All About Cats Exhibition Chapter 3 Opens! Packed with Events
February 22nd (Nyan x 3) is Cat Day! 10% of sales will go to supporting rescue cats.
All About Cats Exhibition Chapter 3
Celebrating its third iteration, this time we'll have an "Our Cats Photo Exhibition," a cat-themed portrait session by James Ito, and a custom workshop by aoneco using outlet items!
The theme is "All About Cats!" And 10% of your purchases and usage fees at this exhibition will be donated to rescue cats, making it a truly cat-friendly event.
Event Outline
Period: February 11th (Wed, Holiday) - March 22nd (Sun)
Opening Hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays
Location: Genre-Free Exhibition, Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Store
1 minute walk from Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station Exit A1
➡Genre-Free Exhibition - Google Maps
Inquiries: info@waji.co.jp
Instagram: @waji_exhibit_store
TEL: 03-5875-8924 (Shop)
03-6659-2589 (Office)
*For inquiries related to interviews and leasing, please contact the office.
Opening Days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays
Opening Hours: Weekdays 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Weekends & Holidays 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Closed Days (by appointment only): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
For those wishing to visit on weekdays (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday), please make a reservation using the form below.
[Click here to make a reservation]
Participating Artists
・James Ito
・Tobineko
・Ice Beans
・Takahashi Kocha-ten (Tea Shop)
・Chidori.
・mumbo jumbo
・Manut Bol
・nyaigs
・aoneco Project(In no particular order)
All About Cats Exhibition Chapter 3 In-Store Events
Cat-themed Portrait Session by James Ito
Date & Time: February 14th (Sat) 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Reservations required (Please inquire directly on the day) ← Ended.
Additional date decided!
March 8th (Sun) 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Reservations required (Please inquire directly on the day) ← Ended.
Fee: 1,650 yen (tax included) for one person, +550 yen for two people
Duration: Approximately 10 minutes
Content: Original cat-themed portrait
Reservation Method: Please send a message or DM to one of the following with your desired date and time (in 10-minute increments) and your name.
We will reply after adjusting the schedule.
・Send to aoneco email address aoneco@waji.co.jp
・DM to James Ito Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/james_ito2020/
"Our Cats Photo Exhibition" will be held!
If you send us photos of your beloved cats, we will project them as a slideshow at the All About Cats Exhibition.
Plus, when you visit, you'll receive an original photo frame where you can attach a name sticker!
Let's make the All About Cats Exhibition even more exciting together!
Model: Uzura-chan
Application Method: Please send a message to one of the following indicating your intention to provide photos for the "Our Cats Photo Exhibition" along with the images.
・DM to aoneco Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/aoneco_project/
・Send a message from aoneco LINE official account https://lin.ee/vLDMXIit
・Send to aoneco email address aoneco@waji.co.jp
*Please note that the images you provide may be published on various aoneco media in addition to the "Our Cats Photo Exhibition."
aoneco Goods OUTLET Item Custom Workshop
~Add a leather strap shoulder to a mini wallet!~
Fee: From 3,980 yen (materials included) ← Ended.
Content: An experience to transform a discounted, slightly flawed clasp mini wallet into a shoulder pouch by attaching eyelets (hole-punching hardware) and a leather strap shoulder.
Please choose the color of the clasp mini wallet from the available options in-store.
Due to limited stock, this workshop will be held in limited quantities.
New Project!
Transform a clasp long wallet into a clutch bag style
Fee: 9,800 yen (materials included)
Application Method: Please make a reservation through one of the following methods.
・Apply directly to staff in-store
・DM to aoneco Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/aoneco_project/
・Send a message from aoneco LINE official account https://lin.ee/vLDMXIit
・Send to aoneco email address aoneco@waji.co.jp
Content: An experience to transform a discounted, slightly flawed clasp long wallet into a clutch pouch by attaching eyelets (hole-punching hardware) and weaving a leather strap to create a handle.
All About Cats Exhibition Chapter 3 Exhibitor Introduction
Participating Artists
James Ito
Biography/Profile: Graduated from Joshibi University of Art and Design, Japanese Painting Department. Lives in Tokyo.
Since 2020, has been posting works on Instagram that combine ukiyo-e, Japanese painting, and manga styles, featuring anthropomorphic beckoning cats and beautiful cats.
Has participated in numerous group exhibitions and open calls both in Japan and internationally.
December 2024: Solo exhibition at Ginza Chuo Gallery.
Instagram: Currently over 17,000 followers.
Kenta Igarashi
Photographer
Born 1984, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
[Books] 12 books including "Tobineko®︎", "Fuku to Marimo", and "Neko Zen" + 3 Taiwanese editions, with over 100,000 copies sold in total.
[Photo Exhibitions] Held nationwide.
2023 exhibition at Postal Museum Japan in Tokyo Solamachi attracted 17,300 visitors.
Numerous photos adopted for stationery, miscellaneous goods, calendars, print covers, advertisements, magazines, and television.
Illustration Shop ICE BEANS
We sell original cat goods.
Event information is available on Instagram.
・Takahashi Kocha-ten (Tea Shop)
A tea specialty shop that loves cats.
Certified Tea Instructor by the Japan Tea Association.
Also participates in many markets and events.
The packaging features Chairman Chatora and President Kijishiro, both rescue cats.
art/painter
The meaning of mumbo jumbo is "gibberish."
With hand-drawn cat illustrations, we create one-of-a-kind items that mix remakes and hand-knitting, making people think, "What is this? It's strange, but cute."
Please enjoy this quirky, colorful, and unique world.
Gallery and Bookstore Manut Bol
This is a small bookstore that occasionally functions as a gallery.
The books, including picture books, photo collections, and magazines, are curated by the owner, a magazine editor.
Our second publication, a photo collection titled "Neko no Ongaeshi" (Cat's Repayment), featuring photographs of stray cats' daily lives by illustrator Yukie Abe, is now on sale.
Additional Exhibitor: nyaigs
With a sock sommelier qualification, I design my own socks.
I believe that while my fundamental self remains unchanged, my individuality is constantly evolving with changes in the world and my environment. While adapting to the flow of changing times, I strive to create designs that bring joy and happiness to people by generously utilizing my past experiences.
With the motto "May all cats sleep without a care in the world," this project is by cat lovers for cat lovers, supporting rescue cats through creative endeavors.
We are producing a cat festival at our directly managed store, Genre-Free Exhibition.
Stay tuned for event information on social media!
