[MasPender.] Bringing Japanese Jewelry Artisans' Techniques and Stories to the World. Announcing a Dream with April Dream Ahead of First Solo Exhibition in Paris

Our company supports April Dream, which aims to make April 1st a day to express dreams. This press release is MasPender.'s dream.

MasPender.'s dream is for the techniques of Japanese jewelry artisans and the stories behind them to be properly evaluated globally and passed down to future generations.

A brand that began from the moment beautiful things change people's expressions

MasPender. views jewelry not merely as an ornament, but as a companion that accompanies people through life's milestones and resolutions.

The brand's origin lies in the感動 (kando - deep emotion/inspiration) of seeing a person's expression brighten and their individuality and confidence ignite the moment they wear something beautiful.

The colored stones primarily handled by MasPender. each have unique characteristics in color, transparency, inclusions, and expression. MasPender. finds the unique fluctuations and stories within each stone, placing aesthetic value on how they can be intertwined with the wearer's life.

Because jewelry accompanies life, reliable techniques are essential

Because jewelry accompanies life, it is essential that it is not only beautiful but also reliably made to be worn for a long time.

High-level techniques are required to beautifully utilize the individuality of natural stones, ensure they can be worn with peace of mind every day, and be cherished for a long time. With this in mind, MasPender. places superior Japanese craftsmanship at the core of its manufacturing.

Japanese jewelry techniques inherited in Yamanashi and Kofu

MasPender.'s expression is supported by the polishing, carving, and finishing techniques inherited in Yamanashi and Kofu.

The high-precision polishing, carving, and finishing techniques cultivated by Kofu artisans, and the delicate, quiet beauty characteristic of Japan, do not merely produce perfectly cut stones. They are techniques that read the individuality of each stone and bring out its most suitable expression, maximizing the charm of the material.

Among these, Koshu Kiriko, created by first-class gem polisher Yoichi Fukazawa, is a crucial foundation for realizing the "jewelry with stories backed by technique" that MasPender. aims to deliver.

MasPender. intends to pass on these Japanese jewelry techniques, along with the aesthetic sense and manufacturing spirit behind them, to the future.

As a first step, questioning the value of Japanese techniques and culture in Paris

As its first step, MasPender. aims for the value of Japanese techniques and culture to be recognized in Paris.

The reason we are challenging Paris for the first time now is because Paris is a city that has inherited history while creating new value. The respect for artisan culture that Parisians cherish, the coexistence of history and innovation, and the sensibility that treats ornamentation as an ideology deeply resonate with MasPender.'s values.

What we most want to be recognized for in Paris is "Japanese techniques." We want to demonstrate in Paris that the techniques cultivated by Japanese jewelry artisans can support not only beauty but also the culture and philosophy behind it.

In June 2026, MasPender. will hold its first solo exhibition in Paris

From June 25th to 28th, 2026, MasPender. will challenge its first solo exhibition in Paris, France.

This challenge is not merely a jewelry exhibition.
It is a step towards delivering the wonderful techniques inherited and refined by Japanese artisans, along with the aesthetic sense and stories behind them, to the world.

And at the same time, it is a challenge to more broadly convey MasPender.'s cherished belief that jewelry is not just something to wear, but a companion that accompanies life, marking daily joys, resolutions, and milestone moments together.
The emotion of having jewelry by one's side throughout life. The joy of spending time together. We want to convey that richness more freely and deeply.
This is MasPender.'s first Paris solo exhibition, embodying all of these aspirations.

For Japanese jewelry techniques and stories to be passed down to the future

Through this challenge, MasPender. aims to cultivate a jewelry expression that integrates Japanese craftsmanship, its underlying spirituality, and the stories of natural stones, and deliver it to the world.

For the techniques of Japanese jewelry artisans and the stories behind them to be properly evaluated globally and passed down to future generations. That is MasPender.'s dream.

About MasPender.

MasPender. is

A jewelry brand that pursues new beauty, encapsulating the elegant charm of Japan within colorful, narrative-rich designs.

We create works by facing each stone, valuing how to express the world of beauty etched into the Japanese DNA with lines and colors, and how to transmit it to the world with exciting stories.

Towards jewelry that accompanies one's own life, not just for others

MasPender. aims to accompany the moment when one chooses to redefine their own life.

When making a new resolution, choosing independence, or moving forward towards the future. We aim for jewelry to be a presence that confirms one's inner strength, beauty, determination, and sensibility, not just something to show others.

MasPender. wants to be a unique presence that resonates with the wearer's heart and feels like their very own.

Creative Team

MasPender. Executive Producer, Masumi Akiyama, COO of Arariel Inc.

COO of Arariel Inc. and founder of MasPender.

Akiyama is the "origin" of all stories woven into the brand.

After graduating from university, she gained experience at a jewelry shop and founded SherryRanticca at the age of 25.

In 2020, she launched MasPender. and began her journey as a jeweler.

She is one of the rare jewelers in the world with experience handling rare red diamonds.

Supported by exceptional artisans, she has created numerous custom-made pieces over the past five years, including jewelry productions exceeding 50 million yen for a single project.

MasPender. carefully listens to each customer's story and translates their wishes into a "one-of-a-kind form," creating bespoke jewelry.

Her philosophy of pursuing the highest quality jewelry production while valuing the experience of customers encountering "their first jewelry" illuminates the future of the jewelry industry.