Suntory Announces First NFT from 'SAKAZUKI Collective', a Fusion of AI and Traditional Crafts

On the 25th, the Suntory Group's NFT project 'SAKAZUKI Collective' released the sales details of its first collection 'As It Flows' through its official X channel. The collection, crafted by contemporary artist A-MASHIRO, consists of 264 pieces priced at 88,000 yen each, available exclusively to holders on the Allow List (AL). The theme of the artwork is the Heian period's 'Kyokusui no Utage', where the artist layers four hand-drawn layers over an AI-generated base, showcasing a unique method that blends tradition with modern technology.