Talking about Niki Club Musings on architecture, nature, art, and philosophy
三つの椅子 対談 [音楽家]土取利行 × [写真家]港千尋 (友情出演)[詩人]高橋睦郎
Since it first opened its doors, Niki Club has continued to evolve under the steadfast vision of founder Hitomi Kitayama. Below are just a few
of the many messages we have received from guests who have connected with this vision.
On Niki’s architecture
Kenya Hara
Kenya Hara, a designer driven by the concept of aesthetics as a uniquely Japanese resource and whose works’ delicate textures are known for their ability to excite the senses, discusses the Japanese spirit of hospitality.
On Niki’s architecture
Gwenael Nicolas
Designer Gwenael Nicolas, who creates new worlds by incorporating multiple areas of design in his work, takes a look at Niki Club founder Hitomi Kitayama’s impassioned attempt to implement a value creation strategy.
On Niki’s spa
Junko Soma
We talk with SpaFinder Japan CEO Junko Soma about spas around the world, spas in Japan, and our own Niki Club & Spa.
Schule im Berg
Every summer, the woodlands of Yokozawa turn into a vast campus that hosts the open college event “Schule im Berg”. Experts from various fields conduct symposiums and workshops on a diverse range of topics such as art, handcrafts, and nature watching.
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“Schule im Berg” (School in the mountains) is a summer school hosted by nonprofit organization Art Biotop in cooperation with Niki Club that offers visitors a moment to sit amidst the serene forests and hills of Yokozawa—where an artistic spirit has long existed—to ponder and share their thoughts on the art of living. This year’s event was held July 29-31 and featured a diverse program including symposiums discussing art and aesthetics and hands-on craft workshops.