“Hajime Onose’s Potted Plant Exhibition” Held May 16–19 at the Uehara Store!

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT Uehara will host a solo exhibition by ceramic artist Hajime Onose, "Hajime Onose's Planter Exhibition," from Saturday, May 16 to Tuesday, May 19.

Mr. Onose himself will be in-store on the first day!

For the first day only, the store will operate on an all-day reservation ticket system. Tickets will go on sale from 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, via our dedicated ticket reservation website (foodforthoughtshop.net).

While our sessions are usually 30 minutes, this time we will limit the number of participants and extend the time to 60 minutes. Although our store is small, you will have plenty of time to browse and enjoy conversations about plants and pots with the artist.

To offer the best possible prices, we will accept cash only. We apologize for the inconvenience and kindly ask that you bring cash with you.

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Hajime Onose's planters have become a staple favorite. This will be his third solo exhibition at FFT, and passionate discussions about plants are always held during each event.

His work has gained immense popularity, particularly with cordyline plants (caudic plants) and bonsai. Many artists have begun creating their own work in this style to capitalize on the trend.

This genre perfectly embodies the concept of FOOD FOR THOUGHT: offering things and experiences that may not be essential, but make life a little richer. Because they are relatively small and can be enjoyed on a tabletop, we have taken a keen interest in them since the end of the pandemic and have asked Mr. Onose to hold a solo exhibition.

Now, what is essential for enjoying plants? A planter. Neglecting the planter is like preparing a wonderful meal but not caring about the dish it is served in. As lovers of tableware, we want to use the finest planters as well.

And in the world of planters, Hajime Onose is an artist held in high regard. Although his work is highly popular nationwide, his pieces are particularly rare in the Kanto region, and opportunities to see such a large selection in person are few and far between.

While the beauty of Mr. Onose's planters is clearly evident in photographs, their craftsmanship is truly exceptional when held in one's hands. The perfection of the ridge, inherited from his master, Mr. Kuga, is particularly remarkable...

This solo exhibition will also feature Mr. Onose's new work! This is the rare "Archaic Series," which lacks the ridge.

These pieces seamlessly combine primitive and modern elements.

The glazes are striking, as if thoughts and concepts were fired directly into the clay. After an initial reduction firing, the pieces undergo several additional oxidation firings, resulting in a profound presence that seems to echo the roar of the flames. The fact that they are made using the same glazes yet yield completely different results is sure to appeal to any collector's spirit.

This is an ambitious series Mr. Onose is currently creating as an experiment. "Come and see my challenge!" says the artist. We hope you enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime encounter. Small pieces for miniature bonsai are also available.

In the time leading up to the exhibition, we will do our best to convey the appeal of Mr. Onose's work. Please look forward to it. (Igarashi)

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"Hajime Onose's Planter Exhibition"
Saturday, May 16–Tuesday, May 19, 2026
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT / Uehara Store
151-0064
2-33-4 Uehara, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
03-6416-8294
*All-day reservation system on the first day
*Mr. Onose will be in-store on the first day
The first day will operate on an all-day reservation ticket system.
Tickets will go on sale from 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, via our dedicated ticket reservation website (foodforthoughtshop.net).