From the archive, November 10, 2014: a major international conference held in the autumn of 2014.

I had the honor of performing the opening act for the Welcome Reception of the "78th IEC General Meeting in Tokyo," hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).

Welcoming 1,500 Global Leaders

The IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) is the world's leading organization for international standards in electrical and electronic technologies. To showcase Japan's cutting-edge technology to the world, approximately 1,500 guests — 1,000 from overseas and 500 from domestic companies — gathered at the Tokyo International Forum.

Red, Black, and Gold: A Symbolic Performance

For this stage, three massive panels were prepared: two red and one black.

On the red panels, I wrote 「革新」 (Kakushin — Innovation) and 「飛翔」 (Hisho — Soaring) in powerful black ink, representing energy and progress. On the black panel, I wrote 「和」 (Wa — Harmony) in shining gold ink, symbolizing Japanese spirit.

A New Challenge: Black Ink on a Black Panel

In addition to the gold "Wa," I took on a new artistic challenge on the black panel: writing the phrase "Integration of Japan's latest technology and beauty" using black ink.

Writing black on black may seem invisible at first glance, but the wet ink reflects the light, creating a subtle and profound texture visible only from certain angles. This technique expressed the depth of Japanese aesthetics — beauty that is felt rather than just seen — harmonizing perfectly with the theme of advanced technology.

Why Calligraphy Belongs at an International Conference

On a stage where the world's most advanced technology gathered, an ancient Japanese art spoke of "harmony" and "innovation" — a reminder that technology and aesthetics are never truly separate.

See more ceremony and reception performances on the PERFORMANCE page.

For inquiries about calligraphy performances at international conferences or corporate events, please feel free to contact me.