Matsuya Ginza is hosting the 8th annual "Weaving Happiness - Martina and the Magic Yarn Fair" from January 21st (Wednesday) through January 27th (Tuesday). Note: The first day, January 21st (Wednesday), is exclusive to Matsuya cardholders.
Martina's world of yarn, dedicated to spreading the "happiness of touching yarn," returns once again to Matsuya Ginza's 8th Floor Event Square. Come share in the joy of experiencing yarn!
In addition to the event, recommended product sets curated by Martina are available for purchase on Matsuya Online Store for those who live far away or have difficulty visiting in person.
Limited quantity items will end once sold out.
"Weaving Happiness - Martina and the Magic Yarn Fair"
Event Period: January 21st (Wednesday) to January 27th (Tuesday), 2026 - Open throughout the event period
The first day, January 21st (Wednesday), is exclusive to Matsuya cardholders.
For those without a Matsuya card, we recommend joining the "Matsuya Point Card" (no enrollment or annual fees), which can be used on your smartphone.
Join here: https://www.matsuya.com/corp/card/point
Hours: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM (closes at 7:30 PM on January 25th (Sunday), and at 5:00 PM on the final day)
Venue: Matsuya Ginza 8th Floor Event Square
Organizer: Matsuya Ginza
Planning Cooperation: Sook Company
Admission: Free
Inquiries: Matsuya Ginza 03-3567-1211 (main number)
Business days and hours are subject to change.
During busy periods, you may need to wait, or numbered tickets may be distributed.
Featured Products and Event Items
Knitting Kits
The second edition of the knitting kit featuring costumes for KFS mascot "Oscar" and friends, titled "Oscar's Closet 2," is now available!
The concept remains the same: the packaging box becomes a "closet" to store your finished works, allowing you to continue enjoying them even after completion. The Closet 2 recipe booklet includes patterns for both Oscar-size and "your-size" versions. Knit matching knitwear with the Zebra friends, wear it, and enjoy!
The knitted Zebra costume shown in the photo is a completed example.
The knitted Zebra figure and its pattern are not included in this product.
Some items feature only "knitted Zebra size" patterns.
Opal Yarn
The magic yarn Opal enchants people with its colorful patterns that emerge as you knit straight. From the familiar medium-weight sock yarn to Pocchari-kun made from German wool and cotton-blend yarns, there's an abundance of new colors debuting for this event!
Knit Items & Accessories
From versatile items like the "belly-warmer hat" and hand warmers "Mogra Glove" made with Opal yarn, to knitted finger puppets and small knit accessories by collaborative artists, there's a range of items that even non-knitters can enjoy using.
Workshops & Knitting Sessions
Workshops and knitting sessions are planned where participants can share the joy of creating works with Opal yarn. Registration for all scheduled sessions will be accepted at the venue starting from the first day of the event.
For details, please check the attached press release materials.
Press Release Attachment (PDF)
Matsuya Online Store Concurrent Event!
To coincide with this event, recommended product sets by Martina are available for purchase on Matsuya Online Store for those who live far away or have difficulty visiting in person.
Sales Period: January 21st (Wednesday) 11:00 AM to January 27th (Wednesday)
Limited quantity items will end once sold out.
Delivery is scheduled for mid-February onward.
Matsuya Online Store: https://store.matsuya.com/goods/list.html?cid=mt
Profile: Martina Umemura
Came to Japan in 1987 as a medical researcher. After sending yarn to evacuation centers throughout Tohoku following the Great East Japan Earthquake, she established "Martina Umemura Kesennuma FS Atelier (KFS)" in March 2012. She continues to expand activities that "weave together a circle of happiness."
