FANCL Ginza Square, the flagship store of FANCL Corporation, is participating in Matsuya's "Regional Co-creation Initiative" by hosting a special display themed "Connect" featuring Kishu Temari. The event will be held from January 20 (Tuesday) to March 16 (Monday), 2026.
Matsuya Corporation launched the "Regional Co-creation Initiative" in December 2020 with the mission of preserving traditional crafts, industries, and culture from across Japan while creating new opportunities and fostering development. This project not only uses regional attractions and tradition-based craftsmanship in store decorations and window displays but also lends installation materials to other companies to promote and spread authentic sustainability and circulation throughout Japan.
This collaboration marks the fourth time the two companies have worked together, united by their shared vision of creating a sustainable circular society.
Past Collaborations
- 1st (Summer 2024): "Aizome" indigo dyeing from Tokushima and "Casting" from Toyama
- 2nd (Winter 2025): "Rubin no Kokeshi" Tsugaru kokeshi dolls from Kuroishi City, Aomori
- 3rd (Summer 2025): "Kingyo Neputa" goldfish lanterns from Aomori and lanterns/fans using paintings from the Kuroishi Neputa Festival
Special Display Featuring Kishu Temari and Wakayama's "Kishu Hina"
Reusing Decorative Items from Matsuya for In-Store Display
The 1st floor features approximately 90 colorful and patterned temari balls suspended from the ceiling, allowing visitors to admire the charming handmade balls from below. The space also serves as a photo spot where visitors can take vibrant pictures.
The 3rd floor FANCL Shop displays Kishu Temari alongside Kishu Hina, adorable round Hina dolls that are one of Wakayama's traditional crafts.
About Kishu Temari
Kishu Temari are handmade ornamental balls from Wakayama that have long been cherished by princesses in feudal palaces and passed down through generations. Each ball is carefully crafted stitch by stitch with heartfelt wishes. Traditionally, mothers would create these balls for their daughters getting married, imbuing them with wishes that "things will work out smoothly" and "may you have healthy children (prosperity of descendants)."
Today, they are customarily given as auspicious gifts for important life events such as births, marriages, and relocations. The beautiful color combinations and intricate craftsmanship are highly valued.
About Kishu Hina
Kishu Hina are palm-sized round Hina dolls made using the techniques of Kishu lacquerware, a traditional craft of Wakayama Prefecture. Each doll is carefully handcrafted by traditional craft masters of Kishu lacquerware, embodying the skilled techniques of this traditional art.
Limited-Time Menu Featuring Kishu Nanko-ume and Wakayama Regional Cuisine
The 9th floor restaurant "Creative Cuisine FANCL Reiwa Honzen" offers a limited-time Matsuhanado bento box featuring premium Kishu Nanko-ume plums and Kishu regional cuisine.
Ume no Tokusen Bento - ¥3,500
Events Celebrating Japanese Traditional Culture and Various Themes to "Connect"
"Anko" (Red Bean Paste) Experience Workshop from a Kyoto Specialty Shop
Cooperation: Toshoan Co., Ltd.
This event, hosted by Toshoan, an anko confectionery specialty shop born from Miyakoseian, a red bean paste maker with over 75 years of history in Kyoto, offers an opportunity to learn about Japanese traditional food culture. Participants can taste various anko-based sweets while learning about the appeal of fresh bean paste and the possibilities of anko confections, enjoying the profound and sweet world of anko.
Dates: January 29 (Thursday) and 30 (Friday)
Location: 4th Floor Community Studio
Fee: ¥2,500
Registration:
- January 29: https://fancl-ginza.dt-r.com/4F/article/ART0085421/
- January 30: https://fancl-ginza.dt-r.com/4F/article/ART0085422/
Five-Senses Koji Experience - KOJI Connects Japanese Traditional Beauty and Health Secrets
"MURO" Koji Specialty Shop Event
Learn deeply about the power of koji that has supported Japanese "beauty" and "health," from koji history to practical kitchen applications. Experience the profound world of koji through touching and tasting.
Cooperation: Corazon Co., Ltd.
Dates: February 13 (Friday) and 14 (Saturday)
Location: 4th Floor Community Studio
Fee: ¥3,000
Registration:
- February 13: https://fancl-ginza.dt-r.com/4F/article/ART0086002/
- February 14: https://fancl-ginza.dt-r.com/4F/article/ART0086004/
Incense-Making Workshop Using Refresher Oil
Cooperation: Nippon Kodo Co., Ltd.
This event by Nippon Kodo offers hands-on experience creating traditional Japanese incense. Participants can make cone-shaped incense using refresher oil from "ESTEBAN," a French Maison fragrance brand. Choose from six different scents and carefully blend the oil with wood powder to create your own custom incense.
Date: February 18 (Wednesday)
Location: 4th Floor Community Studio
Fee: ¥2,500
Registration: https://fancl-ginza.dt-r.com/4F/article/ART0086006/
"Chochin-zukuri" (Lantern-Making) Workshop - Lighting Hearts
Cooperation: Shiraki Kogei Co., Ltd., Traditional Craftsperson Aoi Masunaga
This event features lantern-making that fuses traditional Japanese crafts with modern design. Led by a female traditional craftsperson, participants can create palm-sized lanterns perfect as interior décor or memorial lights for loved ones. Draw your favorite illustrations or patterns freely to create a one-of-a-kind original lantern.
The lanterns are traditional crafts from the Yame City area in Fukuoka Prefecture.
Dates: March 13 (Friday) and 14 (Saturday)
Location: 4th Floor Community Studio
Fee: ¥3,500
Registration:
- March 13: https://fancl-ginza.dt-r.com/4F/article/ART0086010/
- March 14: https://fancl-ginza.dt-r.com/4F/article/ART0086012/
Spring Flower Garden
Themed "Connecting Feelings," this flower garden celebrates the wishes of Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) and the sentiments of International Women's Day, bringing them together as one. The garden features mimosa, the symbolic flower of International Women's Day, along with other spring flowers.
Dates: March 3 (Tuesday) to 9 (Monday), 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Entry until 6:20 PM
Location: 10th Floor FANCL Sky Garden
Admission: Free
About FANCL Ginza Square
Website: https://www.fancl.jp/ginza-square/index.html
Hours: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM (varies by floor)
Access:
- 1-minute walk from Exit A3 of Ginza Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Hibiya Line, Marunouchi Line)
- 8-minute walk from the Ginza Exit of JR Yurakucho Station
Address: 5-8-16 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061
Closed: Open year-round (except January 1)
