Doma — A Space of Connection
pignic cafe offers a special place where people and micro pigs can connect.
The doma — a traditional feature of old Japanese houses — once served as a versatile space: a place to store and care for farming tools, prepare food, chat with neighbors, and foster everyday interactions.
Today, its spirit lives on in new forms, welcoming guests, hosting hobbies, and providing a playground for children.
At pignic Asakusa, I have embraced the spirit of the doma, designing a space where people and pigs can meet and share new moments of connection.
In creating this space, I reused old timber salvaged from a farmhouse in the Noto region of Ishikawa, damaged by an earthquake.
Through this, I hope not only to support the region’s recovery but also to create a place where visitors — especially those from abroad — can experience the warmth and spirit of Japan.
Given Asakusa’s international character, I also created murals inspired by traditional ukiyo-e, offering a fresh take on iconic Japanese art.
Here, I hope to spark countless moments of communication — between pigs and people, between Japanese and visitors from around the world.
