井上定治 Sadaharu Inoue

A sixth-generation bamboo artisan from a Kyoto-based heritage studio with a 150-year legacy. Based in the famed bamboo groves of Arashiyama — one of Japan's most iconic landscapes — he cultivates his own bamboo and creates a wide range of works, from architectural materials to art pieces. His creations enhance high-end hotels, fine restaurants, and other refined spaces, bringing a quiet elegance and sensory harmony through a pursuit of beauty.