Celebrating the Elegance of Everyday Life: A Showcase of Tokyo’s Masterful Craftsmanship. The 69th Tokyo Traditional Crafts fair — "A Path Handed Down from Edo" will be held.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will hold the "69th Tokyo Traditional Crafts Fair: A String of Traditions from Edo" from January 7 (Wed) to January 12 (Mon), 2026 (national holiday) at the Shinjuku Takashimaya Department Store, 11th floor. This exhibition, the largest of its kind in Tokyo, will bring together 40 traditional crafts from Tokyo, and a Wajima-nuri corner will be set up for display and sale to support the recovery from the Noto Peninsula earthquake.

In addition, there will be a demonstration stage where visitors can enjoy interacting with craftspeople while observing up close their exquisite handiwork and the process of making their products. There will also be booth tours, performances of nagauta (traditional Japanese folk songs), a raffle and stamp rally, and many other events for visitors to enjoy.

We hope you will take this opportunity to hold a traditional handicraft in your hands and experience "everyday life with traditional handicrafts" and see the skills of masters who have inherited the traditions.

The venue (image)

■Event Outline

Event Name: The 69th Tokyo Traditional Crafts Fair

Dates: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - Monday, January 12, 2026 (national holiday)

Hours: 10:30 - 19:30 *Close at 18:00 on the last day

Venue: Shinjuku Takashimaya 11th floor (5-24-2 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)

Main Activities ： (1)Exhibition and sale of traditional crafts made by Tokyo craftsmen

　　　　　　 (2)Exhibition and sale of Wajima-nuri lacquerware

　　　　　　 (3) Demonstrations to experience the skills and traditions of craftsmen

　　　　　　 (4) Hands-on workshops where visitors can try their hand at traditional crafts

　　　　　　 (5)Booth tours to learn about traditional craft techniques

　　　　　　 (6) Nagauta performances

　　　　　　 (7)Stamp rally with prizes at each booth

　　　　　　 (8)Lottery to win traditional Tokyo crafts

Admission: Free *Pre-reservations are required for the hands-on crafts.

Sponsor : Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Supported By： Tokyo Metropolitan Traditional Crafts Industry Association, Tokyo Traditional Craftsmen's Association

Management Office: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Agency

URL ： Tokyo Metropolitan Government Website

　　　　　　 https://www.dento-tokyo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/events/2026/0107.html

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zExhibition and sale of traditional crafts produced by Tokyo craftsmen

More than 40 types of traditional crafts, including those designated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, such as Edo faceted glass, Tokyo dyed komon, Tokyo rattan crafts, and Edo mokumegome dolls, will be on display. This is a rare opportunity for visitors to hold in their hands and see the masterpieces that have been painstakingly crafted by skilled artisans. We hope you will experience the beauty and skill of the crafts.

＜Ornamental Hairpins: Crane in a pine tree on the second, 9,900 yen (limited to 2 pieces)

＜Edo embroidery: Embroidery frame "Hina", 275,000 yen (limited edition)

Display and sale of Wajima-nuri lacquerware

In order to support Wajima-nuri, which was damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, a special booth will be set up to display and sell Wajima-nuri. A wide variety of Wajima-nuri products will be on display, ranging from daily-use vessels to high-end decorative items, allowing visitors to directly experience the techniques and beauty that have been passed down from generation to generation.

＜Wajima Lacquerware Peony Jewelry Box: 550,000 yen (limited edition)

Demonstrations to experience the skills and traditions of craftsmen

On the demonstration stage, visitors can see up close the production process of Tokyo's representative traditional crafts such as Edo Kimekomi Ningyo, Tokyo Honzome yukata and tenugui , and Edo shimono. This is a rare opportunity for visitors to see firsthand the craftsmanship and artistry of these artisans as their masterful skills unfold before their very eyes.

Demonstration to experience craftsmanship and tradition (image)

0Production experience to challenge the techniques of traditional craftsmanship

A total of 11 types of hands-on workshops are available, changing daily, where visitors can try their hand at making a piece while learning from the craftspeople. These are popular projects that allow visitors to make special handmade items that can only be made here, such as obiage (obiage) dyeing and wicker basket making. (* Advance reservations are possible.)

Hands-on experience to challenge the skills of traditional crafts (image)

Booth tours to learn about the techniques of traditional crafts

Visitors can tour several traditional craft booths with a guide to learn about the background of the techniques and highlights of the crafts in an easy-to-understand manner. English-speaking guides will be provided, so foreign visitors to Japan can participate with ease. Even those who are new to traditional crafts can enjoy the tour, and participation is free of charge.

Booth tour to learn about traditional craft skills (image)

0Performance of nagauta

With the cooperation of the Nagauta Association, nagauta performances will be held every day. Visitors will be able to enjoy the gorgeous sounds of nagauta, which are perfect for the arrival of early spring. After the performance, visitors can try their hand at playing the shamisen.

Nagauta performance (image)