{"id":57508,"date":"2025-12-01T19:20:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T19:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/57508\/"},"modified":"2025-12-01T19:20:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T19:20:09","slug":"holiday-craft-fair-returns-to-japan-village-with-2-days-of-local-makers-art-and-seasonal-shopping-brooklyn-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/57508\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Craft Fair returns to Japan Village with 2 days of local makers, art and seasonal shopping \u2022 Brooklyn Paper"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"872\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/9-Handcrafted-Aroma-Incense-Booth.jpg\" class=\"crop-center wp-post-image\" alt=\"Japan Village\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Japan Village\u2019s annual Holiday Craft Fair returns to Sunset Park Dec. 13 and 14.<\/p>\n<p>Photo courtesy of Japan Village<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklynpaper.com\/category\/neighborhoods\/sunset-park\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sunset Park\u2019s<\/a> Japan Village is gearing up for one of its most beloved community events of the year: the annual Holiday Craft Fair.<\/p>\n<p>Returning on Dec. 13 and 14 on the second floor of Sunrise Market with a curated lineup of Brooklyn artists, crafters and small-batch food vendors, the fair offers free admission and helps shoppers in supporting independent makers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>On <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/japanvillagebrooklyn\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Instagram<\/a>, organizers encouraged visitors to \u201cexplore beautiful handcrafted pottery, natural incense, clothing, spices (shichimi), accessories and more \u2014 all made with care and creativity.\u201d The fair will run from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. both days.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-234560 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5-Natural-Stone-Jewelry-Close-up.jpg\" alt=\"Japan Village\" width=\"625\" height=\"700\"  \/>The craft fair will feature locally handmade jewelry, crafts and more.Photo courtesy of Japan Village <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-234557 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2-Pottery-Display-with-Shelving.jpg\" alt=\"Japan Village\" width=\"550\" height=\"700\"  \/>Organizers told Brooklyn Paper of their emphasis on Brooklyn and NYC-based artisans.Photo courtesy of Japan Village<\/p>\n<p>Japan Village also provided specific categories for the market, which include \u201cHandcrafted incense and aroma items, small-batch clothing and accessories, pottery and ceramic works, natural stone and gemstone jewelry, craft spices and seasonings and freshly baked goods and sweets.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Many participants are Brooklyn and NYC-based artisans.\u00a0<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-234556 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-Japan-Village-Exterior.jpeg\" alt=\"Japan Village\" width=\"612\" height=\"700\"  \/>The Sunset Park location offers a variety of local programming that celebrates Japanese culture.Photo courtesy of Japan Village\n<\/p>\n<p>The event began as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, when organizer Sawami Aoki and a group of artists hoped to find a place to make their creations accessible to the public. According to a statement to Brooklyn Paper, \u201cvendors contribute 15% of their sales to Japan Village, and Japan Village donates the full amount to the Japanese American Association (JAA), supporting community programs and cultural activities.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-234559 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/4-Craft-Spice-Products.jpg\" alt=\"Japan Village\" width=\"523\" height=\"700\"  \/>Vendors will contribute a percentage of earnings to benefit the Japanese American Association.Photo courtesy of Japan Village<\/p>\n<p>Aoki told Brooklyn Paper that while \u201cAI can produce many things today, what we make by hand holds the love and spirit of the people who create it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat\u2019s why I want to continue crafting together with this community,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Japan Village\u2019s annual Holiday Craft Fair returns to Sunset Park Dec. 13 and 14. 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