17/04/2026
What. A. Night. 🌸🎤
PechaKucha Nights are always special… but last night was actually REALLY special, with an amazing line up of presenters from Tokyo's creative class who wowed with with their passion projects. Truly and inspiring night!
Let me tell you a little about this unforgettable lineup:
— Craig Rozynski — A Room Full of Magic
Set the bar very high right out of the gate. A harrowing and beautiful story weaving ancestry, adversity, design, art… and yes, even a potato. A deeply human journey that led him to commit to creating 1,000 works over 10 years — now halfway through. An incredible storyteller and designer.
— Odding Wang — Behind 800 Cups of Coffee
Full of warmth and energy, Odding shared how a simple visit to a coffee shop evolved into an ongoing art practice. Her receipt drawings became a way to document life, places, and emotions — even leading to her first client (which got a mid-presentation cheer from the audience!). Pure PechaKucha magic.
— Masaki Takeuchi — On the Character of Buildings
Absolutely breathtaking work. Masaki showed how architecture can move beyond function into something deeply expressive — where structure, material, and human intention come together. A powerful reminder of how daring and poetic design can be.
— Paulo D’Alberti — Fighting Like a Medieval Knight… in Tokyo
Closed the first half in unforgettable fashion — literally — stepping out in over 30kg of real medieval armor. Beyond the spectacle, a heartfelt story about finding community through historical martial arts here in Tokyo. Unexpected, passionate, and deeply human.
— Clark Sopper () — Forest Roads
Kicked off the second set with a journey into Japan’s forest roads, sharing the philosophy behind RoundCat and the “Good Design Feeling.” From K-cars in the countryside to high-performance experiences at The Magarigawa Club, it was all about design, movement, and lived experience.
— Misato Fujii — Kinder Cities, Starting with a Cup of Coffee
Overflowing with passion, Misato shared the story and spirit of MIAMIA — and how spaces like it create real, meaningful community. Grounded in deep research and lived experience, her talk made a compelling case for more human-centered cities.
— Juho Viitasalo — Not All Rounded Corners Are Equal
Dry, precise, and hilarious in the most understated way. Juho broke down the surprisingly complex world of rounded corners (yes, really), revealing how subtle geometry shapes our perception of quality. Classic Finnish wit meets design obsession.
— Klein Dytham architecture (Yukinari Hisayama) — Designing the Strait
A powerful closing presentation by Hisayama san, sharing the story behind the RISONARE Shimonoseki project — inspired by the form and movement of fugu. A passionate deep dive into process, place, and storytelling through architecture — and now recognized by TIME as one of the world’s greatest places to visit in 2026.
To our attentive crowd, everyone of whom was dressed to the 10s and looking incredible, Thank you for your attention, your curiosity, and your presence. You made the night what it was.
Huge love to our amazing volunteer team (the Klein Dytham architecture all-stars 💪), our incredible hosts at THE CORE KITCHEN/SPACE, and the grooviest DJ this side of the Pacific — DJ Bemsha (Tatsuo Fukutomi) — who kept the night flowing perfectly.
And of course, Mark and Astrid, who continue to host with such humor and heart.
📸 Photos from the night will be live very soon!
Watch this space and ttag yourselves, your friends, and relive it all.
🎥 Presentations will be online soon at pechakucha.com — we’ll share as soon as they’re up!
And now… we look ahead 👀
PechaKucha Night Tokyo Vol. 200 is next.
We’re already working hard on something special — so stay tuned.
Until then…
PECHAKUCHA!!!
