[Call for Participation] Inquiry Program "Godhands Edo" (Tokyo Culture Debut Project)

2 days of touching history,
materials,
techniques, and
unknown paths

"Godhands Edo" is a two-day exploration program for people who find it hard to go to school or who want to take a break.
The setting is the Edo-Tokyo Museum. Together with the artisans of Sumida Ward, you will experience the handiwork that has continued from the eto to the present, experience real materials, and try to make them with your own hands.
If something catches your eye, you can stop and take a closer look.
Spend time at your own pace, and you may find something you like.

Contents

In this program, you will experience the skills of traditional craftsmen who are active in Sumida City and visit the permanent exhibits at the Eto Tokyo Museum. In addition to programs that explore the culture of Eto, we will also offer you two special days of self-knowledge work.

*Details will be announced separately as soon as they are decided. The contents are subject to change.

"Iki" program |2 days from 13:00 on Wednesday, December 16, 2026 and 13:00 on Thursday, December 17 (about 4 hours each day)

Day 1 Kazari Kanzashi (Butterfly Kanzashi, Strap Making)

It is a work to put a pattern on a butterfly-shaped board by using a metal tool and tapping it. You can make your own work by choosing your favorite balls and strings. Kanzashi or strap can be selected.

lecturer

Takayuki Miura /Kazari Crafts Miura
Tokyo Meister/Chairperson of Sumida Ward Traditional Crafts Preservation Society

Day 2 Edo Kimekomi dolls (small mari straps)

You can experience "kimekomi," which is a decorative technique in which cloth is inserted into the groove of a wooden carving. Make your own little ball strap.

lecturer

Eishun Tsukada /Edo Kimekomi Ningyo Tsukada Studio
Tokyo Meister/Traditional Craftsman

Between programs |2 days from 13:00 on Wednesday, January 20, 2027 and 13:00 on Wednesday, January 27 (about 4 hours each day)

Day 1 Yusoku Tatami (Easy Mini Yusoku Tatami)

We will make "Yusoku Tatami," a prestigious traditional craft, using a stapler at home! You will be in charge of the delicate pattern matching and stapling unique to Yusoku Tatami.

lecturer

Motoyasu KATO /Komiya Tatami Shop
First-class tatami craftsman

Day 2 Paulownia Tansu (Paulownia Pen Stand)

We will make a paulownia pen stand based on how to make a Sogiri tansu. They try to make a hole by sanding after assembling it by driving wooden nails instead of metal.

lecturer

Eiji Tanaka /Futabakiri Kobo
Tokyo Meister

Target

Students from 4th grade to 3rd grade of junior high school who find it difficult to go to school
(Residents or students/employees in Tokyo)

capacity

Each program 20 people
※ First-come-first-served basis

Venue

東京都江戸東京博物館
アクセス：https://www.edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp/information/access/

Admission Fee

Free

How to apply

Applications open Monday, November 2
Please apply using the form.

Application Deadline
"Iki" Program Friday, December 4, 2026 23:59
"Ma" Program Monday, December 21, 2026 23:59

*You can apply for both programs. Applications will be closed as soon as the number of seats is filled.

What is Tokyo Culture Debut?

公式サイト：https://tokyo-culture-debut.rekibun.or.jp/
Instagram：https://www.instagram.com/tokyo_culturedebut

Credit

Sponsor

Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture (Arts Council Tokyo, Edo-Tokyo Museum, Tokyo)

planning and management

SPACE Co., Ltd.

cooperation

Sumida Traditional Crafts Preservation Society

Contact Us

Secretariat: SPACE
info*space-inc.jp (replace * with @)