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A beautiful town of crafts, a matsumoto

There is traditional Matsumoto folk craft furniture, and every May, a "Craft Fair" is held, where many artists from all over the country gather.ShinshuMatsumoto is a well-known town of crafts. The words of local craftsmen also allow us to hear the breath of the town of crafts.


Forever in my life
That's the basics of furniture making

Wooden tables and chairs lined up in the event space on Ginza NAGANO 2F. One of the furniture was Fujimaki Keizo.

"It's only natural to make it durable, but it's easy to fit in with the space used, and whether it's properly maintained and can be used for a long time. That's what I'm really concerned about," he says. It is true that the furniture they create is sophisticated and beautiful, and is filled with a unique charm that will make you love.

Fujimaki's chair

In fact, both grandfather and father are craftsmen, who are engaged in fittings. He once chose to become a company employee, but then he became a craftsman. The DNA of the region, where the culture of manufacturing is rooted, has been handed down.


Wooden spoon gift for birthday celebration
A unique initiative in a craft town

In fact, both grandfather and father are craftsmen, who are engaged in fittings. He once chose to become a company employee, but then he became a craftsman. The DNA of the region, where the culture of manufacturing is rooted, has been handed down.

The person who worked on this initiative was Ikariya Kimaki, who runs a lacquerware shop in the city. "At that time, there was a growing trend of disposing cheap items, and I thought we had to convey the importance and joy of using the real thing for a long time," he said, using silver spoons from overseas, and launched a project for a "wooden spoon."

First Spoon

The person who worked on this initiative was Ikariya Kimaki, who runs a lacquerware shop in the city. "At that time, there was a growing trend of disposing cheap items, and I thought we had to convey the importance and joy of using the real thing for a long time," he said, using silver spoons from overseas, and launched a project for a "wooden spoon."

Currently, six woodworkers near Matsumoto agree. This activity, which we hope to spread through longevity, produces approximately 2,200 spoons each year, bringing the total number of gifts to 17,600.


Fujimaki Keizo

Fujimaki Keizo (Furniture Workshop Style Gare)
It is now in its 26th year since starting a fully ordered workshop in Asahi Village, where she is from. Shiojiri also has a gallery called "galle_f."
1556-27 Nishi Arama, Asahi Village, Higashichikuma District
TEL 0263-99-2492

Ikariya Kimaki

Ikariya Kimio (Ikariya Lacquerware Shop)
He is a lacquer craftsman who has been working for 33 years, also lacquer at the national treasure Matsumoto Castle. He is involved in a wide variety of ideas and a wide range of projects.
3-1-23 Fukashi, Matsumoto City
TEL 0263-33-3635