経歴（EN）

Photo of Keita Kawasaki

With gratitude to all living things.

As a small child, I used to lose myself entirely in the search for the chickweed that served as feed for our chickens. Looking back, this was perhaps the beginning of my interest in plants. And now, with a different aim in mind, I am a person who continues to search unceasingly for plants and nature. This is just my own subjective viewpoint, but as fellow comrades on this Earth, I would like plants to feel that we are giving them something. I would like to say to them, ‘Look! This way you can give full expression to a beauty or a single-mindedness that is never seen in the world of nature alone.’ And then, when this wish reaches the plants themselves, they release a miraculous light. I want to continue to share this sight with many people and remain deeply moved. This is the foundation of my creation as a “messenger of flowers.” I firmly believe that it is a way of repaying my debt to nature. Going forward, I will cherish each precious, one-in-seven-billion encounter with all of you, further evolving my work. Nothing would bring me greater happiness than being able to express my gratitude to all living things.

Flower Artist

Keita Kawasaki

Signature of Keita Kawasaki

  • “Oshare Kobo” (1999–2009, NHK)
  • “Living with Flowers” (2001, SKY PerfecTV! / LaLa TV)
  • “Live! Love! Eve!” (2001, BS-i)
  • “WHAT’S JAPAN” (NHK)
  • “Wide! Scramble” (2005, TV Asahi)
  • “Tetsuko’s Room” (2008, TV Asahi)
  • “Solomon Ryu” (2007, TV Tokyo)
  • “Tatemono Tanbou” (2003, TV Asahi)
  • “Shumi Yuyu” (1988–2006, NHK)
  • “Seikatsu Hot Morning” (2004–2005, NHK)
  • “Shumi no Engei” (2010, NHK)
  • “The Mark of Beauty” (2012, NHK)
  • “Tonight, Your Partner Too” (NHK)
  • “Asaichi” (2012–Present, NHK)

  • Window Display Grand Prize
  • Japan Display Awards: Gold Award, Industry Excellence Award, Industry Association Award, Industry Encouragement Award (and numerous other awards in these categories)
  • Calendar Grand Prize: Japan Federation of Printing Industries President’s Award, Silver Award, and Other Prizes (and numerous other awards in these categories)
  • Japan Federation of Printing Industries President’s Award & Other Prizes (Numerous)
  • 6th Tokyo Traditional Crafts Grand Prize
  • Tokyo Metropolitan Governor’s Grand Prize
  • Wood Design Award (Collaboration with Ikta Co., Ltd.)
  • Good Design Award (Collaboration with C-ENGINE Co., Ltd.)
  • Book “Hanakubari” selected as a recommended book by the Japan Library Association
  • Awarded Honorary Membership by the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD)
  • Selected as one of the world’s top 27 artists by the Belgium Flower Association, receiving the Excellent Work Award

  • “Hana no Sumika Grand Prize” Exhibition (1st, 2nd, and 3rd)
  • “Japan Grand Prix International Orchid Festival” (13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th)
  • “NFD Japan Flower Design Award” (2003, 2019)
  • “Ikebana Contest” Challenge Space (77th, 78th, 79th, 80th, and 81st)
  • “Florever Preserved Flower Contest” (4th, 6th, and 8th)
  • “Mami Flower Design Exhibition” (Ima, Hana wa / Flowers Now) at Matsuya Ginza (Various years)
  • “Mami Flower Design Exhibition” (Iro, Inspiration / Colors & Inspiration) at Matsuya Ginza (2017)
  • “Japan Flower Design Award” (2009)
  • “Japan Ikebana Award” (2010)
  • “Goyang International Horticulture Korea” (2016)
  • “Tableware Festival Grand Prize” Gentle Dining Space Contest (2016, 2017, 2018)
  • “Exterior Management Presentation” (2018)
  • “Suteki ni Hana Ichirin Photo Contest” on Instagram (Head Jury, July 2020)

  • “Hana no Message” (Messages of Flowers), Graphic-sha, 1991
  • “Hana I jigen” (Flowers: Another Dimension), Kodansha, 2003 / “Hana wa Kataru” (Flowers Speak), Hearst Fujingaho, 2013
  • “Kurashi ni Ikizuku Hana” (Flowers Alive in Daily Life), Rikuyosha, 2017
  • “Suteki ni Hana Ichirin” (A Single Flower, Beautifully Placed), Kodansha, 2020
  • “Hibi no Kizuki” (Daily Inspirations), Hon no Kenkyusha, 2022
  • “HANA GRAPHIC ART”, 2024

  • “Hana no Sumika” (The Dwelling of Flowers), Seibundo Shinkosha, 1992
  • “Flower Design ga Yoku Wakaru Hon” (Understanding Flower Design), Kodansha, 1995
  • “Hana no Sumika II”, Mami Art Media, 1996
  • “Totsugu Hi no Hanataba” (Bouquets for the Wedding Day), Rikuyosha, 1998
  • “Hanakubari: Atarashii Hana no Tomekata” (Hanakubari: New Ways to Secure Flowers), Bunka Publishing Bureau, 2001 (Selected book by the Japan Library Association)
  • “Shiawase no Hanataba” (Bouquets of Happiness), Bunka Publishing Bureau, 2005
  • “Hyaku no Hanakubari” (One Hundred Hanakubari), Hachette Fujingaho, 2006
  • “Kurashi no Hana: Mami no Shiki” (Daily Flowers: Mami’s Four Seasons), Hearst Fujingaho, 2010
  • “Flower Design Hana Zukan” (Flower Design Botanical Guide), Kodansha, 2011
  • “NHK Text: Shumi no Engei – Kyo mo Ichinichi Hidamariya”, NHK Publishing

FUJIFILM, Sony, Kibun Foods, Ringer Hut, Hamakatsu, Mitsui Home, CHANEL, GUCCI, Shin-Etsu Chemical, FIAT ALFA ROMEO, Kanebo, Shiseido, AMLUX TOYOTA, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), Tokyo Gas, Disney, Huis Ten Bosch, Heiwado Trading, Ermenegildo Zegna, Suntory, Kao, Bandai Namco, Niigata Ajinoren Honpo, Hitachi Appliances, BMW Japan, Blancpain, Swatch, Nozaki Calendar, SHISEIDO THE GINZA, Itoham, Japan Kenzai, Nice, Sugita Ace, Oiles Corporation, Todaya Shoten, Hakataori OKANO, Aurora, WORLD, Senko, Ikta, C-ENGINE, Issey Miyake, STEAMCREAM, Viaggio Blu, Matsuya Ginza (In no particular order / Titles omitted)

  • Solo exhibition at “Percy West Gallery” in Oakland, USA
  • Invited by Herb Mitchell & Associates, Inc. in Los Angeles, USA, for a two-week workshop and demonstration
  • Exhibition at the “San Diego Museum of Art”, USA
  • Exhibition and demonstration at “Objet d’Art” hosted by AIFD in the USA
  • Created and exhibited works at the “Miró Museum” in Madrid, Spain
  • Exhibited ceramic “Surface Installation” in Cairo, Egypt
  • Demonstration at the “Garden Contest” in Christchurch, New Zealand
  • Invited to the “Japan-Korea Friendship Flower Festival” organized by Busan City, South Korea, for an exhibition and demonstration
  • Exhibition at the Chiang Kai-shek Shilin Residence, Taiwan
  • Lecture and exhibition at the Yingge Ceramics Museum, Taiwan
  • Invited annually to events hosted by the Taiwan Flower Design Mami Association for workshops and demonstrations
  • Invited to an event hosted by Ikebana International Hong Kong Chapter for a lecture and demonstration
  • Invited to the “Japan-China Flower Collaboration” event organized by Shanghai City, China, for an exhibition
  • Publication ceremony for “Hana wa Kataru” (Flowers Speak) in Shanghai, China
  • Main demonstration at “Eco Alive 1992” in Bali, Indonesia
  • Served as a jury member at “Goyang International Horticulture Korea”
  • Served as a special jury member at the “FLORA CHINA DESIGN FESTIVAL” held in Beijing
  • HANA GRAPHIC ART by KEITA KAWASAKI in Dubai

2026
May
Collaborated with the fashion brand "Leilian" to release a collection of four summer wear items featuring art pieces. Announced the fourth collaboration with the fashion brand "Viaggio Blu," releasing a beautiful collection centered around the concept of wearing fresh flowers.
April
Appeared as a guest on the NHK TV show "Asaichi" and provided instruction on fresh flower photo art under the theme "Let's Make Flowers Bloom in Photographs."
March
"HANA GRAPHIC ART" was featured in a cherry blossom-themed collaboration design for Baskin-Robbins' "Variety Box."
2025
November
"HANA GRAPHIC ART" was featured in Sangetsu's wallpaper catalog "FAITH 2025-2028."
July
Held Keita Kawasaki's solo exhibition "HANA GRAPHIC ART -Two dimensional Art of Flowers-" at Shin Hong Choon Tea House in Taiwan.
June
Exhibited as an invited artist at the Akasaka Palace (State Guest House) exhibition "Traditional Crafts: Succession and Creation ~Takumi~," where the latest piece from the "RINKA BYOUBU" series was unveiled.
May
Announced the third installment of the Spring/Summer 2025 collaboration between "Viaggio Blu" and "HANA GRAPHIC ART."
May
Designed the commemorative poster for the 100th anniversary of Matsuya Ginza.
April
Appeared as a guest on the NHK TV show "Asaichi."
2024
November
Delivered a lecture titled "Keita Kawasaki's Flower World: The Allure of Fragrant Flowers and Plants" at the 27th Annual Meeting of the Society of Japan Aromatherapy.
June
Conducted a demonstration at the Sci-Pal Asahikawa Science Museum Training Room.
May
Appeared as a guest on the NHK TV show "Asaichi." Hosted the "HANA GRAPHIC ART by KEITA KAWASAKI in Dubai" event in Dubai as part of a cultural exchange through flowers.
April
Exhibited "HANA GRAPHIC ART Rinka (Folding Screen Ver.)" at Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine.
March
Announced a collaboration with Viaggio Blu.
February
Exhibited "HANA GRAPHIC ART Rinka (Folding Screen Ver.)" at the "Publication Party for The Last Japanese Fantasista" held at Kameido Katori Shrine. Appeared as a guest on the NHK TV show "Asaichi."
2023
November
Exhibited "HANA GRAPHIC ART Rinka (Folding Screen Ver.)" at the 21st Century Art Borderless Exhibition "Aurora" held at The National Art Center, Tokyo. Served as a judge for the Ikebana Grand Prix 2023. Conducted a special flower arrangement lesson for students from the popular Hong Kong-based flower artist Dr. Solomon's flower school.
June
Conducted a demonstration at the "Exploring the Charms of South African Flora" event held at the Machida Civic Forum (3F Hall).
February
Exhibited "HANA GRAPHIC ART Cloth" at the IFFT 2023 Tokyo International Furniture Fair.
2022
July
Featured as a guest for the "Asameshi Jiman" (Proud Breakfast) column in the July issue of the monthly magazine "Serai." Invited as a guest speaker for the SSA Conference hosted by Yoshitaka Sasagawa.
June
Appeared as a guest on the NHK TV show "Asaichi." Conducted a lesson at the Hanamatsu Flower Academy.
January
Appeared as a guest on the NHK TV show "Asaichi."
2021
December
Had an article published in the journal "Architecture and Society."
October
Collaborated with Kawashima Selkon Textiles Co., Ltd.
February
Featured as a guest speaker on the online special stage for the Tableware Festival 2021 On-line. Appeared as a guest on the "Green Style" segment of the NHK TV show "Asaichi."
January
Supervised the Green Style section in the February issue of the NHK "Shumi no Engei" magazine.
2020
December
Exhibited an artwork and sold original items at the "Zakkuri-mas by HAPPENING" event held at WITH HARAJUKU BEAUTY SQUARE. Exhibited a two-day limited "Flower Flash" installation artwork during the Marunouchi Bright Christmas 2020: LOVE & WISHES event.
November
Supervised the "Kyoto Hidamariya" section in the Green Style corner of the October issue of the NHK "Shumi no Engei" magazine.
October
Scheduled to appear on the "Green Style" segment of the NHK TV show "Asaichi" (postponed due to Diet session coverage). Exhibited an artwork at the "246 Market" held at the WORLD Kita-Aoyama Building.
September
Supervised the design for the NHK TV program "Girls' Craft." Served as a special judge for the "FLORA CHINA DESIGN FESTIVAL" held in Beijing.
July
Had a portrait featured and exhibited in the photography exhibition "Shunkan no Kao Vol. 12" by photographer Shin Yamagishi.
June
Exhibited artworks at a collaborative exhibition with the luxury rose boutique "ROSE GALLERY" held at Nihombashi Takashimaya. Exhibited the "Hakoniwa Biotop" for a limited time at NEWoMan YOKOHAMA.
May
Collaborated with renowned filmmaker Akihiro Hotta to create a video production of the artworks from the "Message of Flowers" exhibition held at the WORLD Tokyo Head Office in Minami-Aoyama, synchronized with the music from AOIHOSHI's CD "Shukufuku."
April
Had a lily-based design commercialized for the LIXIL ECOCARAT "Art & Photo" series. Featured on the cover of the arts and culture magazine "ART BEE HIVE," published by the Ota City Cultural Promotion Foundation, and shared philosophies and visions as a featured artist representing Ota City. Featured in Weather News during the COVID-19 stay-at-home period, providing expert advice and easy techniques for arranging flowers at home.
March
Featured sakura-themed artwork at the concept shop "Japan Mastery Collection" inside the Haneda International Airport boarding gates for the "The Collection of SA・KU・RA" promotion starting in March, which led to the creation of the Sakura Tote Bag. Launched the "Smile with Flowers: Lovely Single Flower Campaign" to bring joy and positivity during the COVID-19 stay-at-home period, gifting flowers to passersby in front of the atelier. Began distributing a series of instructional videos titled "Lovely Single Flower," teaching easy and accessible flower arrangement techniques to enjoy at home.
February
Exhibited the "Hakoniwa Biotop" at the "HOTEL & HOSTEL 2020" section within the 89th Tokyo International Gift Show Spring 2020. Featured floral decorations by Keita Kawasaki at the "ESSENCE OF JAPAN" pop-up shop in the duty-free area in front of the boarding gates at Haneda International Airport until March 8, highlighting a spectacular full-wall installation artwork.
January
Organized and held the collaborative exhibition "Message of Flowers" with WORLD CO., LTD. Exhibited a large-scale installation, conducted a demonstration, and participated in a talk show with Mr. Kunio Hamada, Curator of the Kobe Fashion Museum, at the WORLD Kita-Aoyama Building (1F). Exhibited curated artworks at the main store of TOKYODO Co., Ltd., a leading wholesale trading company in the floral supplies industry.
2019
December
Collaborated on products with the luxury rose boutique "ROSE GALLERY." Participated in a talk session with President Matsumura of ROSE GALLERY at the "ROUGE GINZA" event. Exhibited an installation artwork at Citroën DS STORE TOKYO.
November
Designed and managed the decorations and displays for the furniture brand "ARIAKE" exhibition venue. Conducted a demonstration as a special guest at the Hanamatsu Flower Academy's "Kashinron" event.
October
Had "HANA GRAPHIC" selected for the design of the "Yamaga Silk Scarf," an original product of Atsumaru Yamaga Silk Co., Ltd.
July
Conducted a demonstration as a special guest at the Yokohama Kado Association 90th Anniversary Celebration. Supervised the "Kyoto Hidamariya" section in the Green Style corner of the October issue of the NHK "Shumi no Engei" magazine.
June
Decorated the Itochu Mode Pal exhibition booth for "MATERIAL LAB" held at the ITOCHU Corporation Tokyo Head Office, and unveiled apparel and scarves printed with "HANA GRAPHIC." Organized "Flower Artist KEITA KAWASAKI FLOWER WORLD in Shanghai" to promote flower culture in Shanghai, and conducted activities including a talk show hosted by the Consulate-General of Japan.
May
Exhibited an artwork at the Mami Flower Design School Exhibition.
April
Collaborated with fashion brands "UNTITLED" and "Modify." Toured major department stores nationwide with the "UNTITLED" POP-UP Shop, featuring apparel printed with "HANA GRAPHIC."
March
Organized and held the "Flowers Blooming on Cloth and Glass" exhibition at the ZERO FIRST DESIGN showroom, featuring a collaboration with traditional crafts "Riyenzome Todaya Shoten" and "Edo Kiriko Hanasho."
February
Served as a judge for the "Japan Flower Design Award 2019," hosted by the Nippon Flower Designers Association. Exhibited an artwork and conducted a demonstration at the Special Arena during Tableware Festival 2019. Appeared as a guest on the "Green Style" segment of the NHK TV show "Asaichi."
2018
November
Exhibited a collaborative work at the Keita Kawasaki × OKANO Exhibition. Exhibited an artwork at the Mami Flower Design School Exhibition.
October
Exhibited an artwork at the Ailes D’or Ikue Waki 15th Anniversary Exhibition.
July
Appeared as a guest on the "Green Style" segment of the NHK TV show "Asaichi."
June
Appeared as a guest on the "Green Style" segment of the NHK TV show "Asaichi." Designed and created the interior floral decorations for Yamate 234-ban Kan at the "Harmony of Flowers and Tableware 2018."
April
Conducted a demonstration at the "Yokohama Flower and Green Spring Fair 2018."
March
Appeared as a guest on the "Green Style" segment of the NHK TV show "Asaichi." Supervised the floral arrangements for the weekly Sunday NHK E-Tele program "Kyoto Hidamariya" under the "Shumi no Engei: Green Style" series. Supervised the "Kyoto Hidamariya" section in the March issue of the NHK "Shumi no Engei" magazine.
February
Exhibited an artwork at Tableware Festival 2019. Conducted a demonstration at the Special Arena during Tableware Festival 2019. Conducted a demonstration at the Special Arena during the Japan Grand Prix International Orchid Festival 2019. Conducted a demonstration at the Special Arena during Tableware Festival 2018. Served as a judge for Tableware Festival 2018.
January
Exhibited a collaborative work with Fumiko Nakayama at the 17th Quilt Festival.
2017
December
Produced and created the Christmas display for "Next Stage," a salon in Nakano Ward. Served as a judge for the "Ikebana Taisho 2017" (Ikebana Grand Prix 2017), hosted by the Teikoku Kado-in. Conducted a special New Year's workshop at "Toki no Ba" in Isetan Shinjuku.
November
Produced the space and exhibited artwork at "Toki no Ba" in Isetan Shinjuku. Conducted a special Christmas workshop on the same floor. Served as a guest instructor for a workshop hosted by the Mami Flower Design School Taiwan Chapter.
October
Produced the venue floral arrangements for the PRESS HOUSE New Collection Launch: Carrera y Carrera 2017. Produced the floral entrance display for the "1st Exhibition of Living with Japanese Wood" hosted by ARTIZAN Japan. Produced a special collaboration gift line for the Italian truffle brand "MUCCINI ITALIA" in Ginza. Specially exhibited artwork in the "Mural Room" on the 2nd floor of Palace Huis Ten Bosch during the "World Flower Design Tournament & Gardening Show 2017" in Nagasaki. Supervised the text for the NHK Shumi no Engei October issue magazine segment "Kyo mo 1-nichi Hidamariya" (Green Style). Supervised the floral arrangements for the E-Tele weekly Sunday broadcast Shumi no Engei Green Style "Kyo mo 1-nichi Hidamariya."
September
Appeared as a guest on the "Green Style" segment of the NHK TV show "Asaichi." Produced the stage floral arrangements for the 45th Anniversary Party of the Normalization of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and China.
July
Conducted a 1st anniversary demonstration at the flower cafe "FLOWA" in Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture.
June
Produced the interior floral designs for the dining bar "IL Cacciatore" in Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Conducted a demonstration at the 60th anniversary ceremony of Marudai Co., Ltd.
May
Exhibited artwork at the Mami Flower Design Exhibition "Color • Inspiration" at Matsuya Ginza. Produced the floral designs for the new Toyama Kagu showroom in Jiyugaoka. Served as a judge for the "International Horticulture Goyang 2017" – World Flower Artist Booth Design – held in South Korea.
April
Conducted a demonstration at the "Yokohama Flower and Greenery Spring Fair 2017." Published "Kurashi ni Ikizuku Hana" (Flowers Breathing Life into Daily Living) through Rikuyosha.
March
Produced the indoor floral designs for the public opening event of the Matano Villa Garden in Yokohama City. Designed the flowers for T-fal's new product web commercial.
February
Conducted a demonstration at the Tableware Festival 2017.
January
Served as a judge for the "Tableware Festival 2017: Tableware to Brighten Your Life."
2016
December
The collaborative project "HANA GRAPHIC WOOD" with ikuta Co., Ltd., a flooring manufacturer in Aichi Prefecture, won the Wood Design Award at the JAPAN WOOD DESIGN AWARD 2016. Appeared as a guest on the "Green Style" segment of the NHK TV show "Asaichi." Supervised the floral arrangements for the E-Tele weekly Sunday broadcast Shumi no Engei Green Style "Kyo mo 1-nichi Hidamariya."
November
Created the floral display for the "Traditional Balinese Dance Support Project" held at EASE Meguro. Served as a judge for the "Ikebana Grand Prix 2016" hosted by the Imperial Ikebana Academy.
October
Produced the floral design for the flower cafe "FLOWA" that opened in Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture. Conducted a demonstration at the 13th International Flower Expo (IFEX).
August
Exhibited artwork at the AFDU (Art Floral Design Union) Floral Art Invitation Exhibition.
July
Exhibited artwork at the "Matsumura Kogei General Trade Fair" hosted by Matsumura Kogei.
June
Exhibited artwork and conducted a demonstration at the "Shuho Exhibition 2016" hosted by Heiwado Trading. Exhibited artwork at the "Exciting Flower Festa 2016" hosted by Tokyodo.
March
Conducted a demonstration and workshop in Shanghai.
February
Hosted the launch event "Kanoshei" (The Potential of Flowers) to mark the official debut of KTION Co., Ltd.
January
Exhibited a collaboration artwork with Reiko Washizawa and Momoe Miura at the 15th Tokyo International Quilt Festival.
2015
December
Exhibited table coordination artwork at the Seto Ware brand launch event "made in Seto 2015" held at Spiral in Aoyama.
October
Conducted a dialogue with patissier Hironobu Tsujiguchi in the inaugural issue of "Sweets Community," the official newsletter of the Japan Sweets Association. Conducted a dialogue with ceramic artist Sakaida Kakiemon XV in the monthly magazine "Flower design Life." Produced and created the floral art installations for the entrance and lobby inside Hotel Europe at the Huis Ten Bosch "World Flower Garden Show 2015" in Nagasaki.
September
Appeared on NHK's "Asaichi (Green Style)" segment. Conducted a dialogue with photographer Mitsuhiko Imamori in the monthly magazine "Flower design Life."
July
Produced a floral space design alongside Western-style cuisine chef Kiyomi Mikuni and calligrapher Sisyu at the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo.
June
Provided the artwork for the main poster and produced the floral art space design tailored to the image of guest Akihiro Miwa at the "Shuho Exhibition 2015" hosted by Heiwado Trading. Produced and created the floral art installation at the Ehrismann Residence for the Yokohama Yamate Western-style Houses Festa June "Harmony of Flowers and Tableware 2015."
May
Conducted a dialogue with Hiroki Ohara, the Headmaster of the Ohara School of Ikebana, in the monthly magazine "Flower design Life." Presented the collaboration artwork "Flowers Blooming in Urushi Lacquer" with Tsugaru lacquer artist Tsugumichi Matsuyama at the Mami Flower Design Exhibition 2015 "Hana • Inspiration" held at Matsuya Ginza.
April
Featured in the person profile section "Yancha Jijii: This Month's Role Model" in the monthly magazine "MADURO."
February
Introduced original table settings to brighten up daily life alongside Tetsuko Kuroyanagi and Koji Ishizaka at the "Tableware Festival 2015" held at the Tokyo Dome.
January
Conducted a dialogue with architect Kengo Kuma in the monthly magazine "Flower design Life." Featured as one of the 26 selected figures from Japan's Ikebana and flower design industries in the book "KAZIN: Japanese Flower Artists Expressing the Era" (Sodo Publishing), with artwork published.
2014
December
Presented a collaboration artwork with Seto ceramic artist Shuntei Kato at the "Seto Project 2014" held at Spiral in Aoyama, while also serving as the selector for the Seto Collection.
August
Appeared on the "Green Style" segment of NHK General TV's "Asaichi" and presented refreshing summer floral designs.
July
Released the new artwork "HANAMATOI" as an artist collaboration product commemorating the 3rd anniversary of the original Japanese character "UniBEARsity" at the exhibition held at the Disney Store Tokyo Disney Resort in Ikspiari, Maihama.
April
Conducted a demonstration and exhibited artwork at the "Grand Flower Festival" at Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki, and subsequently in October, exhibited artwork as the representative of Japan at the "World Flower Garden Show" while serving as a presenter, commentator, and demonstrator for the "World Flower Artist Battle Tournament." Established KTION Co., Ltd. and launched the brand "KEITA KAWASAKI," promoting the charm of plants across various genres such as stationery and fabrics. A consistent stance of viewing plants as living organisms underlies these multifaceted works, offering the themes of "coexistence and empathy" to modern society.
2013
  • Presented an installation featuring the Kaneko Collection at the Tobacco & Salt Museum in Shibuya.
    Created the cover artwork (floral illustrations) for Flower Design Life, a monthly magazine by Mami Flower Design.
2012
  • Presented a collaboration featuring the kimono "Yozakura" created by Tsurutaro Kataoka at the 12th Tokyo International Quilt Festival.
    Created the cover artwork (floral illustrations) for Flower Design Life, a monthly magazine by Mami Flower Design.
2011
  • Won the Grand Prize (Governor of Tokyo Award) for "Hana Matoi"—a collaboration with Universal Design Laboratory Co., Ltd. and Shiozawa Factory Co., Ltd.—at the 6th Tokyo Traditional Crafts Challenge Award.
    Conducted a demonstration at the "UIA 2011 Tokyo Chair City Exhibition" during the world's largest architecture festival.
    Conducted a demonstration at "Hana Kagoshima 2011," the 28th National Urban Greenery Fair Kagoshima.
    Created the cover artwork (floral illustrations) for Flower Design Life, a monthly magazine by Mami Flower Design.
2010
  • Produced the organizer's exhibition booth and venue music for the event "NEO JAPAN Learned from EDO" at the Saitama Super Arena.
    Created the cover artwork (floral illustrations) for Flower Design Life, a monthly magazine by Mami Flower Design.
2009
  • Presented the joint exhibition "Exhibition of Itchiku Kubota and Keita Kawasaki: Two Men Captivated by Flowers" at Matsuya Ginza, welcoming 100,000 visitors.
    Presented a collaboration featuring the new calligrapher Yoko Shindo for the "Wakaran" mail-order brand series by Ringer Hut and Hamakatsu.
    Presented a collaboration featuring Kibun Foods' Osechi (New Year's dishes) and "Hana Shogatsu."
    Created the cover artwork (floral illustrations) for Flower Design Life, a monthly magazine by Mami Flower Design.
2008
  • Exhibited a symbolic artwork at the Netherlands Fair during the Japan-Netherlands 2008-2009 Memorial Photo Exhibition.
    Conducted a demonstration at the International Rose & Gardening Show.
    Presented a collaboration featuring Kibun Foods' Osechi (New Year's dishes) and "Hana Shogatsu."
    Created the cover artwork (floral illustrations) for Flower Design Life, a monthly magazine by Mami Flower Design.
2007
  • Presented a collaboration featuring Kibun Foods' Osechi (New Year's dishes) and "Hana Shogatsu."
    Created the cover artwork (floral illustrations) for Flower Design Life, a monthly magazine by Mami Flower Design.
2006
  • Served as Head of Mami Flower Design School, a pioneer of flower design in Japan, devoting himself to nurturing the next generation.
    Co-starred with actor Takeo Chii and actress Kazue Ito on the NHK television program "Shumi Yuyu."
    Produced the music for the musical unit "AOIHOSHI."
    Exhibited artwork alongside Keita Maruyama at the popular creators' exhibition for the "CLASSIC POOH COLLECTION" celebrating the 80th anniversary of the original Winnie-the-Pooh.
    Supervised the package design for "Hana no Fleur" by Niigata Ajinoren Honpo.
    Created the cover artwork (floral illustrations) for Flower Design Life, a monthly magazine by Mami Flower Design.
2005
  • Produced the event display for the private exhibition of Heiwado Trading, a gemstone trading company.
    Exhibited artwork and conducted a demonstration at the Tableware Festival held at the Tokyo Dome.
    Decorated the VIP Reception Hall (Belgium Pavilion) at the 2005 World Exposition, Aichi, Japan (Expo 2005 Aichi).
    Created the cover artwork (floral illustrations) for Flower Design Life, a monthly magazine by Mami Flower Design.
2004
  • Created the cover artwork (floral illustrations) for Flower Design Life, a monthly magazine by Mami Flower Design.
2003
  • Conducted a demonstration at the Korea-Japan Friendship Event: Joseon Tongsinsa Celebration Memorial Flower Show held in Busan, South Korea.
    Presented "Super Triple Fusion" (Hana Idigen)—a fusion of flowers, visuals, and sound—at the Tokyo International Forum.
    Created the cover artwork (floral illustrations) for Flower Design Life, a monthly magazine by Mami Flower Design.
2002
  • Won the Japan Federation of Printing Industries Chairman's Award for the original calendar "Day by day with the EARTH" at the 53rd National Calendar Exhibition.
    Produced the spatial design for "Salon de Cafe SAMASAMA" in Ota City, Tokyo.
    Conducted a demonstration at the 20th National Cultural Festival (Fukui 2005).
    Created the cover artwork (floral illustrations) for Flower Design Life, a monthly magazine by Mami Flower Design.
    Presented a collaboration featuring the poetry of Mitsuo Aida for the Hitachi home appliances original calendar.
2001
  • Conducted a lecture and demonstration at the Taipei County Yingge Ceramics Museum in Taiwan.
    Served as a judge for the World Orchid Show at the Seibu Dome.
    Created the cover artwork (floral illustrations) for Flower Design Life, a monthly magazine by Mami Flower Design.
2000
  • Exhibited artwork at the Niigata Prefectural Botanical Garden for its permanent collection.
    Selected as one of the featured artists in the book World Flower Artist 2 (Sodo Publishing), with artwork published.
    Created the cover artwork (floral illustrations) for Flower Design Life, a monthly magazine by Mami Flower Design.
1999
  • Conceived and produced the public competition "Hana no Sumika" (Dwelling for Flowers)—a contest for vases featuring functions and forms comfortable for flowers—hosted by Mami Flower Design.
    Created the cover artwork (floral illustrations) for Flower Design Life, a monthly magazine by Mami Flower Design.
1998
  • Produced the spatial design for the hair studio "Kuja."
    Conducted a demonstration utilizing bamboo at the 13th National Cultural Festival (Oita '98).
    Presented a collaboration featuring cars and flowers at the "Happy Flower Land in Amlux: Flowers Ride in Cars" event at Toyota Amlux Tokyo.
    Conceived and produced the public competition "Hana no Sumika" (Dwelling for Flowers)—a contest for vases featuring functions and forms comfortable for flowers—hosted by Mami Flower Design.
    Created the cover artwork (floral illustrations) for Flower Design Life, a monthly magazine by Mami Flower Design.
1997
  • Released the original calendar "Day by day with the EARTH," which has been available for purchase annually ever since.
    Exhibited artwork at the Chiba City Museum of Floral Science (Hana no Bijutsukan) for its permanent collection.
    Produced the main visuals for Suntory's floral business.
    Produced the main visual for the 90th Anniversary of the Nitten Exhibition.
    Conceived and produced the public competition "Hana no Sumika" (Dwelling for Flowers)—a contest for vases featuring functions and forms comfortable for flowers—hosted by Mami Flower Design.
    Created the cover artwork (floral illustrations) for Flower Design Life, a monthly magazine by Mami Flower Design.
1996
  • Performed alongside Toshiro Kawase at the 7th Ikebana International World Convention in Nagoya.
    Conceived and produced the public competition "Hana no Sumika" (Dwelling for Flowers)—a contest for vases featuring functions and forms comfortable for flowers—hosted by Mami Flower Design.
    Created the cover artwork (floral illustrations) for Flower Design Life, a monthly magazine by Mami Flower Design.
1995
  • Produced the booth design for "FIAT ALFA ROMEO MOTORS JAPAN" at the '95 Imported Car Show.
    Conceived and produced the public competition "Hana no Sumika" (Dwelling for Flowers)—a contest for vases featuring functions and forms comfortable for flowers—hosted by Mami Flower Design.
    Created the cover artwork (floral illustrations) for Flower Design Life, a monthly magazine by Mami Flower Design.
1994
  • Performed alongside Yuki Ikenobo (Associate Headmistress of Ikenobo) and Akane Teshigahara (Iemoto/Headmistress of Sogetsu) at the Kyoto Heian Capital 1200th Anniversary event "FLOWER EXPRESSION '94."
    Conceived and produced the public competition "Hana no Sumika" (Dwelling for Flowers)—a contest for vases featuring functions and forms comfortable for flowers—hosted by Mami Flower Design.
    Created the cover artwork (floral illustrations) for Flower Design Life, a monthly magazine by Mami Flower Design.
1993
  • Exhibited artwork and conducted a demonstration at the symposium "Objet d'Art" in San Francisco, hosted by the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD).
    Conceived and produced the public competition "Hana no Sumika" (Dwelling for Flowers)—a contest for vases featuring functions and forms comfortable for flowers—hosted by Mami Flower Design.
    Created the cover artwork (floral illustrations) for Flower Design Life, a monthly magazine by Mami Flower Design.
1992
  • Conceived and produced the public competition "Hana no Sumika" (Dwelling for Flowers)—a contest for vases featuring functions and forms comfortable for flowers—hosted by Mami Flower Design.
    Designed and produced the official poster and theme object for the 8th Tokyo International Fantastic Film Festival.
    Created the cover artwork (floral illustrations) for Flower Design Life, a monthly magazine by Mami Flower Design.
1991
  • Created the cover artwork (floral illustrations) for Flower Design Life, a monthly magazine by Mami Flower Design.
1990
  • Exhibited artwork and conducted a demonstration at "ART ALIVE 1990" under the theme "East-West Exchange" at the San Diego Museum of Art, USA.
    Created the cover artwork (floral illustrations) for Flower Design Life, a monthly magazine by Mami Flower Design.
1989
  • Created the cover artwork (floral illustrations) for Flower Design Life, a monthly magazine by Mami Flower Design.
1988
  • Contributed to the NHK monthly magazine Shumi no Engei (Kyomi no Engei / Fun of Gardening) for one year.
    Presented the solo exhibition "Tomen I" at Lamia Gallery, Aoyama.
    Created the cover artwork (floral illustrations) for Flower Design Life, a monthly magazine by Mami Flower Design.
1987
  • Presented the solo exhibition "Men to Utsuwa" at Nichido Gallery, Ginza, Tokyo.
    Created the cover artwork (floral illustrations) for Flower Design Life, a monthly magazine by Mami Flower Design.
1986
  • Presented the solo exhibition "Men to Utsuwa" at Nichido Gallery, Ginza, Tokyo.
    Created the cover artwork (floral illustrations) for Flower Design Life, a monthly magazine by Mami Flower Design.
1985
  • Created the cover artwork (floral illustrations) for Flower Design Life, a monthly magazine by Mami Flower Design.
1984
  • Produced window displays for the Ginza Kanebo Building, and main visuals for Laox and Interior Imon.
1982
  • Graduated from California College of the Arts and Crafts (CCAC). Shortly after returning to Japan, joined Mami Flower Design School, founded by Mami Kawasaki, a pioneer in the flower design industry.
1958
  • Born and raised in Tokyo.