Expand Your Opportunities for Projects, Partnerships, and Media Features
Kogei Japonica — The Japanese Craft Matching Platform
For Companies and Organizations in the Field of Traditional Crafts
Kogei Japonica is a B2B matching and listing platform designed for companies, organizations, and professionals engaged in traditional Japanese craftsmanship — including those who preserve, produce, or promote traditional techniques, materials, and culture.
By publishing your profile, you can connect with clients, media, and project partners across Japan and around the world — gaining new business opportunities, collaborations, and media exposure.
We support new encounters with diverse partners, including exhibitions, department stores, manufacturers, media outlets, local governments, and creative companies.
How to Join Kogei Japonica
Registration terms and listing conditions are provided on a case-by-case basis, depending on your business type, objectives, and desired level of participation.
Once listed, our secretariat supports profile management and inquiry coordination.
Optional services such as project management support or business representation may also be arranged upon request.
Please feel free to contact us for details.
1. Company / Organization Application
Submit your company or organization profile, track record, and areas of expertise via the dedicated application form.
After reviewing your submission, our team will contact you with further information regarding listing terms and next steps.
Any future updates or removal requests regarding your profile will be handled by our secretariat.
2. Review Process
We conduct a review based on your submitted business details, experience, and references.
By maintaining a curated network of trusted partners, we aim to ensure high-quality collaborations and meaningful project outcomes.
Reapplications are welcome if adjustments are needed.
3. Profile Listing & Inquiry Coordination
Once approved, we will provide you with the URL of your profile page along with the applicable listing conditions.
We welcome you to share your profile via your website or social media.
When inquiries are received from clients, media, or buyers, our secretariat will first share the details with you and discuss the next steps.
4. Business Meetings, Contracts & Project Initiation
Depending on the project scope, meetings may be conducted online or in person to confirm estimates, timelines, and contractual terms.
Where appropriate, our secretariat may participate in discussions and provide coordination support throughout the contracting and project execution process.
Support scope may vary depending on the project.
5. Delivery & Payment
Upon completion and acceptance of deliverables in accordance with the agreed contract, payments will be processed accordingly.
For certain projects, our secretariat may assist with production management and timeline coordination.
Why Artists Choose Kogei Japonica
Three Key Reasons
Curated Network of Trusted Partners
At Kogei Japonica, only carefully screened and verified companies, organizations, and professionals are featured.
Our registered partners come from a wide range of industries — including traditional crafts, design, manufacturing, tourism, culture, and digital innovation.
Examples of successful collaborations include:
- Partnerships between regional craft manufacturers and major department stores
- Corporate branding projects using traditional materials
- Cross-industry collaborations combining regional craftsmanship and digital art
Through these connections, Kogei Japonica fosters unique opportunities for collaboration and co-creation that are rarely found elsewhere.
Our expanding B2B network connects craft manufacturers, design studios, media companies, event organizers, and advertising agencies — bridging Japanese tradition and modern technology.
B2B-Focused, High-Value Project Opportunities
Kogei Japonica specializes in B2B matching for corporations, government agencies, and media organizations.
Typical projects include:
- Exhibition, trade show, and department store POP-UP design and co-development
- Corporate branding, PR, and custom novelty production
- International expansion, export support, and sales channel development
Our clients range from public sector and cultural agencies to listed companies, overseas brands, and design firms, with project budgets that are often high-value and quality-driven.
We also see strong growth in projects combining craftsmanship with emerging fields such as AI, DX (Digital Transformation), and regional revitalization, promoting innovation through craft × technology collaborations.
Full Project Support and Sales Representation
Beyond matching opportunities, our experienced directors — experts in the craft and cultural industries — provide hands-on support throughout each project.
We ensure smooth communication and successful outcomes by closely aligning with client objectives and company capabilities.
Support includes:
- Pre-project consultations and requirement alignment
- Contract and schedule negotiation on your behalf
- Ongoing progress management and quality assurance
- Post-project follow-up and renewal proposals
This integrated support system minimizes communication burden and sales costs, allowing companies to focus on their core creative, manufacturing, and business activities.
Even for companies collaborating with the traditional craft sector for the first time, our specialized directors act as reliable intermediaries — creating a secure environment for seamless participation.
Extensive Track Record Across Industries
Kogei Japonica brings together a growing network of companies, organizations, and professionals who are finding new ways to apply the artistry and sensibility of traditional Japanese crafts to modern business.
Participants include manufacturers, department stores, trading companies, media operators, hotels, tourism businesses, event organizers, creative studios, advertising agencies, and e-commerce companies—forming new cross-industry collaborations at the intersection of tradition, business, and technology.
Government agencies
Entertainment
Manufacturers
Department stores
Food & hospitality
Trade shows and exhibitions
FAQ
What kinds of companies and organizations are registered?
Our registered members include a wide variety of partners: traditional craft manufacturers, specialty trading firms, design studios, advertising agencies, government offices, tourism boards, media companies, e-commerce operators, and event organizers.
In recent years, there’s been an increase in registrations from companies and groups focusing on new business development, product branding, overseas expansion, and regional resource utilization.
Are there any fees for registration or listing?
Registration and listing terms vary depending on your business profile, listing format, and level of involvement.
In the event that a project is initiated, fees or commissions may apply depending on the scope and type of collaboration.
Full details will be explained in advance.
Please contact us for specific information.
Can non-corporate entities register?
Yes. Municipalities, galleries, studios, collectives, NPOs, and regional organizations may apply, subject to review.
We welcome collaborations across crafts, design, tourism, education, and creative industries, including project-based participation and strategic partnerships.
Individual applicants may register through the separate individual application process.
Please contact us for details.
What if we prefer not to disclose certain past projects?
If there are clients or projects that cannot be publicly disclosed, please indicate “Confidential” at the time of application.
Such information will not appear on your public profile and will be reviewed internally only.
Anonymous listings or summarized descriptions can also be arranged upon request.
Registration Form
Please fill out the form below with your company or organization details.
After reviewing your submission, we will contact you regarding approval and publication.
※Please note that we cannot respond to individual inquiries regarding the outcome of the review.
