SIAM Takashimaya, Thailand's only authentic Japanese department store at ICONSIAM, offers exclusive experiences to mark its 8th anniversary under the concept "HARMONY OF JAPAN" Bringing together the beauty of Japanese culture, "WA! JAPAN: CRAFT & MATCHA" presents Japan's traditional customs, traditions, and history through a modern perspective, providing a space for cultural exchange and building networks between Thailand and Japan through traditional Japanese craftsmanship, crafts, kimonos, fashion, and the aesthetics of drinking matcha, alongside opportunities to experience Japanese culture up close with renowned Japanese artisans, artists, and designers.
Special highlight!! Discover an exclusive experience for the first time in Thailand!! A spectacular kimono exhibition by IWAMOTO, a kimono brand that has preserved Kyoto's artistic heritage features 10 works sent directly from Japan, with a total value of over THB 13 million!! Presented exclusively to create a memorable experience for SIAM Takashimaya department store's 8th anniversary!! Kimonos are recognised as a form of Japanese fine textile art, combining the beauty of dyeing techniques, meticulous embroidery of intricate patterns, and reflections of a long history, with a distinctive and captivating identity. The kimono works will be on display only from 4 - 7 November 2026.
The atmosphere at "WA! JAPAN: CRAFT & MATCHA" is filled with delight and numerous highlight activities, including a display of the BENJARONG TOWER, standing over 2 metres tall, by Japanese ceramic artist Takanao Todo, alongside the launch of Todo - Bizen, a new Bizen Ware Japanese pottery collection created in collaboration with Hiroyuki Matsui; an enjoyable shopping experience
with Japanese fashion brand Margaux Vintage - Thailand Debut, making its first appearance
in Thailand exclusively for SIAM Takashimaya's 8th anniversary; the captivating HAKUHODO Benjarong Kinoko Brush exclusive collection, featuring Japanese makeup brushes that combine Thai and Japanese fine artistry, created in collaboration with Okura Toen, a leading Japanese porcelain brand, and incorporating Thai Benjarong art into a one-of-a-kind collection available in limited quantities!!; Ball & Chain Thai Exclusive Design, a special collection featuring Wat Arun and elephant motifs, launching for the first time in Thailand and jointly designed by Ball & Chain and Japanese kimono brand IWAMOTO and quality tea from Horiguchi Tea Farm, a Japanese tea producer with a plantation spanning over 1,800 rai in Kagoshima, covering every stage from cultivation and harvesting to tea production, with international standards and awards from global tea competitions.
Craft lovers should not miss the CRAFT ZONE, bringing together fine artworks and a wide selection of lifestyle products directly from Japan to admire and shop. Highlights include a demonstration of traditional tea whisk making by Suikaen Tanimura Yasaburo Shoten, preserving a craft passed down for over 500 years; an exhibition of more than 50 Bizen ware pottery pieces from Japan, continuing a tradition spanning over 800 years; OhiYaki pottery from Kanazawa, with a heritage of over 350 years, distinguished by hand-shaped forms and contemporary patterns; and the 10th anniversary mug collection from WIRED BEANS of Sendai, alongside a collection of original mugs from various prefectures across Japan and special collections created in collaboration with renowned artists. Discover trendy lifestyle products from SOIL for the first time in Thailand, shop coffee-making equipment directly from Japan by KINTO and Zojirushi, and support Japanese-style crafts from BANROMSAI, with sales proceeds helping underprivileged children. The CRAFT ZONE also offers a wide variety of rare craft items in stylish designs from booths representing more than 30 renowned brands.
Indulge in premium offerings at the MATCHA ZONE, bringing together desserts and matcha from renowned Japanese cafes and tea producers exclusively for SIAM Takashimaya's 8th anniversary!! Try the signature Matcha Mont Blanc from Chacha Kobo Futatsume, a famous cafe in Asakusa. Experience richly flavoured matcha crepes from Kotobuki Seian, a renowned shop in Asakusa. Refresh yourself with matcha ice cream from RIKYUEN, a tea producer with a heritage spanning over 400 years. Savour delicious matcha desserts combining the craftsmanship of a Tea Master and chefs
from HENRI CHARPENTIER. Sip tea from Nakamura Chaho, a tea shop with over 140 years of history in Matsue, specialising in matcha and traditional Japanese tea. Discover matcha from Horiguchi Tea
Farm, a leading tea farm in Kagoshima and an award winner at the Global Tea Championship 2025. Shop quality matcha from tea-growing areas in Kagoshima and Tokyo, selected by WAFOOD. Experience ITOEN, the world's No. 1 green tea brand. Special! Only from 8 - 12 November 2026, experience Japanese tea culture with Ryumondo Tea Experience En, a tea shop with over 100 years of history from Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, sharing the charm of tea and the time-honoured traditions of the tea ceremony in an accessible way.
Discover and immerse yourself in traditional Japanese culture through exclusive workshops!! Get up close with artists flying directly from Japan to take part in activities, including admiring an exquisite kimono show, presented for the first time in Thailand, and trying on kimonos from SOMEORI IWAMOTO (4 - 7 November 2026); joining activities and receiving autographs from HIDEAKI MIHARA, designer and owner of Ball & Chain (4 - 8 November 2026); meeting renowned Japanese artist KYOKO ABE; learning to make matcha bowl whisks with Suikaen Tanimura Yasaburo; repairing ceramics using the kintsugi technique; creating matcha with maki-e art by YUMI TSUBOTA; learning professional home decorating with LEBONBON YUKO; experiencing onigiri making with Onigiri Expert YUUMI KUROI; meeting and talking with stylists from MARGAUX VINTAGE; learning techniques for making floral-patterned sushi rolls with instructor CHIKAKO KATAOKA; and experiencing premium Japanese Afternoon Tea under a sakura theme with instructor HISAE MASUDA, alongside memorable Japanese arts and cultural performances.
Discover exclusive experiences!! Explore the charm of Japan from new perspectives and delight in its distinctive taste and meticulous craftsmanship through crafts, art, matcha, and lifestyle. Enjoy memorable Japanese arts and cultural performances and experience Japanese culture up close with renowned Japanese artisans, artists, and designers at "WA! JAPAN: CRAFT & MATCHA" from 3 - 12 November 2026 at Charoennakorn Hall, M Floor, ICONSIAM. For more information, call 02-011-7500 or visit Facebook: SIAM Takashimaya.