At Tokyu Plaza Ginza for three days from Friday, September 6th to Sunday, September 8th, 2024!
Fujimaki Department Store, an e-commerce website where you can find exquisite products with a "Japan" theme, will hold a real-life event, "Fujimaki Department Store Exhibition," for three days from Friday, September 6th to Sunday, September 8th, 2024. Top -class craftsmen's brands carefully selected by our discerning buyers will gather together with items that can usually only be seen on the web. This is a big Made in Japan event where you can see, touch, and experience Japanese craftsmanship.
■What is the "Fujimaki Department Store Exhibition"?
The Fujimaki Department Store Exhibition is an event where Fujimaki Department Store has taken a step beyond its online store and expanded it into a real exhibition . Top-class craftsmen's brands, carefully selected by our discerning buyers, have gathered together with items that can usually only be seen online . This is a big Made in Japan event where you can see, touch, and experience Japanese craftsmanship . Last year, a total of 5,000 customers visited the exhibition over three days.
Venue: Tokyu Plaza Ginza (Main venue: 3F special space, 2nd venue: B1F Fujimaki Department Store Ginza branch)
Date: September 6th (Friday), 7th (Saturday), 8th (Sunday), 2024
Time: 11:00-21:00 *18:00 on the last day Admission fee: Free
■Introducing the highlights of the event!
1. Workshops/Experiences
2. Custom Order Event
3. Advance sales of the latest 2024 releases
4. Free name engraving service
5. The No. 1 producer of plums in Japan! Wakayama plum wine
6. Direct sales and demonstrations of Japanese brands
7. Edo Kiriko "4th New Tableware Exhibition"
1. Workshops/Experiences
We have five authentic workshops that can be enjoyed by both adults and children. Come experience the world of traditional crafts and leather crafts.
*Reservations are given priority. Same-day participation is also possible, but reservations will close once capacity is reached.
Nara Ittobori painting experience
Why not try coloring the sheep, a symbol of peace and good fortune, freely using watercolors, including gold and silver?
Our teacher will be a young craftsman studying under Takahashi Yuji, who is known as a master of Nara Ittobori.
You can paint by following the professional samples, or you can paint freely and let your imagination run wild. Our craftsmen will carefully support you in choosing what you want to express!
Italian leather class and key ring making experience
Our teacher will be Katsuhiko Nakano, representative of HIS-FACTORY, a leather brand based in Sumida, Tokyo.
After attending a course on Italian vegetable tanned leather, you will create your own key ring.
The leathers you can choose from range from Pueblo to Buttero, leathers sourced from long-established Italian tanners and used by professionals!
Simply polish the edge, attach the metal fittings, and laser engrave your name to create a one-of-a-kind original key ring!
Edo Kiriko glass making experience
Choose your favorite item and it will take about 15 minutes to carve it. Active craftsmen from Mitsuwa Glass Crafts, which employs many traditional craftsmen, will teach you directly.
This time, in addition to the basic round plate, we have four types available: amber mini old, clear colored rock, and colored rock.
Why not try making your own glasses that will make your daily life or tonight's drink special?
Experience making small plates with auspicious designs
Forget the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a luxurious time where you can immerse yourself in the art of making your own small plates!
A tin plate engraved with an auspicious pattern using a chisel is slowly hammered into a small plate. A skilled craftsman from Shiozawa Seisakusho, a long-established workshop that also makes mikoshi (portable shrines), will provide detailed instructions.
Tin keychain engraving experience
It only takes 15 minutes to complete! Choose your favorite alphabet or numbers and engrave them on the keychain. You can engrave initials and give them as gifts, or you can skillfully combine letters and numbers to create patterns.
An artisan from Nosaku, a popular brand of tin products, will teach us.
2. Custom Order Event
Why not customize popular items to suit your own taste?
You can consult with artisans and creators to order a one-of-a-kind item just for you.
DOUBLELOOP
"DOUBLELOOP" is a popular bag brand that represents Fujimaki. Its playful designs and careful workmanship that pays attention to every single stitch have captured the hearts of its fans.
At the event, we will be accepting custom orders for the latest "BABY MESSENGER" which will be released online on September 6th. We have also decided to accept pattern orders for the popular "MESSENGER", "BASKET TOTE" and "RUCK" !
Consult with craftsmen and designers Yamagishi and Ota to choose your favorite piece by changing the flag belt and fabric color!
ONO+8186
ONO+8186 is a brand that produces pants using the techniques of jeans manufacturers in Kojima, Okayama Prefecture, the mecca of denim. It is one of the brands that is currently attracting a lot of attention from men in their 30s to 50s.
At the venue, we will be accepting custom orders for the extremely popular tapered pants, which are known for their sleek shape. Choose your favorite color from fabrics that are perfect for autumn and winter.
Ramuda
Ramuda is known for its "Ivy League & Traditional" domestic umbrellas made by traditional craftsmen. Recently, they have been selling many umbrellas with improved functionality, such as wind resistance, ultra-lightweight, light blocking, and heat blocking, and are gaining popularity among adult men.
At the event, there will be a custom order session where you can choose your favorite shape, fabric, and natural wood handle . If you're lucky, an umbrella craftsman will put together an umbrella just for you on the spot.
Rakuchu Takaokaya
The round shape matches both Japanese and Western styles! The Ojami cushion can be used not only as a seat cushion, but also as a sofa cushion or armrest. It is a popular item from Rakuchu Takaokaya, a Kyoto store founded in 1919.
At the venue, you can choose from over 50 different kinds of cotton fabric and order your color . Once your order is placed, a craftsman will handcraft it. The highlight is the new Nishijin-ori Ojami cushion "Dan-Bokashi".
Kagawa -Industry and Industrial Tourism-
This project has combined the craftsmanship of Kagawa with the essence of Fujimaki Department Store to produce a number of items that enrich your lifestyle.
At the venue, a leather glove ordering event will be held by Hirata Shoten, a long-established manufacturer in Higashikagawa, the holy land of gloves . A skilled craftsman will measure your hand and you can choose your preferred color, material, length, details, etc. from a wide variety of samples.
TRIALOGUE STUDIO
This is a bag brand that is currently attracting attention, created by several creators who have trained at some of Japan's most well-known, long-established factories.
At the event, there will be a custom order session for the one-shoulder bag, which has gained popularity for its "more storage capacity than it looks" and "great use."
You can choose the material of the main body, the color of the leather, the color of the shoulder tape, and the lining. Some materials are only available in limited quantities! Why not try making a casual one-shoulder bag to suit your taste?
3. Advance sales of the latest 2024 releases
The latest works will be available at the venue early! Advance sales and pre-orders will be available.
CENTENA
"CENTENA" combines Japanese craftsmanship with innovative ideas to create products that will be loved for a long time.
In addition to the new white color of the popular down vest, created in collaboration with Hokkaido Down, the brand will also be releasing the latest down jackets and coats not yet available online.
Super lightweight, super water repellent and incredibly warm, these items are sure to be a hot topic!
HIS-FACTORY
"HIS FACTORY" has gained popularity for its robust manufacturing.
Using high-quality leather, the items are made with reliable technique and experience, and are all masterpieces that will impress leather lovers.
The item being ordered this time is the latest Fujimaki tote bag, not yet available online. It is a brushed-up version of the tote bag that Katsuhiko Nakano, the brand's representative and creator, bought himself for a business trip to Milan, Italy. Only three pieces are available in each color!
Jackman
"Jackman," which offers a modern American casual style, is one of Fujimaki's popular apparel brands, which sell out immediately after release.
The event will bring together the latest Fall/Winter 2024 products .
Please come to the venue to see, touch, and try on the items.
REAL STANDARD LIFE
A brand that creates "everyday tools" that are closely related to daily life, with a focus on being made in Japan.
The latest product, "Lumie AZM," is a bag that is like a real standard life bag, based on the Azuma bag that has been passed down since the Edo period. It is made of a lightweight, stain-resistant material, and can be carried by hand or over the shoulder.
Limited to 10 pieces per size and color!
DOPE AND DRAKKAR
A casual brand from Kamakura that has gained popularity for its natural dyeing.
We have been pondering for many years how to tailor the original Amami Oshima mud-dyed pongee fabric we made 20 years ago. We will be holding an order event for the one-piece dress that we have created.
Although it has an elegant look reminiscent of traditional Japanese clothing, it is actually lightweight and comfortable to wear. This wonderful fabric, hand-woven by skilled craftsmen from silk threads, can be used for everyday fashion wear or as a dress for formal occasions. Made to order, limited quantities available!
⇒See details
4. Free name engraving service
ORI-EN/Lacquerware
Artisan, which seeks out new expressions by adding an extra touch of effort and ingenuity to Tsubame-Sanjo metalworking techniques, has launched a brand called Oritsubame ORI-EN, which combines the traditional coloring techniques of Takaoka copperware, and a brand called Urushima, which combines Yamanaka lacquerware, a traditional craft from Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
We will be selling tumblers that will add a touch of glamour to your table setting, and for this event only, we will be offering free name engraving, which normally costs 880 yen (tax included)! You can take them home on the day.
5. The No. 1 producer of plums in Japan! Wakayama plum wine
More than 100 kinds of plum wine are produced in Wakayama Prefecture using plums from Wakayama, Japan's number one plum producing region. Of these, a total of 25 kinds, from basic plum wine to unique varieties, will be on display at the event !
The store has a wide selection of unique products, including the limited production "Authentic Umeshu Brandy-brewed Shokibai," the "Red Wine Umeshu" which is making its first appearance at a pop-up shop, and "Binchotan no Shirabe," which won a platinum award in the umeshu category at the Kura Master sake competition held in France.
What's more, you can sample all 25 varieties at the venue!
6. Direct sales and demonstrations of Japanese brands
The vast main venue will be filled with Japan's leading brands and the finest products from all over Japan. There will also be demonstrations by traditional craftsmen. There will also be a chance to buy secret items that have not yet been released on the web!
<List of participating brands (in no particular order)>
DOUBLELOOP/ HMAEN / TRIALOGUE STUDIO / REAL STANDARD LIFE / HIS-FACTORY / DOPE AND DRAKKAR / CENTENA / ONO+8186 / RAMUDA / Fukushima Watch Company / iriser / Rakuchu Takaokaya / Yoneda Toukodo / Shiozawa Seisakusho / Kagawa -Industry and Industrial Tourism- / Takahashi Yuji / Nousaku / Oritsubame ORI-EN / Urushima / ARITA PORCELAIN
<List of brands exhibited (in no particular order)>
【bag】
OHBA CORPORATION / JIB / TOFF&LOADSTONE / Ninomiya Goro Shoten / BAGGY PORT / BRIEFING / LEQUIO / Wincess
[Leather accessories and wallets]
Ikenohata Ginkakuten / Inden no Yamamoto / m+ / JIZAING×INDEN / Vintage Revival Productions / LITSTA
【fashion】
JACKMAN / Eel Bed / Oikawa Denim / Kume / Textile Industry / Jackman / PAIKAJI / YAMASHIRO
[Fashion goods]
Okawara Dyeing Honpo / Orchid / WOODVALLRY / Showa Mokko / Hakuchikudo / Fukushin / Maehara Kouei Shoten / merippa / Yamato Kobo / SPQR / WAKAO
[Lifestyle goods and miscellaneous goods]
Kakinuma Dolls / GOLDPEARL / Komons / Tai Folk Crafts / Usui Paper Mache Workshop / Fushiishi Stoneware / Ponpindo / MAX MATERIA
[Kitchen and tableware]
Kiyohide Glass Studio / Shinozaki Glass Crafts / Matsutoku Glass / TAJIMA GLASS / Tsuboe / Tokatagi / Todai / Nakata Urushiboku / Nemoto Glass Crafts / Hakuichi / Fukagawa Glass Crafts / Fujita Metal / Marumo Takagi Pottery / Made in TSUBAME
[Yachimun]
Noriaki Imamura / Yumiko Kinjo / Ryuko Niizato / Shingai Studio / Hoshi Honda Pottery
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7. Edo Kiriko "4th New Tableware Exhibition"
The Tableware New Works Exhibition, hosted by Fujimaki Department Store, will be held for the fourth time in 2024.
The theme of the contest is "Edo Kiriko that enriches daily life," and participants compete to create new "Edo Kiriko that colors everyday life" such as rock glasses, tumblers, sake cups, and plates. From traditional craftsmen to young artisans, there will be works that have been cut with all their heart and soul.
The judging process will consist of three parts: (1) online and in-person voting by customers, (2) judging by Edo Kiriko craftsmen, and (3) judging by buyers from Fujimaki Department Store. The best new tableware products in each category will be selected based on a comprehensive assessment of these factors!
The goals of this contest are to "improve the skills of artisans," "challenge innovative Edo Kiriko," and "make Edo Kiriko a part of everyday life." Please support the latest masterpieces that the artisans have created with the hope of "adding color to everyone's dining tables and bringing smiles and joyful moments."
⇒Click here for details on the new tableware exhibition
■About Fujimaki Department Store
Produced by the late Yukio Fujimaki (1960-2014), who was known as a charismatic buyer, it opened in May 2012 as an e-commerce site that delivers only carefully selected Japanese-themed products. The products it handles are amazingly original and combine high design and ease of use. It has approximately 500 clients, including Japan's leading craftsmen and creators, and is one of the largest e-commerce sites in Japan that handles only carefully selected Japanese products.
The main customer base is men and women in their late 30s to 50s who are highly interested in "things" and seek a little extra richness in their daily lives. Currently, the company has about 200,000 regular members, about 240,000 Facebook members, and about 100,000 email newsletter subscribers, and is loved by many fans. Although the main focus is on the e-commerce site, the company also has two physical stores in Ginza, Tokyo (Tokyu Plaza Ginza B1F / 5-2-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) and Jingumae, Harajuku, Tokyo (3-25-14 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo).
*Number of business partners and members is based on data as of the end of June 2024.
【Official website】 Online store: https://fujimaki-select.com
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fujimakiselect/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fujimakiselect/
■About Caramo Inc.
http://www.caramo.jp
The operating company of "Fujimaki Department Store". Representative Director and President Ryo Nakamura founded Fujimaki Department Store together with the late Kodai Fujimaki. With the mission of "enriching daily life with Japanese craftsmanship," the company creates "new satisfaction and value" for customers. The company name comes from the company's own way of being, which is to "aim to be a company that is loved by customers, craftsmen, and the world," and the company continues to evolve with the aim of creating services that provide high levels of customer satisfaction.
Company name: Caramo Inc.
Location: 2nd floor, Esura Harajuku Building, 3-25-14 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Representative Director and President: Ryo Nakamura
From the press release of Caramo Inc.
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