Sakai Kitchen Selection Fair 2025 to Be Held in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area

Sakai Kitchen will host a promotional fair in central Tokyo for approximately three months, showcasing certified products from the Sakai Kitchen Selection. These include traditional industries such as cutlery, chusen-dyed textiles, and incense, along with complementary items that enhance their appeal. Exhibitions and sales will take place at two locations, along with special events that highlight the charm of these traditional crafts. Please stop by if you are in the area.

Advance registration is required for event participation.

Exhibition and Sales at Two Locations
August 20 – November 11, 2025

Asumise (Daimaru Tokyo 9F)

Cutlery will be display only
Hours: 10:00 – 20:00
Address: 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Daimaru Tokyo 9F
Website: https://dmdepart.jp/asumise/

Onland Store (TOI Building)

Exhibition and sales available both in-store and online
Cutlery is also available for purchase
Hours: 12:00 – 18:00
Closed: Sundays, Mondays, and holidays
Address: 5-18 Nihonbashi Yokoyamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, TOI BLDG. 2F
Website: https://toi-bldg.jp/
Online Shop: https://toi-bldg.myshopify.com/

Special Events

Culinary Experience and Tasting Event with Kiyosumi Takahara and a Knife Artisan
September 18, 2025

Time: 12:00 – 14:00
Location: Kiyosumi Takahara
2-15-4 Kiyosumi, Koto-ku, Tokyo

Discover how knives influence flavor through a unique dining experience guided by a Michelin-listed Kyoto restaurant and Sakai knife artisans. Participants will gain insight into craftsmanship and enjoy a hands-on cooking experience.

Capacity: 8 participants (selected by lottery)
Participants are expected to share their experience on social media
Fee: Free

Exploring the World of Incense with 360-Year-Old Baieido and Creating Your Own Incense Set
September 28, 2025

Sessions
12:00 / 12:45 / 13:30 / 14:15 / 16:00 / 16:45 / 17:30 / 18:15
Capacity: 6 participants per session
Duration: Approximately 30 minutes

Location: Asumise, Daimaru Tokyo 9F
Fee: 3,300 yen or 5,500 yen (including premium agarwood incense, limited to 20 sets)

Registration
https://incense-baieido-sakai.peatix.com
Same-day participation may be available if there are open slots