Understanding the Realities of "Corporate x Design A representative of a frame manufacturer Guest Speaker at the Tokyo International Gift Show

Aluna Corporation (Headquarters: Kawaguchi-shi, Saitama / President: Takeshi Yukiyama), a picture frame manufacturer, announces that President Takeshi Yukiyama will be a guest speaker at the "19th LIFE x DESIGN in TOKYO INTERNATIONAL Gift Show Spring 2026" talk show to be held at Tokyo Big Sight on February 4, 2026 (Wednesday). President & CEO Takeshi Yukiyama will be a guest speaker at the show.

Talk show between Mr. Yukiyama and Mr. Hojo

Outline of the Talk Show

Date, Time, and Title

Date & Time ： February 4, 2026 (Wed.) 11:00-12:00

Venue ：Tokyo Big Sight, West Exhibition Hall, West Hall 4, Talk Show Stage

Theme ：Collaboration between companies and designers is more interesting the longer it continues.

　　　　- A new form of manufacturing created by the evolution of materials and relationships

In this session, Takeshi Yukiyama (President, Aruna Co., Ltd.), product designer Akira Hojo, Kenta Sugawara (President, Kohoku Rubber Manufacturing Co., Ltd.), and designer Tomoki Doi will discuss the current and future possibilities of manufacturing through collaboration between companies and designers. The presentation will provide a multifaceted perspective on the value creation that occurs when companies and designers work together, examples of their efforts, and discoveries that emerge from the "start" and "continuation" of collaboration.

About the Event

LIFE×DESIGN is an international trade fair where the latest proposals, products, and ideas related to lifestyle and home design gather. As the core program of TOKYO INTERNATIONAL Gift Show, it attracts many companies and buyers interested in design, products, materials and lifestyle.

https://www.giftshow.co.jp/tigs/life19/index.htm

The talk show is free of charge and advance registration is required on a first-come, first-served basis. Early registration is recommended.

https://www.giftshow.co.jp/tigs/life19/seminar.htm#talkshow

Takeshi Yukiyama Profile

President and Representative Director of Aluna Co. He is passionate about creating new expressive value through the combination of materials and design, and contributes to the art and design scene through high-quality framing and space proposals. He participates in projects in Japan and abroad, and is actively involved in collaborations with diverse designers and creators.

In 2025, the lighting fixture "Lumiframe" created in collaboration with Akira Hojo will be exhibited at the Salone del Mobile in Milan.

ALUMIUM Series

Exhibited at Milano Salone

Company Profile

Alna Co., Ltd. is a long-established manufacturer that has been in business for 59 years, engaged in the planning, manufacturing, and sales of picture frames and frame products, mainly made of aluminum. Based on the concept of "frames that complement artworks and enhance the quality of space," the company pays careful attention to every detail in its manufacturing, from material selection and cross-sectional design to surface finishing.

The company has a track record of being used in a wide variety of spaces, including museums, galleries, commercial facilities, hotels, and sports facilities, and in recent years has focused on product development in collaboration with designers and architects. We consider picture frames to be "an important element of space and experience," rather than merely a supporting role, and continue to take on the challenge of creating new value.

With domestic production as our strength, we are able to meet the sophisticated demands of professionals by enabling small-lot production, quick delivery, and flexible customization.

■Event Details

Name: The 19th LIFE x DESIGN in TOKYO INTERNATIONAL Gift Show Spring 2026

Dates: February 4 (Wed.) - 6 (Fri.), 2026

Venue: Tokyo Big Sight (Koto-ku, Tokyo)

Organizer: Business Guide, Inc.

Company Profile

Company name: Aluna Co.

Representative: Takeshi Yukiyama, President and Representative Director

Location ： ＜Head office

　　　　　 Room 7, Shimane Building 22, 2-2-2 Higashi-Kawaguchi, Kawaguchi, Saitama 333-0801, Japan

　　　　　 <Factory

　　　　　 551-7, Kamitoko, Kamihokucho, Kisarumi-machi, Satsumasendai-shi, Kagoshima, 895-0053, Japan

Establishment : July 1, 1967

Business activities: Planning, manufacturing, and sales of picture frames

URL ： https://aluna.co.jp/

Aluna Kagoshima Plant