[MIZEN + HOZONO] Haneda Airport Pop-up @JMC
To all our valued MIZEN supporters,
We are pleased to announce that from Wednesday, September 17 to Tuesday, October 14, 2025, MIZEN will be hosting a limited-time pop-up event at the "Japan Mastery Collection (JMC)" select shop, located in the duty-free area after departure procedures in Haneda Airport Terminal 3.
For this special occasion, we have transformed the area adjacent to the permanent JMC space into a fully immersive MIZEN environment, offering exclusive experiences.
Featured prominently is our signature item, the KIMONO Knit Square Cape, newly named “KAMUI,” along with coats and dresses not typically available at Haneda’s JMC location.
We are also delighted to reunite with woodcraft artist Junichi Hozono, whose 2023 collaboration received great acclaim.
This time, he presents new art pieces and accessories themed around “Water of Prayer,” combining Yakusugi cedar, camphor, and other woods from Kagoshima with the traditional mud-dyeing techniques used in authentic Amami Ōshima tsumugi textiles.
Each piece is a one-of-a-kind creation, resonating with the spirit of the wood and the warmth of handcraftsmanship.
Designer Molly will also be present as much as possible during the event, personally welcoming guests and offering styling suggestions tailored to each individual.
Whether you're traveling or simply passing through, we invite you to stop by and explore our offerings in the duty-free area—perfect for gifts or personal keepsakes.
We hope you’ll experience the stories hidden within the “spaces between” that each piece quietly conveys.
We truly look forward to seeing you there.
[MIZEN + HOZONO] Pop-up @ JMC
Location: Haneda Airport Terminal 3, Duty-Free Area After Departure
Japan Mastery Collection Select Shop (across from Gate 110)
Dates: Wednesday, September 17 – Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Hours: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Note: Final day closes at 3:00 PM
COLLECTION
At the beginning of your journey, the world of MIZEN quietly unfolds.
Within the space of "Japan Mastery Collection," the craftsmanship and stories of artisans come to life.
Bathed in soft light and framed by gentle wooden curves, it offers a tranquil setting where you can encounter the essence of Japanese aesthetics.
This time, we present a special coordination that brings together MIZEN’s creations and the woodwork art of Junichi Hozono.
Garments and handcrafted objects resonate with one another, creating a one-of-a-kind experience born from the intersection of materials and technique.
The “ma”—the intentional space within the environment—gently draws out personal stories from each visitor.
A dedicated corner showcases MIZEN’s signature item, newly named “KAMUI.”
This piece fuses two contrasting materials—stretchable knit and structured kimono fabric—using the highest level of sewing craftsmanship known as “linking.”
KAMUI was awarded the 2024 Good Design Award for its structurally universal design, which utilizes the standardized width of kimono textiles, allowing compatibility with fabrics from any region in Japan.
Rather than placing design at the forefront, this cape is shaped to highlight the materials and techniques themselves.
It stands as a symbol of MIZEN’s philosophy: “Technique takes center stage.”
We invite you to enjoy the rich expressions created by the interplay of kimono patterns and knit colors—each combination offering a unique presence that gently resonates with the wearer’s sensibility.
In this special occasion, alongside MIZEN’s creations, the space is also adorned with art pieces by woodcraft artist Junichi Hozono, enveloping the venue in a distinct atmosphere unlike any before.
We offer a variety of coordinated styles that harmonize materials and form—such as pairing KIMONO knit accessories like the Tie Double and Mini Tie with Hozono’s works.
Enjoy the quiet yet powerful dialogue of beauty born from the resonance between clothing and craft.
A selection of one-of-a-kind pieces, available only here, invites travelers to pause and explore.
In this space where the stories woven into garments and handcrafted objects intersect, we hope you’ll discover a piece that speaks to your own sensibility.
KOSHIRAERU by Junichi Hozono
Based in Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, KOSHIRAERU is a wood carving brand led by sculptor Junichi Hozono.
Guided by the philosophy of “shifting from thinking time to feeling time,” Hozono creates works that embrace the natural texture and grain of wood.
His creations span a wide range—from accessories and cutlery to art pieces—pursuing expressions that incorporate local natural materials and traditional techniques.
For Hozono, carving wood is not merely a form of shaping, but an act imbued with prayer.
He believes that graceful gestures in the making process give rise to new landscapes.
Through exhibitions both in Japan and abroad, including presentations at airports, he continues to share art that connects nature and people.
“KISUI – Black Collection” by KOSHIRAERU
Each sculptural piece in this collection is born from a dialogue with the grain of the wood—truly one of a kind.
Crafted from Yakusugi cedar, camphor, and tabunoki sourced from Kagoshima, the works are finished using traditional mud-dyeing techniques.
Inspired by motifs such as flowing water and birds in flight, the accessories and art pieces highlight the unique character of each wood, ensuring no two are ever the same.
These creations embody gestures of prayer and movement.
When worn, they harmonize with nature and quietly weave stories into everyday life.
Junichi Hozono – Sculptor and Woodcraft Artist
Born on March 10, 1981, in Osaka Prefecture.
Graduated from Kyoto University of the Arts (formerly Kyoto University of Art and Design) in March 2004.
Moved to Amami Ōshima in 2009.
Worked in furniture manufacturing starting in 2010.
Founded KOSHIRAERU in 2015, creating accessories and small items centered around sculpture.
In 2018, exhibited at Maison & Objet Paris as part of a Kagoshima Prefecture initiative, showcasing combs made using the traditional mud-dyeing techniques of Amami Ōshima’s Oshima Tsumugi textile craft.
MIZEN KIMONO Knit Tie Double — Authentic Oshima Tsumugi [Fern Mud-Dye]
KOSHIRAERU Ring — Yakusugi Cedar, Mud-Dye [Ruddy Kingfisher]
Left Hand: Bangle — Camphor Wood, Mud-Dye [Swallow]
MIZEN
「余白を楽しむプロジェクト」
A Project to Interpret the Unseen
MIZENは 目に映る美しさの奥に広がる産地の風土や歴史 職人の技術 そして生き様といった『余白』こそが我々の作品の本質的な価値であると考えています。
現代のファッションは 瞬間的で視覚的な刺激が重視されるがあまり過度なスピードが求められています。
その加速された消費の世界では本来時間をかけて丁寧に仕上げられるべき手仕事が評価の舞台にすら立つことができません。
伝統技術の衰退は我々一人ひとりが無自覚に求めている『欲望の速度』によって引き起こされているのです。
だからこそ私たちはそのスピードを緩めたときに見えてくる新鮮で豊かな世界を作品を通じて提示したいと考えています。
MIZENが目指す道は現代の流れに逆行する 静的で悠然とした美の在り方への挑戦かもしれません。
しかし日本にはかつて「余白を楽しむ」という価値観が確かに存在していましたそれはものの奥に潜む物語や気配を自ら感じ取り想像し心を満たす行為であり日本人が長い歴史の中で培ってきた美意識でもあります。
私たちは 現代の人々が忘れかけているこの感性を日本各地に点在する伝統技術とともに再び呼び覚まし世界へと届けていきたいと考えています。
そしてその余白に自ら気づき 埋めていく過程に喜びや幸せを感じられることこそが物質的経済的なラグジュアリーとは異なる精神的な新たなラグジュアリーの在り方だと信じています。
MIZENは「余白を楽しむプロジェクト」として日本の伝統技術を「ブランド」として昇華させるために職人たちの手仕事とその奥に眠る物語を洋服という形にのせ新たなラグジュアリーの可能性を問い続けていきます。
