‘Tree of Life’ reimagined: The Phl coconut takes center stage in Tokyo
Opening with the ‘Anatomy of the Coconut’ to introduce products crafted from its components, the show showcased the coconut’s many uses, from wellness products to industrial applications, artisanal crafts and contemporary home décor.
RICHIE Lerma, Isabella Mañosa-Tanjutco, Hiroyuki Fukano, president of the Japan Institute of Design Promotion, STR Dita Angara-Mathay, H.E. Mylene Garcia-Albano, Amable Aguiluz V, Special Envoy of the President to Japan for Trade and Investment, Reghis Romero II, Special Envoy of the President to Japan for Business and Investment Promotion, and Secretary General Kunihiko Hirabayashi of the ASEAN-Japan Centre.
A commonand hardworking presence in the everyday life of Filipinos, the coconut stands at the heart of The Philippine Coconut: The Tree of Life, Seed of Innovation, an exhibition at the Tokyo Design Hub that invites visitors to explore the coconut’s deep cultural significance and innovative potential.
SPECIAL Envoy of the President to Japan for Trade and Investment Reghis Romero
Presented by the Department of Trade and Industry Philippines, the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Tokyo, Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan and the Philippine Embassy in Japan, with exhibition concept and curation by Salcedo Auctions, the exhibition brings Filipino ingenuity and Japanese precision together, guided by the shared values of craftsmanship and sustainability. It’s part of a comprehensive show devoted to the coconut, highlighting its expansive role in Filipino society.
SECRETARY General Kunihiko Hirabayashi of the ASEAN-Japan Centre.
PRESIDENT Hiroyuki Fukano of the Japan Institute of Design Promotion.
Opening with the “Anatomy of the Coconut” to introduce products crafted from its components, the show showcased the coconut’s many uses, from wellness products to industrial applications, artisanal crafts and contemporary home décor.
