The 29th Traditional Crafts and Tastes of Shinagawa Exhibition

Vivid ukiyo-e printing, Edo-kiriko (Edo cut glass), wasai (Japanese dressmaking) and more. There will be demonstration booths of skilled professionals in these arts and more from the Shinagawa Traditional Crafts Preservation Group. You can directly see the development of tradition and history in Shinagawa and talk with artisans specializing in traditional crafts. A variety of traditional treats will be offered as well, such as Japanese sweets and tea. Don’t miss the fun!

Date and time: February 2 (Sat.) and 3 (Sun.), 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (until 4:30 p.m. on February 3)
Location: Event Hall, Curian (Civic Hall) 7F (in front of Oimachi Station)
Craft demonstrations: Ukiyo-e printing, chochin moji (paper lantern calligraphy), Edo-kiriko (Edo cut glass), obi shitate (kimono sash tailoring), wasai (Japanese dressmaking), kanaami (metal mesh), ribiyo hasami (hairdresser scissors), Tokyo kiritansu (Tokyo paulownia wood chests of drawers), nihon shishu (Japanese embroidery), hyogu (picture framing), Edo sudare (Edo bamboo blind), butsuzo chokoku (Buddhist statue sculpting), Tokyo tegaki yuzen (Tokyo yuzen dyeing with hand-drawn patterns), pottery, wasao (Japanese fishing rods), tatami and kusakizome tebataorimono (textile work using plants as dyes).
Cooking demonstrations: Japanese tea, Japanese sweets, shumai (Chinese dumplings), bread, niku udon (Japanese udon noodle soup with beef) and more.
Inquiries: Administration Subsection, Commerce and Manufacturing Section
(Tel: 03-5498-6335, Fax: 03-3787-7961)