Find the Perfect Holiday Gifts at the Edo Tokyo Kirari Online Store

The 2024 holiday season is here! Why not surprise your loved ones—or someone who deserves a special “thank you”—with a gift that reflects true craftsmanship and thoughtful design?

The Edo Tokyo Kirari Project, dedicated to showcasing traditional Japanese artistry with a modern twist under the theme “Old meets New”, is now showcasing an exclusive holiday gift collection on its international e-commerce platform, the Edo Tokyo Kirari Online Store.

This special holiday feature brings together a curated selection of items from 15 distinguished artisans and businesses across themes of clothing, food, and living. Here’s a glimpse at some standout recommendations from each category.

For over a century, Hirose Dyeworks has specialized in Edo Komon, a traditional dyeing technique. Their original brand, “comment?”, cleverly incorporates the pronunciation of the Japanese word “komon” with the French “comment” (“how”).
Edo Komon, a traditional dyeing technique featuring finely detailed patterns that look solid from afar, represents the height of Edo-era craftsmanship. Amongst these patterns is the iconic Same-Komon (sharkskin) motif, the epitome of Edo artistry, featured on this elegant silk and cashmere stole—soft to the touch and luxuriously warm, it makes for a timeless winter gift.

Toshimaya’s “Japanese Sake, ‘Edo Sake Oji,’ Junmai-Ginjo, 720 ml” is the winner of the Platinum Award, the highest honor at the 2020 Kura Master sake competition in France. Crafted with Kinuhikari rice from Tokyo’s Hachioji and Edo yeast (Saccharomyces yedoensis), this is a Tokyo-born creation through and through. Its sweet and tangy flavor profile, reminiscent of a dessert wine or fruit liqueur, makes it an ideal introduction to sake for those new to Japan’s iconic beverage.

Dating back to the Edo period, White Rose is a pioneer in umbrella design, credited with creating the world’s first transparent vinyl umbrella. Their “Kateru 16 Sakura (Manual Open Stick Umbrella) Navy” is a premium vinyl umbrella crafted to be clearer, sturdier, and more beautiful. Featuring 16 reinforced ribs to withstand wind and rain and a cherrywood handle, it positively exudes sophistication. Not only a beautiful and durable accessory, it also embodies Japan’s philosophy of cherishing and repairing belongings, as all parts can be replaced in Japan to ensure decades of use—an exemplar of environmentally oriented SDGs design.

【Holiday Season Selected Businesses】※alphabetical order
Domyo, Hirose Dyeworks, GLASS-LAB, Hanashyo, Ibasen, Kimoto Glass Tokyo, Komiya Shoten, Marukyu Shouten, Ryukobo, Takahashi Kobo, Toshimaya Corporation, Tsuchiya Kaban, Unobrush, WHITE ROSE, Yonoya Kushiho

■Edo Tokyo Kirari Online Store’s Curated Holiday Selection
https://store.kirari.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/category/select/cid/51

Languages: English, French, Japanese
Payment Currencies: GBP, EUR, JPY, USD

＊Prices as of time of writing.