The Tokyo Traveler » antiques http://www.thetokyotraveler.com About Tokyo for travelers, visitors, and residents. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:30:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 The Biggest Antique Mall in Asia http://www.thetokyotraveler.com/2008/10/the-biggest-antique-mall-in-asia/ http://www.thetokyotraveler.com/2008/10/the-biggest-antique-mall-in-asia/#comments Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:00:04 +0000 http://www.thetokyotraveler.com/the-biggest-antique-mall-in-asia/ Post from: The Tokyo Traveler

]]> The Antique Mall Ginza is home to approximately 300 shops that sell European, Asian and Japanese antiques as well as antique Kimonos, fabric and Japanese furniture.  Visit the shops in the mall to find that one of a kind treasure that will always remind you of your time in Tokyo or pick up some great souvenirs for your friends and family.image Conveniently located just off Ginza’s famous Chou Dori, the Antique Mall Ginza is easily accessible from a number of number of Tokyo Metro Stations and is open daily from 11AM to 7PM except on Wednesdays.

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]]> http://www.thetokyotraveler.com/2008/10/the-biggest-antique-mall-in-asia/feed/ 0 The Biggest Antique Event in Japan http://www.thetokyotraveler.com/2008/07/the-biggest-antique-event-in-japan/ http://www.thetokyotraveler.com/2008/07/the-biggest-antique-event-in-japan/#comments Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:00:42 +0000 http://www.thetokyotraveler.com/the-biggest-antique-event-in-japan/ Post from: The Tokyo Traveler

]]> NetsukeBilled as the largest antique event in Japan, the Antique Jamboree welcomes almost 500 unique vendors from all over Japan. A vast variety of items catering to different tastes and styles are brought in and include Japanese, European and western antiques, collectible toys, antique fans, vintage kimonos, wood block prints and netsuke (intricately carved figurines pictured on the right) to name a few.

This is one event that I will not miss! Over 10 years ago I purchased a set of two intricately carved transoms (panels the were traditionally installed above shoji doors), one of which resides above the sofa in my Hawaii home. Unfortunately I don’t have a picture to share with you but it is a three dimensional garden scene with a bridge that is so realistic that when I gaze upon it I can imagine myself wandering through it into a Japanese garden thousands of miles away. It was quite a feat bringing the two of them home but is was well worth the effort!

If you love antiques this is one event that you don’t want to miss. Like me, you may find that one of a kind souvenir that you will enjoy for many years to come.

Dates & Admission:
July 26 & 27, 2008 from 10 AM-6 PM; Admission Y1,000
July 25, 2008 2 PM-6 PM Early Buyer Day; Admission Y3,000
Location:
Tokyo Big Sight East Exhibition Hall 1, a 7 minute walk from Kokusai-Tenjijo Station or a 3 minute walk from Kokusai-Tenjijo-Seimon Station. (venue website & map)

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