In early September 2025, a team formed through the MONO MAKERS PROGRAM 2024—a cultural initiative connecting Japanese traditional artisans with Dutch creators—visited Kyotango, a scenic region in northern Kyoto Prefecture. Facing the Sea of Japan, Kyotango is roughly twice the size of Amsterdam and is a land rich in fisheries, agriculture, and natural beauty. It

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