Friday, 7 July 2023

Beat the Heat with age-old Wisdom: Edo Sensu (Folding Fans)

The Nihonbashi area is just 10 minutes’ walk from Tokyo Station. 

The streets here are a mix of both Tokyo’s new trends, and traditional heritage, lined with department stores and skyscrapers, but with many traditional, long-established shops here and there as well. 

Founded in 1590, “Ibasen” is one of the longest running makers of handheld fans, both folding and rigid. Even today, Tokyo’s traditional art of Edo Sensu (folding fans) is still handmade by craftsmen.

Area Guide

*Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau, Tokyo Tourism Representative, Tourism Garden Pty Ltd

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