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MONO JAPAN Fair 2024

The 7th edition of MONO JAPAN Fair in Rotterdam

We are excited to announce that tickets for the seventh edition of MONO JAPAN Fair are now available for purchase! MONO JAPAN Fair will be held from September 13th to 15th in Rotterdam at two exclusive boutique hotels: Hotel âme and Supernova Hotel. These charming venues will transform into unique exhibition spaces, presenting a carefully curated selection of exquisite Japanese

18 June 2024 | MONO MAKERS MEET

Thank you for your applications to MMP24!

Stay tuned and get ready for the announcement: 31 May!

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

24 May 2024 | MONO MAKERS MEET

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Application Deadline Extended to May 20th

Application Deadline Extended to May 20th

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

15 May 2024 | MONO MAKERS MEET

MMP: Kick-off event for Japanese members

NN Life Japan organized the kick-off online event today for the companies in their network. The participants were more than 30 and mainly from manufacturing companies with diverse specialities. The director of the MONO JAPAN Fair Emiko Chujo gave a presentation about the MONO MAKERS PROGRAM and to expand their businesses in Europe, and Yohei

17 April 2024 | MONO MAKERS MEET

OPEN CALL for MONO MAKERS PROGRAM 2024

MMP 2024 Application Deadline Extended to May 20th

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,

29 March 2024 | MONO MAKERS MEET

MMP Report: Visit to Tottori’s Inshu Washi maker

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

8 March 2024 | MONO MAKERS MEET

Let’s get together on 15th September at MONO JAPAN

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

21 August 2023 | MONO MAKERS MEET

Mae & Yohei’s first meeting in Osaka

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

9 August 2023 | MONO MAKERS MEET

Announcement of the MONO MAKERS PROGRAM

Announcement of the prizes for the MONO MAKERS PROGRAM

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!

22 June 2023 | MONO MAKERS MEET