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13 May 2025 — 2 June 2025 Japan 13 Tuesday Japan

Arts, Exhibition
Swissnex Window #6: Reimagining Traditional Crafts with Cutting-Edge Technology

Swissnex in Japan presents “Reimagining Traditional Crafts with Cutting-Edge Technology,” the 6th edition of the Swissnex Window exhibition series. Watch the fusion of tradition and innovation unfold a dialogue between culture and technology.
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22 May 2025 Japan 22 Thursday Japan

Arts, Exhibition
Reimagining Traditional Crafts with Cutting-Edge Technology

Explore how traditional Japanese crafts can be revitalized and transformed through the integration of cutting-edge technology. This event will serve as a platform for exploring the transformative potential of technology in the realm of traditional crafts as part of a global initiative by the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich and Swissnex. By showcasing the pioneering work of Takafumi Matsunaga, and the expertise of thought leaders like Yoichi Ochiai, it will shine a light on how the convergence of tradition and technology can shape a sustainable future for cultural heritage.
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This special event invites PAX East attendees and game enthusiasts to network with emerging Swiss and US game studios, the Swiss Game Developers Association (SGDA), and Greater Zurich Area (GZA), and to explore the vibrant gaming landscapes of Switzerland and the United States.

This is a unique opportunity to meet ambitious game developers who are pushing the boundaries of storytelling, design, and technology in Switzerland and the US, and demo their games.

Featured Swiss projects include In Full Bloom, a visually stunning and emotionally rich game experience developed by students at the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK), and Wizdom Academy by Valais-based Kipwak Studio, an exciting new game studio blending strong narrative worlds with playful, engaging mechanics. Both projects are supported by Pro Helvetia, the Swiss arts council, which fosters the development of emerging talent and promotes Swiss innovation in the global creative industries. Projects by Massachusetts-based studios include Sincerely, Robin, by Fifty Birds in a Trench Coat, Ghost Jukebox by Studio Blue Jay, and Unsent by SlimeWare.

Come discover how game developers are innovating across genres and platforms, experience the cutting edge of game design in from Switzerland and the US. Whether you are a developer, publisher, investor, educator, or simply a fan of gaming, you’ll find inspiration and new connections here.

Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, light refreshments, and great conversations and gameplay with peers who are passionate about building the future of games.

Program

5:30pm – Doors open
6:00pm – Welcome Remarks
6:05pm – Studio Presentation
8:00pm – End

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Studios

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Kipwak Studio
CH
Kipwak Studio is a small, passionate team based in the picturesque region of Valais, Switzerland. Formed in 2023 as a beloved side-project, our studio is driven by a love for game development and a desire to create games that utilize the latest technology.
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In Full Bloom
CH
In Full Bloom, developed by Lisa Bach & Charisse Ann de Leon of obleak games, is a game where players take responsibility for an initially harmless-looking avatar whose unhindered growth immediately leads to an obvious conflict. A clear metaphor for the consumption of resources and the destruction of the fundamentals of life, In Full Bloom is intended as a short game for exhibition. The aim is to communicate an unambiguous message in an unexpected context.
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Fifty Birds in a Trenchcoat
US
Fifty Birds in a Trench Coat is a Massachusetts-based group of game developers whose goal is to create rich and wholesome games that reflect how our generation sees the world around us. We are currently working on our first project: Sincerely, Robin. Coming soon!
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Studio Blue Jay
US
Ghost Jukebox is about a ghost in purgatory helping lost souls move onto the afterlife with the power of music therapy! Studio Blue Jay aims to create fun games with diverse and inclusive characters, storylines, and content that showcase often underrepresented groups. We are diverse creators who hope to make games that can be enjoyed by people of all backgrounds.
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SlimeWare
US
SlimeWare is a team of indie game developers based out of Worcester MA. We aim to create fun and quirky interactive experiences for casual game audiences. Over the past year we have been developing our first game: Unsent.