Overview

In June 2028, we plan to unveil one of the world’s largest tank-tops—measuring over 100 meters in length—in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture.
To realize a key scene in which this enormous tank-top is filmed from above by a drone, we will hold a two-year exhibition titled “The Tank-Top Shop” at STUDIO KONMASA. The exhibition is intended both as a production site and as a means of fundraising.
All admission fees and merchandise sales from this exhibition will be used entirely for production costs.

The world-scale tank-top will be made using Gokayama washi, a traditional Japanese paper produced in Nanto City, which is also home to the UNESCO World Heritage site Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village.
As part of a regional revitalization effort, we hope to create this work together with our visitors.

After completion, the giant tank-top will be dismantled. Portions may be perforated with holes, used in local events, or donated to organizations and individuals who work with washi.

Until now, the tank-top has been a deeply personal record for me. This project is a challenge to transform it into a public record.
If you saw an absurdly huge tank-top, wouldn’t you laugh—on many levels?
A “challenge” can become someone’s courage, and a “smile” can become someone’s joy.

That is why I welcome you not as customers, but as co-creators.
This is not customer service, but collaboration. The moment you step in, you are already a tank-topper.
(That said, I will still properly charge you.)

The production activities are simple and accessible, such as sewing washi paper with a sewing machine or attaching buttons—anyone can take part.

About Visiting

• By appointment only.
  As I work on other projects, please contact me via DM or email as early as possible with your preferred dates.
  Providing 2–3 possible dates would be greatly appreciated.
  Visiting hours are approximately 9:00–21:00. Group visits are very welcome.

• Admission fees and merchandise sales will be used entirely for production costs.
  Price ranges: ¥999 / ¥9,999 / ¥99,999 / ¥999,999

• This project places value on being created by the people. No public funding or corporate sponsorships will be used.
  In principle, participation is limited to individuals. Corporate or organizational credits are not accepted, with a few exceptions.

• Gifts are generally not accepted. Instead, I would like to offer something to you.

• The maximum stay time is 99 minutes.

• Parking is available for one car. Please contact us if you plan to come with more than one vehicle.
  Approximately a 25-minute walk from Hara Station (subway). There is also a nearby bus stop.
  The address will be provided after your reservation is confirmed.

In addition, STUDIO KONMASA functions as a rental photography studio and a micro-drone practice space. There is a large park nearby, making the area a pleasant place to spend time.
If you are interested, please feel free to get in touch.