Naoko Mikami
Japanese Calligrapher / Artist / Author
Naoko Mikami is a Japanese calligrapher, artist, and author whose work explores the intersection of traditional Japanese aesthetics and contemporary life. Through expressive brushwork, she transforms timeless concepts into visual works that invite reflection, clarity, and connection.
Her practice spans original calligraphy, live performances, projection art, and publications, bringing Japanese culture to audiences around the world. Her work has been exhibited internationally and includes collaborations with global brands and cultural organizations.
Earlier works and exhibitions may be credited under her former artist name, Fuh-mi.
Selected Works
Featured Project
Wisdom of the Shoguns
A collection of calligraphy inspired by Japanese wisdom, created for the internationally published book Wisdom of the Shoguns (Tuttle Publishing).
Selected works from this series are available as fine art prints.
Selected Projects
Dream Among the Stars
VEGA Project × Mandarin Oriental Tokyo
Live calligraphy performance and projection artwork created for Vega Project’s 15th Anniversary Gala.
Seasons in Flow
VEGA Project × Mandarin Oriental Tokyo
A four-season calligraphy projection series developed for Vega Project at Mandarin Oriental Tokyo.
ELLE 80th Anniversary
Paris, Osaka Kansai Expo, New York, Bankok
Participating artist in ELLE’s international charity exhibition celebrating the magazine’s 80th anniversary.
Selected Exhibitions & Collaborations
2026 > Live Performance for Vega Project 15th Anniversary Gala at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo.
2026 > Seasons in Flow — Calligraphy Projection Series for Vega Project at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo.
2025 > Art021, Shanghai.
2025 > ELLE 80 Years Anniversary Traveling Exhibition, French Pavillion, Osaka Expo 2025 -> Alliance Française, Bangkok -> Consulate general of France, New York -> Artcurial, Paris.
2025 > Au-delà, Art of Nature Contemporary, Hong Kong.
2023 > The Hokusai’s Great Wave, podcast for LEGO.
2023 > The Milennials Art Fair, Tokyo.
Contact
Email: contact@naokomikami.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naokomikami/
Instagram: @mikaminaoko