PR Event for Traditional Crafts at KITTE Marunouchi, Tokyo Friday, October 31 - Tuesday, November 4

The Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs, Tokyo Metropolitan Government will hold a PR event for traditional crafts titled "KOUGEI LOVERS in AUTUMN" at KITTE Marunouchi from October 31 (Friday) to November 4 (Tuesday), 2025.

In addition to the exhibition, demonstration, hands-on production and sales of traditional Tokyo crafts, a "Disaster Area Support Fair" will be held to support the recovery from the Noto Peninsula Earthquake by exhibiting and selling traditional crafts from the affected areas. Please come and see the world-class Japanese traditional crafts. In addition, a record 1,282 entries were received from elementary school students in the "I wish I had such and such traditional crafts" design contest! and the "Tokyo Traditional Craftsmen's Exhibition New Design Contest" will also be exhibited and an award ceremony will be held.

Scenery of the venue

Outline of KOUGEI LOVERS in AUTUMN

Dates: From Friday, October 31 to Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Hours: [Weekdays] 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

　　　　　 Holidays: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (*Last day until 6:00 p.m.)

Venue : KITTE Marunouchi 1st floor Atrium / B1F Tokyo City Eye Performance Zone

　　　　　 (2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)

　　　　Tokyo Building TOKIA (2-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)

　　　　　 Tokyo Building TOKIA will be used as a production experience venue from November 1 (Sat.) to 3 (Mon.) only.

Main Activities: ○Sales of products filled with craftsmanship

　　　　　 Demonstrations where visitors can experience traditional craftsmanship up close

　　　　　 ○ Hands-on production experience with craftspeople

　　　　　 Talk shows by craftsmen on the charm of traditional crafts

　　　　　 ○Exhibition and awarding ceremony of the design contest by elementary school students

　　　　　 ○Exhibition of the works of traditional craftsmen's new works and awarding ceremony

　　　　　 ○ Exhibition and sale of traditional crafts from the affected areas at the Disaster Area Support Fair

URL etc.: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Website

　　　　　 https://www.dento-tokyo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/events/2025/1031.html

Event Details

○Exhibition and sale of traditional Tokyo crafts

A variety of 23 crafts made by skilled artisans with their hearts and souls, including Edo faceted glass, Edo Mokumegome dolls, Tokyo cloisonne enamel ware, and Tokyo parasols, as well as the fruits of craftsmanship that add color to daily life from 49 exhibiting businesses, will be on display. Please take this opportunity to pick up and enjoy these products as gifts, rewards, or celebrations for Hare no Hi (happy occasions).

Traditional crafts on display and for sale (image)

○Demonstrations by craftsmen, craftsman talk shows, etc.

Demonstrations that can only be seen in the workshops will be held, as well as talk shows where craftspeople share their passionate messages that can only be heard here.

Talk Show

Demonstration

Hands-on experience (KITTE 1st floor Atrium, TOKIA 1st floor West Galleria*)

A total of 16 types of content will be available for visitors to try while learning from craftspeople, with the content of the experience changing daily. This is one of the few opportunities to learn from the artisans. Advance reservations are recommended, but same-day reservations are also available. For detailed information on the contents and schedule, please visit the Tokyo Metropolitan Government website.

(*This event will also be held at the Galleria on the west side of the 1st floor of TOKIA from November 1 (Sat.) to November 3 (Mon.).

Hands-on production experience 1

Design Contest for "What I wish I had! Exhibition and Award Ceremony (Tokyo City Eye Performance Zone, B1F of KITTE, 1F Atrium)

A record 1,282 entries were received for this contest, which began accepting entries in June. All entries will be exhibited at the venue. An award ceremony will also be held for the winners of the Governor of Tokyo Award, Excellence Award, and Honorable Mention Award.

Award Ceremony: Monday, November 3, from 14:00

URL etc. : https://www.dentoukougei.jp/topics/2025/designcontest-award/

Design Contest (last year)

Exhibition, Voting and Award Ceremony (KITTE 1F Atrium)

Twenty-three new works created by Tokyo Metropolitan Government certified traditional craftsmen were exhibited in one place.

Your vote will decide this year's number one. Please come and see the masterpieces of the best craftsmen in the world.

Voting period: October 31 (Fri.) - November 3 (Mon.), until 15:00

Award Ceremony: Tuesday, November 4, from 16:30

URL, etc.: https://www.dentoukougei.jp/topics/2025/concour/

New work competition (last year)

Support Fair for Disaster Area (KITTE 1st Floor Atrium)

The Disaster Area Support Fair will be held to exhibit and sell traditional crafts from the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake (Ishikawa, Toyama, and Niigata prefectures). Traditional crafts from 14 crafts and 24 exhibitors, including Wajima lacquerware, Kutani ware, Takaoka copperware, Takaoka lacquerware, Murakami wood carving Tsuishu, and Kamo paulownia chests, will be exhibited and sold.