This is Sumida craftsmanship! “Oedo Sumida Craftsmen’s Exhibition,” a world-renowned, hands-on exhibition showcasing traditional
craftsmanship, begins September 18th. Oedo Sumida Craftsmen Exhibition Executive Committee Press Release: September 12, 2025 This is Sumida craftsmanship in action! The world-renowned “Oedo Sumida Craftsmen Exhibition,” an interactive exhibition showcasing
traditional craftsmanship, begins September 18th. The skills of 23 artisans from Sumida Ward come together at the Sumida Hokusai Museum. The “Oedo Sumida Craftsmen Exhibition,” an experiential exhibition where you can experience the skills of artisans who connect Sumida Ward’s traditions to the present, will be held from Thursday, September 18th to Sunday, September 21st, 2025, at the Sumida Hokusai Museum MARUGEN100 (lecture room) (2-7-2 Kamezawa, Sumida Ward). This exhibition will allow you to experience the artisan culture that still lives on in Sumida, featuring “production demonstrations” showcasing the skills of artisans and “craft experiences.” You can also hear directly from the artisans demonstrating about the craftsmanship methods and materials used, and the artisans’ carefully crafted works will also be on display and for sale. -A world-class tradition, just 30cm away from the artisan’s hands. — Sumida Ward, beloved by the Edo period’s talented artist Katsushika Hokusai, remains a treasure trove of traditional crafts. Why not experience this world-class tradition just 30cm from the hands of artisans?
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/128106/6/128106-6-60614b68668f29db815824a9616ce236-847×1213.jpg -Last year’s event- “Talk” with artisans, “see” their skills, and “make” with them. Approximately 1,300 visitors enjoyed this
one-of-a-kind experience.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/128106/6/128106-6-61276f6c98c5c8c67755e77d327e5335-462×346.jpg ▲”Watching” the craftsman’s skill
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/128106/6/128106-6-010959690daf963bec3e3b801b996eb6-462×346.jpg ▲”Making” with the craftsman ■Overview Dates: Thursday, September 18th – Sunday, September 21st, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM Venue: Sumida Hokusai Museum, MARUGEN100 (lecture room) (2-7-2 Kamezawa, Sumida-ku) Sponsored by: Oedo Sumida Artisan Exhibition Executive Committee Co-hosted by: Sumida Ward Sponsored by: Tokyo Shimbun With cooperation from: Sumida Tourism Association, Glimpse LLC Sumiyume Network Project (Sumida Art Project “Sumida River, All Things, Dreams in Ink”) ■Craft Experience Participation Fee: Outdoor craft experiences may be canceled in the event of bad weather. How to participate: Advance reservations and same-day registrations are accepted. The craft experience content changes depending on the day, so please check the craft experience schedule in advance. For details, please visit the Sumida Ward Experience Reservation Site
(https://visit-sumida.jp/adayinsumida/exp/oedosumida2025/) Please check. Note: Outdoor craft experiences may be canceled in the event of bad weather. ■Special sales event In addition to products by participating artisans, we will also be selling Sumida’s famous sweets. Please enjoy them along with the artisan’s skills.
【Organization】 Organization Name: Oedo Sumida Craftsmen Exhibition Executive Committee Location: Technet Sumida, 4th Floor, 5-9-5 Tachibana, Sumida-ku Chairman: Eiji Tanaka (President and CEO, Futabagiri Kobo Co., Ltd.) Established: 2008 Business Description: In Sumida Ward, which has developed into one of Japan’s leading “towns of manufacturing,” we promote the development of outstanding techniques and techniques in the field of traditional crafts. It was established with the aim of widely promoting skills both within and outside the ward. X (formerly Twitter): @oedosumida