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"Knitting Happiness – Martina and the Magical Yarn Fair"<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Dates: Wednesday, January 21st to Tuesday, January 27th, 2026. Open daily.<\/strong> <Products available and event products><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u25a0Knitting kit<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n Oscar's Closet 2<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Introducing the second knitting kit, "Oscar's Closet 2," which includes costume recipes and yarn for KFS' mascot, Oscar, and his friends! \u25a0Opal yarn<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n Opal Yarn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Opal is a magical yarn that captivates with its colorful designs and patterns that appear one after another just by knitting in a straight line. From the familiar medium-fine sock yarn to the thicker "Chubby" yarn made with German wool and even a cotton-blend yarn, there are plenty of new colors available just for this event!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \u25a0Knit items and accessories<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n knitwear<\/p>\n<\/div>\n We have a wide selection of items that even non-knitters can enjoy, from highly practical knitted items made with Opal yarn, such as the versatile “belly warmer hat'' and “mole glove'' hand warmers, to collaborative works by other artists, such as amamitomo finger puppets and knitted accessories.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <Workshop & Knitting Session><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n We will be holding a workshop and knitting event where you can share the fun time of knitting items using Opal Yarn. Applications for participation will be accepted at the venue from the first day of the event for the entire schedule. Yarn ball accessories<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Small knit hat<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Knitting session with Rebecca<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n Matsuya Online Store will also be open at the same time!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n To coincide with this event, a set of products recommended by Martina will be on sale at Matsuya Online Store for those who live far away or find it difficult to go out. <Profile of Martina Umemura><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n Martina Umemura<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n She came to Japan as a medical researcher in 1987. Immediately after the Great East Japan Earthquake, she sent yarn to evacuation centers across Tohoku, which led to her founding Umemura Martina Kesennuma FS Atelier (KFS) in March 2012. She is currently working to expand the "circle of friends knitting happiness."<\/p>\n<\/p>\n [Matsuya Co., Ltd.] Press Release<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <Past related articles> First time in Japan! 25 unpublished original drawings on display and for sale. To celebrate the publication of the Japanese version, "Gaspard and Lisa POP UP Marche in GINZA" will be held at Matsuya Ginza from January 5, 2026.<\/a><\/p>\n Matsuya Ginza transforms into a haunted house!? Report on the media preview of the 100th anniversary event "Matsuen Festival"<\/a><\/p>\n Matsuya Ginza is holding its 8th annual "Knitting Happiness: Martina and the Magical Yarn Fair" from Wednesday, January 21st to Tuesday, January 27th, 2026. (On the first day, Wednesday, January 21st, purchases will be limited to Matsuya card members.) Martina, who spreads the "happiness of yarn," will once again bring her world of yarn to the Matsuya Ginza 8th floor Event Square. Come and share the joy of yarn! In addition, to coincide with the event, a set product recommended by Martina will be on sale at Matsuya Online for those who live far away or find it difficult to go out. *Limited quantity items will be sold out once…<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":113113,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[47,52,48],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-113116","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-event-en","category-life-style-en","category-news-en","content-print"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
*On the first day, January 21st (Wednesday), purchases will be limited to Matsuya card members.<\/u>
If you don't have a Matsuya card, we recommend you sign up for the Matsuya Point Card (no joining fee or annual fee) which can be used on your smartphone.
To join, click here\u25bd
https:\/\/www.matsuya.com\/corp\/card\/point<\/a>
Hours: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (until 7:30 PM on Sunday, January 25th, closing at 5:00 PM on the final day)
Venue: Matsuya Ginza 8th Floor Event Square<\/strong> <br \/> Organizer: Matsuya Ginza Planning Cooperation: Suk Company Admission Fee: Free Inquiries: Matsuya Ginza 03-3567-1211 (main number)
*Business days and hours may be subject to change.
*When it is crowded, you may be asked to wait or numbered tickets may be distributed.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
The packaging box becomes a "closet" for storing the finished work, and the concept remains the same, allowing you to enjoy the work even after it is completed. The Closet 2 recipe booklet includes "Your Size Recipe" in addition to Oscar size. Have fun knitting, wearing, and wearing matching knitwear with Zebra and friends!
*The knitted zebra costume in the photo is an example of the finished product.
*The knitted zebra and its recipe are not included in this product.
*Some items only include the "Amigurumi Zebra Size" recipe.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
*Please see below for details.
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[Sales period] January 21st (Wed) 11:00 AM – January 27th (Wed)
*Limited quantity items will be sold out once they are sold out.
*Delivery is scheduled for mid-February.
Matsuya Online Store https:\/\/store.matsuya.com\/goods\/list.html?cid=mt<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
A cacao experience that will excite your senses. This year, a dessert course will be available for the first time! 2026 Matsuya Ginza Valentine's Day<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Matsuya Ginza<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n