From July 15th (Wed) to 20th (Mon, public holiday), for six days, the "Evolving Tradition: Master Craftsmanship that Enriches Life" event will be held at Hankyu Umeda Main Store in Osaka, bringing together traditional crafts from 49 production areas across Japan. This year, in addition to items that delight with their colors and patterns, the event will feature exquisite products that embody the skills of master craftsmen from all over the country, including lucky charms that bring happiness.
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: July 15th (Wed)– July 20th (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
Free admission
*This event will be held concurrently with two other events at the same venue: "Aiism" and "Ichiki Ichiyu".

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The press release is available here (PDF).

Event Information

During the event, there will be demonstrations by artisans that are not usually seen by the public, as well as various workshops.

Production demonstration

Craftsmen will be demonstrating various techniques every day. Please come and see their delicate handiwork up close.

Demonstration content (planned)

[Aomori Prefecture] TSUGARU Nuri (Lacquerware) "polishing process"
[Tochigi Prefecture] MASHIKO Yaki (Pottery) "potter's wheel shaping"
[Aichi Prefecture] OWARI Butsugu (Buddhist Implements) "Shinto Altar Fittings Manufacturing"
[Ishikawa Prefecture] KUTANI Yaki (Porcelain) "overglaze painting"
[Fukui Prefecture] ECHIZEN Tansu (Chests) "Lap joint, wooden peg making, etc."
[Yamaguchi Prefecture] AKAMA Suzuri (Inkstones) "Shaping from raw stone"

Production experience

We also offer various workshops. Why not enjoy interacting with crafts alongside artisans?

[Toyama Prefecture] ETCHU FUKUOKA no Sugegasa (Sedge Hats) "Small Straw Hat Making Experience"

[Osaka Prefecture] Osaka Senshu Paulownia Wood Chest "Paulownia Box Making Experience"

[Osaka Prefecture] Izumi Glass
"Accessory and Suncatcher Making Experience"

[Nara Prefecture] NARA Fude (Brushes) "Brush Making Finishing Experience"

*For reservations, dates, prices, and other details, please visit the Hankyu Umeda website (scheduled to be released on July 8th).

*Some traditional crafts are not designated as "traditional crafts" by the government.
*Please note that the exhibits/demonstrations/experiences, dates, times, etc., may be subject to change depending on the circumstances.
*All photos are for illustrative purposes only.