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Experience the Handiwork of Craftspeople with 5 Senses

At the pop-up event, you will be able to buy Japanese crafts featured in the LOCAL CRAFT JAPAN journey. You will also be able to experience the art of craftsmanship in workshops. We invite you to feel the passion of the craftsmen and the charm of the unique culture and traditions of the region.

Feature 01.

Crafts carefully made by the hands of artisans are sold in select shops

You will be able to buy the crafts made by the hands of craftspeople at select shops.
Pop-up Shops and Organizations

・"Supermama" (Singapore)
・"Pop Up Asia" (Taiwan)
・"The Tabibito" (Hong Kong)
・"MASION&OBJET" (France)
・"Gallery Vivienne" and other galleries (France)

Click here for an overview of the event.

Feature 02.

Experience a sensory online workshop and online craft tour where you can connect with craftspeople at the venue

There will be a workshop and an online craft tour using tactile Virtual Reality at the event, where you can experience craftsmanship while connecting online with artisans from the region. In addition to the visual and auditory senses, we will also be using the sense of touch to convey the craftspeople's passion for making, and show you the charm of the unique culture and traditions of the region. (*Reservation required, free of charge)
Digital Craft Workshop

Technical supported by JST Moonshot R&D Program “Cybernetic being” Project and NITech Haptics Lab


Online Craft Tour

List of Exhibitors

Here is a list of the craftspeople exhibiting at each of the pop-up venues. Find your favorite crafts here before you visit.

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Netherlands:MONO JAPAN 2023
France:MASION&OBJET 2023
France:Gallery2023
France:Gallery2022
Singapore
Taiwan:Pop Up Asia 8th
Taiwan:Pop Up Asia 7th
Taiwan:Pop Up Asia 6th
Hong Kong
Yoshino, Nara prefecture

Apple Jack Studio

Sado island, Niigata prefecture

Kunizou Kiln

Kiso-Hirasawa, Nagano Prefecture

Ohkochi Funiture Studio co.

Uji, Kyoto Prefecture

Nanjo Kobo Ltd.

Bingo, Hiroshima prefecture

ONOMICHI DENIM PROJECT

Bingo, Hiroshima prefecture

F.F.G

Bingo,Hiroshima prefecture

REKROW

Kiso-Hirasawa, Nagano Prefecture

Maruyoshi Kosaka Wood & Urushi Works

Kiso-Hirasawa, Nagano Prefecture

Harunoya Lacquerware Store

Kiso-Hirasawa, Nagano Prefecture

Itoh Kanji Store

Hyogo Prefecture

TRUNK DESIGN

Kawachinagano, Osaka Prefecture

Kikusui Industry

Yoshino, Nara Prefecture

jiwajiwa

Kiso-Hirasawa, Nagano Prefecture

KISOARTECH Co., Ltd.

Bingo, Hiroshima prefecture

VIA BINGO

Arimatsu, Aichi Prefecture

TAKEDA KAHEI SHOTEN

Echizen, Fukui Prefecture

Shimizu Shiko Co., Ltd.

Hyogo / Awaji island

Daihatsu Co., Ltd.

Awaji island, Hyogo Prefecture

Tatsumi Co., Ltd.

Echizen, Fukui Prefecture

Inoue Tokumokkou Ltd.

Echizen, Fukui Prefecture

Osada Washi Co., Ltd.

Fukui / Echizen

Taki Washi Paper Co., Ltd.

Tamba, Hyogo Prefecture

Shōyo-gama

Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture

TANAKA Kazuyuki Hamono

Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture

Misuzu Hamono Co. Ltd

Bingo, Hiroshima prefecture

Shinohara Textile Co.,Ltd.

Event Overview

Netherlands

MONO JAPAN

An exhibition and sale held in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, that introduces many brands and products that fit the lifestyles of modern Europeans in order to convey the "value" of Japanese products, such as the appeal of materials and technology.

Dates Local schedule (France)
2023, Sep 15(Fri) - Sep 17(Sun)
Content MAISON & OBJET PARIS 2023
Exhibitor ・Apple Jack Studio (Yoshino, Nara prefecture)
・TRUNK DESIGN(Hyogo prefecture)
・Shimizushikoh Ltd.(Echizen, Fukui Prefecture)
・Daihatsu Ltd.(Awaji island, Hyogo prefecture)
・KISOARTECH Co.,Ltd(Kiso-Hirasawa, Nagano Prefecture)
Times Local time (France)
11.00am to 7pm.(※Until 21:00 on the first day)
Location Loods 6
KNSM-Laan 143, 1019 LB Amsterdam, Netherland

France

Maison et Objet

Maison et Objet is a major French trade fair for interior design. Held bi-annually in Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center,it has been described as "among the 3 most important European events for interior design ... a huge collection of innovation and talent all in one place.

Dates Local schedule (France)
2023, Sep 07(Thr) - Sep 17(Sun)
Content MAISON & OBJET PARIS 2023
Exhibitor ・Kunizou Kiln(Sado island, Niigata prefecture)
・Apple Jack Studio (Yoshino, Nara prefecture)
・Nanjo Kobo Ltd. (Uji, Kyoto prefecture)
・TRUNK DESIGN(Hyogo prefecture)
・KISOARTECH Co.,Ltd(Kiso-Hirasawa, Nagano Prefecture)
・Shimizushikoh Ltd.(Echizen, Fukui Prefecture)
・TAKEDA KAHEI SHOTEN(Arimatsu, Aichi Prefecture)
・Daihatsu Ltd.(Awaji island, Hyogo prefecture)
・VIA BINGO(Bingo, Hiroshima prefecture)
Times Local time (France)
Thursday to Sunday, 9.30am to 7pm.
Monday: 9.30am to 6pm.
*Closed on Sundays

※The tickets can be reserved on official website
Location Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre
ZAC Paris Nord 2 93420 Villepinte

Gallery space at Village Saint Honoré

The gallery is located in the San Notorre district, in the center of Paris, adjacent to many major tourist attractions.

Dates Local schedule (France)
2023, Sep 09(Thu) - Sep 16(Sat)
Content YOSHINO - Eternal Forestry
Times Local time (France)
11:00-19:00
*Closed on Sundays

[Reception party]
Local time (France)
・2023, Sep 09(Thu) 17:00-19:00

[YOSHINO - Eternal Forestry]
Local time (France)
・2023, Sep 09(Thu) - Sep 16(Sat) Yoshino, Nara prefecture
Location Gallery space at Village Saint Honoré
91 Rue Saint Honoré75001 Paris, France

Galerie Vivienne

Passage Couvel in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris. It was built in 1823 by the notary Martheux and the architect Drumois. It is said to be one of the most beautiful passages in Paris.

Dates ※End of event※
Local schedule (France) 2022, Sep 09(Fri) - Sep 17(Sat)
Content LOCAL CRAFT JAPAN -CRAFT & JOURNEY- Exhibition in Paris
Times Local time (France)
11:00〜18:30
*2022, 09/10 (Sat) 11:00 - 21:30 hold a reception
*2022, 09/13 (Tue) 18:30-21:00 host a reception party

[Soundscape installation]
Local time (France)
・2022, Sep 09(Fri) - Sep 14(Wed) Brand: Nanjo Kobo Ltd. (Uji, Kyoto prefecture)

[Exhibition of Inside the project]
Local time (France)
・2022, Sep 15(Thr) - Sep 17(Sat) Brand: REKROW(Bingo, Hiroshima prefecture)

[Online Conference]
Local time (France)
・2022, Sep 16(Fri) Brand: REKROW(Bingo, Hiroshima prefecture)

[Digital craft workshop]
Local time (France)
・2022, Sep 17(Sat) Brand: MORI NO UTSUWA (Yoshino, Nara prefecture)

Location Galerie Vivienne
Venue:39 Galerie Vivienne 75002 Paris, France

Singapore

Supermama

A popular gallery shop in Singapore that connects many Singaporean designers, designing souvenir gifts that represent contemporary Singaporean culture, produced by traditional Japanese craft industries.

Dates ※End of event※
2022, JAN 07 (Fri) - JAN 13 (Thu)
Cotent Supermama × LOCAL CRAFT JAPAN Online Workshop & Workshop
Times Local time (Singapore) 10:00-19:00

[Online Craft Tour]
Local time (Singapore)
・ 2022, JAN 8(Sat) 11:00-12:00 Brand: NOKO(Kiso-Hirasawa、Nagano Prefecture)
・ 2022, JAN 9(Sun) 11:00-12:00 Brand: Kunizou Kiln (Sado Island、Niigata Prefecture)

[Digital Craft Workshop]
Local time (Singapore)
・2022, JAN 8(Sat) 13:00-14:00 Brand: MORI NO UTSUWA (Yoshino、Nara prefecture)
・2022, JAN 9(Sun)2 13:00-14:00 Brand: MORI NO UTSUWA (Yoshino, Nara prefecture)
Location SUPERMAMA THE MUSEUM STORE @ NMS (FLAGSHIP)
National Museum of Singapore 93 Stamford Road, Singapore

Taiwan

Pop Up Asia

PopUP ASIA is an extensive creative network for craftspeople, designers, manufacturers as well as investors and buyers in Asia. They use their extensive business network to collaborate with other Asian countries.

Dates 2024, NOV 14(Thu) - NOV 17(Sun)
Content Pop Up Asia 亞洲手創展 The 8th
Times Local time (Taiwan)
10:00-18:00
Location Songshan Cultural and Creative Park
No. 133, Guangfu S Rd, Xinyi District, Taipei City, Taiwan 110
Dates ※End of event※
2022, NOV 17(Thu) - NOV 20(Sun)
Content Pop Up Asia 亞洲手創展 The 7th
Times Local time (Taiwan)
10:00-18:00
Location Songshan Cultural and Creative Park
No. 133, Guangfu S Rd, Xinyi District, Taipei City, Taiwan 110
Dates ※End of event※
2022, JAN 07(Fri) - JAN 13(Thu)
Content Pop Up Asia 亞洲手創展 The 6th
Times Local time (Taiwan)
weekdays:11:00-19:00
weekend:10:00-19:00

[Digital Craft Workshop]
Local time (Taiwan)
・2022, JAN 8(Sat) 2 13:00-14:00 Brand: MORI NO UTSUWA (Yoshino, Nara prefecture)
・2022, JAN 9(Sun) 13:00-14:00 Brand: MORI NO UTSUWA (Yoshino, Nara prefecture)
Location TAIPEI 101
No. 7, Section 5, Xinyi Rd, Xinyi District, Taipei City, Taiwan

Hong Kong

The Tabibito

With the concept of "See the world | discover your lifestyle", The TABIBITO offers a selection of everyday products and crafts to suit today's way of living.

Dates ※End of event※
2022, JAN 08 (Sat) - 2022, JAN 09 (Sun)
Cotent The Tabibito × LOCAL CRAFT JAPAN Online Workshop & Workshop
Times Local time (Hong Kong)
11:00-19:30

[Online Craft Tour]
Local time (Hong Kong)
・2022, JAN 8(Sat) 11:00-12:00 Brand: NOKO(Kiso-Hirasawa, Nagano Prefecture)
・2022, JAN 9(Sun) 11:00-12:00 Brand: Kunizou Kiln (Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture)

[Digital Craft Workshop]
Local time (Hong Kong)
・2022, JAN 8(Sat) 13:00-14:00 Brand: MORI NO UTSUWA (Yoshino, Nara prefecture)
・2022, JAN 9(Sun) 13:00-14:00 Brand: MORI NO UTSUWA (Yoshino, Nara prefecture)
Location Bestow Cafe
5/F, Dundas Square, 43H Dundas Street, Mong Kok, Hong Kong

We are looking for people to connect travelers and manufacturing regions together.

We are looking for travel professionals and regional producers from all over Japan to work with us to provide “craft” and “ journey” in Japan.