Introducing Kagurazaka Machitobi Festa 2024 Recommended Event #1: Kumihimo Experience in Tokyo
Introducing Kagurazaka Machitobi Festa 2024 Recommended Event #1: Kumihimo Experience in Tokyo Explore the Art of Kumihimo: A Highlight of Kagurazaka Machitobi Festa 2024 The Kagurazaka Machitobi Festa 2024, taking place in Shinjuku’s Kagurazaka from Saturday, October 12th to Sunday, November 3rd, 2024, features numerous events. Among them, I’d like to introduce events related to our traditional cultural experience tours and other recommended activities. The first event I’d like to highlight is the “Kumihimo” experience at Domyo in Tokyo. Domyo is a long-established Kumihimo company founded in 1652. At Domyo, two Kumihimo events are scheduled: “Exhibition of Historical Masterpieces of Japanese Kumihimo using Reproductions” and “Discover and Enjoy Traditional Japanese Craft: Kumihimo.” It has been 1,400 years since Japanese Kumihimo (traditional braiding) was introduced from mainland China. After arriving in Japan, Kumihimo developed into a uniquely intricate and sophisticated craft unlike any other in the world. Through Kumihimo, artisans mastered techniques to create extremely delicate designs in thin cords. Now, you have the chance to learn about and experience this amazing craft and art form in Kagurazaka. Dive into History: Japanese Kumihimo Experiences in Tokyo First, let me introduce the details of the “Exhibition of Historical Masterpieces of Japanese