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Michi Takahashi

May 03, 2024

Michi Takahashi (real name: Michiyo Takahashi, Christian name: Saint Mary Chiara, maiden name: Yoshimura, born July 22, 1963) is a teddy bear artist in Japan. She is well known in the teddy bear industry in the world as the pioneer teddy bear artist in Japan, who enhanced the charm of teddy bear as an art, not just a stuffed toy[according to whom?]. One of her masterpieces "Look Here Bees! I'm Good Boy Takuya!" was nominated for TOBY awards in 1996¸ and won the highest praise from teddy bear fans in the world. She depicted the art of Takuya Kimura, whom she admires.[1][2][3] Michi is also an art producer, an art director, and a soft sculptor. Her husband, Hiro Takahashi (Teddy bear artist), is also a teddy bear artist.

Michi Takahashi

Brief history edit

  • Born July 22, 1963 in Mishima, Shizuoka. Graduated from Nirayama Elementary School, Nirayama Middle School, and Izu Chuo High School in Shizuoka.
  • 1985 - Graduated from Showa School of Music Junior College, majoring in Piano. From 1985 participating in regular concert as a pianist.
  • 1988 – Married Hiro Takahashi. Discovered teddy bears in Vienna during their honeymoon, and taught herself how to make teddy bears.
  • 1993 – Made inroads into the teddy bear market in the US and Europe. Her exquisite workmanship was recognized by teddy bear world overseas.
  • 2001 – Private exhibition was held at Yokohama Doll Museum for two and half months. "Michi & Hiro's World", their anthology, was published by Saihodo Gallery.[4]
  • 2003 – Opened private museum, "Hakodate Nishihatoba Museum Teddy Bear Art Michi & Hiro's World"

Art work and activities edit

She made inroads into the US and European market since 1993, and received many awards in Japan, England, and America. She was the first Japanese artist, who was nominated for TOBY awards, called Academy Awards of teddy bear worlds. Four of her creations were nominated for three consecutive years. In 1996, her auction piece, "Over the Rainbow", for the Kobe earthquake charity auction, was appreciated by Princess Nobuko. Her piece was auctioned at 700,000 yen, the highest price among the Japanese artist bears, and she donated whole amount.[5][6] Because all her work process is done by half-backstitch, she can create only about 35 teddy bears in a year, which makes her creations more valuable as a rarity.[2][3][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] Some authoritative museums in Japan ( including Huis Ten Bosch) and England asked her to make special teddy bears for their exhibits. Her teddy bears associated with fantasy, cuteness, and neatness. She tries to establish the art of teddy bears, which people can look, touch, and talk to.[2][3][11][16][17] She also added the oriental touch to her teddy bears through "Michi Takahashi Kimono Collection". She is recognized as a pioneering cultural ambassador, who advocates Japanese traditional beauty and the connection between East and West.[10][16][18][19] Recently, she started making dogs with mohair as a Maltese dog fancier, and her "Real Dog Mohair " is appreciated by her fans in the world. She is active as a soft sculptor.


Achievements edit

  • 1988
    • October – Established original teddy bear brand of Fairy Chuckle, and started creating
  • 1993
    • February – Visited "Winter Bear Fest" by Hugglets (England) as the first Japanese exhibitor,[20] and became a special member of the "Bear Talk Club" in England.
    • May – "Lady Fairy" won the 3rd place at the "Teddy Bear Artist Competition" hosted by Linda Mullins, American Teddy Bear researcher.
    • August – Specially invited to the "Teddy's '93" of Hugglets (the first Japanese), thereafter has exhibited every year.[18]
    • November – Exhibited at the 1st Japan Teddy Bear Convention by Japan Teddy Bear Association, and thereafter exhibited every year.
    • December – Appeared in the Dutch magazine, "Bear Bericht" and Australian magazine, "Bear Facts" (the first Japanese).[18][21]
  • 1994
    • February – Became an honorary member of the "Bear Talk Club" (first Japanese). Donated an ambassador bear, 'Momo", to celebrate the 3rd anniversary, which will be kept permanently in the Golden Cross Museum (England).
    • April – "Madame Fairy" received the grand prize at the 2nd Japan Teddy Bear Convention's Teddy Bear Contest.[22][23][24]
    • July – "Fairy Chuckle" was featured in "The Collectors Guide to selecting Restoring and Enjoying New and Old Teddy Bears" by Margaret & Gerry Grey (England).[25]
    • August – Donated "Miss Japan" to Cotswold Teddy Bear Museum (England) for permanent exhibition.[26]
    • October – Exhibited at the Japan Teddy Bear Festival in KOBE by Japan Teddy Bear Fan Club.
    • November – Featured in "Tribute to Teddy Bear Artists Series 1" by Linda Mullin as the pioneer teddy bear artist couple.[27]
    • December – Displayed her work at "World Teddy Bear Collection 1994" at Shinjuku Isetan Museum.
  • 1995
    • January – Exhibited at "Linda's Teddy Bear Doll and Antique Toy Show and Sale in San Diego" by Linda Mullins. "Madame Fairy" was specially exhibited.
    • April – "Easter Sunday" was nominated (the first Japanese) for TOBY awards (the best teddy bear awards in America).[28]
    • May – "Fairy Flower Shower" was nominated for TINY TEDS 1995 awards by Teddy Bear and Friends (American teddy bear magazine).[29]
    • October - Featured in "BEARS" by Sue Pearson, teddy bear historian in England, as the representative of Japanese artists.[30][31]
    • November – Invited to the "WDW TEDDY BEAR and DOLL SHOW 1995", and exhibited.
    • December – Exhibited at the "World Teddy Bear Collection 1995" at the Shinjuku Isetan Museum.
  • 1996
    • January – "Over the Rainbow" was auctioned at 700,000 yen at the "Berryman's International Teddy Bear Artists Auction in Japan". Donated whole proceed to Kobe earthquake charity. Her piece was appreciated by Princess Nobuko at the auction.[6][20][32][33][34][35][36]
    • April – "Look Here Bees! I'm Good Boy Takuya!" was nominated for TOBY awards ( two consecutive years).[1] Their mascot, "Fairy Chuckle" figurine was produced by Linda Mullins, and sold by Hobby House Press.[6][37]
    • March – "Kate and the Favorite Fairies Bedtime Party" was nominated for "British Bear Artists Awards" International category by Teddy Bear Times.[38]
  • 1997
    • April – "Oh, What a Fine Night Sky Flowers!" and "Loves me? Loves Me Not? ..." were nominated for TOBY (three consecutive years).[39]
    • May – "Fairy Dream World" was nominated for "TINY TEDS 1997".[40] "The Pole Star Fairy" was featured in the Miniature Bear Fairy World.[41]
    • June – Featured in "100 Japanese Teddy Bear Artists" by Japan Vogue.[2]
    • July – Featured in "Teddy Bear Fun Club International" as the representative of Japanese artists.[42]
    • August – "Baby Theodora" became permanent exhibit at "Park House the TOY and COLLECTERS MUSEUM (England).
    • October – "Chizuru", the symbol of peace, and "Enjoy the Evening Cool" became permanent exhibits at Huis Ten Bosch (Nagasaki, Japan).[9][37][43][44][45] Special article was published in Mainichi Newspaper.
  • 1998
    • January – "Chizuru" was featured the cover page of "Teddy Bear Club International" (first Japanese), and special article was published.[37][46]
  • 1999
    • January – Exhibited at "Linda's TEDDY BEAR, DOLL and ANTIQUE TOY SHOW AND SALE in San Diego". "Moe" received the 3rd place at the Teddy Bear Competition.[10] 'Sakura" was featured in the "Tribute to Teddy Bear Artists Series 3" by Linda Mullins.[8]
    • March – "Moe" was nominated for "British Bear Artist Awards" International category. Special article was published in British "Teddy Bear Scene" (the first Japanese).[3]
    • May – "Chummy Line's Busy" was nominated for "TINY TEDS 1999".[47]
    • August – "Judy and Teddy Edward in Fairyland (Fantasy Fun)" was featured in "MASTERPIECE in MINIATURE Artists Teddy Bear" by Gerry Gray (England).[17]
  • 2000
    • January – "Akane", representative of Japan, was exhibited at "Linda's TEDDY BEAR, DOLL and ANTIQIE TOY AND SALE in San Diego".
    • February – "Chizuru" was featured in "Teddy Bears and Friends Identification and Price Guide" by Linda Mullins.[9]
    • April – "Yukata Girl" representing Japan from 8 countries was produced by "Linda Mullins' International Artist Bear Collection" and limited released by Little Gem Teddy Bears, Inc. (USA).
    • May – Created "A Helping Hand" for "Teddy Bear Exhibition for Love" a touring exhibition, to support the removal of landmines activities by NHK Public Welfare Organization.[48][49] "Akane" and "Moe" were featured in "Teddy Bear Club International".[19]
    • July – "Moe" was featured the cover of "Teddy Bear Scene",[50] and the article of "Michi Takahashi's Kimono Collections" was published.[10]
  • 2001
    • January – Special article (the first Japanese) was published in "Teddy Bear and Friends" magazine.[11]
    • March – "A Helping Hand" was featured in "Teddy Bear Scene".[49]
    • May – "The Playmate" was nominated for "TINY TEDS 2001".[51]
    • June – First private exhibition was held at Yokohama Doll Museum (June 30-September 2, 2001), which was the first time they provided the exhibition space for the artist on active list.[16] Special article was published in FOCUS by Shinchosha.[12]
    • July – Works were featured to represent the Japanese artists in "Teddy Bear Centennial Book" by Linda Mullins,[13] "A Century Bears (Teddy Bear Encyclopedia) Book" by Pauline Cockrill,[52] a teddy bear historian, and "Teddy Bears: A Complete Collector's Guide" by Sue Pearson.[53] Appeared on NHK, TVK, Tokyu CATV, and FM Yokohama. Special articles were published in Asahi, Yomiuri, and Tokyo newspapers.
    • August – Special article was published in The Japan Times (English paper).[54]
    • November – "Oh, What a Fine Night Sky Flowers!" was featured in "Teddy Bear Scene".[55]
  • 2002
    • January – Michi and Hiro's "Magical Fairy Chuckle" was featured in "Teddy Bear Scene".
    • March – "Christine Chitose" and "A Lovely Day!" were featured in "The Teddy Bear Scene".[56] Special article was published in International Herald Tribune Asahi (English paper).[7][14]
    • May – "The day I've been waiting for... My sister was finally bone!" was featured in "Teddy Bear Scene".[57]
    • August – Michi and Hiro's "Special Fairy Chuckle" became permanent exhibit at "Teddy Bear Kingdom" in Hong Kong.
    • October – Michi and Hiro's work was used in the "World Artists Stamps" by Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
    • December – Her work was exhibited at the 100th anniversary of teddy bear charity auction. Maiko "Mamehana" was featured in "Teddy Bear and Friends".[58]
  • 2003
    • April – Opened "Hakodate Nishihatoba Museum Teddy Bear Art Takahashi Michi & Hiro's World". The world first museum of the private teddy bear artist.[59]
    • December – Special story of visiting the "Hakodate Nishihatoba Museum Teddy Bear Art Takahashi Michi & Hiro's World" was featured in "Oshare Jikan" by Shufu to Seikatsusha magazine.[15]
  • 2005
    • August – A charity auction was held to support the victims of Sumatra earthquake in Washington DC on August 19. Her work was auctioned at $3,000.00, and all proceed was donated.[60]
    • September – Established the internet shop, Malteesedog Exclusive & Comrade , specialize in the high quality stuffed dogs featuring the Mohair Real Dog , which modeling after their talent pet model "Fairy" [61] and "Dolce".[62]
  • 2012
    • July – Exhibited at the 48th Kanagawa Art Exhibition, Craft section.

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External links edit

  • Fairy Chuckle -Teddy Bear Official Website
  • Maltesedog Exclusive & Comrade -The ultimate high quality who the soft sculptures real-dog web shop.

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Michi Takahashi real name Michiyo Takahashi Christian name Saint Mary Chiara maiden name Yoshimura born July 22 1963 is a teddy bear artist in Japan She is well known in the teddy bear industry in the world as the pioneer teddy bear artist in Japan who enhanced the charm of teddy bear as an art not just a stuffed toy according to whom One of her masterpieces Look Here Bees I m Good Boy Takuya was nominated for TOBY awards in 1996 and won the highest praise from teddy bear fans in the world She depicted the art of Takuya Kimura whom she admires 1 2 3 Michi is also an art producer an art director and a soft sculptor Her husband Hiro Takahashi Teddy bear artist is also a teddy bear artist Michi Takahashi Contents 1 Brief history 2 Art work and activities 3 Achievements 4 References 5 External linksBrief history editBorn July 22 1963 in Mishima Shizuoka Graduated from Nirayama Elementary School Nirayama Middle School and Izu Chuo High School in Shizuoka 1985 Graduated from Showa School of Music Junior College majoring in Piano From 1985 participating in regular concert as a pianist 1988 Married Hiro Takahashi Discovered teddy bears in Vienna during their honeymoon and taught herself how to make teddy bears 1993 Made inroads into the teddy bear market in the US and Europe Her exquisite workmanship was recognized by teddy bear world overseas 2001 Private exhibition was held at Yokohama Doll Museum for two and half months Michi amp Hiro s World their anthology was published by Saihodo Gallery 4 2003 Opened private museum Hakodate Nishihatoba Museum Teddy Bear Art Michi amp Hiro s World Art work and activities editShe made inroads into the US and European market since 1993 and received many awards in Japan England and America She was the first Japanese artist who was nominated for TOBY awards called Academy Awards of teddy bear worlds Four of her creations were nominated for three consecutive years In 1996 her auction piece Over the Rainbow for the Kobe earthquake charity auction was appreciated by Princess Nobuko Her piece was auctioned at 700 000 yen the highest price among the Japanese artist bears and she donated whole amount 5 6 Because all her work process is done by half backstitch she can create only about 35 teddy bears in a year which makes her creations more valuable as a rarity 2 3 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Some authoritative museums in Japan including Huis Ten Bosch and England asked her to make special teddy bears for their exhibits Her teddy bears associated with fantasy cuteness and neatness She tries to establish the art of teddy bears which people can look touch and talk to 2 3 11 16 17 She also added the oriental touch to her teddy bears through Michi Takahashi Kimono Collection She is recognized as a pioneering cultural ambassador who advocates Japanese traditional beauty and the connection between East and West 10 16 18 19 Recently she started making dogs with mohair as a Maltese dog fancier and her Real Dog Mohair is appreciated by her fans in the world She is active as a soft sculptor Achievements edit1988 October Established original teddy bear brand of Fairy Chuckle and started creating 1993 February Visited Winter Bear Fest by Hugglets England as the first Japanese exhibitor 20 and became a special member of the Bear Talk Club in England May Lady Fairy won the 3rd place at the Teddy Bear Artist Competition hosted by Linda Mullins American Teddy Bear researcher August Specially invited to the Teddy s 93 of Hugglets the first Japanese thereafter has exhibited every year 18 November Exhibited at the 1st Japan Teddy Bear Convention by Japan Teddy Bear Association and thereafter exhibited every year December Appeared in the Dutch magazine Bear Bericht and Australian magazine Bear Facts the first Japanese 18 21 1994 February Became an honorary member of the Bear Talk Club first Japanese Donated an ambassador bear Momo to celebrate the 3rd anniversary which will be kept permanently in the Golden Cross Museum England April Madame Fairy received the grand prize at the 2nd Japan Teddy Bear Convention s Teddy Bear Contest 22 23 24 July Fairy Chuckle was featured in The Collectors Guide to selecting Restoring and Enjoying New and Old Teddy Bears by Margaret amp Gerry Grey England 25 August Donated Miss Japan to Cotswold Teddy Bear Museum England for permanent exhibition 26 October Exhibited at the Japan Teddy Bear Festival in KOBE by Japan Teddy Bear Fan Club November Featured in Tribute to Teddy Bear Artists Series 1 by Linda Mullin as the pioneer teddy bear artist couple 27 December Displayed her work at World Teddy Bear Collection 1994 at Shinjuku Isetan Museum 1995 January Exhibited at Linda s Teddy Bear Doll and Antique Toy Show and Sale in San Diego by Linda Mullins Madame Fairy was specially exhibited April Easter Sunday was nominated the first Japanese for TOBY awards the best teddy bear awards in America 28 May Fairy Flower Shower was nominated for TINY TEDS 1995 awards by Teddy Bear and Friends American teddy bear magazine 29 October Featured in BEARS by Sue Pearson teddy bear historian in England as the representative of Japanese artists 30 31 November Invited to the WDW TEDDY BEAR and DOLL SHOW 1995 and exhibited December Exhibited at the World Teddy Bear Collection 1995 at the Shinjuku Isetan Museum 1996 January Over the Rainbow was auctioned at 700 000 yen at the Berryman s International Teddy Bear Artists Auction in Japan Donated whole proceed to Kobe earthquake charity Her piece was appreciated by Princess Nobuko at the auction 6 20 32 33 34 35 36 April Look Here Bees I m Good Boy Takuya was nominated for TOBY awards two consecutive years 1 Their mascot Fairy Chuckle figurine was produced by Linda Mullins and sold by Hobby House Press 6 37 March Kate and the Favorite Fairies Bedtime Party was nominated for British Bear Artists Awards International category by Teddy Bear Times 38 1997 April Oh What a Fine Night Sky Flowers and Loves me Loves Me Not were nominated for TOBY three consecutive years 39 May Fairy Dream World was nominated for TINY TEDS 1997 40 The Pole Star Fairy was featured in the Miniature Bear Fairy World 41 June Featured in 100 Japanese Teddy Bear Artists by Japan Vogue 2 July Featured in Teddy Bear Fun Club International as the representative of Japanese artists 42 August Baby Theodora became permanent exhibit at Park House the TOY and COLLECTERS MUSEUM England October Chizuru the symbol of peace and Enjoy the Evening Cool became permanent exhibits at Huis Ten Bosch Nagasaki Japan 9 37 43 44 45 Special article was published in Mainichi Newspaper 1998 January Chizuru was featured the cover page of Teddy Bear Club International first Japanese and special article was published 37 46 1999 January Exhibited at Linda s TEDDY BEAR DOLL and ANTIQUE TOY SHOW AND SALE in San Diego Moe received the 3rd place at the Teddy Bear Competition 10 Sakura was featured in the Tribute to Teddy Bear Artists Series 3 by Linda Mullins 8 March Moe was nominated for British Bear Artist Awards International category Special article was published in British Teddy Bear Scene the first Japanese 3 May Chummy Line s Busy was nominated for TINY TEDS 1999 47 August Judy and Teddy Edward in Fairyland Fantasy Fun was featured in MASTERPIECE in MINIATURE Artists Teddy Bear by Gerry Gray England 17 2000 January Akane representative of Japan was exhibited at Linda s TEDDY BEAR DOLL and ANTIQIE TOY AND SALE in San Diego February Chizuru was featured in Teddy Bears and Friends Identification and Price Guide by Linda Mullins 9 April Yukata Girl representing Japan from 8 countries was produced by Linda Mullins International Artist Bear Collection and limited released by Little Gem Teddy Bears Inc USA May Created A Helping Hand for Teddy Bear Exhibition for Love a touring exhibition to support the removal of landmines activities by NHK Public Welfare Organization 48 49 Akane and Moe were featured in Teddy Bear Club International 19 July Moe was featured the cover of Teddy Bear Scene 50 and the article of Michi Takahashi s Kimono Collections was published 10 2001 January Special article the first Japanese was published in Teddy Bear and Friends magazine 11 March A Helping Hand was featured in Teddy Bear Scene 49 May The Playmate was nominated for TINY TEDS 2001 51 June First private exhibition was held at Yokohama Doll Museum June 30 September 2 2001 which was the first time they provided the exhibition space for the artist on active list 16 Special article was published in FOCUS by Shinchosha 12 July Works were featured to represent the Japanese artists in Teddy Bear Centennial Book by Linda Mullins 13 A Century Bears Teddy Bear Encyclopedia Book by Pauline Cockrill 52 a teddy bear historian and Teddy Bears A Complete Collector s Guide by Sue Pearson 53 Appeared on NHK TVK Tokyu CATV and FM Yokohama Special articles were published in Asahi Yomiuri and Tokyo newspapers August Special article was published in The Japan Times English paper 54 November Oh What a Fine Night Sky Flowers was featured in Teddy Bear Scene 55 2002 January Michi and Hiro s Magical Fairy Chuckle was featured in Teddy Bear Scene March Christine Chitose and A Lovely Day were featured in The Teddy Bear Scene 56 Special article was published in International Herald Tribune Asahi English paper 7 14 May The day I ve been waiting for My sister was finally bone was featured in Teddy Bear Scene 57 August Michi and Hiro s Special Fairy Chuckle became permanent exhibit at Teddy Bear Kingdom in Hong Kong October Michi and Hiro s work was used in the World Artists Stamps by Saint Vincent and the Grenadines December Her work was exhibited at the 100th anniversary of teddy bear charity auction Maiko Mamehana was featured in Teddy Bear and Friends 58 2003 April Opened Hakodate Nishihatoba Museum Teddy Bear Art Takahashi Michi amp Hiro s World The world first museum of the private teddy bear artist 59 December Special story of visiting the Hakodate Nishihatoba Museum Teddy Bear Art Takahashi Michi amp Hiro s World was featured in Oshare Jikan by Shufu to Seikatsusha magazine 15 2005 August A charity auction was held to support the victims of Sumatra earthquake in Washington DC on August 19 Her work was auctioned at 3 000 00 and all proceed was donated 60 September Established the internet shop Malteesedog Exclusive amp Comrade specialize in the high quality stuffed dogs featuring the Mohair Real Dog which modeling after their talent pet model Fairy 61 and Dolce 62 2012 July Exhibited at the 48th Kanagawa Art Exhibition Craft section References edit a b Michilinda Kinsey August 1996 THE 1996 TOBY NOMINEES PRIMEDIA Enthusiast Publications 67 a href Template Cite journal html title Template Cite journal cite journal a Cite journal requires journal help a b c d Yasuko Okumiya July 1997 100 Japanese Teddy Bear Artists in Japanese Japanese Vogue company pp 112 113 ISBN 4 529 02915 8 a b c d Elizabeth Chenery 1999 03 04 A Fairy Story 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