Exhibition Booth "Living" Area（Hall E） | Monozukuri/Takumi no Waza Expo 2023

Organizations and companies that carry on the tradition of Japanese craftsmanship will showcase their artisan skills.

*The contents of the exhibition booth are subject to change. *The photo below is an image.

Japanese plaster craftsman
- TOKYO PLASTERERS' ASSOCIATION
2. On display is a structure using Otsumigaki polished earth wall, one of the finest plastering finishes there is, as well as a demonstration of modern Otsumigaki polished walls by craftsmen,
  a gigantic 1-meter diameter glowing earth ball made by a craftsperson and a workshop on how to make a glowing earth ball.
  - Experience making a glowing mud ball and plastering a wall.
  - Demostration of gendai-otsumigaki wall finishing and glowing mud ball making.
  - Mock-up panel, 1m wide glowing mud ball, humidity control test equipment will be on display.
Landscaping
- Japan Federation of Landscape Contractors Tokyo Branch
2. This booth offers a wide variety of programs, including LED candle making, sekimori-ishi (barrier stone) paperweight making, and more.
  - Experience making bamboo candle and a sekimori-ishi (barrier stone) paperweight out of stone.
Mason
- Tokyo Stone Technicians Association
2. There will be stone working demonstrations by past Technical Grand Prix winners from across Japan as well as display and sales of their works and a magatama (comma-shaped bead) making experience.
  - Experience making a magatama (comma-shaped bead) necklace.
  - Demostration of engraving letters on a stone nameplate and stone work techniques.
  - Buddhist pagodas and stone lanterns, as well as stone-metal interior pieces handcrafted by Tokyo meisters will be on display.
  - Single-flower vases and palm-sized stone products will be sold.
Tile art
- Tokyo Tile Ginoushikai
2. A historical construction material used in the Egyptian pyramids before the Common Era, tile continues to make architecture and residential spaces beautiful around the world to this day. At the booth, tile art will be displayed and sold, and visitors can enjoy a mosaic coaster workshop.
  - So Much Fun! Experience making tile mosaic art.
  - Tile mosaic art will be demonstrated.
  - Tile mosaic art will be displayed.
  - Tile cute mosaic art products will be sold.
Carpenter
- National Federation of Construcion Workers' Union Tokyo
2. The woodworking class will be available this year as well. We'll strive to make sure all visitors are satisfied.
  - Make a smartphone speaker and wooden coaster in the woodworking workshop.
Interior
- Tokyo Naisoshiage Ginoushikai
2. Experience making a mini lamp shade or handmade fan at the Tokyo Naisoshiage Ginoushikai booth. Interior decor, sundries, and accessories are also displayed and sold here.
  - Make a mini lamp shade and your own round fan.
  - Craftsmen will demonstrate making a mini lamp shade, a super-sized round fan, and a regular round fan.
  - Tile carpet, imported wallpaper, curtain cloth and such interior material, pouches, cellphone cases, box-framed art (European scenery), old French/Italian floorplans, sculptures of Marie Antoinette and other interior pieces.
Wooden fittings
- Tokyo Tategu Kyodo Kumiai
2. We host the Kumiko workshop and display and sell various wooden joinery products. The role of wooden joinery is explained in the panels. A master craftsman will also demonstrate the precision, accuracy, and wonder of woodworking.
  - Make a Kumiko coaster.
  - Traditional wooden fitting techniques, including Kumiko work, will be presented.
  - A number of charming wooden products created using traditional Japanese techniques will be presented.
  - Charming wooden products handmade by artisans from the traditional beauty of Japan will be sold.
Tatami
- The Tatami Manufacturers' Association of Tokyo
2. Traditional tatami-doko (base) and tatami-omote (surface) will be on display, rush straw goods will be on sale, and mini tatami mat workshop will be held.
  - Make a mini-tatami mat.
  - Traditional hand-woven tatami mat floors and facing will be displayed.
  - Products made from rush will be sold.
Waterproof coating
- Tokyo Coating film waterproof skills test council / Tokyo Waterproof Technician Association
2. Waterproofing protects buildings from water damage. To produce waterproofing technicians with the proper skills, we host workshops and study sessions for those taking the skills certification test. At the booth, there is a workshop on making an original strap for your cell phone using waterproof urethane.
  - Make a one-of-a-kind original strap.
  - Watch a demonstration on spraying a finishing pattern and roller brush work for acrylic rubber coating waterproofing of an exterior wall.
  - Models of various urethane waterproofing methods and photographs of urethane waterproofing examples will be displayed along with a video introducing urethane waterproofing techniques.
Roof tiles
- Tokyo Kawarabuki Ginousuishin Kyogikai
2. Our goal is to carry on the tradition of tile roofing, improve roofing techniques, and train craftspeople. Demonstrations by craftspeople, a tile roofing installation workshop, and a commemorative photograph session will be held.
  - Experience tile roofing with pottery tiles.
  - Watch a demonstration on the contents of the kawarabuki (roofer) skill certification test.
  - Introduction of practical frame from middle stages up to completion and display of various roof tiles.
  - Tile coaster made of smoked tiles from Awaji will be sold.
Bedding
- Tokyo Shingu Ginoushikai
2. A skilled artisan will demonstrate how to make a cotton futon and exhibit their works, then there will be a workshop on making small zabuton cushions led by a nationally certified technician, who will also answer questions and concerns about bedding and sleep.
  - Try Your Hand! Handmade Personal Zabuton Cushion
  - Watch a demonstration on zabuton cushion making and also of how an eco-friendly cotton handmade futon is made.
  - An eco-friendly cotton futon made by a modern master artisan and Medal with Yellow Ribbon winner will be displayed.
  - Futons made by a modern master and first class bedding products artisans, and small zabuton cushions made by first class bedding products artisans will be for sale.
Chair upholstery
- Tokyo Association of Chair Upholstery Professionals
2. A booth where you can see demonstrations of the traditional techniques for making round stools, and also try your hand at making a stool and making a leather card case.
  - Make a DIY Oval Stool and a Leather Card Case
  - Watch a demonstration on how a round stool is made from natural material using a traditional technique passed down over generations.
  - A technical chair and the internal structure of a chair, which cannot be seen because it is covered by cloth or other materal, will be displayed.
Steel metal
- Tokyo Bankin Kogyo Kumiai／Tokyo Kenchiku Bankin Ginoushikai
2. There will be production demonstrations of pieces that show the malleability and ductility of metal as well as display and sales of products made from processed copper sheets. Visitors can experience the wonder of sheet metal processing by creating a copper whistle and relief using sheet metal tools.
  - Create a handmade whistle or handmade relief.
  - Watch a demonstration on embossing a colored bronze plate, folding a crane out of a bronze plate using metal work tools, making a toribusuma roof end tile and pot using a press.
  - The exhibition will feature works jointly created by Ginoushikai (Technical Association) and works by its members as well as creative reliefs made from copper plate, vases, beads, and other accessories.
  - Copper cranes, aluminum cranes, copper straps, and small copper items will be sold.
Seal
- Tokyo certified skilled workers of Seal engraving
2. Experience the traditional Japanese skill of stamp engraving and Japan's unique stamp culture through demonstrations of artisan skills and a hanko stamp making workshop.
  - Make a one-of-a-kind stamp.
  - Watch a demonstration on making handmade rubber stamp and wooden stamp making, and seal carving by a master.
  - Works featured in the Technical Grand Prix and the National Seal Grand Prix will be displayed.
  - Cute stamp items and tools for carving stone seals will be for sale. Orders can also be placed for uniquely shaped seals made out of branches, handcrafted rubber stamps, and wooden seals (for artwork).
Mounting
- Tokyo hyougu kyouji naisou bunka kyokai
2. Experience the art of scroll and paper mounting, which has been passed down for more than 1,000 years, through demonstrations by highly skilled artisans and an exhibition of hanging scrolls, and more. Come experience wonderful techniques that use glue and Japanese paper.
  - Make a karakuri byobu (trick folding screen).
  - Watch a demonstration on the main processes of making a folding screen.
  - Lifestyles that feature paper mounting in line with modern sensibilities will be presented.
Woodworking painting
- Tokyo Mokkotoso Ginoushikai
2. We specialize in painting wooden products that are part of our daily lives, such as doors, tables, chairs, and other furniture. Visit us for sales of painted wooden products, workshops, and demonstrations.
  - Try painting a daruma doll, decorating a coaster with a stencil, and experience the technique of red lacquerware chopsticks.
  - Watch a demonstration on the process of polishing the lacquer-like finish on a piano.
  - Items made in the Skills Contest will be displayed.
  - Items displayed at the Skills Contest and other items will be sold.

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Japanese plaster craftsman

Landscaping

Mason

Tile art

Carpenter

Interior

Wooden fittings

Tatami

Waterproof coating

Roof tiles

Bedding

Chair upholstery

Steel metal

Seal

Mounting

Woodworking painting