Edo Tokyo Kirari
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Living traditions
Tokyo is a place where heritage and innovation coexist in perfect harmony. Throughout the city, generations of craftspeople have honed their skills.
Edo Tokyo Kirari x Monocle
Monocle’s ongoing partnership with Tokyo Metropolitan Government celebrates the storied artisans and historic brands of the Edo Tokyo Kirari project.
Magic in the making
The signature wares of Tokyo’s heritage businesses are made to be memorable. Based across the city, these five brands typify this approach: by taking pride in the pursuit of enduring quality, they create items…
Heritage businesses
Made by a curated selection of Tokyo’s heritage businesses, the Edo Tokyo Kirari project’s artisanal wares leave a lasting impression.
Nihonbashi
Old meets new in Nihonbashi, where long-standing businesses combine rich traditions and a taste of contemporary life. Specialising in everything from seaweed to sweet confections, these four pioneering businesses stand the test of time.
Heritage Tokyo Crafts
Look behind Tokyo’s fast-paced façade and you will discover more than 3,000 businesses that are more than a century old. All over the city, artisans are making everything from textiles to knives using traditional…
Artistry of the floating world
Tokyo is home to more than 3,000 businesses that are keeping alive the craft traditions of old Japan. Now, the Edo Tokyo Kirari Project is bringing their beautiful creations to people all over the…
Making new treasures
Look behind its modern façade and Tokyo, once known as Edo, reveals itself to be a city of craftsmanship. In workshops across the city, artisans are still using traditional skills, preserving centuries-old techniques in…
