Hello. I am Terashima, the representative employee of Jibun Rashiku LLC.
The other day, I participated again in the "Japan Culture Future Summit 2025" held at Kyoto Terrsa Hall. I am delighted to have been invited back to this summit, which I first became involved with last year through live painting, thanks to my friend Sarah Kars, who was in charge of the theme song, and our esteemed partners at Neko Neko-ji Temple in Kyoto.
At this year's summit, I mainly exhibited artworks. In particular, I displayed the large piece (2.7m wide x 1.8m high) that I created on the spot during last year's live painting, along with other works.
Scenery from last year's live painting
9 works in the exhibition booth. The innermost work is the live painting piece.
Another artist was doing live painting this year. Seeing others' expressions was inspiring.
Thanks to the organizers' consideration, our exhibition booth was set up at the entrance of the venue, where it was seen by the most people, giving us the valuable opportunity to showcase our works to approximately 300 visitors. To everyone who stopped by, thank you!
Since becoming involved with this Japan Culture Future Summit, I truly feel that "mysterious encounters" have increased. This year, in addition to reuniting with people I met at the venue last year, there was also the surprise of encountering people who happened to be at the event whom I hadn't seen in a long time, and even those I was scheduled to meet for the first time a few days later, all at this summit venue.
Shared interests in art and culture, and aspirations for the future, bring about unexpected and wonderful connections. I am once again realizing the joy and gratitude of such human connections.
At the summit, unique individuals from various backgrounds passionately spoke in their own words about the future of Japan and the realization of a society where each person can live more authentically. There were stories that resonated and stories that offered new perspectives, making it a truly stimulating time.
What I felt particularly strongly was the quiet yet powerful energy among all participants, aiming to make Japan better and create the future while valuing their own "authenticity."
Over the past year, I have felt that this positive movement of valuing "authenticity" and taking action is steadily spreading across Japan. This might be a sign that people's consciousness is beginning to change.
We, Jibun Rashiku LLC, embrace the very phrase "Jibun Rashiku" (authenticity/being oneself) in our company name, aiming for a society where it is natural for everyone to place their own "joy" and "passions" at the center, express them, and harmonize with their surroundings.
Our participation in this Japan Culture Future Summit was a highly significant activity, allowing us to share the "aspirations" we cherish and connect with those who aim for a similar future. We hope to continue activities that expand places and connections where people can shine "authentically" through art and expressive activities.
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the organizers for providing such a wonderful opportunity, and to everyone I met at the venue.
【About the Japan Culture Future Summit】
The "Japan Culture Future Summit," in which we participated this time, is a unique event where leaders and experts from various fields, along with participants, collectively contemplate and discuss the future of Japanese culture and society, and the way each individual lives. The importance of living "authentically" and creating the future from one's own standpoint is deeply shared as the overall theme of the event. It is a highly stimulating and valuable platform for us to convey the aspirations that Jibun Rashiku LLC cherishes and to connect with those who envision the future together. For event details and information on future dates, please visit the official website.
▶︎Japan Culture Future Summit https://jcfsummit.themedia.jp