Exhibition
- #Accepting reservations
- #Entrance Free
The KYODO PROJECT, launched by the DOSO Inc. in Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi, Japan, connects creators with local weaving mills to push the boundaries of traditional textile production through dialogue and experimentation. This exhibition showcases the collaborative frameworks, photographic documentation, and fabric samples developed in Fujiyoshida, highlighting the spirit of creativity and partnership at the foot of Mount Fuji.
Fri, February 27, 2026 – Sun, March 8, 2026 UTC+08:00
12:00 ~ 19:00 (Closed on Monday)
Free
KYODO PROJECT is an initiative developed by DOSO Inc. since 2023 in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.
The project brings together local weaving workshops and creators from Japan and abroad to explore new forms of textile expression that go beyond conventional techniques and materials.
Rooted in the history and craftsmanship of the region’s textile industry, KYODO PROJECT seeks new models of collaboration in which creators and weavers inspire one another through close dialogue and shared experimentation.
In 2025, five collaborative works were produced and presented as part of FUJI TEXTILE WEEK 2025.
This exhibition introduces the collaborative framework that emerges from the town of Fujiyoshida, revealing how creators, artist-in-residence programs, weavers, and research institutions work together.
Featuring photographs by Shuhei Yoshida, selected outcomes of KYODO PROJECT, and textile samples that highlight the distinct characteristics of each weaving workshop, the exhibition invites visitors to experience the communication woven into both the works and the fabrics themselves.
By sensing the atmosphere of the town through visuals and words, and by engaging with the textiles through touch, visitors are encouraged to fully experience the spirit of collaboration nurtured at the foot of Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi.
2025 Collaborations
- Akane Moriyama × Funakubo Orimono
- Juliette Berthonneau × MUTO Co., Ltd.
- Raw Color × TENJIN-factory × Hida Sangyo Co., Ltd.
- Shichu Chi × Watanabe Textile
- Tsubame Architects × Hidakuma (The Bear Dances in the Forest of Hida) × Local Weavers
布と協働 — KYODO PROJECT｜Textile & Collaboration Exhibition
- Exhibition Dates:：2026/2/27 – 3/8 (12:00–19:00, Closed on Monday)
Note: Closing at 17:00 on the final day. - Location：朋丁 pon ding (No. 6, Ln. 53, Sec. 1, Zhongshan N. Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City 104, Taiwan)
- Special Events：
- Weavers on site
The local textile brands participating in the KYODO Project—Funakubo Textile, TENJIN-factory, and Watanabe Textile—will make a short visit to Taiwan. We look forward to meeting you at the venue.
Date：2026/3/5 (Thu) – 3/6 (Fri) 16:30~ - Artist on site
Meet the Artist Artist Shichu Chi will visit the exhibition to share her experience collaborating with local craftspeople in Fujiyoshida.
Date: 2026/3/7(Sat) , Afternoon Time TBD
- Weavers on site
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Akane Moriyama
Stockholm-based textile artist creating spatial works across scales, from curtains to large outdoor installations.
Studied architecture in Kyoto and textiles in Sweden; exhibited internationally.
Notable works include Textile Roof (Venice Architecture Biennale, 2022), and Vindspår (2025). -
Funakubo Orimono
Founded in 1924 in Fujiyoshida, specializing in Hogushi-ori with soft, blurred color expressions.
Third-generation weaver Masaru Funakubo is among the few artisans mastering this dyeing-and-weaving technique.
They preserve and evolve the craft for contemporary design. -
Juliette Berthonneau
Paris-based textile designer and weaver creating tactile, 3D materials through weaving and pleating.
Works with cultural institutions, luxury brands, architects, and galleries on custom commissions.
Winner of Paris’s 2023 Grand Prix de la Création; joined a 2025 residency in Fujiyoshida. -
MUTO Co., Ltd.
Lifestyle brand founded in 1967 in Nishikatsura, Yamanashi, rooted in local nature and craftsmanship.
Creates stoles, bags, dresses, and more from the foothills of Mt. Fuji.
Known for fine natural fibers and meticulous making.
https://www.muto-stole.jp/ -
Raw Color
Eindhoven-based studio founded by Christoph Brach and Daniera ter Haar, known for a distinct color approach.
Combines graphic, textile, and product design through research and experimentation.
Creates clear visual languages for commissioned and self-initiated projects. -
Hida Sangyo Co., Ltd.
Founded in 1920, grew from bentwood furniture-making in Hida’s long woodworking tradition.
Focuses on craftsmanship, forest harmony, and the value of local materials.
Aims to make Hida a “sanctuary of woodworking” for creativity and community. -
TENJIN-factory
Fujiyoshida textile maker for 70+ years; shifted from silk to linen under Shinji Kobayashi.
Uses rare shuttle looms to produce linen that resonates with body and mind.
Promotes environmentally mindful production through earth-friendly linen. -
ShiChu Chi
Shichu is the artist behind something in the air; s.i.t.a, founded in New York and now based in Taipei’s Yangmingshan.
Transforms antique textiles with minimal cutting, hand-stitching, and natural dyeing.
Creates singular works outside seasons and trends, honoring cloth endurance and hand labor -
Watanabe Textile
Textile brand led by Tatsuyasu Watanabe of Watanabe Orimono in Fujiyoshida.
Designs and weaves textured fabrics, focusing on cupro blends with natural materials.
Presented at FUJI TEXTILE WEEK (2021–2022) and collaborates across fashion and interiors.
Tsuyoshi Yagi
CEO of DOSO Inc. Born in Shizuoka Prefecture. Based in Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi, he leads local revitalization initiatives and operates SARUYA HOSTEL, FabCafe Fuji , and SARUYA Artist in Residence. In addition to directing the textile art festival FUJI TEXTILE WEEK, he is active as a producer, art director, and graphic designer. After completing a master’s degree at the École Nationale Supérieure d’Art de Dijon in France, he returned to Japan and worked in design in Tokyo before relocating to Fujiyoshida in 2014.
Based in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, DOSO Inc. focuses on cultivating the “soil” of local culture. By uncovering overlooked cultural assets and transforming them into tangible experiences, DOSO connects cross-disciplinary resources to expand future possibilities. We welcome external creativity and ideas to take root, co-creating a sustainable new culture with the local community.
Located at the foot of Mt. Fuji in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, FabCafe Fuji is a renovated vacant space turned creative hub. We offer unique food experiences reflecting local identity while fostering a creative community centered on the city’s historic textile industry.
- Location：3-5-16 Shimoyoshida, Fujiyoshida-shi, Yamanashi, Japan
- Open Hours：8:00~16:30 （Closed on Tuesday）
Support by
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FabCafe Taipei
Sponsored by
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Yamanashi Prefecture & Fujiyoshida City
Organized by
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DOSO Inc.
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Date & Time
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Fri, February 27, 2026 – Sun, March 8, 2026 12:00 ~ 19:00 (Closed on Monday) UTC+08:00
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Fee
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Free
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Organizers & Sponsors
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Support by: FabCafe Taipei
Sponsored by: Yamanashi Prefecture & Fujiyoshida City
Organized by: DOSO Inc.