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Not limited by trends or prices, Time to choose the "jewelry that fits you now" without being bound by trends and prices Mineral Capital 2026 in Tokyo" to be held from May 1

一般社団法人ミネラルキャピタル

Mineral Capital (a.k.a. Minecapital), a mineral event organized by Mineral Capital Corporation (Location: Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture; President: Hideyuki Matsui), will be held from May 1 (Friday) to May 3 (Sunday) at the Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan 12th floor (entire floor) in front of JR Yurakucho Station.


ミネラルキャピタル2026

Mineral Capital 2026


More than 100 exhibitors will welcome you with their special products. In addition, we have prepared various plans to satisfy your curiosity with experiences that will satisfy your curiosity and deepen your knowledge of gemstones.

A time to find "what suits you now" while experiencing jewelry, gemstones, and minerals. You can only find what suits you now, so reward yourself by seeing and touching them...


We hope that not only regular "stone lovers" but also those who have never been to a mineral show before will enjoy the time of "buying from gem and mineral professionals".

Why don't you come and find your own "one stone"?


≪The 5th Mineral Capital 2026 in Tokyo

Schedule

Friday, May 1, 14:00-19:00

May 2 (Sat) 10:00-18:00

Sunday, May 3, 10:00-16:00


Place】】 Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan 12F Diamond Hall

Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan 12F Diamond Hall + Cattleya Salon

10-1, Yurakucho 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0006, Japan

https://www.kotsukaikan.co.jp/


Admission

Free *Additional fees may be required for various hands-on workshops.

(For details on fees, etc., please check the reservation URL for each experience)


カラフルな宝石の原石

Colorful gemstones in the rough

パライバトルマリンのルース

Loose Paraiba tourmaline

色石を使ったジュエリー

Jewelry using colorful gemstones


1) For 3 days, the first 400 visitors will receive a jewelry cloth!

Everyone who comes to Minecapi will receive a soft type of jewelry cloth made of ultra-fine fibers♪

It entangles microscopic particles and can be used for pearls, delicate jewelry, gold, platinum and white gold products, silver products, pearls, glasses, smart phones, and various other products. It is an excellent product that can be washed and used repeatedly. We will hand them out at the reception desk at the venue, so please use them to care for your jewelry.

The distribution will be limited to the first 400 visitors on each day, so don't miss it!


来場者プレゼントのジュエリークロス

Jewelry cloth as a gift for visitors


2) Limited to 60 people★Jewelry soap workshop will be given away!

Limited to visitors on May 1 (Fri.) and May 2 (Sat.)!

The first 30 visitors on both days will receive a jewelry soap workshop.

Why don't you make your own sparkling gemstone soap with gem-like glitter locked inside?

The workshop takes about 30 minutes, and 3-4 people can be accepted per session.

Please inquire at the reception desk on the day about the number of participants.


Gemstone Soap Workshop

Period:May 1 (Fri.) and May 2 (Sat.) *Requested on the day of the workshop

Instructor : Ms. Yuko Suzawa, Tamalulu (Certified Speedy Soapmaking Instructor,

     Instructor of jewel soaps)


宝石石鹸

Jewelry soap


There will be a full range of experiences! Six types of gemstone experiences for you to choose from.

We offer six types of hands-on experiences where you can not only look at and buy gemstones and minerals, but also create and learn about them with your own hands. From first-timers to advanced stone lovers, you can enjoy these programs at your own pace.


List of 6 types of hands-on programs

Jewelry Kaleidoscope Making (May 1-May 3, available on the day)

Jewelry stone-setting (May 1-May 3, advance reservations required)

Precious stone faceting (May 1 - May 3, advance reservations required)

Study Session for Enjoying Stones (May 2 - May 3, advance reservations required)

Wire Jewelry Experience (May 1 - May 3, advance reservations required)

Making of "kagatama" (Japanese traditional stone) and gemstone polishing (May 1 - May 3 (Sun.), advance reservations required)


Please see below for details of each program.



One-of-a-kind jewelry experience 1) Let's make a gemstone kaleidoscope!

This workshop is to make a one-of-a-kind kaleidoscope using a variety of natural stones available. You can choose the mirror inside, the exterior, and the object case to make your own original kaleidoscope! You can also put in loose stones, broken chains, etc. that you have at home. It also makes a great gift!


Making a jewelry kaleidoscope

Date & Time: May 1 (Fri.) - May 3 (Sun.) *Reception on the day

Instructor: Ms. Phoonee Lithos, natural stone kaleidoscope


宝石万華鏡(大・小)

Gemstone kaleidoscopes (large and small)

宝石万華鏡ワークショップ

Gemstone Kaleidoscope Workshop

宝石万華鏡

Gemstone Kaleidoscope


One-of-a-kind jewelry experience 2) Jewelry stone setting

The jewelry stone setting experience is an authentic jewelry stone setting experience.

You will be guided by a craftsman using a special table and tools to fasten the stones.

You can take home the jewelry you have made and choose from a variety of gemstones to mount on it. Some of the programs require reservations, while others are open to participants who just show up on the day of the event.


Jewelry Setting Experience】 【Jewelry Stone Setting Experience

May 1 (Fri.) - May 3 (Sun.) *Reservations are required in advance.

For reservations, click here: https://www.instagram.com/idea_products_/

Instructor : Mr. Idea Jewelry


ジュエリー石留め体験2

Jewelry stone setting 2

ジュエリー石留め体験1

Jewelry stone-setting experience 1


One-of-a-kind jewelry experience 3) Kiseki-kiriko (precious stone cutting) experience

This is an experience of faceting a loose gemstone before it becomes jewelry, or making the loose gemstone itself. Craftsmen from Kofu, Yamanashi, the city of gemstones, will teach you how to use the polishing machine, so even first-timers can participate in this experience. Some of the workshops require reservations, while others are open to those who just show up on the day.


Kiseki-kiriko (Cutting of precious stones)

Date & Time: May 1 (Fri.) - May 3 (Sun.)

        Reservations are required in advance.

For reservations, click here: https://www.instagram.com/youichi_fukasawa/

Instructor : Mr. Fukasawa, Jewelry Craft


貴石切子体験1

Kiseki-kiriko (precious stone faceting) 1

貴石切子体験2

Precious stone faceting 2


One-of-a-kind Jewelry Experience 4) "Basic Knowledge for Buying Jewelry Online

A free study session by fancygems for enjoying stones will be held.

The theme is "Basic Knowledge for Buying Jewelry Online" - What are the conditions for a reliable store? ~.

Advance reservation is required. To register, please contact our X-account @satotradingco.


The theme is "Basic Knowledge for Buying Jewelry Online".

~ What are the conditions for a reliable store? ~Date : May 2 (Sat)

Date & Time: May 2 (Sat) & May 3 (Sun) *Reservations are required (same-day participation is possible if seats are available).

For reservations, click here: https://x.com/satotradingco

Lecturer : Mr. fancygems


石を楽しむための勉強会

Study session to enjoy stones


One-of-a-kind jewelry experience 5) Wire Jewelry Experience

A rojari florite gemstone pendant made only with wire and your fingers.

This is a 90-minute hands-on workshop that starts with practicing bending wire with your fingertips, then progresses to making beaded accessories, and then to winding the gemstones.

fukane stone's wire wrap jewelry is made of natural stones with no holes in them, using only your fingertips and no tools.

This is a hands-on version of fukane stone's wire course "fukane wrap(R)," which has been attended by more than 1,000 people in total.


Wire Jewelry Trial】 【Wire Jewelry Trial

Date & Time: May 1 (Fri.) - May 3 (Sun.)

        Reservations are required in advance.

For reservations, click here: https://fukane.com/?pid=191470084

Lecturer : Ms. fukane mate


ロジャリーフローライト原石のペンダント

Pendant of rojari florite gemstone

fukane stoneのワイヤーラップジュエリー

fukane stone wire wrap jewelry


One-of-a-Kind Jewelry Experience 6) Making of "Kudadama" (artificial opal) / Jewelry Polishing Experience: Making a ring

Making a ring

You will use neon opal (artificial opal) as the material, which has been cut out in advance. Using a plane grinder and a rheuter, you will finish up the work from rough shaving to polishing the angular parts of the outer shape. You can take home the finished product on the day of the workshop.

Please choose either white or blue for the color of the gemstone.


Jewelry Polishing Experience: Making a ring

You can make your own original ring of your choice by sharpening a square piece of quartz crystal with a polishing board No. 60 or No. 180. You can take the ring home after it is made.


Date & Time: May 1 (Fri.) - May 3 (Sun.)

        Reservations are required in advance.

For reservations, click here: https://www.instagram.com/kisekichoukoku/

Lecturer : Mr. Oyori, Precious Stone Sculptor


人工オパールの勾玉

Artificial opal jewel

平面研磨機で研磨体験

Polishing experience with a plane grinder

宝石研磨体験 水晶リング1

Gemstone polishing experience: crystal ring 1

宝石研磨体験 水晶リング2

Gemstone polishing experience: Quartz ring 2


About Mineral Capital

Mineral Capital is a mineral event management organization that started in 2022 with the concept of "making all stone lovers smile. We are always looking for new ideas and collaborations, without being bound by the conventional concept of mineral shows.

We have also decided to become a "General Incorporated Association Mineral Capital" as of April 1, 2024, and to operate as a corporate organization once again.


Company Profile

Company name: Mineral Capital General Incorporated Association

Head Office: 35 Kusakabe, Dojo-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture

Representative Director: Hideyuki Matsui

Business description: Sponsorship of mineral events

Establishment : April 2022

HP : https://minecapi.com/

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/minecapi2022/

X : https://x.com/nation_555