Japanese Craftsmanship Meets Paris at Le Meurice

On July 5, 2026, MIKI HOUSE brought families together at Hôtel Le Meurice in Paris for a celebration of Japanese culture, craftsmanship and children's curiosity.

The gathering connected the concentration of an athlete, the patience of an artisan and a child's excitement at trying something new, bringing different expressions of skill into the hotel's historic salons.

From watching to taking the first step

Karate champion Kiyou Shimizu, a former member of Japan's national team and an athlete supported by MIKI HOUSE, demonstrated kata: a carefully practiced sequence of karate movements. Children watched the precision of her performance before joining a workshop of their own.

Dressed in MIKI HOUSE clothing designed to allow freedom of movement, the children moved from observation to participation. Respect for others, concentration and the willingness to keep trying were central themes of the experience.

Japanese craftsmanship in a Paris setting

Guests also discovered a GOLD LABEL samue, a traditional Japanese garment, made using mud-dyeing techniques. The presentation introduced another kind of practiced skill: the attention to materials and handcraft behind MIKI HOUSE's premier collection.

Japan's Ambassador to France, Mr. Suzuki, attended the gathering, and a buffet by Cédric Grolet brought the celebration to a close. Together, the karate workshop, garment presentation and hospitality made the cultural exchange approachable for families through things they could watch, examine and try.

This story looks back at a private event held in July 2026.

Adapted for MIKI HOUSE USA from MIKI HOUSE Global News, originally published 2026-08-13. Photography: MIKI HOUSE.