A traditional crafts event for parents and children to enjoy together, at KITTE Marunouchi Starts October 23! Featuring 17 different hands-on craft workshops

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will host “TOKYO KOUGEI PARK in AUTUMN,” an event designed to showcase the appeal of traditional crafts, at KITTE Marunouchi from Friday, October 23, Reiwa 8, through Tuesday, October 27.

This event brings together a diverse array of traditional crafts under one roof, allowing visitors of all ages—from children to adults—to enjoy hands-on workshops, live demonstrations by artisans, and shopping all in one place.

In addition, to support recovery efforts following the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the event will feature a “Disaster-Affected Areas Support Fair,” showcasing and selling traditional crafts from the affected regions.In addition, we will hold exhibitions and award ceremonies for the “I Wish This Existed! Traditional Crafts Design Contest”—which invited entries from elementary school students and received 1,175 submissions—and the “Tokyo Metropolitan Traditional Craftsmen Exhibition New Works Competition,” featuring 18 new works created by Tokyo-certified traditional craftsmen.

Scenes from the venue (held in July)

■ Video: Highlights from the previous event (held in July Reiwa 8)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVjnF7J-RsY

■TOKYO KOUGEI PARK in AUTUMN: Event Overview

Dates: Friday, October 23, Reiwa 8, through Tuesday, October 27, Reiwa 8

Hours: [Weekdays] 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

　　　　　 [Weekends and Holidays] 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

　　　　　 *Closes at 6:00 PM on the final day

Venue: KITTE Marunouchi (2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda Ward)

　　　　　 1st Floor Atrium / B1 Tokyo City Eye Performance Zone

　　　　　 4th Floor: JP Tower Hall & Conference Hall 1

　　　　　 *The 4th floor will be used as a hands-on workshop venue only on Saturday, the 24th, and Sunday, the 25th

Main Activities: ○ Sales of products showcasing artisan craftsmanship

　　　　　 ○ Hands-on craft workshops where you can try your hand at making items under the guidance of artisans

　　　　　 ○ Live demonstrations where you can experience traditional craftsmanship up close

　　　　　 ○ Talk shows by artisans exploring the appeal of traditional crafts

　　　　　 ○ Exhibition of entries from the elementary school design contest and awards ceremony

　　　　　 ○ Exhibition and awards ceremony for the New Works Competition featuring traditional craftspeople

　　　　　 ○ A fair to support disaster-affected areas, featuring the display and sale of traditional crafts from those regions

Admission: Free (separate fees apply for hands-on workshops)

URL, etc.: Tokyo Metropolitan Government website

　　　　　 https://www.dento-tokyo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/events/2026/1023.html

■Event Details

○ Exhibition and Sale of Tokyo Traditional Crafts (1st Floor Atrium)

You can purchase traditional crafts—such as Edo Kimekomi dolls, Edo glass, Edo embroidery, Tokyo cloisonné, and Tokyo shamisen—all crafted with care by skilled artisans.

○ Hands-On Workshops (1st Floor Atrium, 4th Floor JP Tower Hall & Conference Hall 1)

There are 17 different types of hands-on workshops where you can try your hand at crafting under the guidance of master artisans! The workshops change daily and include some making their debut at this event. This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from the artisans. Advance reservations are recommended, but same-day slots are also available. Please visit the Tokyo Metropolitan Government website for details on workshop content, schedules, and more.

https://www.dento-tokyo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/events/2026/1023.html

*On Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25, activities will also be held at JP Tower Hall & Conference Hall 1 on the 4th floor

○ Live demonstrations by artisans, artisan talk shows, and more (1st Floor Atrium)

We will hold demonstrations where you can experience firsthand the work processes usually seen only in workshops, as well as talk shows where artisans share their passion and the behind-the-scenes stories of their craft—stories you can only hear here.

○ Disaster-Affected Areas Support Fair (1st Floor Atrium)

We will host the “Disaster-Affected Areas Support Fair,” featuring an exhibition and sale of traditional crafts from regions affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake (Ishikawa, Toyama, and Niigata Prefectures). We will be selling traditional crafts from the affected areas, including Wajima lacquerware, Kutani ware, Takaoka copperware, Takaoka lacquerware, Murakami woodcarving with tsuishu finish, and Kamo folding screens.This event offers an opportunity to support the recovery of the disaster-affected areas through traditional crafts.

○ Exhibition and Awards Ceremony for the “I Wish I Had This! Traditional Crafts” Design Contest (Tokyo City Eye Performance Zone, B1; 1st Floor Atrium)

Under the theme “If such traditional crafts existed, I’d like to use them myself,” this contest—which began accepting entries in June—received 1,175 submissions.All submitted entries will be on display at the venue. In addition, following a rigorous judging process by traditional craftspeople evaluating design, innovation, and practicality, we will hold an awards ceremony to honor the recipients of the Tokyo Governor’s Award, the Excellence Award, and the Honorable Mention. The work selected for the Tokyo Governor’s Award will be crafted by a traditional craftsperson at a later date and presented to the winner.

Awards Ceremony: Sunday, October 25, starting at 2:00 PM

URL, etc.: https://www.dentoukougei.jp/topics/2026/designcontest-award/

Co-organized by: Tokyo Association of Traditional Craftspeople

○ Tokyo Metropolitan Traditional Craftsmen Exhibition New Works Competition: Exhibition, Voting, and Awards Ceremony (1st Floor Atrium)

Eighteen new works created by Tokyo-certified Traditional Craftspeople are on display here.

Your vote will determine this year’s top entry. Be sure to view these masterpieces, created with the artisans’ exceptional skills, up close.

Voting Period: Friday, October 23, through Monday, October 26, at 3:00 PM

Awards Ceremony: Starting at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27

URL, etc.: https://www.dentoukougei.jp/topics/2026/concour

Co-organized by: Tokyo Association of Traditional Craftsmen