Ikeda Tatami Shop to Provide Tatami Corner at "Wa no Event Hiroshima Made by 1000 People" on May 9, Offering Children a Tatami Experience
Ikeda Tatami Shop will provide a tatami corner at the "Wa no Event Hiroshima Made by 1000 People" held on May 9, 2026. The aim is to offer children the opportunity to experience domestically produced tatami and to preserve Japan's tatami culture.
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Ikeda Tatami Shop Co., Ltd. (Location: Asakita-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture), a manufacturer and seller of tatami mats, will provide a tatami corner at the "Wa no Event Hiroshima Made by 1000 People" (Organizer: Wa no Event Hiroshima Made by 1000 People Executive Committee) to be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026. At the tatami corner, domestically produced tatami mats manufactured by our shop will be laid out, where visitors can freely eat, drink, and lie down.
Our shop has always wished to preserve tatami culture for the children who will lead the future. Through this event, we will provide an opportunity for them to easily experience authentic tatami mats.
【"Wa no Event Hiroshima Made by 1000 People" Event Outline】
Date: Saturday, May 9, Reiwa 8 (2026) 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Doors open 9:30 AM)
Venue: Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Hall East Exhibition Hall
12-18 Hijiyamahonmachi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima City, 732-0816
Admission: Free
Event Website: https://wa-hiroshima.studio.site/
*Advance registration is required for admission
Application URL: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeETgZU1njp6WZV0lpVxi0ZAFmscc4DIeMhrDyN2UFKMMRtkQ/viewform
Please try lying down on the tatami. The photo is an image.
Reasons for wanting to provide children with a tatami experience
Due to the Westernization of homes and changes in lifestyles, opportunities to touch authentic tatami mats are decreasing year by year. In the tatami industry, the number of rush grass farmers and tatami craftsmen is also decreasing, making it difficult to pass on tatami-making techniques and culture to the next generation.
That is why children, who will bear the future, need an opportunity to experience the scent, texture, and comfort of lying on tatami mats. Tatami is not just a flooring material; it is one of the cultures that has supported Japanese life and spaces where families gather.
We believe that even a small effort, by allowing children to experience and remember tatami, will be a step towards connecting tatami culture to the future.
Message from Yasuto Imoyama, 3rd Generation Owner of Ikeda Tatami Shop
Our shop is committed to domestically produced tatami. We visit rush grass production areas to confirm on-site that the materials are safe for children and those with sensitive skin.
Rolling around on tatami is the best! Please experience the scent, texture, and comfort of tatami with all five senses.
Please feel free to stop by the tatami corner at the "Wa no Event Hiroshima Made by 1000 People." We look forward to seeing you.
About Ikeda Tatami Shop in Asakita-ku, Hiroshima City
Ikeda Tatami Shop is a long-established tatami store founded in 1964. We offer a wide range of products and services, including tatami re-covering, new tatami installation, flipping, and portable tatami mats that can be used on flooring. Our strength lies in specializing in domestically produced tatami and providing high-quality, safe construction.
We have a track record of installing tatami in general households, childcare facilities, schools, designated cultural properties, and temples.
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Ikeda Tatami Shop Overview
Location: 5-7-9 Kabe, Asakita-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Phone: 082-815-2038
Website: https://ikeda-tatamiten.co.jp
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ikeda_tatamiten
Inquiries: https://ikeda-tatamiten.co.jp/contact
Our shop has always wished to preserve tatami culture for the children who will lead the future. Through this event, we will provide an opportunity for them to easily experience authentic tatami mats.
【"Wa no Event Hiroshima Made by 1000 People" Event Outline】
Date: Saturday, May 9, Reiwa 8 (2026) 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Doors open 9:30 AM)
Venue: Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Hall East Exhibition Hall
12-18 Hijiyamahonmachi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima City, 732-0816
Admission: Free
Event Website: https://wa-hiroshima.studio.site/
*Advance registration is required for admission
Application URL: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeETgZU1njp6WZV0lpVxi0ZAFmscc4DIeMhrDyN2UFKMMRtkQ/viewform
Please try lying down on the tatami. The photo is an image.
Reasons for wanting to provide children with a tatami experience
Due to the Westernization of homes and changes in lifestyles, opportunities to touch authentic tatami mats are decreasing year by year. In the tatami industry, the number of rush grass farmers and tatami craftsmen is also decreasing, making it difficult to pass on tatami-making techniques and culture to the next generation.
That is why children, who will bear the future, need an opportunity to experience the scent, texture, and comfort of lying on tatami mats. Tatami is not just a flooring material; it is one of the cultures that has supported Japanese life and spaces where families gather.
We believe that even a small effort, by allowing children to experience and remember tatami, will be a step towards connecting tatami culture to the future.
Message from Yasuto Imoyama, 3rd Generation Owner of Ikeda Tatami Shop
Our shop is committed to domestically produced tatami. We visit rush grass production areas to confirm on-site that the materials are safe for children and those with sensitive skin.
Rolling around on tatami is the best! Please experience the scent, texture, and comfort of tatami with all five senses.
Please feel free to stop by the tatami corner at the "Wa no Event Hiroshima Made by 1000 People." We look forward to seeing you.
About Ikeda Tatami Shop in Asakita-ku, Hiroshima City
Ikeda Tatami Shop is a long-established tatami store founded in 1964. We offer a wide range of products and services, including tatami re-covering, new tatami installation, flipping, and portable tatami mats that can be used on flooring. Our strength lies in specializing in domestically produced tatami and providing high-quality, safe construction.
We have a track record of installing tatami in general households, childcare facilities, schools, designated cultural properties, and temples.
▼Scenes from work
Ikeda Tatami Shop Overview
Location: 5-7-9 Kabe, Asakita-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Phone: 082-815-2038
Website: https://ikeda-tatamiten.co.jp
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ikeda_tatamiten
Inquiries: https://ikeda-tatamiten.co.jp/contact