"Kamihaku in Kyoto Vol. 2," an event showcasing the fascinating world of paper crafts that can be enjoyed through sight and touch, will be held at the Kyoto City Industrial Promotion Hall Miyako Messe for two days, July 14th and 15th.


First held in Kyoto during Christmas last December, this year will be held in July, amid the excitement of the Gion Festival. With even more exhibitors than last year, a diverse 71 exhibitors will gather at Miyako Messe. It will be a dream stage filled with the passion of the creators, showcasing vibrantly colored illustrations, intricately executed processes, and unique printing techniques.

Talk events will also be held during the event. In addition to a speech by Furuya Koichi, founder of Retro Printing JAM, there will also be talks between Tsuda Junko, editor-in-chief of Design Drawer, book designer Naku Naoko, Hasegawa Takumi, editor of 100-Sheet Letter Book, and Oikawa Saeko, editor of Small Shop Cards, Direct Mail, and Flyers. There will also be a craft show and workshop by sculptor Marubayashi Sawako. For more information, including a list of exhibitors, please visit the official website (http://kamihaku.jp/).

Why not visit this dream stage filled with paper, which will make your hot summer even hotter?