ARIAKE Exclusive Showcase at Ousia

We are pleased to announce “ARIAKE Exclusive Showcase at Ousia”,
the first ARIAKE pop-up event in the Kansai region by the globally expanding furniture brand from Saga.

Although Japan’s culture of appreciating furniture as interior design is still developing compared to Europe, Japanese aesthetics and craftsmanship continue to receive high international recognition.

At Ousia, our approach to spatial design is rooted in Japanese sensibilities and craftsmanship, curated through a Scandinavian perspective. This resonates strongly with ARIAKE’s philosophy as a Japanese manufacturer that carries Japanese aesthetics into the global market.

For this event, ARIAKE and Ousia come together as partners who share a deep respect for each other’s vision and values.

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Event Theme

Visiting ARIAKE’s partner factories—Legnatec and Hirata Chair Manufacturing—reveals a genuine passion for craftsmanship and heartfelt dedication to the people behind the work.

While brands often spotlight designers and architects, ARIAKE emphasizes the essential presence of artisans who give shape to each idea.
Through ARIAKE’s unique workshops—where designers and craftsmen live and work together for a week—new products emerge from an equal and collaborative dialogue. This trust and communication form the essence of ARIAKE’s beauty as a Japanese manufacturer.

At Ousia, we see furniture as “tools for living,” valuing the stories, processes, and interpretations from the workshop floor above mere surface design.
This event highlights communication in craftsmanship and the creative process behind ARIAKE’s work.

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Styling Concept

The styling theme is Japanese aesthetics—the appreciation of “ma” (intentional space) and the quiet beauty of nature.
Japanese gardens, bonsai, and suiseki reflect a culture of observing nature and creating gentle transitions between indoors and outdoors.

In today’s world, opportunities to feel nature in daily life are diminishing.
Through Ousia’s curation of contemporary artworks by collaborating artists, we aim to create an interior space where the presence and quiet energy of nature can still be felt.