Yuka Arakaki's artwork displayed in the lobby of the Hilton Okinawa Chatan/ Photo by Reiko Matsumoto (c)FASHION HEADLINE

Yuka Aragaki's workshop/ Photo by Reiko Matsumoto (c)FASHION HEADLINE

It takes a considerable amount of time from sketch to completion./ Photo by Reiko Matsumoto (c)FASHION HEADLINE

Aragaki's workshop is filled with a variety of colors/ Photo by Reiko Matsumoto (c)FASHION HEADLINE

Bingata artist Yuka Arakaki/ Photo by Reiko Matsumoto (c)FASHION HEADLINE

Works by ceramic artist Yukiko Shibahara/ Photo by Reiko Matsumoto (c)FASHION HEADLINE

There are also small items perfect as souvenirs/ Photo by Reiko Matsumoto (c)FASHION HEADLINE

All the works are filled with the warmth and gentleness of the earth./ Photo by Reiko Matsumoto (c)FASHION HEADLINE

Ceramic artist Yukiko Shibahara/ Photo by Reiko Matsumoto (c)FASHION HEADLINE

In the workshop, there are rows of pieces ready to be fired./ Photo by Reiko Matsumoto (c)FASHION HEADLINE

When he visited Okinawa, he was captivated by the charm of pottery and decided to move there./ Photo by Reiko Matsumoto (c)FASHION HEADLINE

Shibahara-san shows us the kiln. He says that there are days when he works until the early hours of the morning./ Photo by Reiko Matsumoto (c)FASHION HEADLINE

Even the small notes show the effort put into them/ Photo by Reiko Matsumoto (c)FASHION HEADLINE

The workshop itself is full of DIY flavor/ Photo by Reiko Matsumoto (c)FASHION HEADLINE

The brand name "CoCu" comes from her first name, "Yukiko."/ Photo by Reiko Matsumoto (c)FASHION HEADLINE

Coral farm and coral fields/ Photo by Reiko Matsumoto (c)FASHION HEADLINE

The gentle scent of the seashore is soothing/ Photo by Reiko Matsumoto (c)FASHION HEADLINE

You can encounter corals of various sizes within the facility./ Photo by Reiko Matsumoto (c)FASHION HEADLINE

The ecosystem in which the corals live is recreated exactly as it is, so colorful fish swim about./ Photo by Reiko Matsumoto (c)FASHION HEADLINE

The staff will explain things clearly/ Photo by Reiko Matsumoto (c)FASHION HEADLINE

There are also exhibits of marine life unique to Okinawa/ Photo by Reiko Matsumoto (c)FASHION HEADLINE

There is also a program where you can actually touch the coral, which is popular with school trip students./ Photo by Reiko Matsumoto (c)FASHION HEADLINE

It is clear that the staff are raising the animals with love./ Photo by Reiko Matsumoto (c)FASHION HEADLINE

They also patiently answer visitors' questions/ Photo by Reiko Matsumoto (c)FASHION HEADLINE

It's like an aquarium!/ Photo by Reiko Matsumoto (c)FASHION HEADLINE

Seeing marine life up close is a thrilling experience/ Photo by Reiko Matsumoto (c)FASHION HEADLINE

You can even touch starfish/ Photo by Reiko Matsumoto (c)FASHION HEADLINE

There are also starfish that are the same color and feel as clay!/ Photo by Reiko Matsumoto (c)FASHION HEADLINE

Also note the high transparency of the water./ Photo by Reiko Matsumoto (c)FASHION HEADLINE

During spawning season the water turns pink./ Photo by Reiko Matsumoto (c)FASHION HEADLINE

Carving out the mold is also a painstaking process/ Photo by Reiko Matsumoto (c)FASHION HEADLINE

Having it in your room will brighten up your mood!/ Photo by Reiko Matsumoto (c)FASHION HEADLINE

Traditional techniques are used to create such a pop piece!/ Photo by Reiko Matsumoto (c)FASHION HEADLINE