The 14th TOKYO Artisan Exhibition
Event Information
Now in its 14th year, this exhibition will feature the exhibition and sale of works, along with live demonstrations and hands-on workshops by young artisans throughout the event period.
We hope you will visit the venue and experience the artisans’ skill and works for yourself.
Event Overview
| Exhibition Name | The 14th TOKYO Artisan Exhibition |
|---|---|
| Dates | November 6 (Fri.)–November 19 (Thu.), 2026 (Reiwa 8) (14 days) |
| Hours | 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Opens at 12:00 p.m. on the first day, November 6; closes at 6:00 p.m. on the final day, November 19 |
| Venue | Japan Traditional Craft Aoyama Square, Special Exhibition Space 8-1-22 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052 |
| Admission | Free |
| Content | Exhibition, sale, demonstrations, and hands-on workshops of works by young artisans engaged in Tokyo-designated traditional crafts, etc. |
| Organizer | Tokyo Metropolitan Government The Association for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries |
| Supported by | Tokyo Liaison Council of Traditional Craft Industry Organizations Tokyo Traditional Craftsmen’s Association |
| Number of Exhibitors | 11 artisans representing 9 crafts |
| Inquiries | Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center, Joto Branch TEL: 03-5680-4550 |
List of TOKYO Artisan Exhibition Exhibitors
Click each item to view details about the exhibitor.
See the Artisans’ Skills Up Close (Demonstrations)
Young artisans will demonstrate the masterful techniques of traditional crafts.
See the process behind the making of each piece—something a finished work alone cannot show. Feel free to ask the artisans directly about anything that interests you.
| Date | Craft | Artisan | Demonstration |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 6 (Fri.) | Tokyo Umbrella | Ryunosuke Koidemizu | Sewing umbrella fabric (excluding inside seams; including daburoku, canopy-top stitching, attaching ferrules, etc.) |
| November 7 (Sat.) | Cloisonne Enamelware | Kana Hatakeyama | Applying and firing enamel colors |
| November 8 (Sun.) | Tokyo Hand-drawn Yuzen | Sawako Oochi | Sketching, applying fine resist-paste lines, gold-line finishing, etc. |
| November 9 (Mon.) | Tokyo Umbrella | Ryunosuke Koidemizu | Sewing umbrella fabric (excluding inside seams; including daburoku, canopy-top stitching, attaching ferrules, etc.) |
| November 10 (Tue.) | Cloisonne Enamelware | Kana Hatakeyama | Applying and firing enamel colors |
| November 11 (Wed.) | Silverware | Yoshitsugu Kamikawa | Traditional Tokyo Ginki techniques, hammer forming, decorative techniques, etc. |
| November 12 (Thu.) | Wood and Cloth Dolls | Toshimitsu Kakinuma | Kimekomi fabric inlay |
| November 13 (Fri.) | Cloisonne Enamelware | Kana Hatakeyama | Applying and firing enamel colors |
| November 14 (Sat.) | Embroidery | Sachiko Hirose | Embroidery demonstration |
| November 15 (Sun.) | Woodblock Prints | Masami Tano | Hand-printed multicolor woodblock printing demonstration |
| November 16 (Mon.) | Embroidery | Sachiko Hirose | Embroidery demonstration |
| November 17 (Tue.) | Tokyo Umbrella | Ryunosuke Koidemizu | Sewing umbrella fabric (excluding inside seams; including daburoku, canopy-top stitching, attaching ferrules, etc.) |
| November 18 (Wed.) | Scroll Mountings | Sachio Uchida | Folding screen making |
| November 19 (Thu.) | Three-Stringed Musical Instrument | Takumi Nishimura | Stretching the skin for the shamisen soundboard |
* Demonstration content is subject to change.
Experience Making Something Yourself (Workshops)
Hands-on workshops are also available for 8 crafts (fee required).
For more details on the workshops, please see here.
* Workshop content is subject to change due to circumstances.
To reserve a workshop, please contact Japan Traditional Craft Aoyama Square, TEL: 03-5785-1301 (Reception hours: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.)
* On smartphones, scroll the table sideways to see all columns.
| Date | Traditional Craft | Workshop | Time | Eligibility | Duration | Fee (tax included) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 6 (Fri.) | Tokyo Hand-drawn Yuzen Sawako Oochi |
Gold-line Finishing with the Tsutsugaki Technique | Open throughout | Elementary school age and older; children age 10 and under must be accompanied by a guardian | Approximately 20–40 minutes | ¥1,650 |
| November 7 (Sat.) | Tokyo Umbrella Ami Akahori |
Painting a Miniature Umbrella | Open throughout | No age restriction | Approximately 30 minutes | ¥2,750 |
| November 8 (Sun.) | Silverware Takayuki Nakano |
Patterning a Silver Ice Cream Spoon | ① 11:30 a.m. ② 1:30 p.m. ③ 2:30 p.m. ④ 3:30 p.m. ⑤ 4:30 p.m. ⑥ 5:30 p.m. (2 participants per session) *Walk-ins accepted if no reservation is scheduled |
Ages 12 and older; elementary school students must be accompanied by a guardian | Approximately 30–50 minutes | ¥6,000 |
| November 9 (Mon.) | Wood and Cloth Dolls Toshimitsu Kakinuma |
Making a Kimekomi Tray | Open throughout | Elementary school age and older; preschool children must be accompanied by a guardian | Approximately 90 minutes | ¥12,000 |
| November 10 (Tue.) | Three-Stringed Musical Instrument Takumi Nishimura |
Making and Playing a Shamisen: Chintonshan | Open throughout | Elementary school age and older | Approximately 45 minutes | Plain: ¥9,000 Patterned: ¥11,000 (add ¥2,000 for a dedicated carrying bag) |
| November 11 (Wed.) | Woodblock Prints Masami Tano |
Hand-printed Woodblock Printing and Japanese binding | ① 11:30 a.m. ② 1:30 p.m. ③ 3:00 p.m. ④ 4:30 p.m. (3 participants per session) | Fourth grade and above | Approximately 60 minutes | ¥3,300 |
| November 12 (Thu.) | Embroidery Sachiko Hirose |
Making a Fabric-Covered Button | ① 11:15 a.m. ② 2:00 p.m. ③ 3:30 p.m. ④ 5:00 p.m. (approximately 3 participants per session) | Generally ages 10 and older | Approximately 40–80 minutes | 22 mm diameter: ¥2,200 / 27 mm diameter: ¥2,500 |
| November 13 (Fri.) | Scroll Mountings Sachio Uchida |
Backing Workshop | Open throughout | Ages 10 and older | approx.20–30 min | ¥2,500(Shipping Incl.) |
| November 14 (Sat.) | Tokyo Umbrella Ami Akahori |
Painting a Miniature Umbrella | Open throughout | No age restriction | Approximately 30 minutes | ¥2,750 |
| November 15 (Sun.) | Silverware Takayuki Nakano |
Patterning a Silver Ice Cream Spoon | ① 11:30 a.m. ② 1:30 p.m. ③ 2:30 p.m. ④ 3:30 p.m. ⑤ 4:30 p.m. ⑥ 5:30 p.m. (2 participants per session) *Walk-ins accepted if no reservation is scheduled |
Ages 12 and older; elementary school students must be accompanied by a guardian | Approximately 30–50 minutes | ¥6,000 |
| November 16 (Mon.) | Silverware Yoshitsugu Kamikawa |
Traditional Technique: Making a Silver Bookmark | Open throughout | No age restriction | Approximately 45 minutes | ¥7,700 |
| November 17 (Tue.) | Three-Stringed Musical Instrument Takumi Nishimura |
Making and Playing a Shamisen: Chintonshan | Open throughout | Elementary school age and older | Approximately 45 minutes | Plain: ¥9,000 Patterned: ¥11,000 (add ¥2,000 for a dedicated carrying bag) |
| November 18 (Wed.) | Silverware Yoshitsugu Kamikawa |
Traditional Technique: Making a Silver Bookmark | Open throughout | No age restriction | Approximately 45 minutes | ¥7,700 |
| November 19 (Thu.) | Woodblock Prints Masami Tano |
Hand-printed Woodblock Printing and Japanese binding | ① 11:30 a.m. ② 1:30 p.m. ③ 3:00 p.m. ④ 4:30 p.m. (3 participants per session) | Fourth grade and above | Approximately 60 minutes | ¥3,300 |
* Please note that you may be asked to wait during busy periods. Registration will close once capacity is reached.
* Workshop content and schedules are subject to change or cancellation without notice due to unforeseen circumstances.
Access
Japan Traditional Craft Aoyama Square
8-1-22 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052
Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Hanzomon Line, Toei Oedo Line
3-minute walk from Exit 4-kita of Aoyama-itchome Station
https://kougeihin.jp/en/aoyama/
Japan Traditional Craft Aoyama Square
8-1-22 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052
Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Hanzomon Line, Toei Oedo Line
3-minute walk from Exit 4-kita of Aoyama-itchome Station
https://kougeihin.jp/en/aoyama/
