The 8th “Children’s Pottery Exhibition” will be held at our Uehara store from Saturday, May 30 to Tuesday, June 2!
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The 8th “Children’s Tableware Exhibition” is coming to our Uehara store from Saturday, May 30 to Tuesday, June 2!
On the first day, entry is by lottery reservation until 2:00 p.m.
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT’s annual “Children’s Tableware Exhibition” is now in its eighth year.
At the first exhibition in 2019, a family came in with their newborn baby to buy a piece “as a keepsake.” That baby is now in second grade.
They are surely still eating hearty meals with that piece!
We believe this has become a truly meaningful project, accompanying people during one of the most important periods of their lives.
This project began with a wish for children to experience real tableware from an early age.
We want children to feel for themselves how much more enjoyable and delicious meals become when eaten from their favorite tableware, and how pleasant it feels in their mouths and hands.
We also want them to learn that tableware can break if not handled with care.
We believe that people who cherish their tableware also develop a more beautiful way of eating, and that beautiful eaters attract others who eat beautifully, creating a circle of happiness.
Nine popular makers who share this sentiment will each create what they consider “tableware for children.” This project has matured with each edition, and once again, it will feature a wide range of wonderful pieces!
Some of the artists have actually made tableware for their own children. In addition to pieces for babies, we will also display adult-sized tableware so that teenagers can find their own favorites. From highly practical pieces designed with parents and children in mind to unique and charming ones, please feel free to pick them up and take a closer look!
This year, our staff member and dyeing artist Sumire Akasaka (@sumire_akasaka) will once again design the poster.
For this eighth edition, the theme of the poster is “an expanding universe,” with the number 8 turned on its side to form the infinity symbol.
“I have two nieces who are always carefree and sometimes come up with truly extraordinary ideas. Watching them feels like encountering the unknown. I can feel an infinite expanse in the free world of children,” says Akasaka. Please take a look at the poster displayed in the store!
Every year, a pleasant atmosphere fills the store during this exhibition. We believe this is because everyone involved in this exhibition is thinking of their beloved children.
Now in its eighth year, we are very much looking forward to holding this exhibition once again after so many editions.
Everyone is welcome, especially children! Strollers are also welcome.
Please come with your family.
Our entire staff looks forward to welcoming you!
Participating Artists (Japanese alphabetical order, no honorifics)
・Sumire Akita (first-time participant)
・Ritsuko Imai
・Tetsuhiro Iwata
・Shintaro Enami (first-time participant)
・Tatsuhiko Kawai
・Ryo Kodomari
・Yamato Kobayashi
・Natsu Hasegawa
・Washiko Washizawa
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The 8th “Children’s Tableware Exhibition”
FOOD FOR THOUGHT Uehara Store
Saturday, May 30–Tuesday, June 2
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
〒151-0064
1F Store, 2-33-4 Uehara, Shibuya-ku
03-6416-8294
On the first day, entry is by lottery reservation until 2:00 p.m.
*We regret that for purchases under ¥11,000 (tax included), we can only accept cash.
＜Guide to the Lottery Reservation for the First Day of the 8th “Children’s Tableware Exhibition”＞
For this exhibition, lottery reservations will be available only on the first day, Saturday, May 30.
Each time slot is 45 minutes.
Slot 1: 11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Slot 2: 11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Slot 3: 12:30 p.m.–1:15 p.m.
Slot 4: 1:15 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
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Reservations will be accepted by email.
Please be sure to include the following information and send your email by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20 → mail@520fft.com
1. Address:
2. Name of the representative:
3. Number of people in your party:
(Please also include the ages of any children)
4. Phone number:
5. Preferred time slot:
First choice:
Second choice:
Third choice:
6. Artist whose work you wish to purchase:
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⚠️Important Notes / Please Read Carefully⚠️
🔴Incomplete forms will be disqualified.
🔴Please present identification at the entrance on the day. If the name does not match the name on the application email, you will be denied entry. This is because we want customers who are choosing pieces “for their children” to attend this exhibition. This is also to help prevent the bulk purchase and resale of specific artists’ works using false names or by impersonating others. Thank you for your understanding.
🔴The subject line must be “Children’s Tableware Exhibition Reservation.”
We cannot accept emails with any other subject line.
🔴Depending on the artist, there may be a limit on the number of pieces per family.
🔴We can accept up to three preferred time slots, but please enter a time when you are certain you can attend.
As the first time slot is expected to be highly popular, choosing the last slot may also be a good strategy.
🔴The reserved time cannot be changed once you have been selected.
🔴We will reply by email only to those who have been selected by Sunday, May 24. Unfortunately, we cannot reply to those who have not been selected. We cannot answer individual inquiries regarding selection or non-selection.
