
Media Coverage
2025
May 7: Ibaraki Shimbun – “Tea Ceremony at 'Unomisaki': Savoring a Blissful Cup” (Supported by the Japan Moss Art Association)
March 22: Ibaraki Broadcasting (IBS) LuckyFM – Volunteer Correspondent Report: “Live Performance at a Temple in Kitaibaraki: Powerful Singing and the Charm of Moss”
March 7: Nikkei MJ – “'Everlasting Moss' on the Rise: Always Fluffy at Home and Hotels”
February 9: Fukushima TV – “What They Don't Teach You in School: Secretive Professionals Earning Globally”
January 4: TBS Radio Live Broadcast – “Panther Mukai's #Flat: Exciting! Association Matching”
2024
November 13: Ibaraki Shimbun – “The Healing World of Moss Art: 60 Works by Mr. Yamagata on Display in Daigo”
November 7: Nikkandai Daigo Newspaper – “Moss Art Exhibition Held at Daigo Doreme Museum”
November 1: FM Daigo – Introduction to the 'Moss Art Exhibition' and Workshop at Daigo Doreme Museum
October 30: Ibaraki Shimbun – “Moss Art Exhibition from November 1 to December 24 at Daigo Doreme Museum. Miniature Worlds Expressed with Moss by Artist and Japan Moss Art Association Representative Director Takeshi Yamagata. Commemorating the 90th Anniversary of the Suigun Line's Full Operation.” Free admission. Open 10 AM – 4 PM (until 3 PM on the final day). Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
September 26: Ibaraki Shimbun – “Shakuhachi and Singing Captivate Audience at Enpukuji Main Hall! Collaboration with Moss Art”
September 4: NHK – “Project 6: The Challengers”
August 30: TV Tokyo – “What They Don't Teach You in School: Secretive Professionals Earning Globally”
August 24: Ibaraki Broadcasting (IBS) LuckyFM – Volunteer Correspondent Report: “Concert with Moss Art Works at Enpukuji”
August 20: International Gallery Federation Selection – “Global Art Masters Grand Prix” Commemorative Book Released Nationwide
July 27: Ibaraki Broadcasting (IBS) LuckyFM – Volunteer Correspondent Report: “Received the Analects and Abacus Award from the Aoi Fuchi Shibusawa Eiichi Memorial Association!”
July 1: TBC Tohoku Broadcasting – “NEXT TRIP: Nature Tour in Oirase Stream, Aomori”
April 23: PR TIMES – “Hoshino Resorts Oirase Keiryu Hotel: All-Day Moss Experience! Moss-Filled Accommodation Plan 'Oirase Moss Journey'”
April 13: Ibaraki Broadcasting (IBS) LuckyFM – Volunteer Correspondent Report: “Introducing the World of Moss and Its Charm” Featuring Takeshi Yamagata
April 1: Flower Museum Vol.85 – “Gifts from Oirase” Featured in “Creators of Beauty Energizing People”
February 2: TV Saitama – “Master's Path: In-Depth Coverage of a Top-Class Ryokan”
January 5: TV Iwate – “5 Kigen TV: Hoshino Resorts Oirase Keiryu Hotel's Oirase Moss Art Wall”
2023
December 12: KHB East Japan Broadcasting – “Totsugeki Namaiki TV: Hoshino Resorts Oirase Keiryu Hotel – Giant Moss Art Wall Completed”
November 24: PR TIMES – “Hoshino Resorts Oirase Keiryu Hotel: Specially Designed 'Oirase Moss Art Wall' Expressing the Great Nature of Oirase Stream with Moss”
November 24: ATV Aomori TV (TBS Affiliate) – “Giant Moss Art Wall Completed at Hoshino Resorts Oirase Keiryu Hotel”
November 24: RAB Aomori Broadcasting (NTV Affiliate) – “Enjoying Natural and Artistic Moss”
October 23: Yomiuri Shimbun – “Shakuhachi Performance and Moss Art Collaboration at Enpukuji Main Hall”
August 11: Nihon Michi Shimbun August Issue – “Thinking About Nature and Humanity Through Moss”
July 26: Sakura Sakura Life August Issue – “Healing the Heart with Nostalgia and Green Beauty: 'Moss Art'”
February 17: NHK Radio Late Night Flight March Issue – “Words for Tomorrow: The World of Moss Art Expanding Freely and Lushly” Featuring Moss Artist Takeshi Yamagata
February 15: Toshima Newspaper – “Charity Show by Diverse Members 'Sakurawa-kai'” (Supported by the Japan Moss Art Association)
January 4: TBS TV – “Discovering Unexpected No.1s: There's Always Someone Better” Appearance
2022
January 27: Yomiuri Shimbun – “Full of Moss Charm: Exhibition Planned in Bando (Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of Nature)”
April 26: Yomiuri Shimbun – “Moss World in a Gallery: Opening in Kitaibaraki on May 4”
April 28: Ibaraki Shimbun – “Promoting Moss Art Charm: Gallery Opening in Kitaibaraki on May 4”
April 29: Fukushima Minyu Shimbun – “Moss Art Gallery to Open in Kitaibaraki on May 4”
May 11: Ibaraki Broadcasting (IBS) CONNECT – “Hot Voice: Trending Topics – Opening of Moss Art Gallery” (Live Broadcast)
May 12: Yomiuri Town News – “Japan Moss Art Association Opens 'Moss' Art Gallery in Kitaibaraki”
May 17: Yomiuri Shimbun (BONDS) – “Applying Special Preservation Processing to Natural Quality (Moss Art Gallery OPEN)”
May 20: NHK – “Gallery Showcasing Artworks Using Moss Opens in Kitaibaraki City”
May 30: Book – “Continued: Respect Heaven and Love People and Friends” (The Story Begins with This Small Moss from 400 Million Years Ago by Takeshi Yamagata) Published by Naigai Publishing
July 1: Fuji TV – “Mezamashi TV: Kirabito! Introducing the Fantastic Green World – Moss Artist Takeshi Yamagata”
July 8: New York Art Radio Episode 3 – “Promoting the Activities of Outstanding Artists and Introducing Creators”
August 20: Ibaraki Shimbun – “About the 'Art Paré Exhibition' Held at Ibaraki Prefectural Tsukuba Museum of Art”
August 20: Ibaraki Broadcasting (IBS) Saturday Kingdom – Introducing Kitaibaraki Moss Artist Takeshi Yamagata
August 24: Fukushima Minyu Shimbun – “Creating Moss Art Freely (Moss Art Class by Tomioka Town Social Welfare Council)”
August 27: Fukushima Minpo Shimbun – “Making Moss Terrariums (Workshop by Tomioka Town Social Welfare Council)”
September 18: Yomiuri Shimbun (BONDS) – “Citizen: Completely Different Works Depending on the Method (Introducing Moss Artist Takeshi Yamagata)”
September 18: Torikoe Azuri FM (Live Broadcast) – “Direct Transmission Meeting!! Introducing Beloved Wonderful Friends!!”
October 16: Yomiuri Shimbun (BONDS) – “Exhibiting Moss Art Works at the Atelier Expected by Shuyama, Connecting Tenshin and Izura”
October 21: Book – “New Beauty Source: Comprehensive Collection of Japanese and Mongolian Art to Be Passed Down to Future Generations” Featuring
October 25: Turkey (Nevşehir News) – Introducing Takeshi Yamagata!
November 15: Fuji TV – “Thanks to Your Connections: All-Out Reliance Variety Show” Appearance
December 1: NHK Radio Late Night Flight – “Words for Tomorrow: Infusing the Charm of Moss into Artworks”
2021
February 3: Ibaraki Shimbun – “Heart-Healing Moss Art: Donated Moss Art to Hitachiomiya City”
February 8: Ibaraki Shimbun – “Moss Art Hobby Spreading Centered in Kitaibaraki: Started Selling Moss Art Kits”
February 9: Yomiuri Shimbun – “Developed Moss That Doesn't Require Watering and Donated Works to Hitachiomiya City”
February 14: Tokyo MX (Live Broadcast) – “Sunday is Colorful: Adult Art That Heals Tired Hearts – The Deep and Beautiful World of 'Moss Art'”
March 1: Town Magazine Monthly Mito – “Meeting People Who Are Currently of Interest” Interview with the Representative Director
March 14: Ibaraki Broadcasting (IBS) Scoopy Report (Live Broadcast) – At the Moss Art Studio (Kitai-ba)
May 23: Ibaraki Shimbun – “About the Space Design Terrarium Exhibition at Maruzen Nihonbashi”
June 1: Ibaraki Tourism Guide Weekend Ibaraki
August 10: Lucky FM Ibaraki Broadcasting (IBS) CONNECT – “Japan Association Encyclopedia” (Live Broadcast)
September 10: *Japan Garden Center Joint Organization