Japanese Traditional Crafts & Cultural Experience Fair "The Art of Japan" to Be Held in Kuala Lumpur
~ Bringing Japanese Craftsmanship, Culture, and Lifestyle to Malaysia in Partnership with Takumi International and SEIBU ~
BRIDGE International Asia Sdn Bhd (BIA, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; President & CEO: Shingo Abe), a subsidiary of Bridge International Group Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo; Chairman & CEO: Yoshimasa Yoshida), in collaboration with Takumi International Sdn Bhd (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia), is proud to announce the upcoming Japanese traditional crafts and cultural experience fair "The Art of Japan" at SEIBU, located within TRX — Kuala Lumpur's largest mixed-use commercial complex.
The fair will be held from Friday, June 19 to Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the TRX SEIBU Event Hall (2nd Floor). A total of 15 Japanese companies from across Japan will participate, showcasing and selling over 50 carefully curated products spanning crafts, fashion, food, and beauty. In addition, four hands-on cultural experience events will be offered: earring making, yukata dressing, origami, and color coordination. Admission is free.
Event Overview
- Event Name: "The Art of Japan"
- Dates: Friday, June 19 – Tuesday, June 30, 2026
- Venue: TRX SEIBU Event Hall, 2nd Floor, Kuala Lumpur
- Admission: Free
- Official Website: https://www.takumi.com.my/ja/seibu-fair
Over 50 carefully selected craft, fashion, food, and beauty products on display and for sale
■ Fair Highlights
The fair brings together over 50 carefully selected products from 15 Japanese companies nationwide. Visitors can experience the skill and quality of artisans from across Japan firsthand — from fashion items that fuse Japanese and Malaysian cultures such as hijabs made from kimono fabric and yukata sets, to hand-forged knives crafted by master blacksmiths in Tosa, Kochi (making their Malaysia debut), glassware from Toyama, domestically made slippers with a 40-year history from Miyagi Prefecture, handcrafted vegan soaps, and authentic matcha from Uji, Kyoto.
■ BIA's Support
BIA is supporting the fair through website development and social media advertising campaigns.
- Background of the Partnership: BRIDGE International Asia Sdn Bhd is working with Takumi International Sdn Bhd to build the marketing and sales processes for Japanese traditional crafts in the Malaysian market.
- BIA's Strengths: Bridge International Asia Sdn Bhd has deep expertise in digital marketing strategies for selling Japanese products overseas. Through multilingual website development and social media advertising, BIA supports increased awareness of the fair and the promotion of Japanese culture.
- Future Plans: Both companies will continue their collaboration to strongly support the expansion of outstanding Japanese products and brands into the Southeast Asian market.
■ Participating Companies (15 Companies)
| Takumi International | Fashion items blending Japanese and Malaysian culture, including hijabs made from kimono fabric |
| UWAKAI PEARL | Pearl accessories using Akoya oysters from Uwajima, Ehime Prefecture (Malaysia debut) |
| Yoshimune Knives | Hand-forged knives crafted by master blacksmiths in Tosa, Kochi Prefecture (Malaysia debut) |
| FITOKIO | Artwork using Nishijin-ori obi woven with gold thread |
| You&Me | Products featuring yukata, lacquerware, mini kimono art, and kumiko woodwork |
| SUI-RYU | Modern luxury kamidana (household shrines) and traditional wood carvings (Malaysia debut) |
| Wawawa | Yukata sets, kimono-pattern jeans, lampwork kanzashi hairpins, and Japanese art pieces |
| QLOGO | Kimono dresses for personal styling |
| LITA | Toyama glassware, Yoshino cedar lacquer-coated tableware, and portable matcha sets (Malaysia debut) |
| JAPONISM | Handcrafted vegan soaps made one by one by artisans (Malaysia debut) |
| Creo Co., Ltd. | Domestically produced slippers from Zao-machi, Miyagi Prefecture, with over 40 years of history |
| ezu | Hijabs and dresses made from embroidered textile from Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture |
| Fukushin Co., Ltd. | Cool-touch hijabs made with contact-cooling fabric (Malaysia debut) |
| Taylor's University | Kimono T-shirts (Malaysia debut) |
| UKIYO Matcha | Matcha from Uji, Kyoto |
■ About Takumi International Sdn. Bhd.
Takumi International operates retail and e-commerce businesses based in Malaysia, promoting the appeal of Japan's finest products and traditional crafts to the world through import and sales. Its hijabs made from kimono fabric (https://www.kimono.com.my/) have become one of its most popular products in Malaysia.
- Company Name: Takumi International Sdn. Bhd.
- Founded: July 16, 2018
- Registration No.: 201801025323 (1287343-U)
【About BRIDGE International Asia Sdn. Bhd.】
Bridge International Asia was established in 2014 as a Malaysia-based subsidiary, serving as a bridge between Japan and Malaysia to support client companies in expanding their businesses across Southeast Asia. We are a full-service marketing company.
From market research, strategy planning, and business model development prior to overseas expansion, to providing the resources needed to execute sales and marketing operations abroad — we leverage our specialist knowledge and extensive experience to offer a comprehensive one-stop professional service that drives our clients' international business growth.
In recent years, an increasing number of Japanese companies in retail, food service, and other service industries have been entering the Malaysian market. We possess deep knowledge of consumer segments in Malaysia and the technical capabilities to reach them across all relevant channels. We remain committed to strongly supporting Japanese companies as they expand into Malaysia and broader Southeast Asian markets.
For more information on our digital solutions, please visit https://bridge-cx.asia/ja/.
Company Information
- Company Name: BRIDGE International Asia Sdn. Bhd.
- Registration No.: 201401012326 (1088406-U)
- Founded: April 9, 2014
- Address: B-8-02, Capital 2, Oasis Square, No. 2, Jalan PJU 1A/7A, Oasis Damansara, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
- Representative: President & CEO Shingo Abe
- Web: https://bridge-i.asia/ja/
- Media: https://connection.com.my/
- Digital Solutions: https://bridge-cx.asia/ja/
- System Solution: https://www.edx.com.my/
- Takumi: https://www.takumi.com.my/
Business Activities
- Business Consulting
- Digital Marketing
- BPO / Inside Sales
- System Solutions
【About Bridge International Group Co., Ltd.】
- Company Name: Bridge International Group Co., Ltd.
- Web: https://ir.bridge-g.com/
- Established: January 2002
- Head Office: 19F Carrot Tower, 4-1-1 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
- Representative: Chairman & CEO Yoshimasa Yoshida
【Press Inquiries】
BRIDGE International Asia Sdn. Bhd.
- Contact: Shingo Abe (Languages: Japanese & English)
- TEL: +60 18-387-5096 (Malaysia)
- E-mail: support@bridge-i.asia
Bridge International Group Co., Ltd. — Corporate Planning & Marketing Division
- Address: 19F Carrot Tower, 4-1-1 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-0004
- E-mail: mktg@bridge-g.com