13

Named "13," this exhibition features a collection of works where Kato stayed at NOHGA HOTEL AKIHABARA TOKYO for 13 days, interviewing and photographing hotel guests and people in the Akihabara district.

Period: April 13-27, 2024

This exhibition in Osaka is a follow-up to the one I held in Tokyo. On the first day of the Tokyo show, I found out that my dad’s health had taken a bad turn. VERDY-san, who understood what I was going through, gave me the chance to do the show in Osaka too — and that meant a lot to me.

Period: June 22-30, 2024

KABUTOCHO FLOWER WEEK PHOTO EXHIBITION

With the theme of “gratitude,” inspired by the meaning of mimosa flowers, this exhibition featured portraits and interviews by photographer Yuta Kato, capturing the people who worked in various shops around Kabutocho and Kayabacho. The exhibition was held at the KABUTO ONE Atrium.

The venue was beautifully decorated with seasonal flowers by Flowers fête, the floral design shop inside the multi-purpose space BANK in Kabutocho, warmly welcoming visitors with color and scent.

Period: March 7-16, 2025

Supported by: Heiwa Real Estate & Media Surf Communications

Dear My Brother

This work is a letter from me to my older brother. But it’s not a direct message—instead, it’s made up of words and photographs from people I met on the streets.

Facing my brother scared me. So, since I was 18, I chose to spend my days listening to strangers, writing down their stories, and taking their portraits. Wanting so badly to understand my brother, I kept turning to the words and gazes of “someone else”—someone who wasn’t him.

Over the past ten—no, twenty-nine—years, I’ve kept asking myself what my relationship with my brother really means. This piece is the result of that long, layered process. Now that things between us have begun to soften, I finally feel ready to share this work with the world.

It’s titled Dear My Brother-but in many ways, it is also meant for you.
A letter I’m sending out, in hopes it reaches someone who needs it.

Period: March 7-16, 2025

Supported by: Heiwa Real Estate & Media Surf Communications

This exhibition in IN THA DOOR BREWING is a follow-up to the one I held in Tokyo. IN THA DOOR BREWING has been a group of people I’ve been grateful for since my student days. I had the opportunity to hold my exhibition in one of their spaces right after they moved to a new location. This also marked my first solo exhibition in my hometown, Kobe.

Period: April 5-9, 2025

This exhibition in TEAMクラプトン is a follow-up to the one I held in Tokyo. I’ve been visiting the base of TEAM Clapton and hanging out with them since my student days. During the exhibition, I worked alongside Mr. Urashima, who gave me the inspiration to start photography, to set up the space and was present throughout the exhibition period.

Period: April 12-15, 2025

This event aimed to promote art, music, and food culture from Ashiya, offering an opportunity for people of all ages to enjoy and connect with the city. I exhibited my work Dear My Brother at this event.

Period: April 20, 2025