2025/09/10 (Wed) ~ 2025/09/15 (Mon)
Evolving Tradition: Craftsmanship that Enriches Daily Life (Venue: Hankyu Umeda Main Store)
From September 10th (Wed) to 15th (Mon, public holiday), for six days, we will be holding "Evolving Tradition: Craftsmanship that Enriches Life," an event featuring traditional crafts from approximately 60 production areas across Japan, at Hankyu Umeda Main Store in Osaka.
This year, in addition to lucky charms that are said to bring happiness, we have a wide selection of wonderful products from the Kinki area, which is attracting attention at the World Expo, as well as items that will help you enjoy autumn. Exquisite items showcasing the craftsmanship of artisans from Hokkaido to Okinawa will be gathered here.
This event is packed with the charm of traditional crafts, so you're sure to find your own personal favorite.
Please come to the venue.
Event Overview
Evolving traditions: Craftsmanship that enriches everyday life.
Organizer: Japan Traditional Crafts Industry Promotion Association
Date: September 10th (Wed)– September 15th (Monday holiday)
Time: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM each day *Ends at 5:00 PM on the last day
Venue: Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 9th Floor Event Hall/Festival Plaza
Free admission
Special website: https://website.hankyu-dept.co.jp/honten/h/takuminowaza/
Event Information
In addition to demonstrations by artisans that are rarely seen by the public, various workshops will also be held.
Production demonstration
Craftsmen will be demonstrating various techniques every day. Please come and see their delicate handiwork up close.
Demonstration content(tentative)
[Hokkaido] Nibutani Attushi"AttushiWeaving (handloom weaving)
[Akita Prefecture] Kaba Zaiku (Cherry Bark Work) "Making tea caddies and small storage boxes"
[Akita Prefecture] ODATE Magewappa (Bentwood) "Birch Binding Work"
[Yamagata Prefecture] YAMAGATA Imono (Metal Casting) "Fukurei Pattern Chisel Carving"
[Chiba Prefecture] BOSHU Uchiwa (fans) "The process of splitting and weaving bamboo"
[Tokyo] EDO Kiriko (Cut Glasses) "EDO Kiriko (Cut Glasses) Making Demonstration"
[Tokyo] EDO Bekko (Tortoiseshell Crafts): "Cutting and shaping the material"
[Yamanashi Prefecture] KOSHU Tebori Insho (Hand-carved Seals) "Seal Making"
[Shizuoka Prefecture] SURUGA Take Sensuji Zaiku (Bamboo Latticeware) "Higo-zukuri"
[Aichi Prefecture] AKAZU Yaki (Pottery) "potter's wheel shaping"
[Gifu Prefecture] Ichii Itto Bori (Woodcarving) (wood carving using carving tools)
[Fukui Prefecture] ECHIZEN Uchihamono (Forged Blades) "Name engraving (name engraving on kitchen knives)"
[Osaka Prefecture] Osaka Senshu KiriScreenBox "SmallScreenAssembling the drawers
[Hyogo Prefecture] TOYOOKA Kiryuu Zaiku (Willow Basketry) "Production of a Small Basket"
[Wakayama Prefecture] KISHU Shikki (Lacquerware) "Makie decoration"
[Shimane Prefecture] SEKISHU Washi (Papers) "Paper Shoe Making"
[Fukuoka Prefecture] KURUME Kasuri (Ikat) "Picture drawing that forms the basis of the ikat pattern"
[Saga Prefecture] IMARI-ARITA Yaki (Porcelain): "Painting on plates and other items"
[Kagoshima Prefecture] SATSUMA Yaki (Ceramics): "Carvings are applied to the vessels."
[Okinawa Prefecture] Demonstration of ramie spinning KIJOKA no Bashofu (Banana Fiber Textiles).
[Kagoshima Prefecture] Seed scissors and seed knife: "The final stage of scissor making"
[Mie Prefecture] Ise Ittobori (wood carving): "Production process from rough carving to completion"
Production experience
We also offer various workshops. Why not enjoy interacting with crafts alongside artisans?
[Fukui Prefecture] Experience making your own spoon by sprinkling ECHIZEN Shikki (Lacquerware) dry lacquer powder.
[Kyoto Prefecture] Kyoto Cloisonné Silver Cloisonné Making Experience
[Fukui Prefecture] ECHIZEN Tansu (Chests) ① Pen stand making experience ② Masu (wooden measuring cup) making experience
[Kagoshima Prefecture] Experience trying on Satsuma armor (a simplified version of armor) and helmets.
[Aichi Prefecture] Metal engraving experience using OWARI Butsugu (Buddhist Implements), chisels and hammers
① Pendant top ② Ring
[Fukuoka Prefecture] KURUME Kasuri (Ikat)
Coaster making experience using a tabletop loom with ikat yarn
[Ishikawa Prefecture] KANAZAWA Butsudan (Household Buddhist Altars) Gold Leaf Brooch Making Experience
[Kyoto Prefecture] KYO Kumihimo (Braiding) Kumihimo Keychain Making
[Ishikawa Prefecture] YAMANAKA Shikki (Lacquerware): Cherry blossom bonsai arranged in a lacquerware vessel.
For reservations, dates, prices, and other details, please visit the special website.
The press release is available here.
*Some traditional crafts are not designated as "traditional crafts" by the government.
*Please note that the content of exhibits/demonstrations/experiences, dates, times, etc., may be subject to change depending on the circumstances.
*All photos are for illustrative purposes only.
