MUJI and Lucky Charms:
“Fuku Can” 10th anniversary exhibition
CREATIVE IMAGINATION
Since 2011, MUJI has been introducing folk toys as Japanese lucky charms in a “Fuku Can” (“Fortune Can”) in order to bring the fun of this particular kind of toy, rooted in each region, to as many people as possible.
Lucky charms have been used since ancient times to wish for abundant harvests and healthy, strong children, or to worship ancestors, or be objects of worship for local beliefs. These adorable charms, based on our cultural background, give form to thoughts emanating from Japan’s climate, landscape and lifestyle.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Fuku Can Project. While continuing to deepen our relationship with the craftsmen of folk toys in each region, we would like to take the opportunity to return to the basic principles of this creativity, rooted in Japanese culture, and to reconsider the richness of this genuine craftsmanship with you.
This exhibition, “CREATIVE IMAGINATION”, is designed to help us discover the possibilities and ideas for future craftsmanship, one that is not just to be consumed, but one that constitutes a simple and pure driving force.
We hope that it will stimulate new thinking.
ATELIER MUJI GINZA
Time
11:00 - 21:00
- Open times and holidays follow the open hours and closed days of the store.
- Please note that some of the exhibits may not be available for viewing due to changes in the exhibition schedule or events.
Credits
- Organizer
- MUJI
- Cooperation
- Hasime Takahashi kobo/Tsutsumino Ohinakoya/ Hongo Daruma-ya/ Good Job! Center KASHIIBA/Kazu Mizuno/ Enku-Do/ Agricultural Association Gokayama Washi/Toyama_Tsuchiningyo_Densyokai/ Nakajima Menya/ Kijidokoro Sato/Nozawa mingei/ Sasano Itto-bori Yozan/ Mingei Dokoro Bansho/ Odajima Mingeijo/ Kobo Senso/Masashi Abo/Tosa Mingei Store, Chamami Gallery/Soryusha/ Takehisamamoru Shoten/ Konohazaru Dolls Pottery Studio/ Eguchi Doll Store/ Masahiro Takayanagi/ Saga Ippindo/Toy Road Works
- Production cooperation
- Fumi Kawasaki/ Michio Takeda/ SARAVAH design/ HIGURE 17-15 cas/ torinoko Inc.
Goods
Related Publication
Tour Information
2021
December 17 (Fri) ,2021 ー February 20 (Sun) ,20212
https://atelier.muji.com/jp-en/exhibition/211217/
2022
November 26 ,2022 (Sat) ー January 15 ,2023 (Sun)
https://atelier.muji.com/jp-en/exhibition/221126_osk/
ATELIER MUJI GINZA
ATELIER MUJI, named by Ikko Tanaka, a graphic designer and former art director of MUJI, embodies the role of "a workshop that returns to the roots of living while seeking inspiration for the future." This forward-thinking initiative, envisioned by Ryohin Keikaku, serves as a cultural intersection, hosting curated exhibitions and events across diverse themes, including art and design.
