The Tokyo Handicraft Project, an initiative of the Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center, will be holding a pop-up event at Ginza Tsutaya Books from Wednesday, February 18th to Wednesday, March 4th, where you can directly purchase products developed by this project and traditional Tokyo crafts.
Tokyo's traditional crafts are refined through skilled techniques and delicate designs, and are constantly evolving into forms that add color to modern life. Why not try incorporating these carefully handcrafted products into your modern life? During the event, artisans will be holding demonstrations, so please take this opportunity to stop by.
Event details Event name: "TOKYO CRAFT STORIES: Memories of beauty woven by hand"
~Two weeks of discovering Tokyo's handicrafts and inherited techniques~
Period: February 18th (Wed) to March 4th (Wed), 2026
* Closed on Tuesday, February 24th as the entire GINZA SIX building is closed. During the event, the products on sale will be rotated according to the following schedule: Week 1 – Wednesday, February 18th to Wednesday, February 25th: Interior and tableware Week 2 – Thursday, February 26th to Wednesday, March 4th: Fashion and interior Hours: 10:30am – 9pm * Open until 6pm on Wednesday, February 25th and the final day, Wednesday, March 4th * Opening hours may be subject to change at short notice.
For details, please check the official Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore website.
Venue: Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore (6-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, GINZA SIX 6F)
Contents: (1) Sales of traditional crafts that add color to modern life (2) Demonstrations by artisans
URL: Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore official website https://store.tsite.jp/ginza/
TOKYO CRAFT STORIES key visual
■Sales of traditional crafts that add color to modern life Tokyo's traditional crafts, which have been refined by the skill and spirit of Edo artisans and loved by the common people and passed down through the generations, also have excellent functionality. We have carefully selected a lineup of products that combine traditional craftsmanship with modern sensibilities to propose a rich lifestyle.
*During the event, products will be rotated according to the schedule below, so please come and see more products.
Week 1: February 18th (Wed) – February 25th (Wed) Interior & Tableware Week 2: February 26th (Thurs) – March 4th (Wed) Fashion & Interior
■Main products sold
(1) Beckoning Cat (Kakinuma Doll)
These adorable beckoning cats feature the soft, round form that is unique to Kimekomi dolls. Crafted with traditional Yuzen fabric, each one has its own unique, gorgeous expression. They are also recommended as gifts or lucky charms for good fortune.
Maneki-neko (small) Yuzen Peach 8,250 yen (tax included)
Lucky Cat (Small) Yuzen Peach
(2) Kojami Chinton (Sangenshi Kikuoka)
This portable, simplified shamisen was developed to make the shamisen more accessible and enjoyable. It is about two-thirds the size of a regular shamisen, yet lightweight and crafted by artisans who have paid particular attention to the tone, it is a product that allows you to enjoy the sound of a full-fledged shamisen despite its compact size.
Kojami Chinton Wave 18,700 yen (tax included)
Small Jamiton Wave
(3) Rattan fan (Kiuchi Rattan Industry)
The rattan fan combines the techniques of rattan craftsmanship with modern sensibilities. Utilizing the characteristics of rattan, the fan opens wide into a circle using wrapping and decorative weaving techniques, making it a modern traditional craft that combines portability with beauty.
Rattan fan 18,150 yen (tax included)
Rattan fan
■ Demonstrations by craftsmen This is a rare opportunity to see the work that can usually only be seen in a workshop, and to see the skilled techniques of a master craftsman unfold before your eyes, and to get a firsthand feel for his dedication and artistry.
*The performance schedule may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Demonstration Schedule
■ Exhibitors (craft names in parentheses)
(1) February 18th (Wed) – February 25th (Wed) Interior, Tableware, Kakinuma Dolls (Edo Kimekomi Dolls)
・Shimizu Glass (Edo Kiriko)
・Hirota Glass (Edo Glass)
・Yushima Art (Karakami)
・Nakajima Lacquerware (Edo Lacquerware)
・Okahan (Edo Kimekomi Dolls (Artificial Flowers))
・Uno Hake Brush Factory (Tokyo Hand-Planted Brush)
・Iwata Buddhist Altar Factory (Tokyo Buddhist Altar)
・Shiina Kiriko (Edo Kiriko)
・Okoshi Tadashi Manufacturing (Edo Armor)
・Takahashi Studio (Edo woodblock prints)
・Nakakin Glass General (Edo Glass)
・Armored man (armor)
・Mori Ginki Seisakusho (Tokyo Ginki)
・Sawai Textile Factory (Tamaori)
(2) February 26th (Thursday) – March 4th (Wednesday) Fashion, Interior, Kakinuma Dolls (Edo Kimekomi Dolls)
・Kiuchi Rattan Industry (Tokyo Rattan Crafts)
・Sawai Textile Factory (Tamaori)
・Samisen master Kikuoka (Tokyo Shamisen)
・Jewelry Sashou (Tokyo Metalwork)
・Takatori Dyeing Studio (Tokyo Hand-painted Yuzen)
・Tomita Dyeing Crafts (Dyeing Komon)
・Fujiya Dyeing Studio (Hikizome)
・Okahan (Edo Kimekomi Dolls (Artificial Flowers))
・Bertoiseshell shell (Edo tortoiseshell)
・Ochiai Dye Village (Edo Sarasa)
・Takahashi Embroidery Shop (Edo Embroidery)
・Takahashi Studio (Edo woodblock prints)
・Nakajima Lacquerware (Edo Lacquerware)
・Uno Hake Brush Factory (Tokyo Hand-Planted Brush)
*Exhibitors may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
■The "Tokyo Teshigoto" project is an initiative to create new traditional craft products that meet the needs of modern consumers and to promote them not only domestically but also around the world. In order to raise awareness of the excellent functionality of Tokyo's traditional crafts, which have been honed by the skill and spirit of Edo artisans and loved by the common people through the generations, this project proposes a rich lifestyle that combines traditional craft techniques with modern sensibilities.
Tokyo Teshigoto brand website URL: https://tokyoteshigoto.tokyo/
[Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center "Tokyo Handicraft" Project] Press release
