Kristan Hauge has been a dealer in Japanese art since 1999. Born and raised in Melbourne, he has been residing in Japan since 1994. His gallery is located in the museum district of Kyoto, a short walk from the Hosomi museum. He specialises in antique and modern folding screens and scroll paintings.

He enjoys exceptional access to Japanese art at its source, interacting with and learning from world experts almost daily. His gallery is a purpose-built space dedicated to the research, preservation and display of Japanese art.