At “Discover Japanese Craft – Wagasa by Hiyoshiya” (October 17 – November 7), a photo booth featuring traditional nodategasa (outdoor tea umbrellas), wagasa-making workshops, and an exhibition of the lighting series “KOTORI” were presented.

Thank you to everyone who visited.

The second program, “Discover Japanese Craft vol.2: Kyo Karakami Maruni Christmas Workshop,” will be held from November 12 to December 25 at Cross Hotel Kyoto.

Organized by the karakami maker Maruni, the program offers hands-on experiences such as traditional woodblock printing, along with making Christmas cards and small gift envelopes.

Visitors can enjoy a quiet seasonal atmosphere shaped by Japanese design.

Overview

Venue: Cross Hotel Kyoto, 1F Lobby Lounge (Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto)

Dates: November 12 – December 25, 2025

Workshop Dates: November 19 / December 3, 13:00–16:00 (approx. 30 minutes)

Fee: JPY 1,500 per person (tax included)

Contents:

• Christmas cards using mini woodblock printing
• Gift envelopes (pochibukuro) using mini woodblock printing
• Christmas tree design using woodblock stamps

POP-UP STORE (partial)

• Karakami art panels
• Mini printing kit “Kira-let’s”
• Woodblock stamp sets
• Karakami greeting cards

About Maruni

Founded in 1902, Maruni is a Kyoto-based maker of karakami—decorative paper created using hand-carved woodblocks and natural pigments.

Their work is used for sliding doors, wall coverings, and interior pieces.

This workshop offers an opportunity to experience the material qualities and quiet beauty of karakami in a familiar way.