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    THE MAKERS

    CREATIVE PEOPLE OF JAPAN

    Follow along as we meet a select group of creators from across Japan. Discover how they’re embracing new materials and techniques to redefine traditional crafts and architecture.

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    Japanese architect, Junya Ishigami wearing a brown blazer.

    SEASON 2, EPISODE 3

    FLEXIBILITY IN ARCHITECTURE

    Junya Ishigami discusses why modern architecture needs to be flexible and adaptable to changing needs, as architectural designs take decades to come to fruition. For this reason, he says, “If you’re trying to keep up with trends, you’re always behind.”

    WHERE CLASSIC MEETS MODERN

    Junya Ishigami is inspired by blending traditional elements with seamlessly integrated new materials. The aim is that both exist simultaneously. It is this creative process that he used when it came to designing the beautiful Art Biotop Water Garden, located in Nasu, Tochigi.

    A blue 2022 INFINITI QX60 SUV driving through a lush green water garden.
    Japanese architect, Junya Ishigami, standing in front of a tree.

    “I really want to make this kind of architecture so that people will want it to stay around for a long time.”

    Junya Ishigami, Architect, Japan

    Japanese architect, Junya Ishigami, looking at a blue INFINITI QX60 SUV.

    INSPIRED BY OUR HERITAGE

    When he first saw the QX60, Junya Ishigami was amazed by its timeless craftsmanship, influenced by Japanese tradition. Like him, at INFINITI, we create designs inspired by our heritage and ones that will stand the test of time.

    When he first saw the QX60, Junya Ishigami was amazed by its timeless craftsmanship, influenced by Japanese tradition. Like him, at INFINITI, we create designs inspired by our heritage and ones that will stand the test of time.

    When he first saw the QX60, Junya Ishigami was amazed by its timeless craftsmanship, influenced by Japanese tradition. Like him, at INFINITI, we create designs inspired by our heritage and ones that will stand the test of time.

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    Watch all Season 1 and new Season 2 episodes here.

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    Season 2
    Close-up view of a Japanese craftsman working in Kyoto, Japan.

    EP 1 – RYUE NISHIZAWA

    In the first episode of the new season, we meet Ryue Nishizawa, a Japanese architect based in Tokyo who discusses the connection between luxury, nature and space in Japanese architecture. 
    Shigeru Ban standing on his Zen Wellness Seinei building in Hyogo.

    EP 2 – SHIGERU BAN

    Shigeru Ban is an award-winning Japanese architect known for his innovative buildings and use of unconventional materials. In this episode, he talks about how buildings should exist with nature.
    Japanese architect, Junya Ishigami wearing a brown blazer.

    EP 3 - JUNYA ISHIGAMI

    In this episode, we meet Junya Ishigami, a talented architect who, when it comes to design, likes to blend traditional elements with new ones. Here, we hear him discuss his creative process in depth.
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    EP 4

    Coming this September.
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    EP 5

    Coming this October.
    Season 1
    A Japanese craftsman handling tools in Kyoto.

    EP 1 - TEA CADDY

    Takahiro Yagi’s family-run workshop uses ancient Japanese design practices, such as shitate and mitate, to bring his traditional tea caddy creations to life.
    A Japanese craftsman working with metal wires in Kyoto.

    EP 2 - METAL KNITTING

    At the sight of his tattoos, Toru Tsuji was snubbed by his peers. But like his unique aesthetic, Tsuji-san is using unconventional methods to help his craft thrive.
    A Japanese craftsman hammering a wooden bowl in Kyoto.

    EP 3 - WOODEN BUCKETS

    He stepped out alone to forge his own craft. Now, Shuji Nakagawa’s mix of contemporary and modern design aims to redefine Japan’s very definition of beauty.
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    EP 4 - WASHI PAPER

    Horiki Eriko left a career in banking to become an expert washi maker, a traditional form of Japanese paper-making that dates back over 1300 years. 
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    EP 5 - CERAMICS

    The sixteenth generation of his family to make beautiful tea ceremony wares, Hosai Matsbayashi combines traditional techniques with modern aesthetics.
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    EP 6 - BAMBOO

    Tatsuyuki Kosuga used to hang out with biker crews. Nowadays he’s a leading craftsman. He creates everyday objects from natural materials that improve with use and age.
    7 Japanese craftspeople standing for a photo.

    THE MAKERS ROUNDTABLE

    The season finale. This episode serves as a wrap up to season 1 of the Makers series. It features all 6 Kyoto craftspeople in deep conversation with Taisuke Nakamura, Head of INFINITI Design, as they delve into modern Japanese craftsmanship, timeless beauty, and more.


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