About

The Power of Japanese Furniture Made One. JAPAN FURNITURE, a new project carrying on the spirit of IFFT.

With 350 over member companies, comprising furniture makers, workshops and related businesses nationwide, the Japan Furniture Industry Development Association launched the JAPAN FURNITURE project in spring 2025 to share the value of Japanese furniture with people across the country and the world. Carrying on the spirit of the International Furniture Fair Tokyo (IFFT), which has showcased Japanese furniture for over 45 years, this initiative is based on cooperation among diverse stakeholders, including furniture-producing regions, manufacturers and designers, under the slogan of “The Power of Japanese Furniture Made One.”

From the Frontlines of Furniture-Making to the Streets of Tokyo: Telling the Story of Japanese Furniture

Entering its second year, JAPAN FURNITURE is set to deepen its initiatives further. We are strengthening "Open Factory" projects by furniture manufacturers nationwide, creating year-round opportunities to experience craftsmanship firsthand. In addition, we are launching the new "JAPAN FURNITURE Connect Program." This year-round initiative connects creators and users through dialogue and hands-on experiences, featuring talk events at production sites and in Tokyo to showcase "Japanese Furniture" from diverse perspectives. As the project's highlight, "JAPAN FURNITURE SHOW by IFFT 2026" will return this autumn across the streets of Tokyo, following last year's great success. Carrying forward the 45-year legacy of IFFT, we will continue to broadcast the value of "Japanese Furniture" from this stage to the world.

IFFT With the Tokyo Streets as its Stage

Oct. 31 (Sat.) – Nov. 3 (Mon.), 2026

Journey of Frontline Furniture-Making

Connecting Creators and Users Through Dialogue and Experience.

Connecting Creators and Users Through Dialogue and Experience.
A Year-Round Program by JAPAN FURNITURE.

Previous Year Highlights

Creative Team

JAPAN FURNITURE has appointed two leading design industry figures as advisors, Good Design Award Judging Committee Chairperson Seiichi Saito and Vice Chairperson Jin Kuramoto. Kazuki Murata, who has an extensive track record in the Asahikawa region, leads the project’s practical activities in his role as Creative Director.

JAPAN FURNITURE SHOW
Creative Director

Seiichi Saito

Creative Director
Principal, Panoramatiks

JAPAN FURNITURE SHOW
Creative Director

Jin Kuramoto

Product Designer
JIN KURAMOTO STUDIO INC.

JAPAN FURNITURE
Graphic Communication Director

Shogo Kishino

Art Director/Graphic Designer
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JF Committee

JAPAN FURNITURE conducts its activities principally through the Japan Furniture Industry Development Association’s JF Committee.

Chairman

Tetsuya Fujita

Executive Chairman, CondeHouse CO., LTD.

Vice-Chairman

Takuya Kitamura

CEO, NISSIN FURNITURE CRAFTERS CO., LTD.

Vice-Chairman

Masatoshi Kato

Senior Adviser, KARIMOKU FURNITURE INC.

Vice-Chairman

Tomonori Fukawa

President, FUJI FURNITURE Co., Ltd.

Vice-Chairman

Sanzo Okada

Chairman, Hida Sangyo Co., Ltd.

Vice-Chairman

Katsunori Shirakawa

Chairman, Shirakawa Co., Ltd.

Vice-Chairman

Hiroshi Yamanaka

President, MARUNI WOOD INDUSTRY INC.

Vice-Chairman

Koji Morita

Managing Officer, KOKUYO CO., LTD.

Vice-Chairman

Tadashi Sato

Division Manager, Workplace Innovation and Development Division, OKAMURA CORPORATION

Committee Member

Yoshimasa Sugimoto

Executive Director, Asahikawa Furniture Industry Cooperative

Committee Member

Yudai Sakai

General Manager, Design Office, Hida Sangyo Co., Ltd.

Committee Member

Hiroyasu Kesamaru

Chief Executivge Officer, Hida Woodworking Federation

Committee Member

Takashi Machiyama

Director of Sales Dept., CondeHouse CO., LTD.

Committee Member

Shoji Hirata

CEO, HIRATA CHAIR

Committee Member

Takahiro Nagano

CEO, Nagano Interior Co., Ltd.