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27Jun
Yuji Yamashita Explores the Enigmatic Relationship Between Eroticism and Art History – A Tribute to Orient Industry
First, I wish to congratulate Orient Industry on its 40th anniversary. Reflecting on these past years of rather intimate engagement with love dolls, I recall causing considerable trouble for their staff and sharing many evenings of karaoke at a Yushima snack bar with President Tsuchiya.
27Jun
Special-Purpose Doll
Orient Industry is known not only for crafting love dolls, but also for contributing to cutting-edge technologies in medical education. One such project is “Showa Hanako 2”, a dental patient robot used primarily in clinical training at university hospitals.
27Jun
Jun Miura: Why I Bought a Love Doll – A Personal Reflection
At Miura Jun’s Office, Orient Industry’s Love Doll "Erika" Welcomes Guests The artist shares his passion for dolls and their unique bond! "Our Relationship Is Purely Platonic"
27Jun
Kyoichi Tsuzuki On Dolls Beyond the Real
In the summer of 2016, I held an exhibition at a gallery in Shibuya called “Akko Barū,” titled God Dwells in the Genitals - Kyōichi Tsuzuki Presents Erotopia Japan.
27Jun
Hiroshi Sugimoto: Reflections On Love Dolls
Reality and Illusion - these two grand themes have been central to human consciousness since its inception. You could also call them "truth and lies," but even lies have never been purely false in the Japanese worldview.
27Jun
A Monologue By Hideo Tsuchiya, Founder Of Orient Industry
The Birth and Evolution of Love Dolls: Orient Industry’s 40-Year Journey
27Jun
The Irresistible Allure Of Dolls
The Inspiration Behind "The Artificial Maiden Exhibition" At Vanilla Gallery, we frequently host curated exhibitions.
27Jun
Inside the Orient Industry Factory
In Tokyo's old downtown district stands Orient Industry's factory. From its unassuming exterior, one would never guess what's produced within. Here, love dolls are crafted daily by hand.
27Jun