ALISA 1st Anniversary Event
ALISA 1st Anniversary Event
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— A Gathering Where Artisans and Supporters Weave Culture Together —
This spring, ALISA celebrates its 1st anniversary.
From a Kaga Yuzen workshop embracing new traditions, to a Kyoto Yuzen atelier with a 470-year history, to a jacquard weaving mill that once wove silk for Queen Elizabeth—over the past year, we have worked alongside these extraordinary artisans to share the enduring beauty of their crafts through our Kimono Robes.
With the support of everyone who has resonated with ALISA’s vision, our identity as a brand has gradually taken shape—vivid and tangible.
As we mark this milestone, we’re hosting our very first event—not merely as a fashion brand, but as a platform where artisans and those who appreciate their work can connect and cultivate a new cultural dialogue.
🕊 Event Overview
🗓️ Date & Time: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 — 17:00 to 19:00
📍 Venue: Theatre Guild Daikanyama (1F, 11-6 Sarugakucho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
💳 Admission: ¥5,000 (Includes 1 drink & finger foods)
🌿 About the Event
This interactive gathering will bring together artisans, artists, and participants who share a love for traditional Japanese culture.
Our central theme: The Future of Japanese Culture.
We will be joined by a third-generation artisan from a dyeing workshop in Shinjuku and a contemporary washi scroll artist from Hida, Gifu. Together, we’ll explore the present and future of craftsmanship from their unique perspectives, and invite all participants to engage in meaningful dialogue.
📖 Event Program
17:00 — Opening
17:10 — The Story of ALISA So Far
17:20 — Panel Discussion (Mr. Nakamura / Mr. Koyatsu / Alisa)
17:40 — Interactive Session
18:20 — Free Time (Tea performance by nokNok OCHA experience)
18:55 — Group Photo & Closing
🎤 Guest Speakers
Takatoshi Nakamura
Third-Generation Artisan at Fujiya Dyeing Studio
(Shinjuku, Tokyo)
A hand-dyeing craftsman rooted in tradition while boldly engaging with today’s fashion world, creating a new value for the historic Fujiya workshop.
Hitoshi Oyaizu
Washi Scroll Artist (Hida, Gifu)
Breathing new life into the art of washi, Hitoshi is the creative force behind “gftf,” a project reimagining washi scrolls—such as his “Kids’ Measure” series that makes memories into heirlooms.
We warmly invite you to experience this evolving cultural space nurtured by ALISA.
With gratitude,
Alisa
