Edo Tokyo Kirari Project: Encountering Tokyo’s Time-Honored Brands at Wakeijuku

From Friday, March 7 to Sunday, March 9, 2025, the Edo Tokyo Kirari Project will host the EDO TOKYO TIMELESS Exhibition: Encountering Tokyo’s Time-Honored Brands at Wakeijuku. The exhibition will take place at the Wakeijuku Honkan, a historic residence in Bunkyo City, Tokyo formerly belonging to the family of the Marquis Hosokawa.

The exhibition is a reexamination of Tokyo’s finest long-established brands, master craftsmanship, and food culture through the lens of “timeless” value. Within the rich historical setting of Wakeijuku, visitors can experience how these brands have evolved over generations while preserving their traditions, seamlessly integrating into contemporary lifestyles.

The Wakeijuku Honkan venue is a designated Tokyo Tangible Cultural Property (structure). Although access to the premises is usually restricted except for one or two public openings per month, for these three days only the site will be opened up to the public.

Visitors will be able to explore the Wakeijuku Honkan while viewing exhibitions from 39 Edo Tokyo Kirari Project participating companies, learning about their deep-rooted heritage and ongoing innovations. Alongside displays of traditional craftsmanship, the exhibition will introduce new initiatives, including collaborations with designers from the Bureau du Design, de la Mode et des Métiers d’Art (BDMMA), a Paris-based design industry incubator operated by Tokyo’s friendship city, Paris. Additionally, interactive workshops offering firsthand experiences of Edo Tokyo craftsmanship will be available (reservation required). Some works and related products can be purchased at the venue. Why not take this rare opportunity to experience the time-honored traditions of Tokyo, beloved across generations?

Experience Edo Tokyo’s Traditional Craftsmanship in Interactive Workshops

Hands-on workshops will be held for you to experience Tokyo’s renowned craftsmanship firsthand. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to engage with centuries-old traditions that have been cherished across generations.
※Advance reservation required (first come, first served).
※Please check the reservation page for details such as the age requirement, precautions, and payment methods.

【Ryukobo】Mini Marudai Kumihimo Workshop: Braiding Isehan Beni-Dyed Silk Threads

https://eventregist.com/e/FsGfo6YA73Jn

【Domyo】 Authentic Kumihimo Workshop: Crafting a Charm with Chikusen Kimono Fabric

https://eventregist.com/e/a43Ls0O1SDlW

【Eitaro Sohonpo】Ichiryumanbai Mochi-Making Workshop

https://eventregist.com/e/FPN8wQotRcbm

【Edo Kumiko Tatematsu】 Kumiko Coaster Workshop

https://eventregist.com/e/3XSxlrtWt8D1

【Isehan】Beni-Dyed Tsumami Zaiku for Beginner (Japanese Fabric Flower-Making) Workshop

https://eventregist.com/e/fNTbx79KednU

【Details】
Edo Tokyo Kirari Exhibition: EDO TOKYO TIMELESS Exhibition: Encountering Tokyo’s Time-Honored Brands at Wakeijuku
Dates: Mar. 7 (Fri) – Mar. 9 (Sun), 2025
Time: 10:00–17:00 (final day until 16:00)
Venue: Wakeijuku Honkan (former residence of the Marquis Hosokawa), 1-21-2 Mejirodai, Bunkyo, Tokyo

【Participating Companies】
KOSOEN (Murata Dyeing INDUSTRY), Isehan, Ibasen, Uchino, Uno Brush, Ubukeya, Eitaro Sohonpo, Edo Kiriko Hanashyo, Kimoto Glass Tokyo, Carré MOJI, Kyogen, Komiya Shoten, Shiina Kiriko (GLASS-LAB), Shinbashi Tamakiya, Seiko Watches, Nihombashi Sembikiya-Sohonten, Takahashi Kobo, Edo Kumiko Tatematsu, Chikusen, Tsuchiya Kaban, Tokyo Crude Drugs Association, Domyo, Toshimaya, Nakamura, Japan Culinary Academy Tokyo Committee, Ninben, Negizen, Hirose Dyeworks, Porter Classic, White Rose, Matsuzaki Doll, Marukyu Shoten, Miyamoto Unosuke, Mokumeganeya, Mori Seimenjo, Yamamoto Noriten, Yotsuya Sanei, Yonoya Kushiho, Ryukobo.

About the Wakeijuku Honkan (former residence of the Marquis Hosokawa)

Wakeijuku Honkan is a historic building that has been designated a Tokyo Tangible Cultural Property (structure). Although access to the premises is usually restricted except for one or two public openings per month, during these three days the site will be fully open to visitors.

Furthermore, from Friday, January 31 to Sunday, March 16, 2025, Wakeijuku will serve as a key location for the Edo Tokyo Kirari Project’s Tour Historical Locations in Tokyo with a Digital Stamp Rally. Particiapting visitors can collect a digital stamp at the venue’s main gate at any time during the event period.