In Japan, an archipelago stretching from the white sand beaches of Okinawa to the snow-capped mountains of Hokkaido, regional geographic features and differing climates have shaped art and craft-making traditions as diverse and delicate as Japan's distinct four seasons.

Japanese creators today combine these rich art and craft-making traditions with the best of modern design to create products of unique function and beauty. Japanese creations on display at the New York International Gift Fair include not only traditional craft items but also practical everyday-use items-such as kitchen and tableware, accessories and stationary that echo centuries of Japanese technological and artistic innovation.

JETRO, the organizer of Japanese exhibitors at the New York International Gift Fair, is pleased to have the opportunity to introduce the best of Japanese design at the world's premier gift show. It is our sincere hope that visitors will see for themselves how the Japanese creations on display can add to the enjoyment of their daily lives.

Date:

August 16 - 20, 2009

Time:

9:00am-6:00pm (8/16-19)

9:00am-12 noon (8/20)

Location:

Level 3, Jacob K. Javits Cntr.

http://www.nyigf.com

Japan Pavilion

Contact:

JETRO New York

Atsushi Semimoto / Mizuho Ihara

42nd Floor, McGraw-Hill Building, 1221 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY 10020-1079, U.S.A

TEL: 212-997-0400 FAX: 212-997-0464

Exhibitor List:
Baieido
Global Arrow
KINNO TOWEL
LIKE IT
MARNA
norimaki
PLUS Stationery
PowerShovel
Prairie Dog
VANCA CRAFT