Nobuko Akiyama

1982

Born in Tennoji Ward, Osaka City

1955

Studied under OOBAYASHI Sono

1963

Full member, Japan Kogei Association

1968

Judge at the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition

1978

His work submitted to the 25th Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition was collected by the Agency for Cultural Affairs (currently with the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo)

1980

His work submitted to the 27th Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition was collected by the Agency for Cultural Affairs (currently with the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo)
First solo exhibition at Osaka Takashimaya

1981

Two-men exhibition with Eun Jung Chang titled “Dolls and Calligraphy” at the Zennichi Art Museum in Gwangju, Korea

1982

Commended by the Governor of Osaka for Distinguished Service in Crafts
1984: Received the Medal with Purple Ribbon
1993: Produced a doll to be offered to the Crown Prince by Osaka Prefecture
Permanent member at the 40th Anniversary Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition

1996

Designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property Holder (Living National Treasure)
Held the “Living National Treasure Nobuko Akiyama Doll Exhibition” at Kawauchi-nagano City
Commended by the Mayor of Kawauchi-nagano

1997

2nd solo exhibition at Osaka Takashimaya

1998

Received the Fourth Class Order of the Precious Crown
Ibaraki City System 50th Anniversary “Nobuko Akiyama Doll Exhibition”
Commended by the citizens of Osaka City

2000

His work submitted to the 47th Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition was collected by the Agency for Cultural Affairs

2001

3rd solo exhibition at Osaka Takashimaya
“Living National Treasure Nobuko Akiyama Doll Exhibition – Enveloped by Serenity” as part of the Osaka Museum of Yayoi Culture Winter Exhibition

2008

4th solo exhibition at Osaka Takashimaya
“Okinawa Times 60th Anniversary: Living National Treasure Nobuko Akiyama Doll Exhibition” at the Urasoe Art Museum, Okinawa
Judge and Jury Member at the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition, the Osaka Arts & Crafts Exhibition, and the All Kansai Exhibition

Present
Councilor at the Japan Kogei Association, Advisor at the Arts & Crafts Association of Osaka

1959

Selected for the 1st Japan Traditional Art Crafts Kinki Branch Exhibition for the first time
Awarded at the Japan Women’s Doll Art Exhibition

1960

Received the Nikkei Incentive Award at the 2nd Japan Traditional Art Crafts Kinki Branch Exhibition
Awarded at the Japan Women’s Doll Art Exhibition
Selected for and awarded at the 7th Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition at the first attempt

1961

Received the Nikkei Incentive Award at the 3rd Japan Traditional Art Crafts Kinki Branch Exhibition