1967　Born in Kyoto.
1986　At the age of 18, joined a company in the same industry to take over the family Dyeing business.

After 10 years of training, he finally became a part of his family's business and became the head of the 4th generation of Yoshikawa Dyeing Artisans, that has been in business for 140 years. He was born and raised in Kyoto, and has developed a sensitivity. And believes that crafts that are made by artisan in Kyoto is the true Kyoto-Yuzen tradition and Yoshikawa himself has been blending the techniques of tie-dyeing and Bokashi process in one piece of kimono, mainly using Itome-yuzen
dyeing, aiming to create authentic and secure Kimonos that match modern space.


【Affiliation】
-Kyoto Dyeing Art Association
-Kyoto Craftsmen's Cooperative Association
-Japan Association for the Preservation of Traditional Dyeing Crafts -Kyoto Long-established Association


【Past official positions】
1999　Vice President, Kyoto Council of Dyeing and Weaving Youth Organizations 2002 President of Kyoto Dyeing and Textile Association
2003　Supervisor of Kyoto Dyeing and Textile Association
2004　Supervisor of Kyoto Dyeing and Textile Association
2011　Vice President, Kyoto Dyeing Art Association
2012　Vice President, Kyoto Dyeing Art Association
2013　President, Kyoto Dyeing Art Association
2014　President, Kyoto Dyeing Art Association


【Activities】
〈2003〉
-Presented Kyoto-Yuzen and Kyoto-Lacquer at the Monza Trade Fair in Milan, Italy, with the support of the Kyoto Prefectural Government.
-Presented Mens Kimono for Tom Cruise when he visited Japan for ''The Last Samurai" preview in Nijo-jo Castle.
〈2006〉
-Exhibited at Atoms Faire, a high fashion trade show in Paris that uses authentic Yuzen techniques.
〈2008〉
-Collaboration with French luxury brand "Morabito", for commemorating the 150th anniversary of Japan and France relations.
〈2012〉
-Exhibited Yuzen art for interior decoration at "Maison & Objet" in Paris
〈2013〉
-Exhibited Yuzen art for interior decoration at "Maison & Objet" in Paris
〈2014〉
-Exhibited Yuzen Art for Interior Decoration at "Maison & Objet" in Paris
〈2015〉
-Yuzen-ARTPANEL was selected for "Japanese Masterpieces" at Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi flagship store
〈2016〉
-Launched "Chocolat de Kichijo", a brand of chocolates with a theme of Kimono design on it, on sale for every Valentine's day
at Ginza Mitsukoshi, Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi, Shinjuku Isetan, JR Kyoto Isetan, etc.
〈2017〉
-Continues to present Kyo-yuzen dyed Kimono dresses at the Paris Haute Couture Collection, continuously presenting with Yumi Katsura.
〈2019〉
-At the G20 Osaka Summit 2019, Created the dress worn by former Prime Minister Abe's wife Akie. Presented a Furisode Kimono at the Kabuki show with her on the 2nd day of the Spouse Program.
"Chocolat de Kichijo" was selected as the welcome chocolate for the hotel rooms of Prime Ministers and their wives.
〈2022〉
-Hiroya Yoshikawa Exhibition "Glamour, Edge, Banquet" at gallery UG Tennoz (Tokyo, Japan) and engawa KYOTO (Kyoto, Japan)


【Certification】
2013　-Long-established shop in Kyoto


【Awards 】
1997　Governor of Kyoto Award
1998　Kyoto City Textile Research Institute Award
1999　Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Award 2000 Japan Broadcasting Corporation Director-General's Award 2001　Kinki Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Director-General's Award 2002 Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award, Kyoto Governor's Award 2003 Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman's Award 2004 Kyoto Governor's Award
2005　Mayor of Kyoto Award
2006　Dyeing and Textile Newspaper Award
2007　Tango Textile Industry Association President Award
2008　Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award
2009　Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Award
2010　Mayor of Kyoto City Prize, Rimpa School 100 Pictures Exhibition
2011　Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award, Craftsmen and Artists Exhibition, Kyoto Governor's Prize, Rimpa Hyakuten Exhibition, Kyoto, Japan
2012　Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award, Exhibition of Craftsmen and
Artists. The Association for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries Award. Tango Textile Industry Association Award
2013　Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Award, Exhibition of Craftsmen and Artisans. Mayor of Kyoto City Award, Rimpa 100 Pictures Exhibition
2014　Director-General's Award, Exhibition of Artists' Crafts and Dyeing Works, Kinki Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan. Kyoto Governor's Prize, Rimpa School 100 Pictures Exhibition
2015　Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award, Craftsmen's Exhibition Kinki Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Director-General's Award. Mayor of Kyoto City Award, Rimpa School 100 Pictures Exhibition
2016　METI-Kinki Bureau Director-General's Prize, Exhibition of Craftsmen and Artisans. Association for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries Award, Rimpa 100 Pictures Exhibition. Small and Medium Enterprise
Agency Director-General's Prize, National Komon Yuzen Dyeing Color Competition, Japan
2017　Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award, Craftsmen's Exhibition Kyoto Governor's Prize, Rimpa 100 Exhibition
Kyoto Textile Wholesalers Association Prize, National Komon Yuzen Dyeing Color Competition
2018　Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award, Exhibition of Craftsmen and Artisans. Kinki Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Award, Rimpa Hyakuten Exhibition
2019　Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award, Exhibition of Artists' Crafts and Dyeing Works. Kinki Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Director-General's Prize, Rimpa Exhibition
2020　Kyoto Prefectural Governor's Prize, Exhibition of Artists' Works




Hiroya Yoshikawa Exhibition "Glamour, Edge, Banquet" at gallery UG Tennoz (Tokyo, Japan), June 2022

Kyo-Yuzen, is a technique popularized by Miyazaki-Yuzen zai. The theme of this exhibition is its "glamourness", using the same technique that has been used since the Genroku era. By showing Kyo-Yuzen's delicate lines of the threads, the glamor of the gold and silver leaf, and the vivid colors, the very first presentation of 21 pieces of authentic dyed-art was a successful introduction to the world. In addition, three-dimensional works were also exhibited to give the viewer a sense of the depth of the patterns.