The main venue of B2 and the national booth of B1
It will be held on two floors.
This year's event has ended.
You can see the state of the exhibition in the photograph.
We setted up booths that can be enjoyed with five senses for each job type
In our event, there are booths where exhibitions and sales as well as demonstrations
and experiences can be held for each field of Clothing" "Food" "Living" "Manufacturing".
Approximately 50 organizations and companies exhibited from about 50 occupations.
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Mounting
We present the finesse of hyougu-kyouji (artisans in charge of mounting scrolls) which has been passed down for more than 1000 years, through demonstrations given by highly skilled artisans and display such as hanging scrolls. Do come in touch with our amazing technology, using glue and Japanese paper.
Exhibitors
- Tokyo Hyougu Kyouji Naisou Bunka Kyokai
Experience
- You can experience making "Karakuri (gimmicky) Mini Folding Screen" that opens vertically and horizontally.
Demonstration
- A demonstration of production of mounting (hanging scroll) by artisans with traditional techniques / skills will be given.
Exhibition
- Hanging scrolls, folding screens, and fusuma works are exhibited, from traditional ones to well-designed ones.
Sale
- “Karakuri (gimmicky) Mini Folding Screen” is sold.
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Liquid-applied membrane waterproofing
Waterproofing works are to protect buildings from water’s invasion. We carry out practical trade skill tests of waterproofing works entrusted by Tokyo Metropolitan Government. At our booth, you can experience the making of original cell-phone strap using urethane waterproof material.
Exhibitors
- Tokyo Coating film waterproof skills test council
- Tokyo Waterproof Technician Association
Experience
- Original cell phone straps can be made with urethane waterproof materials.
Exhibition
- Models of various urethane waterproofing methods, photos of construction examples are exhibited, and DVD is broadcasted.
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Chair upholstery
This is an association of Certified Skilled Workers with the purpose of improving social status of the Workers through learning new techniques, exchanging information, socializing, and dispatch facts on our skills. We specialize in the chair upholstery, and at the venue we give demonstration, display and offer hands-on experience.
Exhibitors
- Tokyo Certified Skilled Workers of Furniture Upholstery Association
Experience
- You can experience upholstering a chair for sitting on one’s knees.
Demonstration
- Craftsmen will upholster a chair in three days, using the upholstery skill.
Exhibition
- Materials, tools and processes for upholstering chairs are exhibited.
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Bedding
We will give demonstrations of cotton futon making by seasoned artisans, place display, offer hands-on experience of making small cushion under the tutorial of Certified Skilled Workers, in addition to answering to your questions regarding bedding and sleeping.
Exhibitors
- Tokyo Shingu Ginoushikai
Experience
- You can experience processes from stuffing cotton into a small cushion to finishing.
Demonstration
- A production demonstration of futon will be given by Grade 1 Certified Skilled Workers each day once in the morning and once in the afternoon.
Exhibition
- Futons made by a contemporary master craftsman who awarded the Medal with Yellow Ribbon are exhibited.
Sale
- Bedding produced by first-class qualified specialists for bedding production as contemporary master craftsmen is sold.
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Tile roofing
It is an organization aimed at inheriting the tile roofing tradition, improving skill and cultivating craftsmen. Demonstration by tile roofing craftsman, installation experience and commemorative shooting, "Tile coasters" will be sold.
Exhibitors
- Tokyo Kawarabuki Ginousuishin Kyogikai
Experience
- You can experience construction of S shaped tile with a miniature roof.
Demonstration
- Tile Roofing Meisters will be solving the licensing exam with inherited skills without using any electric tools.
Exhibition
- Works of practical task are exhibited, from ones in process to finished ones.
Sale
- Coasters made of smoked tiles are sold.
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Japanese traditional musical instruments
We will give demonstrations of production of Shamisen, Shakuhachi, Shinobue flute, Matake-bue flute, Noh-kan flute and tsuzumi drum. Our five masters will present the making of these Japanese instruments by traditional method. Those who want to touch these Japanese musical instruments can also do so.
Exhibitors
- Traditional Japanese Instrumemts Promotion Association
Experience
- You can experience Japanese musical instruments such as Shamisen, various kinds of transverse flutes, drums, and Shakuhachi (bamboo vertical flute).
Demonstration
- Production demonstration of Japanese traditional musical instruments and traditional handicrafts will be given.
Exhibition
- In addition to exhibition of musical instruments, history, kinds, and production process are explained.
Sale
- Japanese musical instruments, fixtures and educational materials are sold.
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Metal processing
We will give demonstrations of sphere manufacturing utilizing metal’s malleability and ductility; we will also display and sell processed goods made of sheet copper. Visitors can experience the wonder of sheet metal processing through experience-based learning using sheet metal tools.
Exhibitors
- Tokyoto Bankin Kogyo Kumiai
- Tokyoto Kenchiku Bankin Ginoushikai
Experience
- You can experience manufacturing from copper plate using tools specialized for sheet metal.
Demonstration
- A demonstration of processing sheet copper into a globe will be given by seasoned technicians.
Exhibition
- Oni ita, Kagami ita, and creative reliefs made with copper plate method are exhibited.
Sale
- Copper plate processed goods are sold.
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Painting
You can appreciate the skills of craftsmen who became higher-ranking winners at “National Painting Skills Challenge,” where seasoned artisans from around the nation meet together and compete. Do visit our hands-on experience booth where kids and grownups can feel close to painting business!
Exhibitors
- Tokyo Painting Industry Cooperative Association
Experience
- You can experience painting with a brush/roller.
Demonstration
- A demonstration of painting will be given by experienced craftworkers who possess skills which have been cultivated through years.
Exhibition
- Well-designed and highly functional paints are exhibited.
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Tiles
Tiles are building materials with a long history which have been used in pre-era Egypt’s pyramids, and they still decorate architecture and housing to this day. At the booth, you can enjoy tile art works and enjoy the making of mosaic coaster.
Exhibitors
- Tokyo Tile Ginoushikai
Experience
- You will make your own coaster by pasting mosaic tiles on a wooden coaster.
Demonstration
- A demonstration of processing will be given with the explanation by artisans.
Exhibition
- Works of tile art and mosaic art are exhibited.
Sale
- Works of tile art and mosaic art are sold.
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Stamps
Do come in touch with Japan’s traditional craftsmanship of “Insho Chokoku (stamp carving)” and stamp culture unique to Japan through our artisans’ demonstrations and hands-on experience of making your original stamp.
Exhibitors
- Tokyo Insho Ginoushikai
Experience
- You can experience "Hanko" making, in which you engrave stone or wooden materials.
Demonstration
- A demonstration of detailed, hand-carved rubber stamps and stamps made from natural materials will be given.
Exhibition
- On display are works produced by Meister and skilled specialists, as well as prize-winning works for the Skill Grand Prix.
Sale
- Cute Hanko (stamp) goods and stone carving tools are sold.
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Fittings
Fittings based on Japanese climate, culture, and history. They represent Japan’s art and spirit. In this "Takumi no Waza Expo," we will give demonstrations of finesse such as making of shoji (paper sliding doors) for tearooms by artisans, in addition to organizing hands-on experiences of assembling fretted ornament under the guidance of artisans.
Exhibitors
- Tokyo Tategu Kyodo Kumiai
Experience
- You can experience making a coaster using Kumiko technique.
Demonstration
- You will enjoy the brilliant performance of fittings that gives off the traditional Japonesque air.
Exhibition
- Various tategu (joinery) products such as Kumiko works and wooden products are exhibited.
Sale
- Handmade tategu (joinery) products made by master craftsmen are sold.
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Construction carpenters
We are Zenken Soren Tokyo-to Rengokai (National Federation of Construction Workers’ Unions, Tokyo Branch) consisting of carpenters, plasterers, landscape gardeners, etc. This year also, enjoy our traditional architecture and woodwork classroom. We will do our best for your further enjoyment.
Exhibitors
- National Federation of Construcion Workers' Union Tokyo
Experience
- A smartphone stand, a folding desk, a wooden horse, and a chair can be made from a timber.
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Tatami
We will run a featurette of making and display rush in addition to giving demonstrations of tatami-making.
You can also participate in hands-on experience of making mini-tatami and mini-goza (rush mat).
Exhibitors
- The Tatami Manufacturers' Association of Tokyo
Experience
- You can experience making a mini goza (mat) with a tatami needle.
Demonstration
- Partial demonstration of tatami production’s process will be given.
Exhibition
- Partial demonstration of tatami production’s process will be given.
Sale
- We sell daily necessities created by tatami.
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Plasterers
We will display the structure of a wall finished in “Otsu polish,” one of the top class final coatings. You can also enjoy demonstrations of Namakokabe (a wall with geometrical pattern made of tiles and plaster) and Giboku (imitation trunk) by artisans as well as hands-on experience of plastering and making sparkling mud balls.
Exhibitors
- TOKYO PLASTERERS' ASSOCIATION
Experience
- You can experience making a glowing mudball, and painting a wall.
Demonstration
- A demonstration of Namakokabe (a wall with geometrical pattern made of tiles and plaster) and Giboku (imitation trunk) will be given.
Exhibition
- Namakokabe (a wall with geometrical pattern made of tiles and plaster) and Giboku (imitation trunk) are exhibited.
Sale
- plaster-related books and DVDs are sold.
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Masons
We will display and sell stone artifacts such as sculptures and lanterns created by Grade 1 Certified Skilled Workers and Traditional Craftsmen from around the nation. You can also enjoy production demonstrations of lantern sculptures, as well as hands-on experience of making Magatama (comma-shaped bead) and 3D mosaic.
Exhibitors
- The Japan Stone Technicians Association
Experience
- Grinding, polishing, bonding with a glue gun. You can experience various masonic techniques.
Demonstration
- A demonstration of Buddhist statue sculpture and stone lantern production will be given by Grade 1 Certified Skilled Workers.
Exhibition
- Works made by qualified specialists and traditional stone artifacts throughout the country are exhibited.
Sale
- We sell lanterns and accessories made of stone products.
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Landscape gardening
We will carry out experiences to create authentic look like grasshopper using leaf of tree of "Shuro" and experiencing making sentence made by applying stone technique of small stone to small block stone.
Exhibitors
- Japan Federation of Landscape Contractors Tokyo Branch
Experience
- You can experience making a grasshopper using palm leaves, and making a paperweight from a block stone.
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Interior decoration
The finesse of interior finishing is used when applying wallpaper, plastic flooring, curtains, and such at construction sites. Do enjoy your hands-on experience under the guidance of interior decoration professionals at our booth. We also sell interior goods.
Exhibitors
- Tokyo Naisoshiage Ginoushikai
Experience
- You can experience making a mini lamp shade and a wall clock using interior techniques.
Exhibition
- Interior goods, accessories, miscellaneous goods are on display.
Sale
- Interior goods, accessories, miscellaneous goods are sold.
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Woodwork painting
Certified Skilled Association of Woodwork Painting is an organization that specializes in painting wood products. We will exhibit and sell painted woodwork. You can also make chopsticks of red lacquer with engravings (Tsui-shu) or coaster, and paint Daruma tumbling doll; other than that, you can enjoy watching demonstration of mirror finish.
Exhibitors
- Tokyo Mokkotoso Ginoushikai
Experience
- You can experience making tsuishu chopsticks, painting Daruma, and making coasters, using wood coating techniques.
Demonstration
- A demonstration of painting using polish will be given.
Exhibition
- Kendama, trays, small products (painted items) etc. are displayed.
Sale
- Kendama, trays, small products (painted items) etc. are sold.
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Zengiren(National Technicians Association) Meister
At the booth of Zengiren Meister Association, three crafts in three different fields - "Japanese Cooking", "Knitting Sliced Japanese Pastry" and "Noh - Hitting" will all show together and show off their respective techniques.
Exhibitors
- Zengiren Meister Association
Experience
- You can experience fruit carving and soap sculpture using apples.
Demonstration
- We will demonstrate "bearded beef" in the Nohma's manufacturing process.
Exhibition
- We will exhibit fruit / vegetable carving work, Japanese sweets work, Noh face.
Sale
- We will sell "brushwork candy" and "Noh face".
