Makyoh 2025
The 6th Makyoh Conversazione ○ August 29–31, 2025, Osaka, Japan
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Program
August 29. Friday
12:00 Registration
13:00 Introductory Talks (Session Chair: Dr. Y. Arai)
Opening Address
Koichi Kugimiya, Chair, Makyoh 2025
Invited: Ancient Magic Mirrors: Inspirations for Modern Science and Technology
Ferenc Riesz, HUN-REN Centre for Energy Research, Hungary
Makyō / Magic Mirror: From Tradition to Innovation and its Future
Koichi Kugimiya, Makyoh Association, Japan
Q&A on Exhibits, Group Photo & Free Discussion
Coffee Break
15:00 Technical Session 1: Giant Makyō (Session Chair: Dr. T. Fujita)
The Giant Makyō: Historical Context
Janet Leigh Foster, Independent Researcher, USA
Production of Giant Bronze Makyō using Casting Technique
Kazunori Asano, Kindai University, Japan
Posters: P-1~4 (Session Chair: Dr. K. Kugimiya)
Production of Magic Mirrors (Makyoh) by Ultra Precision Grinder
Secret Tricks Built in Kakure Kirisitan Makyō
Cause of Surface Undulation in the Processes to Reproduce the Makyō by Master Yamamoto
A Study on Surface Undulation of Mirror Planarized by Ideal Polishing Conditions
Posters: P-S1~5 (Students)
Correspondence between surface residual stress and surface profile (roughness) in GaN substrates
Changes in surface residual stress and surface roughness state during polishing of SiC substrates
17:00 Traditional Japanese Toy Show: Origami/Paper Magic, Whistle top and more / Break
18:00–20:00 Mixer
August 30. Saturday
10:00 Interdisciplinary Studies (Session Chair: Dr. K. Kugimiya)
Movie: Makyō: The Magic Mirror of Japan (documentary film on once lost processes of Makyō reproduced by Master Yamamoto)
Makyoh Association, Japan
For me to know, for you to find out – A multidisciplinary exploration of contemporary applications of Makyoh craftsmanship
Irene Delvai, Independent Researcher and Designer, Italy
Assessing the ' Makyoh (Magic Mirror)' in the Seinan Gakuin University Museum: A Possible Kakure Kirishitan (Hidden Christians) Artifact?
Mei Onitsuka, Seinan Gakuin University Museum, Japan
Q&A on Exhibits & Free Discussion
12:00 Break
13:00 Technical Session 2: Makyoh Visualization (Session Chair: Dr. Y. Arai)
Invited: The Makyoh (Magic Mirror) method and its role in Semiconductor Manufacturing
Philip Blaustein, Hologenix Inc, USA
Posters: P-5~7 (Session Chair: Dr. T. Fujita)
Application of magic mirror to appearance inspection in the semiconductor industry
Curvature, Illumination Conditions and Imaging Properties in Magic Mirrors
To Visualize the Makyoh Topograph; A Case Study of Reflection from Idealized Mirror Surfaces
14:00 Focused Session: Optics (Session Chair: Dr. F. Riesz)
Invited: Oriental Magic Mirrors: Optical Explanation
Michael Berry, University of Bristol, UK
Dynamic Visual Representation of Makyoh Phenomena by Ray Tracing Method
Yuki Arai, Kindai University, Japan
AI assisted quantitative Makyoh topography
John Laczik, University of Oxford, UK
Reproducing Caustic Patterns of Magic Mirrors using Normal Mapping
Kohe Tokoi, Wakayama University, Japan
Free Discussion (Session Chair: Dr. F. Riesz)
Closing Remarks
Koichi Kugimiya, Chair, Makyoh 2025
Group Photo
17:00 Farewell Tea
August 31. Sunday
Makyō Tour to Kyoto
8:45 Departure at Kindai University
10:00 Yamamoto Factory (Work place & Mini-Makio making experience)
12:00 Nyakuichi Shrine / Guardian Deity of the Yamamoto Family (Shrine-style blessing, Lunch & Tea)
15:00 Rakusei Baptist Church (Hidden legacy of Kakure Kirishitan Makyō)
16:00 Dismiss at the church – Enjoy sightseeing in Kyoto.
Special Exhibition: The Wonders of Makyo
Highlights of the Exhibition
From left to right:
- Pope Francis Makyo: A dual-sided Makyo mirror reflecting his images outlined in contrasting black and white lines.
- Makyo moon: Paired with an evocative poem,
Ah dawn, no matter tender the high moon shines, it never outshine my beloved I’m longing for.
このよひの あ利阿遣のつき能 ありつらん 君を於支て八 まつひと无なし
- Wonder Makyo: A solid 3mm thick dual-sided Makyo mirror displayed atop a wildwood tripod reflecting the distinct images illustrating captivating phrase "Noble Souls Ascend to Heaven".
And High-Tech machined Makio and many more!
From left to right:
Oval Makio 1.6mH - Makio presented to Vatican - WA Makio 1mD - Hand Polished Makio 1mD
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