- 25.08.22
[MIHONCHO HONTEN] you and paper ― stories of high performance paper
Dates: September 1st, 2025 (Mon.) - October 17th, 2025 (Fri.)
11:00 - 18:00
closed on Saturday, Sunday and official holidays
Paper can be more than just something to write on or wrap with. There is a category known as high performance paper ―paper designed with special properties to meet specific needs or environments. You might not always notice it, but high performance paper is quietly present in many aspects of daily life. The wrapping around a bouquet is water-proof paper. Inside a fluorescent light, there's insulating paper that doesn't conduct electricity. And under a steamed bun, there's release paper ーalso resistant to heat.
This exhibition tells a story of daily life through "you," "me," and "paper," brought to life with photographs and short stories. We hope you'll catch a glimpse of how high performance paper supports ordinary moments, through this collection of "paper stories"ーmemoirs of daily life.
About High performance paper
What comes to mind when you hear the words "function of paper"? Perhaps "writing," "wrapping," or "wiping" are the first thing you think of.
But there are also papers with properties that go far beyond those everyday usesーsuch as oil and heat resistance, flameproof properties, or even odor control.
Their materials aren't limited to plant-based fibers; synthetic and non-organic fibers are also sometimes used, depending on their purpose.
From industrial applications to daily living, high performance paper adapts to a wide range of needs―supporting our lives in ways we often don't notice.
Organizer: TAKEO Co., Ltd.
Art direction: Taku Sasaki (YOHAK DESIGN STUDIO)
Design and photo: Leo Arimoto (YOHAK DESIGN STUDIO)
Story: Mai Tsunoo
Sponsorship:
Ishizaki Shoji Co., Ltd., EBS CO., LTD., Oji F-Tex Co., Ltd., OJI KINOCLOTH CO.,LTD.,
Obata Paper Mill Limited, Gojo Paper MFG. Co., Ltd., SAKURAI CO.,LTD., Sasao Printing Limited,
Sanzen Paper Manufacturing Co., Ltd., SUN-OAK CO., LTD., Shirakawa Paper Co., Ltd.,
Archival Conservation & Enclosures Co., Ltd., Daio Paper Corporation, Daishowa Paper Products Co., Ltd.,
DYNIC CORPORATION, DAIMONJI PAPER CO.,LTD., TT Trading Co., Ltd., TEIJIN FRONTIER CO., LTD.,
TENTOK CORPORATION, Tokyo Sangyo Yoshi Co., Ltd., Tokushu Tokai Paper Co., Ltd., TRY-FU CO.,LTD.,
Nakamura Paper MFG. Co., LTD., NEION Film Coatings Corp., NP Trading Co., Ltd.,
Japan Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd., Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd., NIPPON PAPER PAPYLIA CO., LTD.,
NIPPON KODOSHI CORPORATION, Paptic Ltd., FUJI SILYSIA CHEMICAL LTD., Hokuetsu Corporation,
Hokuetsu Toyo Fibre Co., Ltd., Marujyu Paper Company, Mitsubishi Oji Paper Sales Co., Ltd.,
MITSUBISHI PAPER MILLS LIMITED, Yupo Corporation, LINTEC Corporation, Rengo Co., Ltd., Warlon Co., Ltd.