Biography
1980: Succeeded to the name of Hondaya Yamaguchi Genbei, the 10th generation.
1985 Held a solo exhibition of primitive fabrics from across Japan. Woven wild silk from India and Southeast Asia.
2002: Received the Nikkei Excellence Award at the "Kaguya, This Cocoon. Koishimaru" exhibition (Sogetsu Kaikan). Participated in the revival of the original Koishimaru.
2006 "Osumi - Ink and Color Exhibition" Art collaboration with Hiroko Koshino and Kengo Kuma (Daimaru, Tokyo)
2009: Created costumes for the film "Hogaibito" starring Tanaka Min, and the Heisei era's "Funzoue"
In 2012, he appeared on NHK BS's "Takeshi Art Beat" and became the image character for the "TOYOTA 86."
2014: Announced Mayotae, a line of hemp cloth, in collaboration with Avex Group Holdings
2015 Lecture and kimono show at Chanel private event (Kenninji Ryosokuin)
2016: Five obi and two kimono fabrics added to the collection of the V&A Museum (UK)