Japan | Craft and Textile Immersion Tour 2026
Commoning Studio is inviting partner organisations to join the Transformative Tourism Pilot Tour, a three-day immersive programme visiting artisan studios and exploring the textile culture of the Tango region of Kyoto, Japan. Taking place in November 2026, the programme is organised in partnership with MORI WO ORU, a Japan-based fashion project.
Tango is home to more than 1,300 years of silk-weaving tradition. Supported by the Japan Tourism Agency, this pilot programme invites groups of creative practitioners to experience the region’s landscapes, craftsmanship, and cultural traditions—not simply as visitors, but as participants in a journey designed to inspire new perspectives on materials, making, and sustainability.
Commoning Studio is looking for organisations that can bring together a cohort of participants. This may include design studios, brands, companies, universities, research institutions, NPOs, professional associations, conference communities, membership organisations, or other creative networks.
Number of Groups: 2 to 3 organisations (3 to 8 participants per group).
Support
- Transportation from Kyoto Station to Tango
- Accommodation in Tango (2 nights)
- Guide and translation fees
- All programme and experience fees
Deadline: 10 September 2026