ものづくり・匠の技の祭典2023 Stage3

Demonstrations of "craftsmanship" from all over Japan. And don't miss the announcement about the giveaway!

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10:30~11:00

Haute Couture Collection: Artisanal Techniques 2023

A special fashion show of exclusively for “Monozukuri - A Celebration of Japanese Artisanal Techniques” will be presented by first-class artisans and their prize-winning works from competitions!
See the “fashion artisan’s techniques” that highlight the excellence of Japan’s “Haute Couture” fashion culture on full display in their intricately tailored, high quality pieces.

  • Nihon Dress Association
  • All Nihon Yousai Ginoukyokai Tokyo Branch / Tokyo Dress Making Ginoushikai
  • Japan Fashion Creator Association
オートクチュール・コレクション 匠の技2023 * Japanese audio only

12:00~12:30

Co-ki Yamashita × Architectural Carpentry Artisan Special Stage
Co-ki Yamashita Tries the Basic Carpentry Skills of Marking, Sharpening, and Planing!

Under the guidance of master carpenter instructor Shigeki Kataoka, Co-ki Yamashita will take on the challenge of learning the basic carpentry skills that are essential for home building!
See “architectural carpentry artisan’s techniques” on display as a genuine craftsman masterfully performs marking, sharpening, and planing as Co-ki tries to succeed at his challenge.

Supporter Co-ki Yamashita will appear on stage.

If you would like to see the stage at the venue, please cooperate as follows.Seats are unreserved. Please refrain from leaving your luggage on the seat.Please refrain from taking pictures on the stage where supporters will be speaking.

  • National Federation of Construcion Workers' Union Tokyo
「涼を生ける」あなたのお部屋に「山下幸輝さん」が挑戦! * Japanese audio only

13:00~13:30

Co-ki Yamashita × Steel metal Artisan Special Stage
Co-ki Yamashita Tries Making and Coloring Large Copper Signboards!

Co-ki Yamashita takes on the challenge of making a large 1.8-meter signboard using sheet metal, which is the metal part of residential construction, its specialized tools, and copper sheets!
Watch his efforts as well as the “sheet metal artisan’s techniques” that have been learned and honed with skillful precision, ranging from copper sheet processing to lettering production and coloring.

Supporter Co-ki Yamashita will appear on stage.

If you would like to see the stage at the venue, please cooperate as follows.Seats are unreserved. Please refrain from leaving your luggage on the seat.Please refrain from taking pictures on the stage where supporters will be speaking.

  • Tokyo Bankin Kogyo Kumiai / Tokyo Kenchiku Bankin Ginoushikai
山下幸輝×板金の匠スペシャルステージ * Japanese audio only

14:00~14:30

The Leader in Japan
Master Craftsmanship in Urethane Waterproofing in Renovation and Repair Work

Keiichi Miyoshi, a Class 1 waterproofing technician, demonstrates urethane waterproofing, which plays an essential role in protecting Japanese homes!
See the “waterproofing artisan’s techniques” that employ a rubber spatula and metal trowel to expertly create waterproofing layers with uniform thickness and unparalleled consistency.

Subsupporter Yuria Kamiya will appear on stage.

If you would like to see the stage at the venue, please cooperate as follows.Seats are unreserved. Please refrain from leaving your luggage on the seat.Please refrain from taking pictures on the stage where supporters will be speaking.

  • Tokyo Coating film waterproof skills test council / Tokyo Waterproof Technician Association
ウレタン防水施工の匠の技 * Japanese audio only

15:00~15:30

Unraveling the Needle Movements of Japanese Sewing, and Then Kimono

Monozukuri Meisters demonstrate the needlework essential to sewing a kimono, complete with opportunities for beginners to try it as well!
Watch and learn about Japan’s world-renowned kimono culture and the “Japanese sewing artisan’s techniques” that put Japan on the forefront.
You can also see what happens when you try to unravel a kimono that has taken shape.

Subsupporter Yuria Kamiya will appear on stage.

If you would like to see the stage at the venue, please cooperate as follows.Seats are unreserved. Please refrain from leaving your luggage on the seat.Please refrain from taking pictures on the stage where supporters will be speaking.

  • Zenkoku Wasai Ginoushikai
    Tokyo Wasai Ginoushikai
和裁の基本「運針」 * Japanese audio only

16:00~16:30

The Origins of Plasterwork and Modern-Day Plaster & Earthen Wall Plastering

Kazuyuki Kimura, a contemporary master craftsman, and Toshiaki Yawata, winner of the Skill Grand Prix, demonstrate modern plaster and earthen wall plastering techniques!
Watch as they explain and perform with the utmost skill the “plaster artisan’s techniques” of two types of traditional plaster walls, which have been an essential part of Japan’s architectural culture.

  • TOKYO PLASTERERS' ASSOCIATION
現代しっくい塗りと土壁塗り * Japanese audio only

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