Visitors will encounter a wide range of decorative methods: shimmering gold maki-e, delicate mother-of-pearl inlay raden, and carved choshitsu lacquer. The exhibition also reveals the process behind lacquerware: from collecting the raw sap, through its refinement, coloring, and the preparation of substrates, to the meticulous application of multiple layers.

Shigeru Ban’s commitment sets an example for his profession, demonstrating how valuable and responsible architectural work can be when it is not oriented solely toward wealthy clients and influential decision-makers.