CrossMedia Publishing to Host Craft × Mindfulness Program Featuring Ceramic Artist SHOWKO

CrossMedia Publishing Inc., a publisher of business and practical books headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo and led by CEO Koichiro Kobayakawa, will hold a special program titled “Opening Sensibility: Craft × Mindfulness Program” on Sunday, May 31, 2026. The event will welcome ceramic artist and artist SHOWKO as a guest and will combine a talk session with a hands-on workshop at ZEROGYM Studio, operated by the company in its Sendagaya office in Shibuya. The event addresses why business professionals need “sensibility” today, in a society overflowing with information and focused on time performance and correct answers. SHOWKO, author of the bestsellers “What People with Sensibility Make a Habit Of” and “Craftfulness,” will discuss how to cultivate sensibility as a way to move beyond the limits of logical thinking. The program consists of two parts, pairing intellectual understanding with experiential practice. Part one, “Sensibility Talk,” features a dialogue between editor Koichiro Kobayakawa, who has published numerous business books, and SHOWKO, who applies the philosophy of craft to business and lifestyle. They will explore how sensibility, often regarded as innate talent or taste, can be refined through daily habits and used for decisions grounded in one’s own values. Part two is a workshop titled “Transcribing Breath: Making a Gold-Decorated Small Plate.” Participants will practice “craftfulness,” a form of meditation through handwork. After calming their breath, they will draw lines with a gold brush on a white small plate, not aiming for technical skill but for capturing their present rhythm on the vessel. The finished plates will be fired and delivered to participants at a later date. The event will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2026, with reception opening at 1:30 p.m. The venue is CrossMedia Publishing 8F, ZEROGYM Studio, 4-20-3 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Toei Jingu Gaien Building. The participation fee is 10,000 yen including tax, materials, and firing costs. Capacity is limited to 10 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Details and registration: https://peatix.com/event/4986577/view SHOWKO is a ceramic artist born into a Kyoto kiln with a 340-year history. After training in Saga, she launched her own studio and now leads the ceramic brand SIONE. While active internationally in cities such as Milan and Paris, she also works on branding for long-established companies and operates “Utahi,” an inn designed to open sensibility. She has taken Buddhist vows in the Myoshinji school of Rinzai Zen and is the author of books including “What People with Sensibility Make a Habit Of.” Koichiro Kobayakawa, CEO of CrossMedia Publishing, has worked as a book editor for 30 years and has been involved in more than 1,000 business titles. He has produced many bestsellers, including the “Obvious but Hard-to-Follow Work Rules” series, which sold 3 million copies, “The Power of Habits to Change Yourself,” and “The Best Physical Condition,” which sold 200,000 copies. He has also edited books by globally known business leaders such as Kazuo Inamori. He founded the company in 2005 and now develops a multifaceted content design business centered on editorial expertise. CrossMedia Publishing operates under the vision of contributing to the growth of people and companies through all forms of media and providing new value to society. It produces content useful to modern leaders and business professionals in areas such as business, health, and self-development, while also supporting corporate branding and content production beyond traditional publishing. Media contact: CrossMedia Group Inc., Public Relations Office, Hamanaka, Email: pr@cm-group.jp