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Born and grown up in Saitama, but Shimoda was always in my mind as the paradise with beautiful ocean. My dream to go and live in Shimoda, has finally come true. The beautiful sea is the treasure of seashells and weeds. I sometimes collect and display them, and my reverie watching them never ends. My fellow craftsmen seek motives from nature and would like to make use of natural materials. I was so grateful to find an ideal property to produce my own boutique, where people enjoy taking a look at hand made works. That's how I started Ao-no-Oasobi (play with blue).

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I discussed with my grandson who lives in Saitama what should be the title of the shop. Among nice ideas he thought of, Ao-no-Oasobi (play with blue) most impressed me. The signboard hung outside with beautiful blue, the fish and creatures swimming in it, everything he produced for me. There are art pieces of ceramic, glass, wood print and resin art fully displayed inside, for the fun of leisurely guests, who happen to enter and ask me about routes. I feel delighted to watch friendly encounter between guests and craft artists who make a brief visit, in a friendly manner. I'm willing to enhance workshops, which guest can participate in a relaxed manner.

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• Enjoy art works inspired by beautiful sea of Shimoda