Hiro Kashihara
Spoon & Fork Artisan-Artist
Based on the concept of "Spoon You Nurture"
I create small table utensils.
My journey with cutlery began
when I made a pair to give to my wife.
Concept of the work
- Spoon You Nurture -
Crafting stillness, one spoon at a time.
This is not just a spoon — this is a companion.
Each piece is handcrafted and designed to evolve with your hands, meals, and time.
Like leather, they grow richer, deeper, and more personal the more you use them.
I believe that tools should not only serve — they should live, grow, and form a bond with their owner.
Let your spoon tell your story.
The beauty of ever-changing expressions
I see the scratches, stains and uneven colouring of my cutlery as characterful and consider them a good thing.
Perfection and without a single scratch is a wonderful thing, but cutlery is ultimately a tool for daily life. As you use it, scratches will inevitably appear and the surface will gradually become dull.
If an item is most beautiful when it is free of scratches, then it would seem that its value decreases as you use it.
What is the creation of a product that the user grows attached to and that increases in value as they use it? After much thought, we arrived at the idea of "Cutlery that Grows", a piece that is based on the premise of aging.
Using it makes it into a work of art
It is passed down from artist to user, and with daily use it gradually ages and takes on a texture that is unique to that individual.
As the tools tarnish, fade, and get scratched, and as they acquire more and more stains that remind the user of something memorable, such as, "Oh, that's a stain from when I ate that," they become treasured items that the user finds hard to part with, and so begins a life with them.
Please use your hands to create a one-of-a-kind piece of work.
The thoughts behind the design
Forks, spoons and chopsticks are tools used to bring food directly to the mouth.
I treat tools made for the act of living and eating as canvases, and by incorporating things that I myself find beautiful, I hopes to express the idea that there are irreplaceable things hidden in the mundane aspects of our everyday lives.
The Jété series captures the graceful leap of a ballet dancer, while Mêlé embodies precious memories with my daughter.
I would be delighted if you could keep these stories in mind as you use them.
Biography
Hiro Kashihara
Affiliated with Tsuzuki Saji, whose studio is located in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture.
President and CEO, Tsuzuki-sha Co., Ltd.
Born in Higashikagawa City, Kagawa Prefecture in 1984
Graduated from Kagawa University Graduate School of Education
My grandparents, who lived with me, ran a handicraft glove manufacturing business, and I spent my childhood in a small fishing town in the Setouchi, close to craftsmanship and nature.
I began teaching myself how to create silver accessories and leather goods in my late teens.
After graduating from university, I worked for a general corporation in the apparel retail industry, where I was involved in marketing, corporate planning, new business development, and M&A.
However, I became increasingly concerned about mass production and mass disposal, as well as the role of makers and brands in society.
Driven by the desire to create work that could be passed on to the next generation, I decided to strike out on my own.
What prompted me to start making cutlery was that my wife was collecting beautiful tableware and cutlery. As I looked at the various pieces, I gradually became attracted to their function and beauty, and one day, I made a piece as a gift for my wife, which led to my start in making cutlery.
Although self-taught, I began creating works in earnest in 2020. In 2021, I launched "Konohino Doguten" to sell my own works, and in July 2022, I incorporated and established Atelier Leton LLC. In May 2025, I reorganized as Tsuzuki-sha Co., Ltd., and named my own atelier “Tsuzuki-saji”, seeking to revitalize metalwork in my hometown of Kagawa.
I currently have an atelier in Kinashicho, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, and delivers my works to customers both in Japan and abroad, as well as shops, galleries, restaurants, and cafes.
Scheduled Exhibitors
Only exhibitions with fixed dates are listed.
I will announce any additions to my permanent stock on social media.
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October 2025
- October 11th - 12th ARTS&CRAFT Shizuoka Handmade Market (Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture) *Present at the event
- October 18th - 19th: General Goods Women's Expo (Taipei, Taiwan) *Present at the event
- October 18th - Chiemi Mizutani & Hiro Kashihara Two-Person Exhibition, Kurashinomoto (Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture)
November 2025
- November 29th - 30th: Contemporary Art Crafting Exhibition [DOUBLE KOBE 2025] (Hyogo Prefectural Design and Creative Center Kobe) *Artist present
December 2025
- Oita Prefecture
2025
September: "A Life with Handcrafted Items" Exhibition, Mokupere (Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture)
September: "From Shikoku - The Pinnacle of Craftsmanship" Exhibition, Wan-ki (Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture)
August, The Shape of Everyday Things, Foil Gallery (Shanghai, China)
July: IKKAKU Hakata Hankyu (Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture)
June: Black Pottery Exhibition, Kitchen Button (Nihombashi, Tokyo)
May: Craft Fair Matsumoto (Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture)
April: Yuasa Kio & Kashihara Hiro: A Two-Person Cutlery Exhibition, Konohino Dougu (Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture)
February Special Exhibition "Reincarnation" - Part 1 - KUUHAKU (Yama District, Fukushima Prefecture)
February: Solo Exhibition, Erena Tokyo (Setagaya-ku, Tokyo)
February: Solo Exhibition, Budou no Tane (Ukiha City, Fukuoka Prefecture)
January: 5th Anniversary Exhibition of Yume-tan (Shenzhen, China)
2024
November, Daily Necessities, Little Garden (Taichung City, Taiwan)
November, Winter Day, Konohino Douguten (Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture)
November: Gathering of Lantern Bearers (Daisen Park, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture)
November: Cutlery and Leather for Everyday Life, "Kurasu no Sukima" (Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture)
October, vie colorée Épice/Rare Beauty Select (Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture)
October ARTS & CRAFT Shizuoka Handmade Market (Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture)
September: yoshida pottery & Hiro Kashihara Two-Person Exhibition, Konohino Douguten (Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture)
September: Tetsuro Iwata & Hiro Kashihara Exhibition, Utzwa Mankki (Adachi Ward, Tokyo)
August: Summer Tableware Exhibition, axcis nalf (Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture)
August: IKKAKU Hakata Hankyu (Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture)
June, 4 PM: The Coffee Room at Konohinodokuten (Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture)
March: Solo Exhibition - Ceramics for Adults (WEB)
March: My Utensil Time, Hakata Hankyu (Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture)
2023
December: Pairing Time by Maker's Mark, Daikanyama Tsutaya Bookstore (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
December POPUP jozu+ (Tonou-cho, Osaka Prefecture)
November, Miyorumon Village (Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture)
October Special Exhibition: Tsukimori (Higashimokoto District, Miyazaki Prefecture)
September: Solo Exhibition - Pottery for Adults (WEB)
August Special Exhibition: Tawawa (Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture)
August: Summer Tableware Exhibition, axcis nalf (Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture)
March: Utensils for Daily Life - Utsuwa Mankei (Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture)
2022
August Special Exhibition: Tawawa (Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture)
2025
September: "A Life with Handcrafted Items" Exhibition, Mokupere (Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture)
September: "From Shikoku - The Pinnacle of Craftsmanship" Exhibition, Wan-ki (Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture)
August, The Shape of Everyday Things, Foil Gallery (Shanghai, China)
July: IKKAKU Hakata Hankyu (Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture)
June: Black Pottery Exhibition, Kitchen Button (Nihombashi, Tokyo)
May: Craft Fair Matsumoto (Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture)
April: Yuasa Kio & Kashihara Hiro: A Two-Person Cutlery Exhibition, Konohino Dougu (Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture)
February Special Exhibition "Reincarnation" - Part 1 - KUUHAKU (Yama District, Fukushima Prefecture)
February: Solo Exhibition, Erena Tokyo (Setagaya-ku, Tokyo)
February: Solo Exhibition, Budou no Tane (Ukiha City, Fukuoka Prefecture)
January: 5th Anniversary Exhibition of Yume-tan (Shenzhen, China)
2024
November, Daily Necessities, Little Garden (Taichung City, Taiwan)
November, Winter Day, Konohino Douguten (Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture)
November: Gathering of Lantern Bearers (Daisen Park, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture)
November: Cutlery and Leather for Everyday Life, "Kurasu no Sukima" (Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture)
October, vie colorée Épice/Rare Beauty Select (Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture)
October ARTS & CRAFT Shizuoka Handmade Market (Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture)
September: yoshida pottery & Hiro Kashihara Two-Person Exhibition, Konohino Douguten (Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture)
September: Tetsuro Iwata & Hiro Kashihara Exhibition, Utzwa Mankki (Adachi Ward, Tokyo)
August: Summer Tableware Exhibition, axcis nalf (Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture)
August: IKKAKU Hakata Hankyu (Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture)
June, 4 PM: The Coffee Room at Konohinodokuten (Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture)
March: Solo Exhibition - Ceramics for Adults (WEB)
March: My Utensil Time, Hakata Hankyu (Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture)
2023
December: Pairing Time by Maker's Mark, Daikanyama Tsutaya Bookstore (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
December POPUP jozu+ (Tonou-cho, Osaka Prefecture)
November, Miyorumon Village (Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture)
October Special Exhibition: Tsukimori (Higashimokoto District, Miyazaki Prefecture)
September: Solo Exhibition - Pottery for Adults (WEB)
August Special Exhibition: Tawawa (Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture)
August: Summer Tableware Exhibition, axcis nalf (Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture)
March: Utensils for Daily Life - Utsuwa Mankei (Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture)
2022
August Special Exhibition: Tawawa (Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture)
Atelier Shop
Konohino
653-2 Fujii, Kinashicho, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, 761-8024
We have a shop attached to our atelier, so even if an item is out of stock online, it may still be available in store.
inquiry
I do not accept orders from individuals or for permanent installations.
Currently, I'm only accepting inquiries for solo exhibitions,
Please note that I may not be able to meet your expectations regarding the timing of the event.
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