13th Tokyo Artisan Exhibition
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13th Tokyo Artisan Exhibition
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The Tokyo Artisan Exhibition, featuring young artisans, is designed to bring Tokyo traditional crafts into the future. This special event—to be held this year for the thirteenth time—will feature exhibition and sales of craft products, as well as performances and craft-making workshops by young artisans. We hope that everyone will take advantage of this opportunity to see close-up the techniques and of these artisans and the products they make.
Event Overview
| Exhibition Title | 13th Tokyo Artisan Exhibition |
|---|---|
| Event Period | Friday, August15th-Thursday, August28th, 2025 (fourteen days)
Time: 11:00-19:00 (begins at 12:00 on first day, ends at 18:00 on last day) |
| Venue | Japan Traditional Craft Aoyama Square Special Event Space Akasaka 8-1-22, Minato-ku, Tokyo 伝統工芸 青山スクエア |
| Admission | Free |
| Event Description | Exhibition, product sales, demonstrations, and craft-making workshops by young artisans |
| Organizers | engaged in designated traditional crafts of the Tokyo Metropolitan. Tokyo Metropolitan, Traditional Craft Product Sector Promotion Association |
| Support | Tokyo Liaison Council of Traditional Craft Industry Organizations, Tokyo Traditional Craftsmen's Association |
| No. of exhibits | thirteen exhibitors, nine products Click here for exhibitor profiles (PDF) |
| Inquiries |
Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center, Joto Branch
Tel: 03-5648-6606 |
| Flyer Venue Map |
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Overview of Exhibitors
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Event Schedule（Demonstration）
View and learn about artisan techniques at our craft-making demonstrations.
Watch young artisans demonstrate the masterful techniques of their crafts.
※There have been some changes to the demonstration content listed on the flyer. (Changed dates: 19th and 27th)
| Date | Craft | Artisan | Demonstration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 (Fri.) | Tokyo Shippo | Kana Hatakeyama | Shippo-yaki (cloisonne ware)-making |
| 8/16 (Sat.) | Edo Shishu | Sachiko Hirose | Embroidery-making |
| 8/17 (Sun.) | Edo Moku-hanga | Masami Tano | Woodblock print rubbing |
| 8/18 (Mon.) | Tokyo Ginki | Yoshitsugu Kamikawa | Silver products-making |
| 8/19 (Tues.) | Edo Moku-hanga | Masami Tano | Woodblock print rubbing |
| 8/20 (Wed.) | Edo Glassware | Minto Takasaki | Glass etching using power tools |
| 8/21 (Thu.) | Tokyo Yogasa | Ryunosuke Koidemizu | Umbrella sewing with specialized machinery |
| 8/22 (Fri.) | Edo Hyogu | Satoshi Hosoya | Scroll-making |
| 8/23 (Sat.) | Tokyo Yogasa | Yuki Yamazaki | Umbrella sewing with specialized machinery |
| 8/24 (Sun.) | Tokyo Shippo | Kana Hatakeyama | Shippo-yaki (cloisonne ware)-making |
| 8/25 (Mon.) | Edo Shishu | Sachiko Hirose | Embroidery-making |
| 8/26 (Tues.) | Edo Kimekomi Ningyo | Toshimitsu Kakinuma | Wooden doll making |
| 8/27 (Wed.) | Tokyo Ginki | Yoshitsugu Kamikawa | Silver products-making |
| 8/28 (Thu.) | Tokyo Kumihimo | Ryuta Fukuda | Braided rope making |
Craft-Making with the Artisans (Workshop)
You can experience making eight crafts. (fees apply)
*There is a limit to the number of participants for the craft making experience.
If you would like to participate, we recommend that you make a reservation in advance.
*If there is availability on the day, you can participate on the spot.
*The contents may be subject to change. Please call us for details.
Please make a reservation from Japan Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square. TEL.03-5785-1301（11:00～19:00）
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Access
Akasaka 8-1-22, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052
A three-minute walk from North Exit 4 of Tokyo Metro Aoyama Icchome Station
https://kougeihin.jp/aoyama/
