South Hall 1 & South Hall 2
of Tokyo Big Sight
Flower Plaza & Light and Stone
Square in Symbol Promenade Park
The event in 2024 has ended.
This event brought together exhibitors of 110 lumber-related businesses from 28 prefectures and a total of 10,123 attendees over the two days of the event.
Thank you very much for your attendance!
This archived site is available until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 30.
Archived Video
Please enjoy the video of the event.
Archived videos are now available.
Indoor Stage Programs
Forest supporters, GACHAPIN and MUKKU, and a popular comedian "Mou Chugakusei" appeared on the stage as guests!
Please enjoy the stage program where you can learn about the attractiveness of the work related to trees and forests together with them, as well as other programs full of fascinating aspects of Japanese lumber and the forestry industry.
Forest to Grow Together with Excitement
The 503 trees have been planted at the venue!
A beautiful forest has created on this site thanks to your cooperation.
Thank you to everyone who participated in this project.
This event has ended.
Event Overview
How many jobs related to trees and forests do you know?
There are various woodworking jobs such as tree growing, cutting, and assembling, and many skilled workers are involved in the process of transforming wood into furniture and interior goods.
The event offers a variety of fun and educational programs, including woodworking workshops, log cutting, and performances of chainsaws and other machines used in the forest.
Both children and adults will be thrilled to discover the unknown world of wood and forest work!
View the teaser video
Information
- September 10, 2024 Archived video is now available.
- August 23, 2024 Archived data is now available.
- August 18, 2024 The event has ended.
- August 9, 2024 Criteria for Program Suspension/Cancellation due to Heat.
- July 16, 2024 Exhibitor information is now available.
- July 16, 2024 Event program information is now available.
- June 21, 2024 Event website is now available.
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How to Participate
Free admission, no application required!
Two days with plenty of opportunities to interact with Japanese wood!
Giveaways for visitors
* Available in limited quantities.
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All visitors to the indoor venue will get a coaster and a reusable shopping bag as giveaways!
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Get a special novelty by answering the questionnaire!
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Go around the venue to collect stamps and participate in the raffle!
*Participation prizes are available!
for Business
For Business Visitors
Please register in advance to attend the event for business purposes, such as meeting with exhibitors or participating in seminars.
・Support for business matching with exhibitors from all over the country!
・Seminars from the viewpoints of architects and foresters ("forestry managers") that can only be available at this event!
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STEP
Fill out the form.
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Receive a QR code by e-mail.
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Present the QR at the reception desk at South Halls 1 and 2 at Tokyo Big Sight.
3 simple steps!
Please register for smooth entry!
Come see, touch, eat, and learn about Japanese timber!
This event will feature many exhibits and hands-on experiences related to Japanese timber.
Exhibition / Product Sales Booth
- Forest Marche -
Wooden products made of Japanese timber from all over the country are brought together at the event!
Come and experience the passion and care of the people who made the products, and find your favorite interior and miscellaneous goods.
Special Exhibitions
Many people in different professions are involved in the process of transforming trees grown in forests into our familiar wooden products.
Let's learn about jobs related to trees and forests through exhibits and hands-on programs!
Work of Nurturing Trees
It takes about 50 years to grow a fine tree. Let's see and experience how trees grow up in forests.
Exhibition Cooperation: Tokyo Metropolitan Forestry Seeds and Seedling Greening Tree Production Association
Work of Cutting Down Trees
It takes a high level of skill to cut down mature trees and turn them into logs.
The event showcases artworks using logs cut down with a chainsaw!
Work of Sawing Trees
Logs are processed into usable shapes according to their use.
Let's see and touch the characteristics of each piece of timber, such as grain and bends, which emerge during the process of sawing!
Work of Assembling Wooden Pieces
Prepared wooden pieces are assembled. In Japan, the traditional technique of assembling wooden pieces is used for buildings and furniture. Let's try assembling them and experience how they work and how strong they are!
Work of Creating with Wood
Through various processes such as cutting, trimming, bending, and painting, familiar wooden products, such as furniture, are created. Let's create your own work of art by acting like a craftsman.
Forest for Interaction
Wooden toys and playthings will be available at the venue.
Let's touch and play with wood!
Various programs are also available in the outdoor area!
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Food Area
Many food trucks will open to serve food and beverages using ingredients from Tokyo that we are proud of. A wide variety of food menus for children and adults will be available.
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Performances by forestry workers
Stage programs including a carving performance show using a chainsaw and a logging performance by forestry workers in Tokyo are scheduled. Come and watch the dynamic and delicate techniques unfold in front of your eyes.
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Experience to interact with logs
Why don't you try cutting a large log? Even hard and heavy trees can be cut cleanly with tools. Let's try it and feel like a lumberjack in the mountains!
Organizations: Moririn Co., ltd.; Cooperative Union - Tokyo Somaudo-no Ren; Hinohara Village Lumber Industry Cooperative, Tokyo Prefectural Forest Owners' Cooperative -
Exhibition of Heavy Forestry Equipment
Rarely seen heavy machinery comes to this event!? Forestry heavy machinery usually used in the mountains are coming to the Tokyo waterfront area. Come and ride on excavators and other vehicles, take pictures, etc. It must be an unforgettable experience for vehicle lovers! Why don't you make some great memories?
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Exhibition of Chain Saw Manufacturers
The world's three largest chain saw manufacturers (STIHL/ Husqvarna/ Yamabiko) will come to this event. Enjoy the original booths of each company with elaborate ideas such as hands-on chainsaw experience, photo space, etc.
Let's explore and learn more about wood-related work!
Many people in different professions are involved in the process of creating wooden buildings and furniture.
We asked the people who grow and cut down trees in the mountains, those who saw the logs into lumber, and those who make wooden buildings and furniture, about their respective jobs and their thoughts on wood.
Furthermore, the way to handle trees differs depending on whether they are conifers such as cedar or hardwoods such as zelkova. Try to find out the differences.
Coniferous trees @ Tokyo
Hardwoods @ Hida
Stage Programs
Forest supporters, GACHAPIN and MUKKU, and a popular comedian "Mou Chugakusei" appeared on the stage as guests!
Please enjoy the stage program where you can learn about the attractiveness of the work related to trees and forests together with them, as well as other programs full of fascinating aspects of Japanese lumber and the forestry industry.
Day18.17Sat
Let's learn with GACHAPIN and MUKKU! - Wooden Work Show
GACHAPIN and MUKKU
(Navigator) Mokuiku-girl Kiki
(Instructor) Atsuki Ohnishi, 3D Woodworking Director
Let's enjoy quiz and learn how furniture is made!
Moku Moku Live with Guitars Made of Noto-Grown Wood
Isamu Teshima, Unicorn Guitarist
Takaaki Furutani, FURUTANI Lumber
Live stage for children and adults to enjoy the performance of electric guitars made of Japanese timber! Listen to the sound of wood such as Noto Hiba produced in Ishikawa Prefecture!
Potential of Japan's Future Forestry Industry as Seen from the Forester System
Moderator: Yosuke Kawauchi, Yamatowa Co, Ltd./ Forester;
Takuji Fujihira, Nara Forester Academy, Environment and Forest Department,
Nara Prefectural Government
Yuji Okuda, Yamatowa Co., Ltd./ Forestry Director;
In Switzerland, forester (forestry manager) is one of the most attractive professions to become. This talk session features qualified professionals working in the field, to discuss the future of forests and people in Japan.
What is the Forest Environment Tax?
Ryoko Ishizaki, Forest Research and Management Organization
MACHEE DEF, Rapper, Rap Creator
15:30 - Let's explore the structure of the Forest Environment Tax through the researcher's lecture!
Around 15:50 - Let's learn about forests together through a rap experience!
Day28.18Sun
Mini concert of Japanese wood ukulele
Hiroyuki Tominaga, ukulele player
Live performance of ukulele made by "Toono-no-Oto" in Tono, Iwate.
Moku Moku Live with Guitars Made of Noto-Grown Wood
Isamu Teshima, Unicorn Guitarist
Takaaki Furutani, FURUTANI Lumber
Live stage for children and adults to enjoy the performance of electric guitars made of Japanese timber! Listen to the sound of wood such as Noto Hiba produced in Ishikawa Prefecture!
Japanese Timber and Architecture with Digital Technology
Koki Akiyoshi, Architect, President and CEO of VUILD, inc.
A seminar featuring VUILD, a design group to realize local production for local consumption of timber using the ShopBot wood processing machine, to explore the "possibilities of domestically produced timber"
Moku Moku Live Show by "Mou Chugakusei"
Comedian "Mou Chugakusei"
Comedian "Mou Chugakusei" appears on stage with his original comedy stories about trees!
- Logging championship demonstrationKirinzi
8/17 Sat 14:00-14:30
8/18 Sun 14:30-15:00 - Talk show with forestry workersYamabushi
8/18 Sun 10:30-11:00
8/18 Sun 14:00-14:30 - Chainsaw Art Carving ShowChainsaw Art Japan Co., Ltd.
8/17 Sat 11:00-12:00
8/17 Sat 15:00-16:00
8/18 Sun 11:00-12:00 - Performance of cutting down a standing treeMoririn Co., ltd., Cooperative Union - Tokyo Somaudo-no Ren
8/17 Sat 10:30-11:00
8/18 Sun 15:30-16:00
The stage program schedule is subject to change depending on the temperature and weather conditions. For details, please confirm at the venue on the day of the event.
Archived streamings of the outdoor stages are not available.
August 17: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm /
August 18: 10:00 am to 2:30 pm
WUY (COSHUU.inc)
Bundled dyeing of leaves and tree bark - "Steam Dyeing" experience
1,500 yen
About 30 minutes
Bundle dyeing is the process of scattering plant materials on a fabric and steaming them to dye it.
Imagine what colors the barks, leaves, petals, nuts, and other plants of various colors and shapes will turn into, and try making your own original drawstring bag.
Age: For all ages
* Registration at any time at the workshop site
* Final registration: 1 hour before the end time of each day.
August 17: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm /
August 18: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Tokyo Chainsaws
Selling logs by weight
Cut size 10cm or shorter: 500 yen
Cut size 11cm to 20cm: 1,000 yen
About 15 minutes
Clean logs with bark removed are brought from the forests of Tokyo!
Select a log size you want, and then, a forestry worker cuts the log using a chainsaw right in front of you!
You can use the cut log in various ways depending on the thickness, such as a pot stand, a display, a log stool, and so on!
Imagine your life at home living with trees in Tokyo!
Age: For all ages
* Registration at any time at the workshop site
* Final registration: 15 minutes before the end time of each day.
August 17: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm /
August 18: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Kawamurakoumuten
Kumunda (Assemble)
500 yen
About 40 minutes
Let's work together to assemble a wooden jungle gym!
Only a “hammer” and “wedge” are used!
Let's experience the traditional building technique used at Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto to build a strong structure without using nails through the workshop “Kumunda.”
Also available is the wooden jungle gym “Runda” for small kids!
Age: 3 years old and up * Parents are also welcome to join!
* Registration at any time at the workshop site
* Scheduled to be held every 30 minutes.
* Final registration: One hour before the end time of each day
August 17: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm /
August 18: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Tokyo Forestry Research Group Liaison Council
Die-cutting using a jigsaw & hands-on nut crafts
Free of charge
Die-cutting using a jigsaw: About 10 minutes;
Hands-on nut crafts: About 10-15 minutes
Let's try die-cutting cedar and cypress boards from Tokyo's Tama lumber using an electric jigsaw, and experience crafts using various nuts and other materials.
Feel the scent of wood as you create your own unique work of art!
Age: 5 years old and up (10 years old and up for Die-cutting using a jigsaw)
* Registration at any time at the workshop site
Food
A menu featuring Tokyo ingredients (outdoor) and wood-related food & beverages (indoor) will be available!
Indoor
August 17: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm /
August 18: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Cafeteria of Forest
Wood Canele Rusk
200 yen
Canele rusk made with milk from cows raised on a bed of wood chips
Indoor
August 17: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm /
August 18: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Cafeteria of Forest
Forest Pound Cake to Eat Trees
400 yen
Pound Cake with mouthwatering aroma and texture of cedar wood
Indoor
August 17: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm /
August 18: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Cafeteria of Forest
Rice-flour savory bread
400 yen
Gluten-free savory bread from biossa, a bakery in Tokyo
Indoor
August 17: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm /
August 18: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Cafeteria of Forest
Conker Sandwich Cookie
200 yen
Crunchy sandwich cookies made with conkers
Indoor
August 17: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm /
August 18: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Cafeteria of Forest
Tasty Frozen Japanese Juices
200 yen
Fruit sorbet perfect for summer
Indoor
August 17: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm /
August 18: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Cafeteria of Forest
Kuromoji Coffee (Hot/ Ice)
200 yen
Coffee with the gorgeous aroma of Kuromoji trees
Indoor
August 17: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm /
August 18: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Cafeteria of Forest
Forest Cider
400 yen
Cider with bitter taste of "Amur cork" bark
Indoor
August 17: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm /
August 18: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Cafeteria of Forest
Grape Water
Cup 150 yen / Bottle 200 yen
Flavored water made with grape juice from Shinshu
Indoor
August 17: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm /
August 18: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Cafeteria of Forest
Japanese Cedar Cypress Tea
200 yen
Tea made from roasted Japanese cedar and cypress leaves and stems blended with hojicha (roasted green tea)
Outdoor
August 17: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm /
August 18: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Wasabi Shokudo
Mini Wasabi-don (wasabi rice bowl)
600 yen
Food truck operated by a wasabi farmer in Okutama. Carefully selected ingredients are used to create a menu that allows you to enjoy wasabi.
Outdoor
August 17: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm /
August 18: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
BREAD GARDEN
Hot Dog (Salsa with Cheese Cream)
600 yen
Fussa Dog is a local delicacy of Fussa City, Tokyo, the city where Yokota Air Base is located.
Outdoor
August 17: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm /
August 18: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
KURAZO
Ultimate Shio Koji Karaage (Fried Chicken)
600 yen
Please enjoy salted fried chicken, winner of the Karaage Grand Prix Gold Award.
Outdoor
August 17: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm /
August 18: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
BOIL
Beef Overwrap
700 yen
Please enjoy the meat dishes cooked by the owner with experiences in Roppongi and Ginza.
Outdoor
August 17: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm /
August 18: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
ADVENTURES PARTY
Tokyo X Pork Bolognese
800 yen
We offer freshly prepared hand-made dishes with a focus on creative Italian cuisine created by our pizzaiolo (pizza chef). 🎵
Outdoor
August 17: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm /
August 18: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
WEPwafflefactory
Various waffles
From 650 yen
We operate a cafe and a food truck in Hatagaya, Shibuya City! At food truck, we offer cute looking rolled waffles.
Outdoor
August 17: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm /
August 18: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Sakazuki Brewing
4 types of craft beer
600 - 700 yen
We are a craft beer brewery located in a back alley in downtown Kita Senju, Tokyo. We brew beers with seasonality, originality, and variety.
Outdoor
August 17: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm /
August 18: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Kanamachi Okoshi
Kanamachi Golden Lager
1,300 yen
A beer only available in Kanamachi, Katsushika City, Tokyo, with an attractive transparent bottle that stands out for its golden color. This dry lager beer has both a deep richness and sharpness.
Outdoor
August 17: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm /
August 18: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Ishikawa Brewery
Tama no Megumi and 3 other types of craft beer
From 1,000 yen
Tokyo craft beer brewed by a sake brewery with over 60 years of sake brewing experience.
Enjoy the harmony of tradition and innovation, classic and modern flavors.
Venue Map
Access
Address
South Hall 1 & South Hall 2 of Tokyo Big Sight
3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan 135-0063
Flower Plaza & Light and Stone Square in Symbol Promenade Park
3-7 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan 135-0063
Access by train
About a 7-minute walk from Kokusai-tenjijo Station on the Rinkai Line
About a 3-minute walk from Tokyo Big Sight Station on the Yurikamome Line
Event Outline
- Event Name
- Let's Explore the Work of Trees and Forests with Excitement
Wood Collection 2024 "JAPAN ReWOOD" - Period
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Saturday, August 17, 2024,10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday, August 18, 2024,10:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Venues
Indoor Venue
South Hall 1 & South Hall 2 of Tokyo Big Sight
3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan 135-0063Outdoor Venue
Flower Plaza & Light and Stone Square in Symbol Promenade Park
3-7 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan 135-0063- Organizers
- Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Wood Collection Executive Committee
- Supporters
- Forestry Agency, Japan Federation of Wood Industry Associations, National Federation of Forest Owners' Co-operative Association, Japan Association of Corporate Executives, Tokyo Waterfront City Association
- Prefectures to Exhibit
- Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Yamagata, Fukushima, Tochigi, Gunma, Saitama, Chiba, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Ishikawa, Yamanashi, Nagano, Gifu, Aichi, Shiga, Hyogo, Nara, Wakayama, Tottori, Okayama, Hiroshima, Kochi, Fukuoka, Saga, Miyazaki, Okinawa *Subject to change.
- Contact
- WOOD Collection 2024 “JAPAN ReWOOD” Secretariat
japan_rewood2024_visitor@eventsupporter.jp
