prepared a "quiet and calming space" where you can listen to your inner voice without any distractions.

Discover Unique Handcrafted Items (Furniture, Pottery, Textiles, Paper Goods)

These aren't mass-produced items; they're handcrafted pieces imbued with the makers' passion. Taking your time to admire their presence or touch and feel them is a silent dialogue of the heart. From furniture, pottery, textiles, to paper goods... you might just find items that gently resonate with your "sensibility."

ZINEs that Journey Through Your Mind

Perhaps you'll gain new perspectives on exploring alone time.

KOTONOWA DESIGN

This is an exhibition by a graphic designer who we are very grateful to.

The space, woven together by KOTONOWA DESIGN's unique elements that are connected like a circle, will surely bring peace to the hearts of all who visit.

mocha, Shodaiyaki Ichisakigama , Hiroko Yamaguchi , 1993 COFFEE STAND

Even amidst the dampness of the rainy season, it's possible to look inward and enjoy a comfortable time. We hope this exhibition becomes a safe space for "you," the individual with rich sensibilities who might often go unnoticed, to express yourself.

oriri mfg. will be creating a "private time space" within our usual Kotori-zaka Studio. We'd be delighted if you could fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere.

Also, we'll be unveiling a limited-edition collaboration product with KOTONOWA DESIGN: "Aozora no Shokutaku" (Table under the Blue Sky). Named after "Aozora Chushajo" (open-air parking) and "Aozora Dojo" (open-air dojo) referring to a lack of a roof, this is a foldable outdoor table made from local timber. Get ready to go out and enjoy some alone time! Please look forward to this as well.

Admission is free. Please feel free to come even on a rainy day.

Admission is free. Please feel free to visit, even on a rainy day.

We look forward to welcoming you and hope you find a quiet moment just for yourself, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.