Exhibition Booth Whole country（Lobby gallery） | 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.

Whole country

Ibaraki Kagutategu
- Ibaraki-ken Kagutategu Ginoushikai [Ibaraki pref.]
2. The exhibition brings together works of Ibaraki Kumiko, a famous traditional craft from Ibaraki, with other examples of work created through mastery of traditional techniques. There is also a workshop where visitors can make a mini sliding door or Kumiko Coaster with an artisan.
  - Make a mini sliding door or Kumiko Coaster with an artisan.
  - Watch a demonstration by young artisans from an old shop founded in the early years of the Showa period.
    Watch the traditional techniques passed down from the Showa period to today's Reiwa period and feel the wood from the sounds of the artisans' work.
  - The finest products from Ibaraki, created by both master and up-and-coming furniture and fixture artisans, will be on display.
  - Wooden accessories and paulownia products made by furniture and fittings artisans in Ibaraki Prefecture will be sold.
Kasukabe Kiri Tansu
- Kasukabe Kiri Tansu Association [Saitama pref.]
2. Experience the beauty of Kasukabe paulownia chest, including the texture and characteristics of paulownia, through making a paulownia bookshelf. Traditionally crafted Kasukabe paulownia chests will also be displayed for sale.
  - You can try making a paulownia bookshelf.
  - Traditionally crafted Kasukabe paulownia chests will be on display for sale.
Japanese sword/armor
- Kawagoe-han Hinawajyuu Teppoutai Hozonkai
  /Japanese sword craftsmen in Saitama Prefecture
2. You can watch a demonstration on sharpening Japanese katana and name engraving by a swordsmith. Engravings will also be for sale. You can also actually put on Japanese armor at the booth.
  - You can put on Japanese armor at the booth.
  - Watch a demonstration on sharpening Japanese katana and name engraving by a swordsmith.
  - Japanese armor will be on display.
  - You can buy an engraving made by the swordsmith. Letters will be engraved on a brass plate.
Traditional Crafts of Shizuoka
- Shizuoka Prefecture Folk Arts & Crafts Promotion Association [Shizuoka pref.]
2. Watch traditional artisans with expert skills demonstrate how Kudzu cloth is made. You can also try shredding Kudzu fibers finely and tying them together to form thread used for making Kudzu cloth.
  - Try shredding Kudzu fibers finely and tying them together to form thread used to make Kudzu cloth.
  - Watch traditional artisans with expert skills demonstrate how Kudzu cloth is made.
  - Traditionals crafts of Shizuoka prefecture will be for sale.
Ise katagami
- Ise Katagami Cooperative Association[Mie pref.]
2. Enjoy a demonstration and exhibition on Ise katagami, which is used when dying patterns and characters on kimono fabric. You can also try Ise katagami light sculpture and take part in a mini colored paper carving workshop.
  - Experience Ise katagami light sculpture and mini colored paper carving workshop.
  - Watch a demonstration of Ise katagami sculpture.
  - Ise katagami and dyed tanmono (narrow-loomed cloth), lights, accessories, and other items used in daily life will be on display.
  - Ise katagami, lights, tanmono (narrow-loomed cloth), accessories, and other items will be for sale.
Igakumihimo
- Miekumihimo Kyoudoukumiai [Mie pref.]
2. Traditional artisans will demonstrate their Kumihimo technique. You can also try making Iga-kumihimo.
  - Try your hand at Iga-kumihimo.
  - Watch a demonstration of Iga-kumihimo on a round loom.
Omi-jofu
- Omi-Jofu Traditional Kogei Center [Shiga pref.]
2. Enjoy the exhibition of Japanese traditional handicraft Omi-jofu and traditional woven hemp cloth. You can also watch a demonstration on Omi-jofu handspinning and weaving and try your doing it.
  - Try your hand at Omi-jofu handspinning and weaving.
  - Watch a demonstration of Omi-jofu handspinning and weaving.
  - Japanese traditional handicraft Omi-jofu and traditional woven hemp cloth will be on display.
Kyomono Certified Crafts
- Association of Certified Kyoto Traditional Products Craftsmen "Hibiki" [Kyoto pref.]
2. You can try hand-painting Yuzen, making a gold foil paperweight, and decorating a postcard with color foil. There will also be an introduction on certified Kyoto artisans and exhibits and sale of items made by artisans.
  - Try hand-painting Yuzen, making a gold foil paperweight, and decorating a postcard with color foil.
  - Watch demonstrations on hand-painting Yuzen (painting on obi sash using hand-painting Yuzen method), applying gold foil to Buddhist altar equipment, and applying foil to Kyosensu (decorating Kyoto folded fans and postcards with foil).
  - Introduction on certified Kyoto artisans and items made by artisans will be on display.
  - Items made by Kyoto artisans will be for sale. You can also place orders to make items.
Kyou makie
- Shimode makie-studio/Kyoto Prefectural Buddhist Cooperative Association [Kyoto pref.]
2. You can see and experience the Kyoto maki-e that fascinated European royalty and aristocrats.
  - You can experience the Makie technique.
  - Watch a demonstration of Kyo-makie that has famously captivated European royalty and nobility.
  - We will exhibit Kyoto maki-e that fascinated European royalty and aristocrats.
Osaka Ranma
- Osaka Ranma Craft Cooperative [Osaka pref.]
2. Enjoy a demonstration on Osaka ranma by seasoned traditional artisans. You can also connect with wood in a wood carving workshop.
  - Try carving a cat or blowfish pattern on a handy board.
  - Watch a ranma carving demonstration.
  - Osaka ranma will be on display.
Izumi comb
- Tanaka Boxwood crafts [Osaka pref.]
2. Watch a demonstration on making Izumi-kushi (comb) and how the finishing touches are applied with a file. You can also join a tsugegushi and ear pick making workshop.
  - Try tsugegushi comb and ear pick making.
  - Watch a demonstration on making Izumi-kushi (comb).
  - Osaka ranma will be on display.
Bizenyaki
- Okayama-ken bizenyaki touyuukai [Okayama pref.]
2. There will be a demonstration of techniques using the potter's wheel cultivated over the 1,000 years of Bizen ware history along with an easy-to-understand explanation from the artist. Be sure to stop by.
  - Enjoy the electric potter's wheel workshop.
  - Bizen ware techniques using the potter's wheel will be demonstrated along with hand pulling methods.
  - We will exhibit and sell works that show the characteristics of the four artists.
Kagawa Mounting
- Kagawa Mounting Technician Association [Kagawa pref.]
2. Use glue and tools such as glue brush, penknife, and donsu to experience the basics of book binding while making an original Goshuin (seal collection) book.
  - You can use kimono and donsu (fabric) to make a Goshuin book.
  - Watch a demonstration on making an original Goshuin book.
  - Get ideas on new designer items to light up the space for modern lifestyles.
  - Antique style books for the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage, designer kakejiku (hanging scroll) for modern lifestyles, SDG-themed recycled acrylic frames, and original Goshuin books made by skilled workers will be for sale.
Tosa handmade Japanese paper
- Kochi Prefecture Handmade Japanese Paper Cooperative Association [Kochi pref.]
2. Add color to Japanese paper using dye ink and create a piece of Tosa Japanese paper art. Japanese paper craft items and accessories demonstrating the texture and color of Tosa Japanese paper will be for sale.
  - Try your hand at Japanese paper making and Japanese paper craft.
  - Pretty and fashionable items and accessories demonstrating the texture and color of Tosa Japanese paper will be for sale.
Tosa Inkstone
- Mihara Inkstone Production Processing Union [Kochi Pref.]
2. Learn the series of processes in the making of inkstones, and see the actual tools used and inkstones. You can also make a small inkstone that fits in your palm.
  - Try making a small inkstone.
  - Catch an inkstone artisan demonstrating their technique.
  - An exhibition on the process of making inkstones used in Japanese calligraphy and inkstones of different shapes and sizes will be on display.
  - A variety of inkstones made by 6 Tosa inkstone artisans will be on display and for sale.
Local Handicraft of Saga
- SAGA HAND WORKS [Saga pref.]
2. Visitors can try their hand at bamboo crafts and painting Ozaki dolls, and also watch demonstrations of traditional Furyu masks and Nishikawanobori bamboo crafts.
  - People as young as elementary school students can enjoy the experience of crafting Shikainami bamboo baskets and painting the locally-made toys Ozaki dolls.
  - Demonstrations of Furyu masks Nishikawanobori bamboo crafts, two traditional crafts of Saga Prefecture, will also be held.
  - Handicraft used in daily life in Saga will be on display.
  - Furyu mask (wood carved toys, decorative headgear, wooden fruit toys), Nishikawanobori bamboo handicraft (bamboo strainers and baskets, Ajiro-ami bento boxes), Osaki clay figurines (clay flutes and bells), Hizen knives (ZDP189 knives, bunka knives, santoku knives, gyuto knives) will be for sale.
Saga ceramics
- Saga Prefectural Federation of Ceramic Technician Associations [Saga pref.]
2. Enjoy painting on Arita porcelain and watching a demonstration of the traditional art. Pieces made by artisans will be on display and for sale.
  - Try painting on Arita porcelain.
  - Watch a demonstration of painting without first sketching a design.
  - Imari porcelain and Arita porcelain made by famous modern artisans, Zengiren meisters, Monozukuri meisters will be on display and for sale.
Local Handicraft of Kumamoto
- Kumamoto City Handicrafts Promotion Center [Kumamoto-shi,Kumamoto pref.]
2. Watch a demonstration of making Higo Zogan, designated as a national handicraft. You can also try your hand at doing it. Higo Zogan and traditional Higo toys will also be on display and for sale.
  - Try your hand at making Higo Zogan.
  - Watch a Higo Zogan making demonstration.
  - Higo Zogan and traditional Higo toys will be on display. Feel the beauty of Kumamoto tradition from the exhibition of about 80 items.
  - Higo Zogan, traditional Higo toys such as Higo temari balls, Higo mari balls, Higo koma tops, Obake no Kinta toys will be for sale.
Aizu lacqerware
- Zengiren Meister Association Fukushima [Fukushima pref.]
2. Watch a makie demonstration that uses Aizu lacquerware using genuine gold flakes and glitter powder. You can also try making a makie obon tray using genuine gold flakes and glitter powder, and also drop by to visit the makie items on display.
  - Try making a makie obon tray using genuine gold flakes and glitter powder.
  - Watch a makie demonstration on Aizu lacquerware that uses genuine gold foil and glitter powder techniques.
  - Aizu lacquerware that uses gold powder and raden will be on display in a makie exhibition.
Saitama Tatami
- Zengiren Meister Association Saitama [Saitama pref.]
2. Watch a demonstration on making a Ryukyu-omote Judo tatami mat that has no borders and one with wooden borders. You can also try making a tatami mat or a tatami coaster. Mini tatami, tatami mats, and card cases will be for sale.
  - Try making a tatami mat or a tatami coaster.
  - Watch a demonstration on Ryukyu-omote Judo mats that have no borders, and making tatami with wooden borders.
  - Yusoku-datami (usually used in temples and shrines) and handicraft tatami will be on display.
  - Mini tatami, tatami mats, and card cases will be for sale.