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Japanese Design Festival
15. & 16. November 2025
TICKETS:
Entry ticket (including exhibition and lectures): 75 DKK
The Mobile Pay receit is your ticket - please show it in the entrance.
The festival is a non-profit event. All ticket sales go directly to supporting activities for children and young people at the Seidokan Japan Center.
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BILLETTER:
Dagsbillet (inkluderer udstilling og foredrag): 75 Kr.
Festivalen er en non profit begivenhed. Overskud går direkte til børn og unge i Seidokan Japan Center.
Design, craft, sensory and café
0 - 4 floor
At the festival you can discover 4,000 m2 of design, craft, sensory experiences. You can also relax and have a cup of sake, coffee or tea in our café, and maybe enjoy fine pastry.
The café is at the 4.th floor
The sensory salon is in the old basement.
Have a break
Basement floor
New this year we celebrate the 40' Anniversary of Seidokan Japan Center. In this occation we will host an Izakaya serving delicious sake, umeshu and refreshments.
Don't miss the basement floor.
Now available
PRICE from 60-75 DKK
Early bird entrance (until 1. September.) : 60 DKK.
After 1. September and in the door: DKK 75.
All tickets gives full acces to all floors and lectures.
Get your ticket via mobilepay #61555:
With Japanese notes
In our little cafe you can enjoy fine pastry to stay or to go. Made by our good friend Mikkel, who is a pastry maker through many eyars. Mikkel brings his experiences from his trips to Japan into his work and blends Danish and Japanese notes.
Japanese organic tea
ioいほis a Copenhagen-based teahouse dedicated to the exploration of the potential of Japan’s organic and naturally farmed teas. Io sources all of their teas directly from the Japanese tea producers with a focus on the cultivation of tea gardens without the use of pesticides and artificial fertilisers.
Japanese Onigiri
Ambitious Japanese cuisine made with fine Danish quality ingredients. Saito will be having a pop up cuisine serving delicious Japanese Onigiri - to stay or to bring home to enjoy.
Bespoke japanese calligraphy
Teruo Nakazawa is one of Denmark’s top calligraphy masters. Teruo Nakazawa will be showcasing his calligraphy works at this year’s Shokunin Festival, with pieces ranging from small to large, some framed, others available for framing. Teruo Nakazawa is also the former owner of Scandinavia’s oldest Japanese restaurant, Restaurant Tokyo.
Iwami Kaguramask
Directly from Japan: Mr. Kobayashi, hand-makes Iwami Kagura masks, which are used in the traditional performance ritual held in the Iwami region and dedicated to Japanese Shinto Gods. Not only are the masks used for performing, but can be used as decoration on a wall or be gifted as a lucky charm. All masks are made of Sekishu Washi, which is a locally produced Japanese washi paper that has a history of over 1,300-years in the Iwami region.
Paper art
Miro Burman is a designer and maker working with form, structure, and the language of paper, based in Stockholm under the name Burmanform.
With a background in bookbinding, she works with origami, washi, and other materials and techniques rooted in Japanese paper traditions. She brings her own interpretation to traditional methods and
techniques from both Japan and Europe, reimagining them for modern, everyday life. She also leads workshops to share the beauty of paper
craftsmanship and engages in creative projects that inspire new ideas and forms of expression.
Scenting Designer
Megumi Fukatsu creates comfortable spaces through natural scents that transcend time and place. Born into a forestry family in Kyushu, Japan, she grew up among the forests of Oita Prefecture — an early connection that shaped her lifelong attachment to the world of fragrance. With a background in hospitality and with an international aromatherapy licence, Megumi has spent over 20 years designing scent experiences for global clients, including ANA and Lexus. Also active in the production area as an aroma plant hunter for discovering scent ingredients.Today she works internationally as a scent designer, consultant and lecturer, sharing her vision for how natural scents can transform any environment.
Design & Architecture
Danish Architect and designer driven by the desire to make a difference and to create products that last in form, function and quality. Specialising in creative development, interdisciplinary collaborations and design of high-quality furniture, lighting and interior products, he works at the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and modern Nordic aesthetics. With studios in Denmark and Japan, he collaborates closely with skilled craftsmen and manufacturers to bring timeless, sustainable designs to life.
Photographer
Photographer known for his refined eye and ability to capture the subtle dialogue between people, design and space. Born and raised in Indonesia with a mother of Japanese heritage, he spent nearly a decade living and working in Japan before moving to Denmark, where he is now based. With a background rooted in photography and visual storytelling, he creates images that reveal atmosphere, materiality and the quiet poetry of everyday moments — spanning portraits, architecture, interiors and design, always with a strong sense of composition and primarily use of only natural light.
Bespoke wood work
Interior architect Anton Normark and cabinetmaker Andrea Stokholm creates bespoke wood work based on the passion and interest in craftsmanship, form and design. Back ground from Toyama University, Japan and the Royal Danish Academy of fine arts.
Design
MOTARASU gathers Japanese and Danish designers in one brand, thereby emphasising the common design styles and traditions. Art and nature are key elements in all of MOTARASU designs and the results are poetic, tactile and functional objects.
Original Japanese prints
Tiger Tanuki by Malene Wagner, presents a selection of original Japanese prints for sale. From classic landscapes and architecture to seductive women and cute cats, the works – spanning more than one-hundred years – offer an insight into the creative minds of Japanese artists of the 19th-21st century, including Utagawa Kunisada, Yoshida Toshi and Ay-O.
Ceramics
Ceramic work based on Japanese philosophy focusing on earthy material and aesthetics, which appears in form, color and structure. In his ceramics, he uses exclusively the yakishime method (unglazed) to give the objects a harsh and earthy feel.
By Tin
Hand-shaped with intention, guided by flow. Inspired by the quiet beauty of Japanese Zen, each piece holds a sense of stillness, spontaneity, and quiet imperfection. Sake cups, tea bowls, and small vases with forms that emerge naturally, all unique and timeless. Nothing rushed, nothing forced.
As it comes, as it is.
V. Steffen Bach
Top quality knives by former Geranium Chef Steffen Bach. As an apprentice for 4 years under master Keiichi Fujii and Tower Knives Osaka, Steffen is only one out of three foreigners outside of Japan, who has learned to master the legendary art of Japanese knife sharpening.
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Ceramics
Wheel throwing for +20 years. During those years, Marie have refined her techniques through stays and studies in both Denmark, Norway and Japan. The pottery features simple shapes, calm colors, and textures that are soft to touch. Marie aim for a zero waste process in the workshop.
Textile
Stine Godt is a weaver deeply inspired by nature's influence on our emotions and mood. Stine examine a feeling of grounding from nature in the nature that surrounds us, and try to convey it through her textile works. Stines pieces are small aesthetic breathers that resonate with the viewer on a deeper level.
V. Christian Madsen
Hagenør is a Danish design studio merging Japanese aesthetics with Danish craftsmanship. Christian Madsen creates handcrafted cutting boards and furniture inspired by techniques and principles like kintsugi, simplicity and material honesty, in a pursuit of making lifetime products in timeless design.
Facilitated by Ida Christoffersen
Sashiko means "little stitches". Each stitch becomes a small witness to time, care, and free creative energy.
In Sashiko, function meets poetry. The technique has its roots in the farming families of the Edo period, yet lives on today in a modern aesthetic that embraces sustainability and slowness.
In this workshop, you’ll receive a gentle and mindful introduction to Sashiko – set within the unique atmosphere of the Japanese Design Festival.
Handmade paper lamps
At Dupont Atelier, every sheet of paper is formed by hand, and so is every lamp. Each object carries its own quiet individuality, shaped by the meeting between hands, fibers, water and time. Inspired by Japanese washi-making, Dupont Atelier works with traditional bast fibers such as kozo, creating textured, luminous sheets that breathe with light. Other materials include cloth paper, a blend of pulp and reclaimed textiles, such as secondhand cotton, giving new form to what was once discarded. Craftsmanship is not just a method here, but a pace, a practice. Slowness is cherished.
By Inna Saraeva
Komorebi - the practice behind floral artist Inna Saraeva - a member of the Japanese flower arrangement school of Ikebana Ikenobo.
Ikebana is a perfectionistic art of floral subtraction, rooted in the ancient practice of Buddhist temple offerings. The practice celebrates the gentle imperfections of nature, serving as a meditation on impermanence and embodying the principle of mono-no-aware - the profound awareness of the transient beauty of life. Ikebana reflects the transition of seasons, evokes silence and inspires deep appreciation.
Presence, balance, meaning
Aesthetic and functional design that invites you to a sustainable lifestyle with greater presence, balance, and meaning by integrating rituals into everyday life.
The inspiration comes from Japanese aesthetics, culture, and religion, with a touch of nature’s poetry.
Peter Fogh
With a life long passion for Japanese sake, Peter Fogh shares stories and facts about sake brewing, the process, different types of sake and the exciting breweries he has visited, and worked in, during his many trips and sake experiences in Japan.
Danish micro-roastery dedicated to organic, ethically sourced specialty coffee. For Shokunin Festival, we’re brewing our signature coldbrew inspired by the traditional Kyoto-style method from 17th-century Japan - crafted with care, either as a slow immersion or the iconic Japanese drip tower. You can also discover the art of siphon brewing and explore our seasonal selection of thoughtfully roasted beans, each chosen to showcase its unique origin and story.
Gyotaku
In the South Funen Archipelago, Linea works withgyotaku—the ancient art of fish printing. Within a universe shaped by maritime impressions, she creates delicate works on handcrafted paper that mirror the richness and diversity of the sea. The fish motif holds a quiet duality: at once simple and intricate, it reveals the subtle beauty of nature’s design. Through these prints, the sea unfolds, offering the viewer a moment of reflection, insight, and connection to the natural world.
Mindfull objects
Unique objects for slow everyday ritual and care.
ōde calm space curates serene craft and mindful design — unique pieces that invite presence and ease into your daily rituals. From minimalist ceramics to vintage teaware and quiet art, each object carries a sense of stillness, intention, and timeless beauty.
Handmade bees wax candles
PHOS LysLaboratorium is a Danish artisanal natural candle-making workshop based in Copenhagen. All of their candles are made from 100% pure beeswax, sourced from Denmark and Northern Europe. They use certified clean cotton wicks and only natural dyes, derived from dried plant material and occasionally natural pigments. All products are fully handmade in small batches, and packed in recycled wrapping.
Nina Lee Storm
A Geometric Play in Supergraphics. Creativity and playfulness form the foundation of Nina Lee Storm’s work. Drawing inspiration from Japan and South Korea, her paintings distill abstract references to the visual idioms of these cultures. Each piece is carefully balanced through meticulous handwork, requiring
a precise eye for detail and finish. All works are created using gouache on paper.
Textile Art & Design
Textile art and design studio founded by designer, artist, and textile educator Nicole Grünfeld, focusing on craftsmanship, sustainability, aesthetics, and innovation. A distinctive aesthetic shaped by Japanese cultural heritage and Danish design traditions. Through her artistic practice, Nicole seeks to bring more art and creativity into everyday life and spark conversations around sustainability, awareness, production, consumption, and culture.
Julie Vej
Julie Vej creates textile art rooted in sustainability and deep respect for materials. Using discarded fabrics from local designers and tailor shops, her work is guided by the Japanese concept of Mottainai—a reverence for resources and the beauty of not wasting what still holds value. In her Copenhagen studio, Nordic minimalism meets the spirit of traditional Japan, where every piece is crafted by hand as an homage to nature, imperfection, and strength of authenticity.
Representing Hirotaka Tobimatsu, Porcelain Artist
JAPAN FORM is a Stockholm-based creative platform introducing the works of Japanese artist Hirotaka Tobimatsu, whose porcelain lighting transforms the material into vessels of light — quiet, weightless, and alive.
Each piece is carefully cast and finished by hand in Tobimatsu’s Tokyo atelier, using a unique material composition and slip-casting technique refined over more than ten years. With shades as thin as two millimeters, his works achieve an exquisite balance of strength and translucency, allowing light to pass through like breath.
Lifetime adventures since 1912
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