News release
2018
- Published the picture book "Star" (author: Haruka Toba, illustrations: Tomomi Saito, art director: Masaya Kondo, English translation: Shing02).
2019
- Started development of the "Inori no dan" a new platform for displaying picture books.
2020
2021
- Established a partnership with Spoonful Zakka Cafe in Bangkok, Thailand, to promote Japanese crafts and art. Established a business partnership to host a gallery in Thailand.
- Selected for the FY2020 3rd Supplementary Budget Business Restructuring Subsidy.
- Using the "Inori no dan" began collaborating with various art forms, in addition to picture books.
- Published the picture book "Namu..." (author and illustrations: Tadahiko Horiguchi, design: Yoko Takahashi) for the "Inori no dan".
2022
2023
2024
2025
- Canvas Videos by VEDAM Records (India) will begin releasing three music videos featuring Kazuko Shiihashi's paintings.
- A video introducing the collaborative art of "Inori no dan" InoriArtGallery on Channel 2025 has been added to the "Platform" page.
- A permanent gallery for painter Jin Nakamura will open at 72 Court Yard in Bangkok, Thailand.
- The third "Inori no Art Gallery" will be held at Takei Crafts and Shinano Cultural Club, located at the main gate of Zenkoji Temple in Nagano City.
- Produce a video about peasant art in Ueda, Nagano pref., titled "Koppa Dolls and Peasant Art - The Charm of Simple Craftsmanship." (Yotube Link, Artist: Chuzo Tokutake)
2026
- Our VR studio has moved to a new location, Jingumae, near Miyashita Park.
- An interview video featuring artist Jin Nakamura has been released. We have excerpted the part "painting Buddhist imagery" from the full-length interview.
- The Inori no dan (prayer altar), made using Kumiko (traditional Japanese woodworking) doors was complete. The promotional video has been released. (YouTube Link)
- The collaboration music "Starbright" (Shing02 / Uyama Hiroto) for the picture book "Star" (Haruka Toba / Tomomi Saito) has been streaming since November 2025. (YouTube Link)
- Jin Nakamura's video "A unique harmony" was released.
- Maki-e (蒔絵) artist Osamu Omori's exhibition at Wako, Ginza. 万華才 Exhibition: March 19th to April 1st, 2026, Ginza, Tokyo (YouTube Link)
- New publication information | Shiihashi Kazuko’s paintingis used on the cover of a new book | Release: Feb/14/2026 / USA (YouTube Link)
- Exhibit and sell the "Inori no dan / Kiza" at the "Shinshu Craftsmanship Fair in Ginza Nagano" event at Ginza Nagano in Tokyo.