The real event "Hand Made In Japan Fes 2016" sponsored by the handmade marketplace "Creema" will be held at Tokyo Big Sight on July 23rd and 24th.
This event, which started in 2013, was visited by more than 50,000 visitors last year. This year, it will be deployed at 4,500 booths with about 5,500 people nationwide , which is the largest number ever, and it seems that the number of visitors will increase further. Make sure to check the highlights of each area before you go!
Handmade miscellaneous goods & workshop
The main thing is the "creator area" . At the booth, where 5,500 individual creators nationwide will open, original works such as art, miscellaneous goods, fashion, and interiors will be exhibited and sold.
Workshops are also held by creators and traditional craftsmen from all over Japan. You can experience embroidery using "Okaya Silk" from Nagano Prefecture, hand-knitted hammocks, and making Scandinavian mugs "KUKSA". Programs for parents and children and kids are also substantial. * Participation fee for each program is required
Gorgeous music live ♪
A total of 15 groups of artists such as "Scha Dara Parr", "Asako Toki", "bird" and "Mitsume" will participate in the "Music & Play Area" stage in two days. You can also touch the charm of creative music! * Please refer to the official website for the appearance dates of each artist.
There is also a food area this year!
If you get tired of walking around the large venue, head to the "Food & Cafe Area" , which offers better food from all over Japan. There is also a cafe space that serves coffee and tea, as well as a food booth for bread and baked goods that are carefully handmade.
As expected, there is only "Japan's largest creator's festival", and the content is exciting even before you go. It's a valuable opportunity to feel the enthusiasm of the creators up close, so why not go out to find your favorite items?
The event will be held at Tokyo Big Sight East Halls 1, 2, and 3 at 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo. The holding time is from 11:00 to 19:00 on both days. Advance tickets (1 day / both days) are 1,200 yen / 2,000 yen, and same-day tickets are 1,500 yen / 2,500 yen. Elementary school students and younger are free.
Address:3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo