Hello, I’m “Toki”, an amigurumi creator based in Japan
Thank you so much for finding my page among the many sites out there.
Here, I will tell you a little about myself and my “amigurumi”.
About Me
I have a family of four, including my husband, eldest daughter (24years old), and second daughter (16years old).
I live near Narita Airport in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
Since my daughters were little, I have loved making fabric items to delight them. And six years ago, when I made an “amigurumi” of a character from a story my eldest daughter was writing for a school assignment, she was overjoyed.
That was the catalyst for me to continue my activities, hoping to delight many people through “amigurumi”.
My Thoughts
I love Japan very much.
Through amigurumi, I hope to introduce Japan’s beautiful culture and delicate techniques to as many people around the world as possible. I would be happy if you could feel the warmth of handmade crafts and the unique Japanese artistic sense.
My Activities
I have participated in many events so far. At large venues, I have exhibited at:
Tokyo Dome
Nissan Stadium
Makuhari Messe and more.
I have also received many orders via the internet and email newsletters. And now, I am excited to announce that I will be exhibiting at the “Japan Expo” to be held in Australia in December 2024. This will be my first overseas event. I am really looking forward to the day when people in Australia can hold my creations in their hands, crossing the ocean!
About the “Amigurumi” I Create
I create my works based on traditional “crochet”.
Recently, in order to convey Japanese traditions to many people, I have been making amigurumi wearing kimonos and holding small items made using techniques that have been passed down in Japan for a long time. Also, I am not creating alone. Especially for small items, I collaborate with people who excel in those techniques to put effort into making Japanese culture more attractive.
I would be happy if you could enjoy these small yet delicate techniques.
Future Activities
I will continue to focus on events and online sales to spread the charm of “amigurumi”!
Until now, I have been focusing on activities within Japan, but from now on, I would like to prepare an environment where I can deliver my creations to fans all over the world!
Participating in Japan Expo
In December 2024, I will exhibit “amigurumi” that showcases Japan’s delicate culture at the Japan Expo to be held in Australia. Through this wonderful opportunity, I would be happy if as many people as possible could feel the art of Japan!
