Looking for a relaxed weekend outing that costs nothing to get into? LIFE DESIGN CRAFTS vol.7 in OMIYA is a market where young designers and craft makers sell things they designed or made themselves. You buy straight from the person behind each piece, and most items are priced for casual shopping rather than art collectors. It runs on Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25, 2026 at Omiya Kadomachi (大宮門街), right by JR Omiya Station.
- Free entry, no reservation, open to anyone
- Sat Oct 24: 12:00–19:00 / Sun Oct 25: 11:00–18:00
- 1st floor plaza of Omiya Kadomachi, about 3 minutes on foot from JR Omiya Station East Exit
- About 45 booths of homeware, accessories, ceramics, glass, quilted goods and more
- This is the 7th edition; the next one is planned for April 2027
What LIFE DESIGN CRAFTS is
The market was started to give young designers more chances to show and sell their work. Exhibitors range from in-house designers at companies to independent craft makers, and the common thread is everyday items that fit quietly into ordinary life.
The organizer, PLA STUDIO LLC (合同会社PLA STUDIO), is a design studio in Kuki, Saitama, founded by designer Akihiko Nakatani, born in 1997. The studio mainly designs and makes household goods. According to the organizer, the six earlier editions turned into lively conversations between makers and visitors, and booths are chosen for careful workmanship, how well items suit a living space, and fresh ideas.
Dates, hours and venue
| Event | LIFE DESIGN CRAFTS vol.7 in OMIYA |
|---|---|
| Saturday | October 24, 2026, 12:00–19:00 |
| Sunday | October 25, 2026, 11:00–18:00 |
| Venue | 1st floor plaza, Omiya Kadomachi (大宮門街1階広場) 2-118 Daimoncho, Omiya-ku, Saitama City |
| Access | About 3 minutes on foot from the East Exit of JR Omiya Station |
| Booths | About 45 |
| Entry | Free, no reservation needed |
| Organizer | PLA STUDIO LLC |
Map: Omiya Kadomachi on Google Maps. Official details: LIFE DESIGN CRAFTS website and official Instagram.
Coming in on JR from farther out? Our guide to the Aki no Norihodai Pass for JR local trains is worth a look; check whether its valid dates fit your trip.
What you can buy and the price feel
Expect one-of-a-kind homeware and accessories you rarely see in ordinary shops: furniture and storage, incense holders, jewelry in brass and silver, ceramics, glass, quilted pieces, wooden interior goods and items made with a 3D printer.
The organizer says expensive art pieces are few and most items are priced so you can buy without overthinking it. Exact prices have not been announced, so budget with that in mind. Because the makers staff their own booths, it is a good place to ask how something was made, which is part of the fun.
Makers to look out for
These are some of the exhibitors named by the organizer. Names link to each maker on Instagram.
| Maker | About | What they make |
|---|---|---|
| KEIV Sat 24 only | Interior brand that can give one space more than 100 different looks | Simple, quickly adaptable furniture |
| bon. | Product design unit based in Kanagawa | Incense holders, picnic rugs, soy-based coffee |
| P O F U | Classic designs made to be worn for years | Brass and silver jewelry, tableware |
| kitamichi | Playful interior goods | Pieces in thin pine (kyogi), such as chip shapes and aroma diffuser flowers |
| a.e. | Little extras you can live without but are glad to have | Quilted art goods |
| Sawa Kida | From Saitama; about 4 years at a pottery studio in the prefecture | Ceramics |
| Ark | Inspired by colors of everyday nature | Glass pieces |
| HOUSE MARTIN | Tokyo product design group including Masaki Hirota and Shigemasa Sugi | Colorful, pop interior items |
| NaN. | Free-form shapes using 3D printing | Card cases, vases, ballpoint pens |
KEIV: furniture that changes with your room
KEIV pairs simple design with furniture you can reconfigure quickly. It only has a booth on Saturday, October 24, so plan your visit around that if storage and shelving are on your list.
bon.: everyday goods from Kanagawa
bon. handles everything from planning to branding for furniture, appliances, stationery and daily goods. Expect items such as incense holders, picnic rugs and a soy-based coffee.
P O F U: brass and silver for the long run
Jewelry mainly in brass and silver plus tableware, designed to stay wearable as you age and inspired by plants and small everyday moments.
kitamichi: humor in thin pine
Using kyogi, a thin sheet of pine wood, kitamichi makes light-hearted interior pieces such as potato-chip shapes and flowers that work as aroma diffusers.
a.e.: quilted pieces that lift your mood
a.e. uses quilting, stitching padding between two or more layers of fabric, to make art goods built around one idea: things you could do without, but that make life a little more cheerful.
Sponsor brands with booths
Four companies support the event and also exhibit (listed alphabetically by the organizer).
| Brand | Type |
|---|---|
| BREBA JAPAN | Toy brand |
| DESIGN OFFICE COLT | Design office |
| THE MIM / Ambiance | Hand cream brand / room shoe brand |
| Re Strada | Apparel brand |
Tips before you go
- Pick your day. Saturday runs later (until 19:00), Sunday starts earlier (from 11:00). KEIV is there on Saturday only.
- Payment. The announcement does not say which payment methods booths accept. Check the official Instagram or ask at each booth. If you are still setting up cashless payment in Japan, see our guide to credit cards for foreigners in Japan.
- Talk to the makers. Everything is sold by the person who designed or made it, so questions about materials and care are welcome.
- Missed it? The organizer plans the next edition for April 2027.
More design and art outings this autumn: our guide to the Musashino Art University Festival, plus the Ghibli Park exhibition in Osaka, Yokosuka and Kyoto. For free outdoor fun, see the Shibaura Canal Festival.
FAQ
- Q. Is LIFE DESIGN CRAFTS vol.7 free to enter?
- Yes. Entry is free and no reservation is needed, so anyone can walk in.
- Q. When is it held?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 12:00 to 19:00, and Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 11:00 to 18:00.
- Q. Where is the venue and how do I get there?
- The 1st floor plaza of Omiya Kadomachi, 2-118 Daimoncho, Omiya-ku, Saitama City. It is about a 3-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Omiya Station.
- Q. Are the items expensive?
- The organizer says high-priced art pieces are few and most items are priced for casual buying. Exact prices were not announced.
- Q. Can I pay by card?
- The announcement does not mention payment methods. Check the official Instagram or website, or ask at each booth.
- Q. Will there be another edition?
- The organizer plans the next one for April 2027.