"Hyougemono: Furuta Oribe's 400th Anniversary: A Happy Birthday to You Too" will be held at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store's Main Building, Space #5, from October 29th to November 11th. The exhibition features 20 artists, including the "Gekito-sha Group: Ten Hyouge Works." Since some pieces are one-of-a-kind, fans of the original work and ceramic art aficionados alike are encouraged to arrive early. The exhibition also features a number of unique pieces, including "Kochu Tenari" (Pot in a Pot) (by Kanou Takao, ¥40,000), the "Tan (Single) Ghost Role" (by Tamura Hajime, ¥25,000), and the metallic-textured "Tea Caddy" (by Kin Riyu, ¥30,000). This exhibition will be enjoyable for both pottery connoisseurs and art lovers alike.

Another key point is that this lineup allows you to experience Oribe's philosophy, which states, "The highest grade, 'K', is good, but the lower grade, 'Otsu', with its indescribable charm, is also good." We hope you will enjoy the relaxing and soothing moments of the humorous designs.

On November 7th, the store will host a tea ceremony by contemporary 'Heuge' tea master, Soryo Matsumura, who runs the Yokohama tea ceremony group "SHUHALLY." The service is available to the first 20 customers who spend over ¥10,800 (tax included) at the exhibition between October 29th and November 7th. He is said to be the only tea master capable of conveying the worldview of the original manga to the modern day! Don't miss this opportunity to be served tea by a master of connoisseurship.