■ KADO HIROYUKI
1964
Born in Shizuoka Prefecture, JAPAN
1982
Enrolls in fashion school Shortly after, encounters the works of flower arrangement Leaves school to pursue his dream of working with flowers
1985
Joins a well known flower company Becomes in charge of large scale flower designs such as window displays and fashion shows
1990
Promoted to Chief Designer
1993
Establishes Flower Heaven Inc
1998
Opens the flower shop Matilda in Daikanyama, Tokyo The 13 meter squared flower shop filled with reconstructed containers attracted attention.
2001
Relocates Matilda within the Daikanyama area. In this larger store, flowers were displayed within the store to signify one large flower arrangement. The astonishing impact of this visual lead to more recognition.
2005
Relocated Matilda to Aobadai, Tokyo. The now 83 meter squared store furthered the impact of the store window. The store is soundly increasing its customer base.
2007
First exhibition, Lucent Woods, was held in SOHO, New York.
2008
Officially introduced KADO brand. KADO try to reach a new world as an artist, not only in the existing categories of flower designer.