Siam Takashimaya Hosts Japanese Fair from 3 to 12 November 2026 at ICONSIAM

Siam Takashimaya, the only authentic Japanese department store in Thailand, is hosting WA! JAPAN: CRAFT & MATCHA under the concept HARMONY OF JAPAN, the charm of Japan, to celebrate its 8th anniversary. The event takes place from 3 to 12 November 2026 at Charoennakorn Hall, M Floor, ICONSIAM, providing a space for cultural exchange and networking between Thailand and Japan. It brings together traditional handicrafts, apparel, high-quality green tea, and workshop activities by renowned Japanese artisans and artists for visitors to experience up close.

Highlights of Handicrafts and Contemporary Designs

A major highlight of the event is the exhibition of 10 kimono pieces from IWAMOTO of Kyoto, worth over 13 million baht in total, shown for the first time in Thailand exclusively from 4 to 7 November 2026. Each piece reflects fine Japanese textile artistry, including dyeing techniques, intricate embroidery, and a long history. In addition, the event features the BENJARONG TOWER sculpture standing over 2 metres tall by artist Takanao Todo, alongside the launch of a new Bizen Ware pottery series created in collaboration with Hiroyuki Matsui.

The event also features limited-edition collaborative works, such as the HAKUHODO Benjarong Kinoko Brush exclusivity collection makeup brush, which combines porcelain from Okura Toen with Thai Benjarong craftsmanship, and the Ball & Chain Thai Exclusive Design bag featuring Wat Arun and elephant patterns designed in collaboration with IWAMOTO. Visitors can also purchase apparel from the Margaux Vintage fashion house, making its debut in Thailand specifically for the 8th anniversary event. Alongside this is quality tea from Horiguchi Tea Farm, a tea plantation spanning over 1,800 rai in Kagoshima Prefecture that meets international standards and won an award at the Global Tea Championship 2025.

CRAFT ZONE and MATCHA ZONE by Japanese Producers

For handicraft enthusiasts, the CRAFT ZONE brings together fine art pieces and everyday items directly from renowned producers in Japan. Visitors can watch demonstrations and purchase notable Craft Rare Item pieces as follows:

• Demonstrations of traditional tea whisk making with over 500 years of history from Suikaen Tanimura Yasaburo Shoten
• An exhibition of over 50 pieces of Bizen Ware pottery with a heritage of over 800 years, and hand-moulded OhiYaki pottery with over 350 years of history from Kanazawa
• The 10th anniversary mug from WIRED BEANS of Sendai, along with glasses representing Japanese prefectures and artist collaboration editions
• Household products from SOIL debuting for the first time in Thailand, coffee brewing equipment from KINTO and Zojirushi, as well as handicrafts from BANROMSAI with proceeds supporting underprivileged children

Meanwhile, the MATCHA ZONE gathers sweets and green tea from Japan, such as Mont Blanc from Chacha Kobo Futatsume and rich crepes from Kotobuki Seian in the Asakusa district. There is also ice cream from the over 400-year-old tea producer RIKYUEN, green tea sweets by a Tea Master and chef from HENRI CHARPENTIER, as well as traditional tea from the over 140-year-old Nakamura Chaho shop of Matsue. Visitors can also purchase teas from Kagoshima Prefecture and Tokyo curated by WAFOOD alongside ITOEN green tea throughout the event, and experience a tea ceremony by the over 100-year-old Ryumondo Tea Experience En from Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, exclusively from 8 to 12 November 2026.

Workshop Activities and Event Schedule

The event also features workshop activities and cultural performances by Japanese artists travelling directly to attend, such as trying on attire from SOMEORI IWAMOTO, autograph sessions with designer HIDEAKI MIHARA of Ball & Chain, and meet-and-greet sessions with painter KYOKO ABE and a stylist from MARGAUX VINTAGE. Attendees can also learn tea whisk making, kintsugi pottery repair, maki-e teacup decoration by YUMI TSUBOTA, and home organisation by LEBONBON YUKO. Food enthusiasts can learn rice ball making with Onigiri Expert YUUMI KUROI, floral-patterned Sushi Roll making by CHIKAKO KATAOKA, and a Japanese Afternoon Tea activity by HISAE MASUDA.

This event is suitable for event organisers and hotel or restaurant professionals looking to study cultural exhibition formats as well as the sourcing of high-quality Japanese tea ingredients and tableware. At the same time, it caters to tourists and visitors seeking a venue in Bangkok to view art, shop for handmade goods, and taste authentic Japanese sweets.