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MMP 2025: Open Call for Creative Collaborations

MMP 2025: Open Call for Creative Collaborations
The MONO MAKERS PROGRAM (MMP), hosted by MONO JAPAN and NN Life, will continue in 2025, with the Open Call opening on Monday, April 7! This program has consistently yielded impactful results, bringing together Japanese artisans and production specialists and Dutch creators to collaborate on innovative new products that shape the future. Additionally, the program
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UPDATE: MONO MAKERS PROGRAM – Sigrid Calon & Shohei Kubo

UPDATE: MONO MAKERS PROGRAM - Sigrid Calon & Shohei Kubo
 Today, we’re excited to share an update on the project by Dutch artist Sigrid Calon and Shohei Kubo from KANMAKI. Together, this creative pair has been exploring innovative ways to merge Sigrid’s distinctive artistic vision with KANMAKI’s expertise, rooted in Japanese tradition. Their journey exemplifies the heart of the MONO MAKERS PROGRAM: celebrating cross-cultural collaboration and
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MONO MAKERS PROGRAM: Progress Update on Japan-Netherlands Collaborations

MONO MAKERS PROGRAM: Progress Update on Japan-Netherlands Collaborations
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
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Join Us at the MONO JAPAN Fair in September!

Invitation to MMM members: MONO JAPAN Fair in September
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
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