Contemporary Ukiyo-e ArtistSHINGIIIIII
Ukiyo-e Banashi — stories painted across Hawaii, Japan and Paris
Diamond Head, Hawaii — Ukiyo-e Banashi
SCROLLAbout the artistExhibitions & CollaborationsEXHIBITIONS & COLLABORATIONS
- Orangerie du Sénat
- URASOE ART MUSEUM
- JOURNAL STANDARD FURNITURE
- ACME Furniture
- LOCAL MOTION HAWAII
- HONOLULU ART MARKET
- Art Shopping Paris
- ARTEXPO NEW YORK
- Contemporary Venice
- Otowa Gallery
Collaborations
COLLABORATIONSFrom Hawaiian brands to hotels, artists and local governments: a selection of past collaborations.
01Local Motion Hawaii50th anniversary art collaboration (limited-edition T-shirts)2026 
02JOURNAL STANDARD FURNITURE
ACME FurnitureAtelier Installation: a special project recreating the artist’s studio at NEWoMan Takanawa2026
03Green Rich HotelHotel design 
04HITOMINMIArtwork for TOKYO GIRL by Hitomi Shimatani × MINMI 
05Micro (Def Tech) × HITOMICollaborations 
06Uto City, Kumamoto — Art ProjectRegional revitalization through art2026 
07DA’KINE COFFEE BEANCollaboration with a coffee brand from Kona, Hawaii 
08Nippon Broadcasting System — FUN ALOHA!Event artwork (FUN! ALOHA! in YOKOHAMA ’25)2025 
09Tokyu — HAWAIIAN DAYSMain artwork for Grandberry Park, Machida2025 
10T-ARA (Eunjung)ARIGATO cover artwork2025 
11Hitomi ShimataniVisual design 12PEACE STOCKMain design (with video, approx. 2 minutes)
The light of Hawaii, the brush of ukiyo-e, stories in paint.
SHINGIIIIII paints the light of Hawaii, the memory of Japan and the streets of Paris as ukiyo-e stories — in sumi ink and acrylic.
Born in Tokyo, he began sumi-e painting around the age of twenty.
He painted live on the streets of Harajuku,
and at the national ink-painting exhibition Contemporary Ink: A Challenge 2000,
he received an Encouragement Award.
He pursued music as a vocalist and a creator,
before the landscapes of Hawaii
inspired him to focus on painting.
Ukiyo-e Banashi layers sumi ink and acrylic.
Each title plays with the sounds and meanings of kanji.
Hokusai-like waves rise on the North Shore,
while sailing boats float on the Seine.
From Tokyo, Okinawa and Hawaii to Paris and the world.
Born in Tokyo in 1973, SHINGIIIIII took up sumi-e (Japanese ink painting) at around age twenty and painted live on the streets of Harajuku. A vocalist and music producer since 1999, he shifted his focus to painting in 2020, inspired by the landscapes of Hawaii. His “Ukiyo-e Banashi” series layers sumi ink and acrylic, pairing Hokusai-like waves and Mt. Fuji with Diamond Head and the Eiffel Tower, and gives each work a playful kanji title.
- TOKYO
- OKINAWA
- HONOLULU
- NEW YORK
- VENICE
- PARIS
Works
WORKSUkiyo-e Banashi in sumi ink and acrylic, and Hawaiian landscapes of palm trees, the ocean and sunsets. Explore 53 works, centered on these two series.
01Diamond Head, HawaiiUkiyo-e Banashi 02Hawaii 03Ukiyo-e Banashi 04Hawaii 05Grand Sumo: Paris TournamentUkiyo-e Banashi 06Hawaii 07Outrageous WavesUkiyo-e Banashi 08Hawaii 09AlohaUkiyo-e Banashi 10Hawaii 11Snow Road in HokurikuUkiyo-e Banashi 12Hawaii 13La Seine au crépuscule(The Seine at Dusk)Ukiyo-e Banashi 14Hawaii 15Fuji bleuUkiyo-e Banashi 16Hawaii 17Yokai on the SeineUkiyo-e Banashi 18Purple VogHawaii 19Hawaii IslandUkiyo-e Banashi 20Hawaii 21The Tale of RaijinUkiyo-e Banashi 22Hawaii 23The Tale of FujinUkiyo-e Banashi 24Hawaii 25Waikiki BeachUkiyo-e Banashi 26Hawaii 27Wave CrazyUkiyo-e Banashi 28Hawaii 29HonoluluUkiyo-e Banashi 30Hawaii 31A Distant Journey’s EndUkiyo-e Banashi 32Hawaii 33The Tower of ParisUkiyo-e Banashi 34Hawaii 35Ukiyo-e Banashi 36Fishing CooperativeUkiyo-e Banashi 37Spring in Full BloomUkiyo-e Banashi 38Ukiyo-e Banashi 39Night & Nature 40Night & Nature 41Night & Nature 42Night & Nature 43Night & Nature 44Night & Nature 45Night & Nature 46Night & Nature 47Night & Nature 48DANGER LINEMixed Media & Drawing 49Mixed Media & Drawing 50Mixed Media & Drawing 51Mixed Media & Drawing 52Mixed Media & Drawing 53Mixed Media & Drawing
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Some works are shown in photographs taken at exhibitions. For purchases and inquiries, please contact us here.
SOLO EXHIBITION — PARIS 2026
Paris Exhibition
SHINGISMUkiyo-e Banashi
15,251visitors
Visitors during the exhibition
Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris.
Along the white walls of the Senate’s Orangerie,
Ukiyo-e Banashi paintings stood in a row.
In July 2026, SHINGIIIIII held a solo exhibition at the Orangerie du Sénat in the Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris. Titled SHINGISM — Ukiyo-e Banashi, the exhibition was organized by the French Senate with the support of the Embassy of Japan in France. Paintings of Mount Fuji, the Seine and Hawaii’s great waves welcomed 15,251 visitors during the exhibition. A reception was held at the venue on July 16, the day before the opening.
- Exhibition
- SHINGISM — Ukiyo-e Banashi
- Dates
- Friday, July 17, 2026– Tuesday, July 28
- Venue
- Orangerie du Sénat
Jardin du Luxembourg / Paris, France - Organizer
- French Senate (Sénat)
- Supported by
- Embassy of Japan in France
- Administration
- General Incorporated Association
Japan Promotion - Curated by
- Otowa Gallery
- Visitors
- 15,251 during the exhibition
Exhibitions
Solo Exhibitions
Solo exhibitions in Paris, Okinawa, Fukuoka and at his representing gallery, Otowa Gallery in Tokyo.
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No.01
2026.07.17
— 07.28PARIS, FRANCE
SHINGISM — Ukiyo-e Banashi
Orangerie du Sénat (Jardin du Luxembourg)
A solo exhibition organized by the French Senate with the support of the Embassy of Japan in France. The exhibition welcomed 15,251 visitors.
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No.02
2026.01.14
— 01.18OKINAWA, JAPAN
SHINGIIIIII — Ukiyo-e Banashi
Homecoming Exhibition from the Carrousel du Louvre, ParisUrasoe Art Museum
Works exploring the history and memories of Okinawan people connecting Okinawa and Hawaii.
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No.03
2025.11.10
— 11.16TOKYO, JAPAN
Louvre Homecoming Exhibition
Otowa Gallery
A solo exhibition held in conjunction with his participation in Art Shopping Paris.
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No.04
2025.06
FUKUOKA, JAPAN
SHINGIIIIII Original Paintings
7ARTS Art Gallery Space
His first exhibition of original paintings in Fukuoka, with white-framed works hung salon-style.
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No.05
2024.11.09
— 11.16TOKYO, JAPAN
A Hundred Views of Japan — Finishing Touch
Otowa Gallery
Combining the character of sumi-e with acrylic art. The exhibition featured HANABI 360, artworks painted onto large fireworks shells.
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No.06
2024.02.23
— 02.28TOKYO, JAPAN
SHINGISM — A Space-Time Fusion of East and West
Otowa Gallery
A solo exhibition under the SHINGISM name, blending Japanese and Western elements on a single canvas.
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No.07
2023.10.02
— 10.08TOKYO, JAPAN
Otowa Gallery Solo Exhibition
Otowa Gallery
A solo exhibition at his representing gallery, held as a charity event with a portion of sales donated to emergency relief for the Maui wildfires in Hawaii.
Art Fairs & Events
Honolulu, New York, Venice, Paris, Dubai and Yokohama. Art fairs and exhibitions in Japan and abroad.
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No.01
2026.06
VENICE, ITALY — ONLINE
Contemporary Venice
Digital Exhibition
Participation in a contemporary art exhibition in Venice through a digital display.
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No.02
2026.04.09
— 04.12NEW YORK, USA
Artexpo New York 2026
Pier 36, New York (Booth 701)
Participation in a major art expo in New York.
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No.03
2026.03.15
— 03.16HONOLULU, HAWAII
HONOLULU ART MARKET
Hawaii Convention Center
An art market held alongside the Honolulu Festival, where he exhibits every year.
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No.04
2025
PARIS, FRANCE
Art Shopping Paris
Carrousel du Louvre
Participation in the art fair at the Carrousel du Louvre, the underground complex beside the Louvre Museum. On returning to Japan, he held a related solo exhibition at Otowa Gallery.
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No.05
2025.04.12
— 04.13YOKOHAMA, JAPAN
LOVE HAWAII COLLECTION 2025 YOKOHAMA
Yokohama Osanbashi Hall
Art exhibited at a Hawaii-themed event.
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No.06
2023.11.07
— 11.14DUBAI, U.A.E.
JAPAN CULTURE-CON
Burj Park
Participation in a Japanese cultural event in Dubai, bringing together traditional culture and contemporary art.
Collaborations
Interiors, surf brands and retail spaces. Bringing art into daily life and the city.
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No.01
2026.06.10
— 07.05TAKANAWA, TOKYO
JOURNAL STANDARD FURNITURE / ACME Furniture
Atelier Installation - The atmosphere of creation. -NEWoMan TAKANAWA
An installation recreating SHINGIIIIII’s studio inside the store. Visitors could experience the atmosphere of creation and the stories behind the paintings, with live painting on the opening day, June 10.
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No.02
2026.03
HONOLULU, HAWAII
LOCAL MOTION HAWAII 50th Anniversary
50th Anniversary Art Collaboration
A commemorative collection celebrating the Hawaiian surf brand’s 50th anniversary in 2027. Original artwork was featured on limited-edition T-shirts, previewed at the 2026 Honolulu Festival and also offered in Japan.
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No.03
2025.05.11
PHUKET, THAILAND
Mirai no Takarabako (Treasure Chest of the Future)
Children’s Art Workshop
Participation as an instructor at a children’s art workshop in Phuket, Thailand.
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No.04
2025.04.26
— 05.06MINAMI-MACHIDA, TOKYO
HAWAIIAN DAYS 2025
Minami-machida Grandberry Park
Created the main artwork and an original song for a Hawaii-themed Golden Week event. An art exhibition and workshops were also held at the venue.
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No.05
2023.10.07
TOKYO, JAPAN
SHINGIIIIII ART BOOK — SHINGIIIIII HAWAII ART
Art Book (Sold Out)
An art book first offered at his solo exhibition at Otowa Gallery.
The night sky,a canvas too.
A member of WAKINO ART FACTORY and a qualified fireworks operator, SHINGIIIIII sees the night sky as another canvas. Alongside working at fireworks launches, he has created HANABI 360, artworks painted directly onto large fireworks shells.
- TEAMMember of WAKINO ART FACTORY
- WORKHANABI 360 — Art on Fireworks Shells (2024)
- FILMSHINGIIIIII FIRE WORKS — WAKINO ART FACTORY
As a vocalist,as a creator.
Made his major-label debut in 1999 as the vocalist of Terra-. After solo work and hosting radio programs, he went on to create music for Hitomi Shimatani and Eunjung of T-ARA. Today, alongside painting, he continues to translate the spirit of Hawaii into music.
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2026.03.22
Hitomi Shimatani — Taiyoshin Prism
Music and lyrics (lyrics co-written with Hitomi Shimatani and Sareee)
Hitomi Shimatani’s 37th single, a collaboration with professional wrestler Sareee.
Billboard JAPAN (opens in a new tab) -
2025.05.30
Hitomi Shimatani — FUN! ALOHA!
Lyrics and music
Official theme song for FUN! ALOHA! 2025 in YOKOHAMA, a Hawaiian event at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse.
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2025.04
Eunjung of T-ARA — ARIGATO
Music production
A song for her Japanese fans marking Eunjung’s 15th debut anniversary. The music video was filmed in Okinawa.
Kstyle (opens in a new tab) -
2018
Hitomi Shimatani, HIPPY and others
Artist production and songwriting
Artist production and songwriting for a range of performers.
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2001
Shingi Okamoto
Solo Work & Radio
Began performing as a solo artist and served as the main host of radio programs.
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1999
Terra-
Vocalist / Major-Label Debut
Made his major-label debut as a band vocalist with Sony-affiliated Outside.
Through art,
color for communities.
Since returning from Paris, he has continued discussions with local leaders about revitalization through art, including initiatives supported by Japan’s hometown tax donation system and its corporate program.
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Miyaki, Saga
A courtesy visit to the mayor, with discussions about regional revitalization projects supported by the corporate hometown tax donation program.
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Nasu, Tochigi
A courtesy visit to the mayor, with discussions about revitalization through art and projects supported by hometown tax donations.
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Uto, Kumamoto
A courtesy visit to the mayor, with discussions about community development combining art and corporate hometown tax donations.
WWS Channel article (opens in a new tab)
(01)A special collaboration with JOURNAL STANDARD FURNITURE / ACME Furniture at NEWoMan Takanawa
An article on Atelier Installation, the special project recreating SHINGIIIIII’s studio at NEWoMan Takanawa, introducing him as the SHINGISM artist depicting Hawaiian and Japanese culture through ukiyo-e. It covers the live painting at the opening and the continued availability of merchandise from both brands after the exhibition.
Read article (opens in a new tab)(02)Painter SHINGIIIIII visits Nasu’s mayor to discuss art-led regional revitalization following a Japanese first: a solo exhibition in Paris
After returning from his solo exhibition at the Orangerie du Sénat in Paris, SHINGIIIIII visited Nasu Mayor Yukihiro Hirayama together with a representative of Otowa Gallery. They discussed cultural projects supported by hometown tax donations and regional development combining art with the town’s natural and tourism resources.
Read article (opens in a new tab)(03)Japanese artist SHINGIIIIII’s historic Paris solo exhibition, organized by the French Senate and supported by the Japanese Embassy — the world of SHINGISM ukiyo-e draws international attention
An on-site report from the SHINGISM solo exhibition at the Orangerie du Sénat in the Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris. Organized by the French Senate and supported by the Embassy of Japan in France, it featured around 40–50 works, mainly from the Ukiyo-e Banashi series. The article also discusses the artist’s growing international recognition, beginning in Hawaii, and a homecoming exhibition scheduled for November 2026 at Otowa Gallery.
Read article (opens in a new tab)(04)SHINGIIIIII visits Uto to discuss new regional revitalization initiatives with Mayor Mitsui on his second day in office
On May 1, 2026, SHINGIIIIII paid a courtesy visit to Uto Mayor Shogo Mitsui on his second day in office. The article reports that a hotel company attending the meeting announced plans to donate SHINGIIIIII’s work to the city as an in-kind corporate hometown tax donation, and that discussions toward holding PEACE STOCK in Uto were also planned.
Read article (opens in a new tab)(05)Hitomi Shimatani announces her 37th single, Taiyoshin Prism
Hitomi Shimatani’s 37th single, Taiyoshin Prism, a collaboration with professional wrestler Sareee, was released on March 22, 2026. SHINGIIIIII composed the music and co-wrote the lyrics with Shimatani and Sareee. Shimatani performed at Sareee’s 15th debut anniversary event on release day, and the song became Sareee’s new entrance theme.
Read article (opens in a new tab)(06)Exclusive comments: SHINGIIIIII announces a collaboration with Hawaiian surf brand LOCAL MOTION HAWAII
Long-established surf brand LOCAL MOTION HAWAII announced a collaboration with SHINGIIIIII ahead of its 50th anniversary in 2027. A limited-edition collection combining Japanese and Hawaiian culture was scheduled for release at its directly operated stores in Hawaii from March 2026.
Read article (opens in a new tab)(07)Hitomi Shimatani releases FUN! ALOHA!, the official theme song for the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Hawaiian event, with a launch performance on July 19
Hitomi Shimatani’s FUN! ALOHA! was released as the official theme song for the Hawaiian event at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. Written and composed by SHINGIIIIII, it evokes the atmosphere of Hawaii and the joy of spending time with friends. A free launch performance by Shimatani was also planned during the event.
Read article (opens in a new tab)(08)A Hawaiian getaway in Minami-machida for Golden Week? HAWAIIAN DAYS 2025 runs through May 6, following about 550,000 visitors over 10 days the previous year
An introduction to HAWAIIAN DAYS 2025, the Hawaii-themed Golden Week event at Minami-machida Grandberry Park, directly connected to a station on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line, running through May 6. SHINGIIIIII created the main artwork and theme song, and the venue also hosted an exhibition of his work and coloring workshops.
Read article (opens in a new tab)(09)Eunjung of T-ARA to release fan song ARIGATO in Japan, with a music video filmed in Okinawa
Marking her 15th debut anniversary, Eunjung of T-ARA released the solo song ARIGATO in Japan on April 23 to thank her fans. The report notes that its music video was filmed in Okinawa and that it was produced by SHINGIIIIII, who has a long career in Japan.
Read article (opens in a new tab)(10)The spirit of mālama among artists connected to Hawaii
A feature on the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s Japanese-language website, drawing on OCEANS magazine’s series to share 12 artists’ thoughts on the environment. Okinawa-based SHINGIIIIII discusses shared challenges such as marine waste and says he wants his paintings of nature to convey care for Hawaii.
Read article (opens in a new tab)(11)Hawaiian sunsets depicted through sumi-e techniques
Interviewed for OCEANS magazine’s feature on Hawaii’s art scene. The article introduces his Tokyo upbringing, his start in sumi-e at age twenty, his fusion of ink painting and design art, and his work across Hawaii, Okinawa and Tokyo.
Read article (opens in a new tab)Headlines are based on the original publications; summaries are written by this website.
MAGAZINE
- OCEANSThe editorial team covers his artistic work in Hawaii (Feel Hawai‘i series)Article (opens in a new tab)
- Gekkan Bijutsu (Monthly Art)Interviews in the March and November 2024 issues
SHINGIIIIIISHINGIIIIII
Painter/Hawaiian Artist/Music Producer
Hawaiian artist selected by the Hawaii Tourism Authority (opens the allhawaii article in a new tab)
Born in Tokyo in 1973. Rooted in sumi-e, he creates the Ukiyo-e Banashi series by layering sumi ink and acrylic. Based in Tokyo, Okinawa and Hawaii, he has exhibited in Honolulu, New York and Paris. In 2026, his solo exhibition at the Orangerie du Sénat in Paris, organized by the French Senate, welcomed 15,251 visitors. He also produces music for artists including Hitomi Shimatani and Eunjung of T-ARA. Represented by Otowa Gallery.
Selected BiographyBIOGRAPHY
- 1973
- Born in Tokyo.
- Around age 8
- Won the top prize in a national painting competition organized by Meiji Life Insurance.
- Around age 17
- Began pursuing music seriously. Received vocal training from Mickie Yoshino during high school.
- Around ages 20–21 (c. 1993–95)
- Began sumi-e and performed live ink painting on the streets of Harajuku.
- 1999
- Made his major-label debut as the vocalist of Terra- with Sony-affiliated Outside.
- Around 2000
- Received an Encouragement Award at the national ink-painting exhibition Contemporary Ink: A Challenge 2000. His award-winning work was praised by Japanese painter Ikuo Hirayama. His painting Fire of Anger was exhibited at the Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art.
- 2001
- Began solo work under the name Shingi Okamoto and served as the main host of radio programs.
- 2002
- Performed the national anthem at a match involving Japan’s Sydney Olympics football team.
- 2010
- Served as a producer for Miss Universe Japan.
- 2011–12
- Worked with Miss Universe Japan, helping contestants achieve second and third place.
- 2013
- Founded the design company whynot Inc.
- 2018
- Produced artists and wrote music for Hitomi Shimatani, HIPPY and others.
- 2020
- Inspired by Hawaii’s landscapes, shifted his focus to painting. Also began working in animation.
- 2021
- Joined Otowa Gallery.
- 2023
- Held a solo exhibition at Otowa Gallery. First participated in Honolulu Art Market and has returned every year since.
- 2024
- Produced music for Eunjung of the Korean K-pop group T-ARA. The song ARIGATO, which he produced, was released in Japan in April 2025.
- 2025
- Exhibited at Art Shopping Paris and held a related solo exhibition at Otowa Gallery after returning to Japan.
- January 14–18, 2026
- Held SHINGIIIIII — Ukiyo-e Banashi: Homecoming Exhibition from the Carrousel du Louvre, Paris at Urasoe Art Museum. Presented works exploring the history and memories of Okinawan people connecting Okinawa and Hawaii.
- March 2026
- Exhibited at Honolulu Art Market, where he has participated annually since 2023.
- March 2026
- Developed a commemorative art collaboration with long-established Hawaiian surf brand Local Motion Hawaii ahead of its 50th anniversary in 2027. Original artwork appeared on limited-edition T-shirts previewed at the 2026 Honolulu Festival, with a commemorative collection also offered in Japan.
- April 2026
- Exhibited at Artexpo New York 2026, Pier 36, New York.
- June 2026
- Participated in Contemporary Venice’s digital exhibition.
- June 10 – July 5, 2026
- Collaborated with JOURNAL STANDARD FURNITURE / ACME Furniture on Atelier Installation - The atmosphere of creation. - at NEWoMan Takanawa. The special project recreated SHINGIIIIII’s studio inside the store, inviting visitors to experience the atmosphere of creation and the stories behind the works. Live painting took place on the opening day.
- July 16, 2026
- Held a reception in Paris ahead of his solo exhibition.
- July 17–28, 2026
- Held SHINGISM — Ukiyo-e Banashi at the Orangerie du Sénat in the Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris. Organized by the French Senate and supported by the Embassy of Japan in France, the solo exhibition welcomed 15,251 visitors.
- September 4, 2026
- Paid a courtesy visit to the mayor of Nasu, Tochigi, discussing regional revitalization through art and projects supported by hometown tax donations.
- September 29, 2026
- Paid a courtesy visit to the mayor of Miyaki, Saga, discussing regional revitalization projects supported by corporate hometown tax donations.
Selected Awards & RecognitionAWARDS
- Around age 8Top prize in a national painting competition organized by Meiji Life Insurance
- Around 2000Encouragement Award at the national ink-painting exhibition Contemporary Ink: A Challenge 2000 (the winning work was praised by Japanese painter Ikuo Hirayama)
- Around 2000Fire of Anger exhibited at the Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art
- 2025Featured on the official allhawaii website as a Hawaiian artist selected by the Hawaii Tourism Authority
- 2026SHINGISM — Ukiyo-e Banashi solo exhibition in Paris, organized by the French Senate and supported by the Embassy of Japan in France, welcoming 15,251 visitors
Contact
CONTACTPlease contact us about purchasing works, exhibitions, collaborations, press coverage, appearances or other inquiries.
- Telephone
- SHINGIIIIII ART+81 3-6258-0340
- Representing Gallery
- Otowa Gallery1F, Tokyu Dwell Ars Otowa, 1-15-12 Otowa, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-0013, Japan
5-minute walk from Exit 5, Gokokuji Station, Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line
TEL +81 3-3947-7110
otowagarou.com (opens in a new tab)