[NAKID Inc.] Naked’s art experience connecting Shibuya and Honolulu opens in Yoyogi Park
Naked Inc. Press Release: October 21, 2025 Naked art experience connecting Shibuya and Honolulu opens in Yoyogi Park -To commemorate the sister city partnership, the event will be held free of charge from October 27th (Monday) to November 3rd (Monday, national holiday) in collaboration with “SHIBUYA INNOVATION WEEK 2025”- NAKED, INC. (Headquarters: Shibuya Ward, Tokyo;
Representative: Ryotaro Muramatsu) will celebrate the sister city partnership between Shibuya Ward and Honolulu (established in May 2024) by hosting a new cultural exchange program produced by NAKED, free of charge, from Monday, October 27, 2025, to Monday, November 3, 2025 (national holiday). Set in the skateboard park at Yoyogi Park’s BE STAGE, the program will feature “SHIBUYA × HONOLULU WAVE RIDE,” a digital art experience where artwork by Hawaiian artists interacts with the movements of skaters. Experience an interactive projection mapping experience that fuses city and nature, skating and surfing.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/8210/1113/8210-1113-c87b5194073b0f459a630c3043bc0217-2832×2124.jpg [Nick Kuchar] Nick Kuchar is an Oahu-based artist renowned for his vintage-inspired surf and travel art that captures the timeless charm and beauty of the Hawaiian Islands. Drawing inspiration from the surrounding nature and culture, his work reflects a deep connection to place and the spirit of aloha. His creative journey begins with exploration, paddling out to surf breaks, hiking beautiful trails, and observing the intricate details that define each island, while collecting sketches and photographs. These serve as the foundation for his studio practice, where he combines traditional techniques like acrylic washes and silkscreen printing with digital illustration to create works that are both nostalgic and contemporary. Through his art, Nick aims to inspire viewers to experience the wonder, warmth, and adventurous spirit that characterize Hawaiian life.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/8210/1113/8210-1113-9e0147cc405e7c25b1e05faa26b95f84-1200×911.jpg [Kate Wadsworth] Kate Wadsworth grew up on the beautiful east coast of Oahu, Hawaii, where she currently works as an illustrator and graphic designer. Kate spent several years on the East Coast of the United States, earning a BFA in Communication Arts from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. Her experiences in the multicultural city of Richmond furthered her interest in figure drawing and urban sketching. Strongly influenced by the natural world, she uses bold colors, exaggerated shapes, and deliberate linework to tell stories with subtle yet meaningful symbolism. Kate has had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of domestic and international clients. Notable works include poster art for the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing and the Sony Open in Hawaii, as well as editorial illustrations for Hawaii Business Magazine, the Los Angeles Times, and NBC News. She also recently published her first picture book with Kokila, a Penguin Books imprint. Lauren Trangmar: Lauren Trangmar is an artist, illustrator, and graphic designer with roots in Hawaii and New Zealand. She is currently based in Oahu, Hawaii. Lauren specializes in highly detailed illustrations that reference historical and scientific illustration techniques while incorporating a contemporary, playful touch. Outside the studio, she is an avid swimmer, diver, hiker, and runner. Her adventures in nature fuel her curiosity and imagination, and are a major driving force behind her creativity. Lauren has exhibited her work for clients and in exhibitions across the United States, including Hawaiian Airlines, American Savings Bank, the Shangri-La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture, and Design, and the Honolulu Museum of Art. Her work is held in public and private collections worldwide, including the permanent collection of the Honolulu Museum of Art and the Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts’ “Art in Public Places” collection.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/8210/1113/8210-1113-885c064cb3df8620bf91ca4ff769e942-1125×968.jpg [Gary Lee] Gary Lee (GaryDrawsFish) is an illustrator and painter from Oahu, Hawaii. Inspired by the ocean, imagination and local island life, he infuses his playful spirit into everything he creates, from humorous fish characters to colorful murals and fine art pieces. His work combines aloha, humor and storytelling to celebrate the beauty of marine life through a uniquely Hawaiian lens. When he’s not creating or designing new “fishy friends,” he enjoys cooking, exploring new ideas and finding new ways to connect people through art and laughter. ＜About SHIBUYA INOVATION WEEK＞ Shibuya Innovation Week 2025 is an urban festival taking place throughout Shibuya Ward, with the theme of “Creating the future of the city through the fusion of culture and technology.” Diverse fields, including art, music, fashion, tech, and sustainability, intersect to promote next-generation lifestyles and expression. Domestic and international creators, businesses, and local communities collaborate to create programs that allow you to experience the innovation and cultural exchange unique to Shibuya. SHIBUYA INOVATION WEEK official
website:https://www.social-innovation-week-shibuya.jp/ SHIBUYA ×︎ HONOLULU WAVE RIDE Event Overview Program name SHIBUYA × HONOLULU WAVE RIDE Venue Yoyogi Park BE STAGE (Skateboard Park) Event Period October 27th (Mon) – November 3rd (Mon, National Holiday), 2025 Event time 17:00-21:00 Admission fee Free Sponsored Tokyu Real Estate Co., Ltd. Planning, Direction, and Production Naked Co., Ltd. About NAKED, INC.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/8210/1113/8210-1113-97e71a46140549f2a9ec1825fb80a7f1-1000×500.jpg A creative company founded by Ryotaro Muramatsu in 1997. Working across genres, the company operates under the philosophy of “Core Creative, Total Creation, and Borderless Creativity.” In recent years, the company has created a variety of experiences that cross over the real and virtual worlds. We create new experiences and value in every aspect of life, including art, entertainment, culture, traditions, education, music, cities, food, and sports. In 2022, we launched “NAKED GARDEN ONE KYOTO,” a project that combines Kyoto’s culture and art experiences through virtual and real world projects, working on Kyoto’s Metaverse and AR/VR projects. In 2025, we launched the “Garden Project” in the East Plaza of Kyoto Station, which will promote Kyoto’s culture by fusing tradition, food, and art, and we are working to create new cultural experiences where tourism and everyday life intersect. His representative works include the Tokyo Station projection mapping “TOKYO HIKARI VISION,” the globally held immersive floral art exhibition “NAKED FLOWERS,” the food and art immersive restaurant “TREE by NAKED yoyogi park,” “NAKED Sakura at Shinjuku Gyoen 2023,” the social dinner production for the G7 Hiroshima Summit, the collaborative event with Singapore’s leading zoo, Mandai Wildlife Reserve, “NAKED meets Nijo Castle,” and the “Garden Project,” a renewal project for the Kyoto Station East Plaza. ■NAKED,INC.: https://naked.co.jp ■OfficialInstagram:
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https://www.youtube.com/c/NAKEDINC This project is being carried out with funding from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau (Public Interest Foundation).