Art
Painting, poetry, exhibitions
Paintings made with sulfurized silver leaf, shown alongside my own poems.
About “Michi to Asobu”
Through play,
a path emerges.
Painting, poetry, tea.
And places where everyone can play.
Profile
Osamu Ise
Artist / Entrepreneur
For twenty years, as the producer Ossam, I worked to bring services like bokete, and the talents of entrepreneurs, out into the world.
In 2024 I met the tea ceremony and began to paint. Now I make my own work as Osamu Ise.
- Representative Director, PLAY Inc.
- Director, Omoroki Inc. (operator of bokete)
- Outside Director, NAVICUS Inc.
Read full history
- 1983
- Born in Tokyo
- 2005
- Graduated from Keio University and joined Nippon Television, working as an AD and director on Zoom In! SUPER and 24 Hour Television
- Then
- Worked at the online advertising agency Opt
- 2008
- Co-founded HALO Inc. and launched its mobile app business as COO
- 2012
- Began producing bokete
- 2013
- Founded PLAY Inc. bokete received an award in the Entertainment Division of the Japan Media Arts Festival
- 2020
- Moved to Miyota, Nagano
- 2024
- Met the tea ceremony and began painting
- 2025
- First solo exhibition, “Michi to Asobu”
Works
Tea gatherings
Tea gatherings in Japan and abroad
I host tea gatherings as works that come alive with the guests.
Tea as a live work ボケて BOKETE
Producing
Producing the bokete app
Since 2012, I have led the launch, UX design, team building, and operation of bokete.
Why boketeSelected history
Tea Tea gathering in Venice Venice, Italy
Tea Forest tea gathering
Tea Tea gathering at Minamigaoka Club Minamigaoka Club
Exhibition First solo exhibition, “Michi to Asobu”
Exhibition Group exhibition, “We do anything, We go anywhere”
Contact
Where shall we
play next?
Exhibitions, tea gatherings in Japan and abroad, interviews, talks, advisory roles, and business inquiries. Ideas still taking shape are welcome too.
Host a tea gathering
In forests, galleries, and events in Japan and abroad. I create time for tea and conversation, shaped by the place and the people.
About tea gatheringsExhibit my work
Painting, poetry, and tea. Invitations to solo or group shows, and exhibitions designed for your space.
“Michi to Asobu”Talks and dialogues
Making a path through play. Starting a business, producing, beginning to create. Talks, panels, and conversations.
ProfileBuild a business together
Turning ideas and talent into something the world can reach. Service launches, app UX, team building, and management.
Bokete and producingAdvisor and outside director
Walking alongside management over the long term: setting direction, turning things around, and growing the business as an advisor or outside director.
Current roles