Regarding the Japan Genki Project 2020
Kansai Yamamoto, Executive Committee Chairman of the Japan Genki Project 2020, passed away on July 21, 2020 due to acute myeloid leukemia. We would like to once again express our sincere gratitude to everyone who supported Kansai Yamamoto over the years.


To be incredibly energetic, without any logic to it


For Kansai, a "show" was a way to express the overwhelming energy he himself possesses, by getting many people involved. He valued "feeling with the five senses," and truly enjoyed seeing, hearing, and communicating with the people he met. For him, creation was about sublimating the energy he built up in this way in various forms, such as fashion, music, and dance. Kansai's creations cheer someone up, and the person who receives energy from Kansai then relays that energy to someone else...

For such a person as Kansai, his life as a fighter during the COVID-19 pandemic must have been extremely difficult. Even so, we were always encouraged by the way he continued to give instructions from his hospital bed, encouraging the staff by saying, "We'll make the event happen no matter what!" On the day of the pre-recording in early July, Kansai called the staff to encourage them, asking, "Are you doing your best?" For him, the "show" was the super energy that kept him alive!! After the recording, he marked July 31st with a ◎ on the calendar in his hospital room, and looked forward to the day.

All the staff are truly disappointed that we were unable to be together on the day, but we would like to deliver a work filled with Kansai's thoughts to everyone, and to Kansai himself.

Japan Genki Project 2020 Executive Committee


Anna Tsuchiya and Harry Sugiyama will navigate the first online event!



Anna Tsuchiya and Harry Sugiyama, who have previously appeared in the Japan Genki Project and are close friends with Kansai, will be the energetic hosts of this first-ever online event! They will clearly explain to viewers not only the details of the project, but also the history of Kansai's fashion and his thoughts on international exchange events.


A stunning performance from Mari Natsuki and Kabuki actor Udanji IchikawaToko-e (Tako-e) (1971)

These two extraordinary performers have breathed new life into "TOKYO POP (1973)" and "Tako-e (1971)." Look forward to this spectacular, energetic performance!


Mari Natsuki wearing David Bowie's iconic masterpiece, "TOKYO POP."


Kabuki actor Ichikawa Udanji is wearing "Kite-e," his debut work inspired by Kabuki.

Young talents recognized by Kansai,models Serina Motola, Kanon Hirata, and Sakura Endoappeared on the runwaywearing creations bystudents aspiring to become designers!




The "International Cultural Exchange Project," which provides an opportunity for cultural exchange and the presentation of work by young people aspiring to become designers, saw Motola Serina, Hirata Kanon, and Endo Sakura appear on a special runway wearing representative works from participating schools. The three models, who have previously appeared on the "Japan Genki Project" and have received Kansai's stamp of approval, will grace the runway with style.

From the summit of the World Heritage Site, Mount Hiei Enryaku-ji Temple, we will shine a light of hope on the world

*Photo is for illustrative purposes only
Starting at 8 PM on the day of the live stream, July 31st, with the special cooperation of Mount Hiei Enryaku-ji Temple, we will be hosting a special searchlight production. At the climax of the live stream, in the hope that this project will become a path that illuminates the future, we will be streaming footage of the light shining from the summit of Mount Hiei, along with a digest video of past "Japan Genki Project" events.

*The photo is for illustrative purposes only.

Supportive comments from specialists in various fields, including world-renowned designers ANNA SUI and Marc Jacobs, are now available on the official website!


When I visited Asia for the first time on business, there was a reason I really wanted to stop by Tokyo. I wanted to visit the shop of Kansai, my favorite designer. I love his magical clothes, which give energy to those who wear them. Just as Kansai inspired me and gave me dreams, I'm sure the Japan Genki Project will be a great inspiration for young designers and those aspiring to become designers. Everyone, you have to live your dreams!! (Excerpt)
Fashion Designer ANNA SUI


When I was 17, I was fortunate enough to be introduced to Kansai-san. I was a student at Parsons School of Design in New York at the time, and a huge fan of Kansai-san's unique creativity. I remember that he really resonated with my youthful energy and passion for design. He then gave me the dream opportunity to plan and organize a "Happening/after-party" to celebrate "The Kansai Restaurant," an imaginary place that would become the theme of his next collection. I remain filled with gratitude to Kansai-san for recognizing my talent when I was still just a young man.
Kansai gave me the wings to soar as a designer. (Excerpt)
Fashion designer Marc Jacobs


Special collaboration with the Japan Genki Project! ■Dassai Trial Set Japan Genki Project BOX



"Towards the vitality of Japan and the world"
Our third collaboration with Dassai!
With the cooperation of architect Kengo Kuma and Egyptian archaeologist Sakuji Yoshimura, who appeared as "HEROES" in the Japan Genki Project 2019, the "Dassai Trial Set" will be released in limited quantities, with packaging designed by Kansai.

Release date: Friday, July 24, 2020
Quantity: Limited quantity
Price: 2,838 yen (tax included)
Sales locations: Dassai retailers of the Mitsukoshi Isetan Group nationwide and other Dassai retailers nationwide
Dassai Store Ginza, Dassai Store Hakata, Dassai Store Head Office Brewery
Dassai official online store https://www.dassaistore.com/

■Oronamin C Japan Genki Project 2020 Support Campaign


Oronamin C also delivers energy to the people of Japan!
If you answer the questionnaire on the dedicated website, 1,000 people will be drawn into a lottery to receive a gift box (containing 25 bottles of Oronamin C) with an original design by the Japan Genki Project.

Application period:
Friday, July 31st, 2020, 8:00 PM - Sunday, August 16th, 11:59 PM
Application form URL: https://krs.bz/otsuka/m/genkipj


【Event details】
Japan Genki Project 2020 "Super Energy!!" Produced by KANSAI YAMAMOTO

Streaming date and time: Friday, July 31st, 2020, 8:00 PM onwards

Video streaming platform (planned): *All videos are free to view
Japan Genki Project 2020 official website / niconico / YouTube Live / Facebook Live

Organizer: Japan Genki Project 2020 Executive Committee

Special cooperation:
Enryaku-ji Temple, Mount Hiei
Myoho-in Monzeki Temple

Cooperation:
Niconico / FM Kyoto / Oku-Hiei Pilgrimage Expressway / Hiei-zan Expressway / Mama Teresa / Chapter One /
Max Produce / Asano Taiko Cultural Institute / Empire Entertainment Japan / Kansai Super Studio

Cooperating schools:
Esmod Japon / Kyoto University of the Arts / Tokyo Mode Gakuen / Dressmaker Academy / Vantan Design Institute /
Bunka Fashion College / Arts Students' Union, University of the Arts, London.

Special partner: KOWA

Project partner: Haute Couture Kyoto
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Sponsored by:
Agency for Cultural Affairs / Tokyo Metropolitan Government / Shiga Prefecture / Kyoto Prefecture / Aomori City / Soma City / Yamaga City / Minato Ward / Creative Scotland

Planning and production: Kansai Yamamoto Office

Official website: www.kansai-inc.co.jp/ngp2020

Sponsorship:

We support the Japan Genki Project 2020


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