Furuno Electric to Host Paper-Cutting Art Exhibition by Nishinomiya-Based Illustrator Chiyo Yamauchi

Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture; President and CEO: Yukio Furuno; hereinafter "the Company") has been hosting a paper-cut art exhibition titled "Scenes Between People: Walking with Furuno" by Nishinomiya-based illustrator Chiyo Yamauchi at its R&D building "SOUTH WING" since June 29, 2026 (Monday). As part of its efforts to deepen connections with the local community, the Company will open the exhibition to the public on a one-day basis, Saturday, July 25, 2026.

Left) "View from Inasa Mountain," depicting the Company's birthplace in Nagasaki; Right) Image of artwork viewing

The Company publishes a group magazine titled "F-Connect" for approximately 3,000 employees and their families to enhance internal communication. Since 2019, Ms. Yamauchi has been responsible for designing the magazine’s covers, enriching the Company’s communication activities for over six years with delicate paper-cut artworks that evoke seasonal changes and human warmth. Additionally, since the opening of the R&D building "SOUTH WING" in 2021, her illustrations have been adopted for pictorial signs throughout the facility, making them familiar and beloved by many employees. This exhibition was conceived to reflect on the six-year journey shared between the Company and Ms. Yamauchi, and to allow the wider local community to experience the charm of artworks that have long been cherished by employees and their families.

Highlights of the Exhibition

The exhibition features over 30 representative works by Ms. Yamauchi, centered on original cover artworks from "F-Connect." Paper-cut art possesses many unique qualities that are difficult to convey through printed media. The texture of the paper, delicate cuts, and the shadows and three-dimensionality created by the blade’s path are expressive elements that can only be fully appreciated in the original artworks. Through these carefully crafted pieces, visitors will experience the rich expressive potential of paper as a medium and gain opportunities for new discoveries and inspiration.

Public Opening Details

As part of its community engagement initiatives, the Company will open the exhibition to the public on Saturday, July 25, 2026. On the day, in addition to the artwork display, merchandise sales will also be held. As a special gift for visitors, original postcards capturing the world of the artworks will be given to the first 50 attendees.

Scenes Between People: Walking with Furuno

【Date and Time】July 25, 2026 (Saturday) 10:00–17:00

【Venue】1F Lobby, R&D Building "SOUTH WING"

【Audience】Open to all (Free admission)

【Program】Art exhibition, merchandise sales

【Gift】Original postcard (limited to the first 50 visitors)

※ Please use public transportation to reach the venue.

Pictorial signs created during the reconstruction of the R&D Building "SOUTH WING"

Artist Profile

Chiyo Yamauchi (Yamaguchi Chiyo) From childhood, she enjoyed drawing and worked in apparel planning at a mail-order company. After 12 years as a corporate employee, she transitioned to becoming an illustrator following the birth of her child. She currently creates front-page illustrations for corporate PR magazines and holds solo and group exhibitions, primarily in the Kansai region.

Selected Exhibition Works

Cover Theme: Parenting Discussion Based on stories from male employees who took paternity leave, this piece captures memories such as giving their child a bath, waking up multiple times at night to feed, and new forms of communication with their children—composed like snapshots. While there were challenges, the bright expressions on their faces when sharing their stories left a strong impression.

For more details about the exhibition, behind-the-scenes of the creation process, and Ms. Yamauchi’s thoughts on her work, please read the interview article published on FURUNO’s official note platform "Umino Oto" (The Sound of the Sea). ▶ Illustrator and a Marine Electronics Manufacturer: An Unexpected Collaboration in Paper-Cutting Art?! https://note.com/furuno_umi_note/n/n30f89c20f75c

Through this exhibition, the Company hopes to provide local residents with an accessible opportunity to enjoy art, discover new perspectives, and engage in meaningful exchanges, further strengthening community ties. Moving forward, the Company will continue its efforts as an open organization, fostering communication and collaboration with the local community.

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Furuno Electric Co., Ltd.

Since successfully commercializing the world’s first fish finder in 1948, the Company has continuously provided numerous world-first and Japan-first products in the marine electronics field, leveraging its unique ultrasonic and electronic technologies. Today, it has established a sales network in over 100 countries worldwide, solidifying its position and brand as a global comprehensive manufacturer of marine electronic equipment.