Gendai Butsudan to Host 2026 New Product Preview Exhibitions in Tokyo and Osaka
Gendai Butsudan Co., Ltd. will hold new product preview exhibitions in Tokyo and Osaka in April 2026. The event will showcase the latest modern Buddhist altars, including the 'Helios' series, proposing prayer spaces that harmonize with interiors. The concept emphasizes enriching memories of loved ones with the warmth of nature and craftsmanship.
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Gendai Butsudan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka, Japan; Representative Director and President: Hideyuki Ii), which develops the Gendai Butsudan brand, will host new product preview exhibitions at Gallery Memoria Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit (2-3-4 Nihonbashi Plaza Building 1F, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) on April 7-8, 2026 (Tuesday-Wednesday), and at Gallery Memoria Osaka Honmachi Store (4-2-10 Kita Kyutaromachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka) on April 15-16, 2026 (Wednesday-Thursday).
Since its announcement in 1991 as the industry's first modern Buddhist altar brand, Gendai Butsudan has proposed high-quality prayer spaces that blend seamlessly with interior decor. The latest works for 2026 embody the concept of adorning memories of loved ones with a connection to nature and the warmth of craft, featuring a lineup created in collaboration with master artisans from across Japan.
**■ Gendai Butsudan New Product Introduction (Partial Excerpt)**
### High-Modern Design Illuminating Loved Ones with Woodworking Artistry, Suited for Contemporary Interiors
This is a flagship Buddhist altar for 2026, expressing the brilliance of light with walnut. Parts molded to utilize the grain of solid wood are intricately joined like a puzzle, forming a three-dimensional representation of expanding light. The rich expression of the wood and its magnificent presence exude a powerful aura befitting a place to remember loved ones. A compact, wall-mounted type, "Helios 450," was simultaneously released as a size variation.
**◆ Helios 1400**
Price: 935,000 yen (tax included)
Size: W478mm x D390mm x H1370mm (approx. 49kg)
Material: Walnut, Glass
Country of Origin: Japan
**◆ Helios 450**
Price: 517,000 yen (tax included)
Size: W450mm x D310mm x H455mm (approx. 16kg)
Material: Walnut, Glass
Country of Origin: Japan
### Nordic-Inspired Buddhist Altar with the Warmth of Kogin-zashi Patterns
This altar evokes a sense of warmth with its Kogin-zashi patterns and bright wood tones, bringing a Nordic touch. It offers a gentle presence that harmonizes with modern interiors, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a tranquil and stylish space for prayer.
Since its announcement in 1991 as the industry's first modern Buddhist altar brand, Gendai Butsudan has proposed high-quality prayer spaces that blend seamlessly with interior decor. The latest works for 2026 embody the concept of adorning memories of loved ones with a connection to nature and the warmth of craft, featuring a lineup created in collaboration with master artisans from across Japan.
**■ Gendai Butsudan New Product Introduction (Partial Excerpt)**
### High-Modern Design Illuminating Loved Ones with Woodworking Artistry, Suited for Contemporary Interiors
This is a flagship Buddhist altar for 2026, expressing the brilliance of light with walnut. Parts molded to utilize the grain of solid wood are intricately joined like a puzzle, forming a three-dimensional representation of expanding light. The rich expression of the wood and its magnificent presence exude a powerful aura befitting a place to remember loved ones. A compact, wall-mounted type, "Helios 450," was simultaneously released as a size variation.
**◆ Helios 1400**
Price: 935,000 yen (tax included)
Size: W478mm x D390mm x H1370mm (approx. 49kg)
Material: Walnut, Glass
Country of Origin: Japan
**◆ Helios 450**
Price: 517,000 yen (tax included)
Size: W450mm x D310mm x H455mm (approx. 16kg)
Material: Walnut, Glass
Country of Origin: Japan
### Nordic-Inspired Buddhist Altar with the Warmth of Kogin-zashi Patterns
This altar evokes a sense of warmth with its Kogin-zashi patterns and bright wood tones, bringing a Nordic touch. It offers a gentle presence that harmonizes with modern interiors, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a tranquil and stylish space for prayer.