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Objects that Enrich Everyday Life

September 17 (Wed) – 30 (Tue), 2025

When the vision of the creator meets the life of the user, what emerges is a warmth and a true sense of richness.
We invite you to discover the many stories behind craftsmanship, and to enjoy encounters with the artisans and the objects that enrich everyday living.

■ Living

From one person to another, time is connected and sentiments are carried on.
〈Nousaku〉
7th Floor, Living & Interior
Limited edition available at Matsuya Ginza starting Friday, September 12
Clock – Orb – Blue Raden (brass, resin, blue shell)
33,000 yen

The Orb clock by Nousaku is created under the theme “Connecting Time, Passing on Sentiments.” It features the traditional raden mother-of-pearl inlay technique, used in Takaoka lacquerware from Toyama Prefecture, with shimmering blue shell accents. Each piece of shell is unique in its natural hues and patterns, revealing a different expression depending on the angle of view. The brass body gradually deepens in color through contact with air and touch, developing a rich patina that resonates with the memories shared over time. Inspired by the Matsuya Ginza 100th anniversary theme “To Connect, To Be Connected, To Carry Forward,” this creation embodies the flow of time in its smooth, rounded form. A piece destined to be cherished across generations.

Unpolished, unadorned, preserving the beauty of nature as it is.
〈N･A･R･A T･E･I･B･A･N (Nara Teiban)〉
7th Floor, Lifestyle
〈Seizan〉 Oshiki (cedar) from 5,940 yen

"Nara Teiban" brings together diverse manufacturers who join hands, learn from one another, and nurture craftsmanship that will be cherished across generations. The Oshiki trays by Seizan are carefully crafted, one by one, from 200-year-old Yoshino cedar, highlighting the natural quality of the wood in the most simple and unembellished form. The only decoration is the grain itself—nature’s own graphic, shaped over the course of centuries. With a dignified presence that respects the beauty of the user’s gestures, this Oshiki embodies quiet refinement.

Discover a unique “branch spoon” and find the one that feels truly your own.
〈Ibuki Hand Craft〉Designer who working with wood and forests: Ibuki Kaiyama
7th Floor, Design Collection
Branch Spoons (ladles, coffee spoons, jam spoons, sugar spoons, and more) from 2,530 yen

With a fresh, design-driven perspective, Ibuki Hand Craft explores the inherent value of “tree branches” as a material and the sustainable use of forest resources. Each Branch Spoon is created from branches that share no two shapes alike, finished by hand while honoring the individuality of the wood and the dialogue between branch and hand.

Every spoon form invites freedom of use—how you choose to incorporate it is entirely your own. When you hold one and imagine its purpose, the Branch Spoon becomes a tool that quietly connects daily life with nature.

■Food

Good ingredients, shaped by the hands of artisans. A confection crafted with care and sophistication.
〈Ichiya〉
B1 Floor, Japanese Confectionery
Ichiya’s Daifuku – 261 yen

Founded in 2013 in Hikifune, Ichiya is a Japanese confectionery dedicated to delivering sweets that truly feel “delicious from the heart.” Each creation is carefully handmade by skilled artisans. The signature daifuku may appear modest in form, yet it is crafted with the finest ingredients: premium Toyoshu azuki beans and 100% Shiga Habutae glutinous rice. Without using gyuhi, the texture is that of freshly pounded mochi—soft, elastic, and deeply satisfying. Every detail is considered, every element refined. Enjoy Ichiya’s daifuku as a small moment of delight in your everyday life.

■Fashion

Craftsmanship that enriches both the maker and the wearer.
〈evam eva〉 Naoko Kondo
5th Floor, Character (Women’s & Men’s Apparel)
Wool Vest – 18,700 yen

From planning to production, evam eva carries out every step in-house. Each knit is shaped through accumulated technology and meticulous craftsmanship—from programming the knitting, to finishing the threads, to careful pressing with an iron. The result is clothing created with both environmental consideration, such as reusing surplus materials, and a quiet sensitivity that gently accompanies the wearer. In harmony with the times, evam eva proposes everyday garments designed to be cherished for years to come. This hooded vest is crafted using renew-wool, a yarn regenerated from remnants produced in the making of their signature pressed-wool items. Layer it with outerwear woven from the same material to appreciate the interplay of both knitted and woven textures of renew-wool.

Continuing the Tradition of Handcraft – Wallets of Beauty and Strength
〈READY OR ORDER〉 Takashi Ido, Artisan and Brand Owner
5th Floor, Men’s Bags
Card Case
- Top left & bottom left (Exterior: horse leather / Interior: cow leather) – 28,600 yen each
- Top right & bottom right (Exterior: cow leather / Interior: cow leather) – 20,900 yen each

“Ready” or “Order,” exactly as you wish. Founded in 2005 in a small workshop in Higashi-Jūjō, Tokyo, READY OR ORDER builds on the skills and convictions in leather craftsmanship handed down through three generations. From selecting hides to cutting and stitching, every process is carried out by hand with meticulous care.

The “GO-EN” business card holder is a registered design featuring thoughtful, original details: a V-shaped opening that allows cards to be smoothly drawn out with the thumb, and a movable divider that separates received cards from one’s own. A creation that reflects both tradition and innovation in equal measure.

The Gentle Comfort of Natural Materials, Closest to the Skin
〈Langelique〉 Designer: Tomoko Arima
6th Floor, Lingerie “Le Linge”
① Long-Sleeve Homewear – 16,500 yen
② Tank Top – 12,100 yen
③ Long Bottoms – 16,500 yen
(All in cotton and silk)

With the concept of “freedom in comfort, fabrics in harmony with the skin, and the joy of wearing,” Langelique is a lingerie brand that evolves European design techniques for undergarments through years of research in Japan. The result is lingerie that is simple yet functional, offering not only a sense of liberation but also stability and ease.

The ribbed innerwear featured here is meticulously knitted on vintage machines at Araki Knit, a long-established knit manufacturer in Katsuragi, Nara Prefecture. Blending pima cotton with silk yarn, the fabric attains a softness that feels as though it melts into the skin. This is a special piece of innerwear born from uncompromising comfort and the dedication of careful craftsmanship.

Cherishing the use of vintage machines, preserving the craftsmanship of long-established makers, while continuing to embrace new challenges.

Carefully Woven Fabric, Carrying Family Memories to Be Passed On
〈Mikihouse〉
6th Floor, Children’s Wear, Ginza Store
Gold Label Sashiko-Woven Bag (cotton) – from the left: 66,000 yen, 154,000 yen, 176,000 yen

Guided by the belief in offering children only the very best, Mikihouse presents its finest line, the “Gold Label”—a special collection that brings together carefully sourced materials from around the world and the brand’s renowned craftsmanship. The Sashiko-Woven Bag, crafted with the traditional techniques of Mikawa in Aichi Prefecture, the birthplace of cotton textiles in Japan, is made from thick fabric woven with bold threads to create a textured surface. The result is both durable and distinctive, with a character that is truly one of a kind. As the years pass, the fabric develops a richer expression, making this bag not just an accessory but a family treasure to be cherished for generations.