The 24th Traditional Crafts and Tastes of Shinagawa Exhibition
Visitors can experience the tradition and history fostered in Shinagawa, including demonstrations by the skilled professionals of the Shinagawa Traditional Crafts PreservationGroup.
Date and time: January 25 (Sat.) and 26 (Sun.), 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (until 4:30 p.m. on the 26th)
Location: Event Hall, Curian 7F (in front of Oimachi Station)
Program: Demonstrations of traditional crafts and cooking by various artisans
Craft demonstrations: Ukiyo-e printing, Edo-kiriko (Edo cut glass), shamisen (three-stringed musical instrument), wasai (Japanese dressmaking), monsho uwae (crest drawing), ribiyo hasami (hairdresser scissors), Tokyo kiritansu (Tokyo paulownia wood chest of drawers), hyogu (picture framing), Tokyo ginki (Tokyo silverware), urushi kogei (lacquerware), kusakizome tebataorimono (textile work using plants as dyes), chochin moji (paper lantern calligraphy), obi shitate (kimono sash tailoring), kanaami (metal mesh), kotto shuri (antique repairing), wasao (Japanese fishing rods), and nihon shishu (Japanese embroidery)
Cooking demonstrations: Typical Japanese dishes and traditional sweets, tea, rice crackers, shumai (Chinese dumplings), candy, and more
Note: On 25th (Sat.) the first 100 people to arrive will receive a welcome gift.
Inquiries: Tourism Subsection, Commerce and Tourism Section, Tel: 5498-6350
