The "Traditional Crafts Open Call Exhibition" is a consolidation of the "Japan Traditional Craftsmen's Association Exhibition" and the "National Traditional Crafts Open Call Exhibition," both of which were held until fiscal year 2024. This competition showcases craft works that incorporate ideas required for modern lifestyles into the techniques and methods of "traditional crafts" designated by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry. Outstanding works are awarded prestigious prizes, including the "Prime Minister's Award."
Please take your time to appreciate the beauty of Japanese craftsmanship and the possibilities of manufacturing, which are the pride of Japan. We look forward to your visit.

*Please see here for the results of the selection process.

venue

The National Art Center, Tokyo 1st floor/Exhibition room 1D

(7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo)

Event period

November 26th (Wed)- December 8th (Mon)

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (until 1:00 PM on the last day)
*Entry is permitted until 30 minutes before closing time.
*Closed on December 2nd (Tue)
[Free admission]

＼ Gallery Talk ／ ————————

Gallery talks by traditional craftspeople are scheduled to be held at the venue on Saturdays and Sundays during the exhibition period.
You can hear from traditional craftspeople from various fields about the history of traditional crafts, the techniques they have cultivated, and the highlights of the exhibited works. We encourage you to participate.
*Free admission (for junior high school students and older), no reservation required, free entry and exit.

Dates: November 29th, 30th, December 6th, 7th (tentative)
Details here (PDF)

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Access to the National Art Center, Tokyo

Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, Nogizaka Station
Exit 6 towards Aoyama Cemetery (directly connected to the art museum) *There is no parking available.
https://www.nact.jp

  

Excellent works exhibition

We will be exhibiting and selling some of the works, primarily those that have received awards such as the "Prime Minister's Award," the "Speaker of the House of Representatives Award," and the "Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award," at Aoyama Square.

Venue: Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square
(8-1-22 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo)

Event period December 19th (Fri)– January 8th, 2026 (Thu)
*The museum will be closed from December 28th (Sun) to January 3rd (Sat).

Opening hours: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
*Opening time is 12:00 PM on the first day, closing time is 6:00 PM on the last day.

<Inquiries>
Japan Association for the Promotion of Traditional Crafts Industries
("Traditional Craftworks Open Call Exhibition" Secretariat)
8-1-22 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052, Japan
Email: kouboten@kougei.or.jp