The program aims to explore the intersection between Dutch and Japanese craft culture and to create a collaborative products that reflects the talent and creativity of each creators involved in the project. Application deadline is 15 May 2024!

What is MONO MAKERS PROGRAM and how it started.

The MONO MAKERS PROGRAM, co-organized by NN Life Japan and MONO JAPAN, is a unique initiative that brings together Japanese craftsmanship and Dutch creative talent. This year, the program’s finalists, Shohei Kubo of Kansai Makitorihaku Co., Ltd., and Sigrid Calon, as well as special award winners Tsuyoshi Kato of Kato Kenki Co., Ltd., and Laura

On May 20th, the application period for the MMP closed, and we received many highly motivated applications. Thank you to everyone who applied! Mark your calendars! The winners of this year’s MMP will be revealed on Friday, May 31st. We apologize for any confusion caused by previous announcements suggesting the results would be out at

Dear MMP Members, Thank you very much to everyone who has already submitted their wonderful proposals! We initially set the application deadline for MMP to May 15th, but to allow more applications, we are extending it to Monday, May 20th. For those who were running out of time and considering giving up, please take advantage

Mae Engelgeer and Yohei Oue are collaborating on the MONO MAKERS PROGRAM. Currently, they are developing interior products using Washi paper, with the prototype stage concluding in February. They are set to unveil their new products for the first time at the Kyoto Gift Show in March. With the MMP ending at the end of

On 31 July 2023, Mae Engelgeer and Yohei Oue, the duo selected by the MMP, met for the first time in real life at Yohei’s head office in Osaka. As Mae had traveled from Kyoto to Tennoji station by train, the three of us walked from the station to Yohei’s office, while having an icebreaker

The program aims to explore the intersection between Dutch and Japanese craft culture and to create a collaborative products that reflects the talent and creativity of each creators involved in the project. Application deadline is 9 June 2023!

Dear MMM Members, We are excited to invite you to the upcoming MONO JAPAN Fair, taking place in Rotterdam from September 13th. This year, our MMP program has brought together two exceptional Dutch-Japanese collaboration pairs. Sigrid and Shohei are currently working together with our hands-on support, while Laura and Tsuyoshi (Kiten) have independently progressed to

Thank you to those who applied to the MONO MAKERS PROGRAM. After much deliberation, we are proud to announce the winning duos of this year. First prize: Sigrid Calon (Artist) & Shohei Kubo (KANMAKI) Photo: Sigrid Calon Photo: Shohei Kubo Special jury prize: Laura Luchtman (Studio Kukka) & Tsuyoshi Kato (Kiten.kyoto) Photo: Chromarama expo by Kukka, image by

Exciting news! We are excited to announce the continuation of our project initiated last year, with the launch of the 2024 edition this year. This project will once again unite Dutch and Japanese artisans to craft exceptional and innovative pieces that reflect the rich creativity and distinct visions of both cultures. To join our program,

We are very happy to announce that NN Life Japan and MONO JAPAN have decided to continue operating the online platform MONO MAKERS MEET (MMM) as a meeting place for Japanese-Dutch creative cooperation beyond April 2024. The International collaboration program MONO MAKERS PROGRAM (MMP), which was open for applications last year, will also be implemented

15th September / Invitation to MONO JAPAN Fair for MMM members in NL! Four members of MMM from Japan will be visiting The Netherlands during the period of the MONO JAPAN Fair! These are the members; Yohei is collaborating with Mae at the moment as the winner of MMP, and they will give a talk