What is the Kengo Kuma-designed Ohara So-ma Ware?

It is pottery featuring new designs by architect Kengo Kuma applied to Ohara So-ma Ware, a traditional craft from Namie Town, Fukushima Prefecture, with a 300-year history.

What will be unveiled at the completion ceremony?

The new Ohara So-ma Ware designed by Kengo Kuma will be unveiled, along with episodes from the project.

What is the significance of this event for Namie Town?

It aims to promote local culture, enhance brand value, and revitalize the regional economy through the fusion of traditional crafts and modern design.

Can anyone attend the event?

This completion ceremony is for media personnel and related parties only, but related information may be released in the future.

Tell me about the history of Ohara So-ma Ware.

Ohara So-ma Ware is a pottery with approximately 300 years of history and tradition passed down in Namie Town, Fukushima Prefecture, characterized by its unique bluish-gray glaze and horse motifs.

Regarding the Completion Unveiling Ceremony for Kengo Kuma-Designed Ohara So-ma Ware in Namie Town, Fukushima Prefecture

Published Jun 13, 2026 12:40 AM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 12:00 AM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

A completion unveiling ceremony for Ohara So-ma Ware, designed by Kengo Kuma, will be held in Namie Town, Fukushima Prefecture on June 20, 2026. This event aims to showcase new ceramics resulting from a collaboration between the traditional Ohara So-ma Ware and renowned architect Kengo Kuma.

Outline of Completion Unveiling Ceremony for Media

Date and Time: Saturday, June 20, 2026, 16:00 - 16:30

Location: Namie Town Roadside Station, Large Conference Room (60 Chimeiji, Kisebashi, Kisebashi, Namie Town)

Target Audience: Media personnel and related parties only

Organizer: Ohara So-ma Ware Cooperative Association

Attendees: Hidetatsu Hanyu, Chairman of the Ohara So-ma Ware Cooperative Association

Kengo Kuma, Principal of Kengo Kuma & Associates

Eikou Yoshida, Mayor of Namie Town, Futaba District (and other related parties)

On the day of the event, Mr. Kengo Kuma will share episodes from this project.

Following the ceremony, interviews will be available for members of the press.

1. Background of Collaboration with Architect Kengo Kuma

This project was realized by asking Mr. Kengo Kuma, who is collaborating on the design of the Namie Station vicinity development project promoted by Namie Town, to design the Ohara So-ma Ware.

Ohara So-ma Ware, with its 300-year history and tradition, has become ceramics with new appeal through the design of architect Kengo Kuma.

2. Regarding Interviews

If you wish to cover the event, please contact the inquiry contact below in advance.

[Inquiries] Namie Town Hall, Urban Development Division, F-REI Location Office Manager Ueno Phone: 0240-23-6927 Email: [email protected]

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