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  Ohi Toyasai, Recipient of the Order of Culture and the Person of Culture Merit / ⼤樋陶冶斎　文化勲章受章・文化功労者

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  Karasawa Masahiro, Director of National Crafts Museum / 唐澤昌宏　国立工芸館長　

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  Shima Atsuhiko, Former Director of 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa / 島敦彦　前 金沢21世紀美術館長　

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  Uozumi Iraku, Holder of important intangible culture property for “gong for tea ceremony” (dora) making technique / 魚住為楽　重要無形文化財「銅鑼」保持者

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  Nakagawa Mamoru, Holder of important intangible culture property for “metal chasing” (chokin) technique / 中川衛　重要無形文化財「彫金」保持者

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  Nakano Kouichi, Holder of important intangible culture property for “maki-e” (sprinkled picture) technique / 中野孝一　重要無形文化財「蒔絵」保持者

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  Yamazaki Tsuyoshi, President of Kanazawa College of Art / 山崎剛 金沢美術工芸大学 学長