Connect with Creators, Carry on Traditional Crafts into the Future: "Tsunagaru Kurashi no Market" Held at Daimaru Sapporo!

＼Approximately 32 Brands from Across Japan Appear in 3 Categories: Fashion, Living, and Food!／

This marks the 4th installment of the "Tsunagaru Kurashi no Market," which was first held in June 2023.

Japan is home to numerous "beautiful things" born from the unique climate and history of each region. This event introduces various products that have evolved to fit contemporary lifestyles, shining with their user-friendliness and unique designs, all born from Japanese craftsmanship honed over a long history.

At the approximately 32 booths featuring artists from Hokkaido and across the country, the "creators" who actually make the products will be present. A key attraction of this event is the opportunity for direct dialogue between creators and customers. By understanding the background of craftsmanship, customers can feel a sense of "attachment and value," and by learning proper care methods, they can foster a "life of not discarding things." Rather than simply selling and consuming goods, the aim is to facilitate encounters with items that "accompany" daily life.

Especially in an era where speed and efficiency are prioritized, the warmth of traditional crafts and culture that thrive in various regions enriches our lives. This event not only fosters connections between creators and customers but also serves as a platform to connect Japan's wonderful craftsmanship to the future.

Spotlight on Hokkaido Artists!

▼ Hokkaido 〈Ten to Sen Moyo Seisakusho〉 (Pattern and Line Design Studio)

〈Ten to Sen Moyo Seisakusho〉 Small Tote Bag... ¥13,200 (tax included), Pouch... ¥5,830 (tax included)

Textiles designed with motifs of familiar animals, flowers found on walks, and scenes from memory. In addition to selling fabric accessories, they also offer fabric by the cut.

▼ Hokkaido 〈Takahashi Kogei〉 (Takahashi Crafts)

〈Takahashi Kogei〉 Enn Series... from ¥5,500 (tax included)

Founded in 1965 as a subcontractor for furniture, they began making tableware around 1980. Since around 2007, they have been producing tableware that suits modern lifestyles in collaboration with designers.

▼ Kanagawa (Studio: Otaru) 〈Nakatsu Houki〉 (Nakatsu Broom)

〈Nakatsu Houki〉 Angled Small Broom Approx. 15cm length... ¥4,180 (tax included), Approx. 18cm length... ¥5,280 (tax included)

Nakatsu Houki are brooms made using techniques passed down for about 150 years in Nakatsu, Aikawa Town, Aiko District, Kanagawa Prefecture (formerly Nakatsu Village), adapted for modern living. They are produced in Otaru City, where their home and studio are located.

Spotlight on First-Time Exhibitors!

▼ Ishikawa 〈SeaBrain〉

〈SeaBrain〉 Hanamokko... from ¥28,050 (tax included)

Handmade watches have been crafted in Kanazawa for 30 years. Their representative works are the "Hanamokko" series, which use "rock pigments" made from crushed natural stones, Japanese paper, and gold/silver leaf for the watch faces.

▼ Tokyo 〈AS A BIRD〉

〈AS A BIRD〉 Airport Slippers "London"... ¥33,000 (tax included)

They offer items with a travel concept. Designs are created from a traveler's perspective in their Tokyo atelier, and meticulously crafted in Japan by artisans with proven skills.

▼ Nara 〈Lesbutte〉

〈Lesbutte〉 Silk Veil High Neck... ¥19,800 (tax included)

From the start of the day to its end, it's the closest presence to your skin. 〈Lesbutte〉's undergarments are made with a focus on longevity and comfort, while carefully considering materials and knitting techniques.

▼ Nagano 〈koto〉

〈koto〉 Twenty-Four Solar Terms Candle... ¥7,810 (tax included)

These candles deliver scents capturing the essence of each season, allowing you to pause amidst busy days, reflect on the changing seasons, and confirm the contours of your daily life.