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Launch of YAMAGIWA LIGHTING Catalog 2026-2027

On June 1, 2026, YAMAGIWA Inc., renowned for importing and distributing original lighting and furniture brands globally, will unveil its comprehensive lighting catalog titled YAMAGIWA LIGHTING 2026-2027. This year’s catalog showcases an impressive total of 2,956 items, including 354 new products that push the boundaries of spatial design.

The cover of the catalog continues its collaboration with leading designer Haruka Misawa from the Japan Design Center. In an homage to YAMAGIWA's lighting fixture SOLO, the cover encapsulates the delicate and twinkling nature of light, reminiscent of the evening star, quietly illuminating spaces from the depths of the surrounding environment.

Design Concept of the Cover

The visual narrative is inspired by the portable light SOLO, which shapes private spaces through light. The design features a small triangular shade that gracefully emanates light, not upon immediate surroundings but gently further away. This subtle yet certain illumination is portrayed as a singular point of light, akin to a star twinkling in the dusk. This concept represents the duality of personal time and the scenery at twilight.

As a light shines softly beside an open book or flickers distantly atop a hill, it connects two landscapes — 'individual experiences' and 'the beauty of sunset'. As time flows steadily and gently in its presence, it emphasizes the significance of serene moments.

Haruka Misawa, the art director behind the catalog’s design, applies her unique insights to create lighting that influences how we perceive and engage with our surroundings.

About Haruka Misawa

Haruka Misawa, head of the Misawa Design Laboratory at the Japan Design Center and an associate professor at Musashino Art University, brings a wealth of experience and innovation to her work. Since founding her laboratory in 2014, she has focused on observing principles hidden within things, extracting subtle changes and potential yet to be expressed in words. Her experimental approach to design gives visual form to complex ideas, enhancing the purity of creativity by navigating between different perspectives and temporalities.

Notable projects include the waterscape, reconstructing underwater environments into new landscapes, and moving paper, exploring unprecedented possibilities in paper design. Misawa’s work earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious 2019 Mainichi Design Award.

Catalog Specifications

• - Release Date: June 1, 2026
• - Total Pages: 720
• - Format: A4 (210 × 297 mm), approximately 29 mm thick, weighing 1.9 kg
• - Total Items: 2,956 (including 354 new products)
• - Cover Design: Haruka Misawa (Japan Design Center)

About YAMAGIWA

Founded in 1923, YAMAGIWA has been a pioneer in the Japanese lighting industry, consistently pursuing innovative lighting solutions and technology. With their tagline