2026/01/16(金)〜2026/01/22(木)
The 24th Kanto Traditional Craftsmen's Association Art Competition
This is a competition exhibition showcasing outstanding works by traditional craftspeople from the Kanto region.
Please enjoy the diverse range of works.
24th (2025) Award-Winning Works
Kanto Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Director's Award
EDO Sashimono (Wood Joinery)
Kazunori Nemoto
Princess dressing table
Award from the Japan Association for the Promotion of Traditional Crafts
EDO Mokuhanga (Woodblock Prints)
Motoharu Asaka
Kitagawa Utamaro, "Woman Holding a Comb"
Japan Traditional Craftsmen's Association Award
EDO Kiriko (Cut Glasses)
Hidetaka Shimizu
Large plate "Phoenix"
Kanto Traditional Craftsmen's Association Chairman's Award
EDO Sashimono (Wood Joinery)
Yamada Kahei
Tea box (cup type)
Kanto Traditional Craftsmen's Association Chairman's Award
MAKABE Ishidoro (Stone Lanterns)
Koji Matsuzaki
Multipurpose lantern "Mutsumeami"
Kanto Traditional Craftsmen's Association Chairman's Award
MASHIKO Yaki (Pottery)
Masayoshi Otsuka
Rust large vase
Kanto Traditional Craftsmen's Association Chairman's Award
TOKAMACHI AKASHI Chijimi (Crepe Textiles)
Takuro Murayama
clear light
Kanto Traditional Craftsmen's Association Chairman's Award
Kamo Kiri Tansu
Kazuyoshi Mitsumoto
Paulownia wood writing desk "Jindai"
Kanto Traditional Craftsmen's Association Chairman's Award
TOKYO Tegaki Yuzen (Dyeing)
Noriaki Kuratani
Water warms up
Production demonstration
actual
| date | Performer | Craft item name / Demonstration content |
| January 17th (Sat)- January 18th (Sun) | Kazuyoshi Mitsumoto | Kamo Paulownia Wood Chest of Drawers / Mortise and Tenon Joints for Chests of Drawers |
| January 19th (Mon)- January 20th (Tue) | Susumu Iwama | TOKYO Tegaki Yuzen (Dyeing) / Underpainting process for Nagoya obi |
| January 21 (Wed)- January 22 (Thu) | Kazuya Kosugi | MURAKAMI Kibori Tsuishu (Wood Carvings and Lacquerware) Lacquerware / Polishing Process |
Discover traditional crafts – Search for traditional crafts –
EDO Kiriko (Cut Glasses) EDO Sashimono (Wood Joinery) TOKYO Tegaki Yuzen (Dyeing) KAMAKURA Bori (Wood Carvings and Lacquerware) Bori (carving), Tokamachi TOKAMACHI AKASHI Chijimi (Crepe Textiles) (crepe silk fabric EDO Mokuhanga (Woodblock Prints)) MURAKAMI Kibori Tsuishu (Wood Carvings and Lacquerware) MURAYAMA OSHIMA Tsumugi (Pongee) Oshima Tsumugi (silk fabric), Kamo Kiri Tansu (chest of drawers), Mashiko MASHIKO Yaki (Pottery)
The museum opens at 12:00 PM on the first day and closes at 6:00 PM on the last day.
*Business hours may change suddenly depending on the situation. Please check our announcements for the latest information before visiting.
