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The 12th Nagauta Kinekatsukai National Competition was held in the Kabukiza Theatre. Hiroko Koshino is an accredited Nagauta performer who received the name of Kineya Katsuroku-jo.

At the national competition, in addition to performing “Kanjincho”, she produced the stage background for the Kinekatsukai’s traditional Nagauta medley “Shokyokushu”. Famous Nagauta songs were performed with the background of Sumi ink drawings she painted while taking inspiration from each song.

“General Beaujolais – Nouveau Label Design & Event” sponsored by DAS (Designers Association for Designers Authorities sponsors) and JAGDA (Japan Graphic Designers Association),was held in Osaka.

The exhibition artists are 103 designers, mainly in Osaka. Koshino Hiroko also exhibited 2 works. On the release day of the “Beaujolais Nouveau” , exhibitions and parties was held at wine restaurant “a & w” in Osaka.

This year Hiroko Koshino, Under the auspices of the DAS (Designers Association for Designers Authorities sponsors) and JAGDA (Japan Graphic Designers Association), again Joined by the Beaujolais 2017 Label Design Exhibition held at “a&w” Wine Bar in Osaka, which held a party on releases day.

This year Hiroko Koshino, Under the auspices of the DAS (Designers Association for Designers Authorities sponsors) and JAGDA (Japan Graphic Designers Association), again Joined by the Beaujolais 2016 Label Design Exhibition held at “a&w” Wine Bar in Osaka, which held a party on releases day.

Under the auspices of the DAS (Designers Association for Designers Authorities sponsors) and JAGDA (Japan Graphic Designers Association), Hiroko Koshino was Joined by the works of 83 other designer’s in the Beaujolais 2015 Label Design Exhibition held at “a&w” Wine Bar in Osaka, which held a party on releases day.

ART & DESIGN FORUM + EXHIBITION entitled ‘future story’ was held at sky Campus, ABENO HARUKAS 24th floor, Osaka University of Arts from Saturday,9th May to Wednesday, 20th May. On Sunday, 17th May, Hiroko Koshino appeared as a special guest and gave a lecture entitled ‘unlimited expression’ in which she talked about her background and how she aspired to become an artist even at a Young age. While active as a fashion designer, her presence as an artist attracts many people’s attention. She also exhibits the drawings inspired by street graffiti when she traveled to Greece. She said ‘My mission for drawing is to make people happy, just same as when I make clothes.’

Japanese traditional hand held fans -sensu and uchiwa- designed by Hiroko Koshino with her ink painting, was shown together with 7 other designers’ works held in Kyoto. (Association of Commerce and Industry) This exhibition was part of the “Rimpa 400 Year Celebration Festival”.