Saturday, December 6, 2025
10am-4pm
Free Admission
8 select artists + coffee & snacks
Fusion of Tradition and Modernity
Japanese aesthetics that enhance daily life
Find thoughtful gifts and festive decor, featuring local and Japanese-inspired goods.
Bingata
Tamaki Koizumi, an Osaka-based artist, has dedicated over sixteen years to the traditional Okinawan craft of Bingata. A graduate of Kyoto University of the Arts, she founded her studio in Niigata in 2022. She actively shares her passion by leading workshops and received a Special Award at the 2021 Takarazuka Handcraft Exhibition.
Sasaki Art Gallery
Terry Sasaki is an established Japanese-Canadian artist known for his unique, expressive style blending Eastern and Western influences. He creates diverse works, including paintings, mixed media art, unique fashion, and jewelry.
atelier mitenand
Haruka Nakazawa of Atelier Mitenand creates jewelry using a variety of materials. Raised in nature-rich Japan, her background in materials chemistry and a UK product design degree shaped her philosophy. After 15 years immersed in European aesthetics, she now creates pieces in North Vancouver, aiming for harmony between materials and wearers.
Beauty Secrets of Japan
Founded by Mami Mizutani, who brings generations of Japanese soapmaking tradition and natural beauty secrets from Osaka to Vancouver. The company offers 100% natural bath and beauty products, harnessing the healing power of nature to share an authentic Japanese beauty experience.
Sleepless Kao
Kaori Kasai is an artist and fashion illustrator, trained in Tokyo. Having lived globally, she now creates an imaginative universe of eccentric creatures and intimate kinships. Her dreamy works have been exhibited worldwide. She also teaches animation and illustrates children's books in Vancouver.
Hinto Handmade
Michi Yamasaki's brand is dedicated to modernizing traditional Japanese fabric and embroidery techniques. They create beautiful, approachable, and wearable art pieces. Collections feature unique accessories, hair accessories, pouches, and bags, offering a distinctive touch of Japanese style and taste.
Picchie Zakka
Picchie Zakka creates Japanese culture-inspired fabric zakka (everyday items) from natural materials like cotton and linen. Focused on comfortable and sustainable living, they believe in products good for both the user and the earth. All items are carefully handcrafted in Surrey, British Columbia.
Wren Creation
Chikayo Shiwa creates handmade Jewelry inspired by Japanese "Washi" papers.
Wa-Bagel
Mukasi coffee
