In the Name of Craft: Understanding the Artistry and Dedication in Agriculture

“In 2007, the renowned woodcraft artisan Ryuji Mitani proposed the idea of "Craft May (Kogei no Gogatsu)" and joined forces with local organizations to create the "Craft City" project. This craft initiative was not limited to a single-day exhibition event, but rather united more than seventy craft-related spaces in Matsumoto to create a craft festival lasting "a full month" for the city.”

The City of Craft - Matsumoto

Departing from Shinjuku in Tokyo, Japan, a three-hour direct train ride brings you to Nagano Prefecture. Matsumoto is located in the central part of Nagano Prefecture. Having fortunately escaped the ravages of war on multiple occasions, the area has preserved numerous historical sites, such as the national treasure castle "Matsumoto Castle," which has a history of more than four hundred years.

Matsumoto Craft Fair (クラフトフェアまつもと)

2017 Dates: 2017/5/27-5/28
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matsumotocrafts/?fref=nf
Official website: http://matsumoto-crafts.com/craftsfair/