14th November - 20th December 2026
Held in this historic city, the ITAMI International Craft Exhibition ‘Shuki Shuhaidai’ (Japanese Liquor Sake ware) is an international open-call exhibition of craft works centered on the theme of Japanese sake. Open to artists from Japan and overseas, entries are selected by a jury for the competition exhibition.
Itami, the birthplace of sake, has flourished as a brewing town for more than 400 years, cultivating a rich and vibrant culture. In 2024, JAPAN’S TRADITIONAL BREWING was registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, and ‘Itami Seishu (refined sake)’ was designated as a Geographical Indication (GI), certifying it as a high-quality regional brand. These recognitions have further heightened interest in Itami’s sake culture.
Entries for the exhibition have now closed, and more information on the exhibition is coming soon.
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