To celebrate the release of the Versatile Flow collection, we will host a three-day exhibition at our Kyoto office. We warmly look forward to your visit.
The Kyoto event brings together experts aligned with our brand philosophy of “textiles that nurture the earth.” Over three days, you can explore hemp’s potential across industries and enjoy beautifully crafted, nature-forward food.
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Dates: Friday–Sunday, May 16–18, 2025
Venue: AKAI Co., Ltd. Head Office Lobby, Karasuma-Takoyakushi Higashi-iru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
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All products will be available to try on and purchase throughout all three days.
May 16 (Fri) 18:00–20:00 — Reception
- Amuse-bouche celebrating seasonal gifts of the mountains, forests, water, and air.
- Inspired dishes by Rairai-ken (Raika Toyama), pairing handcraft with organic ingredients and evoking the rich nature of Keihoku.
Please note: the reception plate is event-only; quantities are limited.
Talk: “Industrial Hemp Today” (+ Instagram Live)
With Mr. Uda, CEO of Hemp Innovation Co., Ltd., discussing the current status and challenges of Japan’s hemp-related agriculture and industry—insights you won’t hear elsewhere.
May 17 (Sat) 13:00–18:00
- Rairai-ken: Seasonal handmade food pop-up — a selection of organic, additive-free, beautiful and delicious items used at the reception.
- Chickadhee Sugar Scrub WORKSHOP
Create a one-of-a-kind sugar scrub with hemp hurd (ogara) from Japanese-grown hemp and Japanese medicinal herbs.
Fee: ¥3,000
Sessions: ① 13:30–14:30 / ② 15:00–16:00 / ③ 17:00–18:00
Capacity: 4 participants per session
The sugar scrub is beloved for leaving skin soft and moisturized. In this workshop, you’ll craft your original SUPER sugar scrub—an experience found nowhere else—then enjoy premium self-care time at home.
For reservations and inquiries, please contact Chickadhee.
About Chickadhee: On a hemp journey since launching a hemp bakery in 2006. In addition to catering and snacks using hemp seeds, Chickadhee focuses on workshops such as sugar scrubs and balms utilizing hemp hurd and Japanese medicinal herbs.
May 18 (Sun) 13:00–17:00
Omamori Hemp: CBD Workshop (approx. 1 hour)
From ancient times, hemp has supported food, clothing, shelter, and medicine, and in Japan it has been cherished as a sacred plant central to rituals. Omamori Hemp shares the renewed global potential of hemp through CBD products and events.
CBD Workshop & Tasting
— Harness the power of hemp to care for yourself —
Fee: Free
Date: Sunday, May 18
Sessions: ① 13:00 / ② 15:00
Capacity: 4 participants per session
Curious about CBD’s reputed benefits for sleep and balance but not sure where to start? Learn the basics, how to choose the right product for your needs, and how to use it—while tasting. A carefully selected lineup of trustworthy CBD products will be available.
For reservations and inquiries, please contact Omamori Hemp.
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