Tokyo Traditional Crafts PR Event to be Held at KITTE Marunouchi from November 1 Traditional crafts from the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake will be exhibited and sold. Competition for new works by traditional craftspeople, hands-on production experience, etc.

The Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs, Tokyo Metropolitan Government will hold a PR event for Tokyo traditional crafts at KITTE Marunouchi from November 1 (Fri.) to 5 (Tue.), 2024, under the title of "Traditional crafts of Tokyo WONDER SESSION in AUTUMN -Exceeding the imagination. - The Tokyo Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs will hold a PR event for Tokyo's traditional crafts from November 1 (Fri.) to 5 (Tue.), 2024, at KITTE Marunouchi under the title of "Traditional crafts of Tokyo WONDER SESSION in AUTUMN - to the world of traditional crafts beyond imagination.

In addition to the exhibition, demonstration, hands-on production and sales of traditional Tokyo crafts, a "Disaster Area Support Fair" will be held to exhibit and sell traditional crafts from the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake. In addition, a design contest for elementary school students in Tokyo, "I wish I had such a traditional craft" will be held! and the Tokyo Traditional Craftsmen's Exhibition New Works Contest for elementary school students in Tokyo. Please take this opportunity to view the world-class Japanese traditional crafts.

Venue view (June)

Event Outline

Dates: November 1 (Friday) to 5 (Tuesday), 2024

Hours: [Weekdays] 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (*Last day until 6:00 p.m.)

　　　　　 Holidays: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Venue : KITTE Marunouchi 1st floor Atrium / B1F Tokyo City Eye Performance Zone

　　　　　 (2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)

　　　　　 Tokyo Building TOKIA 1F West Galleria (2-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)

　　　　　 Tokyo Building TOKIA will be used as a production experience venue only on the 2nd through the 4th.

Main contents: ○Sales of products filled with craftsmanship

　　　　　 Demonstrations where visitors can experience traditional craftsmanship up close

　　　　　 Hands-on production experience with craftspeople

　　　　　 Talk shows by craftsmen on the charm of traditional crafts

　　　　　 ○Exhibition of works from the design contest by elementary school students and award ceremony

　　　　　 ○Exhibition, voting, and award ceremony for new works in the contest by traditional craftspeople

　　　　　 ○ Exhibition and sale of traditional crafts from the disaster-stricken areas at the Disaster Area Support Fair.

URL etc.: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Website

　　　　　 https://www.dento-tokyo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/events/2024/1101.html

Event Details

○ Hands-on craftsmanship (KITTE 1F Atrium, TOKIA 1F West Galleria*)

A total of 16 types of contents that you can try while learning from craftspeople will be available, and the content of the experience will change daily. Advance reservations are recommended for this rare opportunity to learn from artisans, but same-day reservations are also available. For detailed information on the contents and schedule, please visit the Tokyo Metropolitan Government website.

The event will also be held at the Galleria on the west side of the 1st floor of TOKIA from November 2 (Sat.) to 4 (Mon.) (national holiday).

Design Contest for "What I wish I had! Exhibition and Award Ceremony (Tokyo City Eye Performance Zone on the 1st floor of KITTEB, Atrium on the 1st floor)

A record 760 entries were received for the contest, which began accepting entries in June, and all the entries will be exhibited at the venue. As a result of rigorous screening by the judges, one Tokyo Governor's Award (Grand Prize), five Awards of Excellence, and ten Honorable Mentions have been selected, and an award ceremony will be held to honor the winners.

Award Ceremony ： Monday, November 4, from 14:00

URL ： https://www.dentoukougei.jp/topics/2024/designcontest-award.html

Design Contest (scene from last year's contest)

Exhibition, Voting and Award Ceremony (KITTE 1F Atrium)

Twenty-six works will be entered in the contest for new products made by Tokyo Metropolitan Government-certified traditional craftsmen, and gold, silver, and bronze prizes will be awarded by your votes. Please come to the venue to see all the new products made by master craftsmen.

Voting period: November 1 (Fri.) - 4 (Mon., holiday), 15:00

Award Ceremony : Tuesday, November 5, from 17:00

URL ： https://www.dentoukougei.jp/topics/2024/concour.html

KITTE Disaster Area Support Fair (KITTE 1F Atrium)

A fair to support the affected areas will be held to exhibit and sell traditional crafts from the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake (Ishikawa, Toyama, and Niigata prefectures). Traditional crafts such as Wajima lacquerware, Kutani ware, Takaoka copperware, Murakami wood carving Tsuishu, Mumyoi ware, etc. will be exhibited and sold.

○Tokyo Traditional Crafts on Display and Sale (KITTE 1F Atrium)

Traditional crafts such as Edo embroidery, Edo faceted glass, Edo Mokumegome dolls, and Tokyo cloisonne enamel ware, all made by skilled craftsmen with their hearts and souls, will be on display. Whether you are looking for a gift for a loved one or a treat for yourself, please take this opportunity to pick up and enjoy these traditional crafts.

Demonstrations and talk shows by craftspeople

Demonstrations by artisans and talk shows will also be held to provide an up-close look at the craftsmanship of traditional handicrafts.