* The published information is based on interviews and the state at the time of the project’s implementation (except for certain parts).
Jin Katagiri
Actor / Sculptor
Born in 1973 in Saitama Prefecture. While a student at Tama Art University, formed a comedy duo "Rahmens" with Kentaro Kobayashi. Has since been working mainly on stage, but also on TV and radio, and is engaged in a wide range of genres such as clay sculpting. Has appeared in the plays "Moldman the Bellringer in Dublin" and "Bob", and the movie "Udon". Held a solo exhibition of his clay sculptures in April 2013 at Shibuya Parco, drawing 13,000 visitors in 18 days. The exhibition was also held at Sapporo Parco from September 12. Currently making regular appearances in "Shakiin!", a children's program on NHK's educational E-Tele channel and in "Elekata no konto taro", a TBS radio program. From November 8, will take part in the play "Like Dorothy" which will be touring nationwide.
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Solo Exhibition Jin Katagiri – Exhibition of marvelous hidden treasures – Clay and deadlines and 14 years
Nov. 6 – Dec. 2 UHA Hall on 9th floor of UHA Mikakuto Co.’s Osaka headquarters
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“Nendo-michi (Clay art)” published by Kodansha
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“Jindiana Jones and the marvelous treasures Nendo-michi 2” published by Kodansha
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NHK E Tele “Shakiin!” broadcast Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m.
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TBS Radio “Elekata no konto taro” broadcast every Saturday from 1:00 a.m.
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Smart phone application “Jin Katagiri’s Nendo-michi”
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Nendo-michi prop replica “Takosuku”
Limited sales by Village Vanguard
