Every Friday, we feature a one-on-one Q&A with Japas, our resident curators: Maíra Kimura, Yumi Shimada, and Fernanda Ueno—founders of Japas Cervejaria. They will share their personal reflections on culture, travel, and the everyday moments including their connection to Japan.
Q: Beyond craftsmanship, what other interests do you have in Japan?
Fernanda: I love handmade ceramics and kintsugi. In Tokyo, HULS Gallery Tokyo and Kintsugi workshops like: Kintsugi-gurashi are worth visiting. In Kyoto, I recommend Asahiyaki shop & gallery and the Kyoto Ceramic Center (Kyoto).
Yumi: I’m always looking for unusual art spaces. Naoshima is unforgettable—the Chichu Art Museum, Benesse House Museum, and Lee Ufan Museum, all designed by Tadao Ando, are works of art themselves. The island’s mix of nature and contemporary art is magical.
Maíra: I’m passionate about fermented foods, local cuisine, and natural spaces like Zen gardens. I’m fascinated by the intersection of nature, architecture, and meditation.
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