For Tsumami zaiku Lovers
Around The World
OCT.7th (Sat) - 9th(Mon), 2023
Event Details
◆Date： Oct.7th-9th, 2023
◆Location: Aoikai studio (Asakusabashi, Tokyo see below map!)
◆Entry qualifications: Who can create and bring your original tsumami zaiku work（pls check! Detailed Condition）
Purpose Of The Event
To contribute to the cultural inheritance and development of the traditional craft of tsumami zaiku by providing a forum for exchange among students of the online school and other tsumami zaiku enthusiasts overseas.
Event Location: Asakusabashi, Tokyo.
Asakusabashi is famous as a handicraft town. You will find many shops with crafting components, fabrics, etc.
Location: Aoi-kai Studio 葵会(Tsumami zaiku Workshop Place).
See map at the bottom of this page.
Address:
1-33-3 Asakusabashi,Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0053 JAPAN
3 min. walk from JR Asakusabashi Station (The next station after Akihabara, JR Sobu-Line)
2F of the building. *Chinese Restaurant in 1F
SPECIAL GUESTS!!
Legendary Craftsmen
Ms. Kinuyo Tomura
The tsumami zaiku craftsperson who represents Japan. She has been contributing to the development of traditional tsumami zaiku for over 60 years.
Demonstration and Special Lesson.
You will have an evaluation of your work from her!
Reviving The Beauty Of Tradition
Mr. Rihou
Mr.Rihou is committed to reviving the splendor and delicateness of the Tsumami zaiku in the Meiji and Taisho era.
Exhibition and Demonstration of his wotk
SPECIAL Event Day 1
Tsumami zaiku Shopping Tour!
Asakusabashi is a town for handicraft lovers!
Asakusabashi is home to some of Japan's best stores for handcrafted components. However, it is difficult for first-time visitors to make an efficient tour of the area because of its confusing location.
ITA staff will guide you efficiently to the stores that have many items necessary for making tsumami zaiku. Stores to be visited will depend on participants' preferences.
This is a great opportunity to stock up on hard-to-find tools and materials.
SPECIAL Event Day 3
Learning "Tsumami zaiku and Edo culture"
Tsumami zaiku was born in Kyoto (the capital of the emperor) during the Edo period (1603-1868), but became very popular in Edo (the former name of Tokyo).
In Edo, many of the things that shape Japanese culture today were born and spread among the townspeople who had gained economic power.
We believe that by learning more about Edo culture, we can gain a deeper understanding of Japanese culture.
1). Japanese Traditional Doll "Kimekomi Doll" Workshop for beginners at Kyugetsu(The most famous Japanese doll shop)
2). Visiting Fukagawa Edo Museum to learn about the lives of Edo citizens with professional guide.
Time Table
◆Day 0. Oct.6th （Fri) 1:00pm~
-1:00pm Aoi-kai(Event Venue) Open
-Check in
We can accept your work.
◆Day 1. Oct.7th （Sat）11：00am~5:00pm
-11:00 Aoi-kai Open
-Check in
-Orientation (ITA Staff and self-introduction of participants )
-An exhibition of your original work
-Professional photo shoot of your work
-Shopping tour (tsumami zaiku materials, fabrics, tools, accessory parts, etc.)
＊5：30pm～Welcome dinner (the participation is arbitrary, meal fee is not included in the price）
◆Day 2. Oct, 8th （Sun）10:00am~5:00pm
-Evaluation of your work from Tomura-sensei (master craftsperson)
-Tomura-sensei's demonstration and special lesson
-Sale of Tomura-sensei's works
-Exhibition and demonstration of Mr. Rihou's work
◆Day 3. Oct, 9th (Mon) 10:00~6:00pm
-Japanese cultural workshop (Kimekomi dolls)
-Visiting Fukagawa Edo Museum and Kiyosumi-teien (Japanese garden) with a professional tour guide.
-Closing ceremony (awarding of a "Certificate of Participation " and photos of your work and teachers)
-Please note that the itinerary is subject to change based on the circumstances
＊ For Day 3, your family and friends can also participate! (There will be a charge.)
Participation Benefits
- Wholesale purchase rights for tsumami zaiku materials (habutae, bira bira, kanzashi parts, etc.) that are not available on shopping tours.
- Photos of your original work and etc. by a professional photographer.
- You will get feedback from Tomura-sensei for your original work!
- Special gift from ITA (Certificate of Participation and more...)
Cancellation Policy
Our venue for this event holds external cooperation and workshops.
For this reason, we request that you cancel at least two weeks before your scheduled class. This will allow us to offer your spot to another student.
Cancellations made at least 30 days before the event will receive a refund minus a 5% administrative fee.
Please note, we do not offer refunds for cancellations less than 30 days. However, if you give us at least one week's notice of your need to cancel,
we will credit your payment toward our video lesson.
However, if you do not cancel with at least 6 days notice, you will lose any payments you have already made.
Please contact: [email protected]
Aoi-kai Studio Location
Address:
1-33-3 Asakusabashi,Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0053 JAPAN
3 min. walk from JR Asakusabashi Station (The next station after Akihabara, JR Sobu-Line) 2F of the building. *Chinese Restaurant in 1F
Accommodation Suggestion
We recommend that you make reservations at one of the many hotels in Asakusabashi, especially near the Aoi-kai.
We, ITA Members will support you.
Join us and let's have fun together!
