sweden christmas lucia day
\A special weekend to learn about Sweden through traditional Lucia and Vikings/
There will be a choir chorus from the traditional event ``Lucia*,'' which is an essential part of Sweden's Christmas, a screening of the national Christmas movie, and content themed around the Vikings, the ancestors of the Scandinavian people.There are plenty of things you can do to easily experience Viking culture, such as live performances of the folk instrument "koukin" that brings back memories of those days, sales of accessories and miscellaneous goods used by the Vikings, talk shows and workshops!
A talk event with Per Erik Högberg, the Swedish Ambassador to Japan, and a market where you can find Scandinavian design goods and vintage will also be held at the same time!
Date |
December 2023th (Sat) and 12th (Sun), 9 *Some programs may be canceled in case of rain |
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Time |
10:00~17:00 ※クリスマス・ルシアパフォーマンスは12月9日(土)14:30/16:30 |
Place |
Various places in metsa village |
Remarks |
Cooperation: Embassy of Sweden, Viking Association of Japan, Miyukino Film Festival in Madarao ~Nordic-Japanese International Short Film Festival~ |
URL |
https://metsa-hanno.com/lp/christmas2023/ |
Attention point

Christmas Lucia Performance by the Swedish Children's Chorus
*The 14:30 episode includes a speech by Per-Erik Högberg, Ambassador of Sweden to Japan.
Location: Stairs outside the market hall *Inside the market hall in case of rain
Fee: Free
Cast: The Swedish School in Tokyo
*About Lucia
During the Christmas season, choirs are formed all over Sweden, and children enter the venue wearing white gowns, stars, and candles and singing Christmas songs with Lucia.It is traditional for her representative girl, Lucia, to wear her "hair of light" and Lucia's helpers hold her candles in her hands.Along with the Midsummer Festival, the Lucia Festival has long been one of Sweden's most important cultural traditions.Today, Lucia is still a very popular celebration in Sweden, bringing light and smiles to people during the darkest time of the year.

Mouth harp & Viking battle demonstration
日時:12月9日(土)11:00、10日(日)11:00/16:00 (各回約15分)
※Rain or shine
*December 12th (Saturday) at 9:11 a.m. will include speeches by Per-Eric Högberg, Ambassador of Sweden to Japan, and December 00th (Sunday) at 12:10 speeches by Adam Beje, Public Affairs and Cultural Affairs Officer.
Location: metsä aukio
Cast: Tomoteru Motoyama (Japan Viking Association), Adam Bayer (Public Relations and Cultural Affairs, Embassy of Sweden)
Fee: Free

Movie screening "Karl Bertil-Jonsson's Christmas Eve Story"
日時:12月9日(土)12:30/13:30、10日(日)14:30/15:30 (各回約23分)
Location: Craft Bibliotech
Cooperation: Miyukino Film Festival in Madarao ~Nordic Japan International Short Film Festival~
Synopsis: 14-year-old Karl Bertil-Jonsson works at a Swedish post office, sorting and delivering mail.He admires Robin Hood and comes up with the idea to take some of the Christmas mail that is overflowing at the post office and is destined for the wealthy and deliver it to the poor. This animated work has been looked forward to by Swedish children every Christmas Eve since it was released on Christmas Eve in 1975.
Original title: Sagan om Karl-Bertil Jonssons julafton
Release year: December 1975, 12 (Sweden)
Director: Per Åhlin
Screenplay: Tage Danielsson
Language: Swedish/Subtitles: Japanese

Talk event ① ~ Ambassador and FIKA ~ Talking with the Swedish Ambassador to Japan about how Sweden spends Christmas and winter
(Advance reservation required: First 20 people, coffee and sweets included, interpreter available on the day)
Date and time: December 12th (Sat) 9:13 (approx. 00 minutes)
Location: Craft Bibliotech
Cast: Per Erik Högberg, Ambassador of Sweden to Japan
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Talk event ② ~Vikings TALK~Touchable stories about Vikings
(Capacity 20 people, same day reception)
Date and time: December 12th (Sat) 9:15, 00th (Sun) 10:13 (approx. 00 minutes)
Location: Craft Bibliotech
Cast: Tomoki Motoyama (Japan Viking Association), Adam Beje (Public Relations and Cultural Affairs Officer, Embassy of Sweden)

Talk event XNUMX ~ Embassy staff and FIKA ~ Talking with Swedish Embassy staff in Japan about how to spend Christmas and winter in Sweden
(Advance reservation required: First 20 people, coffee and sweets included)
Date and time: December 12th (Sunday) 10:15 (approx. 00 minutes)
Location: Craft Bibliotech
Cast: Adam Beje (Public Relations and Cultural Affairs Officer, Embassy of Sweden)
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Workshop ① Leather key chain making
Date: April 12th (Sat) 9th (Sun)
Location: metsä Aukio *In case of rain, inside the market hall
Price: 1 piece 600 yen, 2 pieces 1000 yen (tax included)
Time required: about 20 minutes

Workshop ② Rune fortune charm
Date: April 12th (Sat) 9th (Sun)
Location: metsä Aukio *In case of rain, inside the market hall
Price: XNUM X yen (tax included)

Workshop ③Hair ties and keychains made with Viking beads
Date: April 12th (Sat) 9th (Sun)
Location: metsä Aukio *In case of rain, inside the market hall
Price: 900 yen each (tax included)
Time required: about 15 minutes

Workshop ④ Experience wearing a shield helmet
Date: April 12th (Sat) 9th (Sun)
Location: metsä Aukio *In case of rain, inside the market hall
Fee: Free

Viking Market (Japan Viking Association)
Date and time: December 12th (Sat) and 9th (Sun) 10:10-00:16 *Rain or shine
Location: metsä aukio

Nordic Christmas market by the lake
Date and time: Saturday, November 2023th and Sunday, November 12th, 9 *Cancelled in case of rain
Time: 10: 00 to 16: 00
Location: metsä aukio

Scandinavian baked confectionery shop Konditori
While learning from Swedish life, we deliver FIKA that gently touches the simple and unadorned daily life.

outdoor coffee finland
Robert Paulig Roastery, which has a history of over 30 years, consists of 9 professionals and was also selected as the Best Roastery Finland 2018.The “Notes of nature” outdoor coffee series is a form of their desire to drink outdoors.
Coffee that expresses the delicate flavor of berries that grow naturally in the forest, coffee that expresses the impact of the sparks of a campfire, and coffee that expresses the clarity of light passing through the gaps between the trees in a snow-covered forest. Introducing craft coffee unique to Finland, a coffee powerhouse where artisanal skills shine.
In addition, we also have coffee equipment and upcycled outdoor mugs that can be easily brewed outdoors, camping, and mountain climbing, so if you want to enjoy coffee time outdoors, please feel free to ask our staff. .

LAAVU

NOHAGI&Company
・Linden high-grade “raw” honey
Price: XNUM X yen (tax included)
The source of honey is linden.Although it has a deep richness, it leaves a refreshing feeling in your mouth.Honey is popular in Europe.
・Creamy high-grade “raw” honey
Price: 4,860 yen (tax included)
The source of nectar is nectar from flowers such as apples, pears, and plums.It's a thick, cream-like raw honey.It also goes great with pancakes.
Many others available!

Lilla katten

Cafe Sucre
This vegan cookie tin with a Scandinavian garden design is packed with guilt-free and gluten-free cookies that your body will love, using ingredients such as domestic rice flour, organic coconut oil, omega-3-rich walnuts, and sesame seeds.
We also recommend the cinnamon rolls, which contain coarsely ground cardamom and are not too sweet and easy to eat.

Scandinavian cuisine silfra
We offer classic meatballs, Nordic home-cooked pitti panna, and colorful drinks.
Let's enjoy the Nordic feeling!

swedish organic cosmetics
This is an organic cosmetic brand born in Yokumoku, Sweden that is full of energy and uses plenty of berry seed oil grown in the midnight sun of nature.
・Tomte
Each piece is carefully hand-painted by nine talented artists, designers, and craftsmen who value the originality of the design.This gives the work a special feeling and warmth.
How about a present for yourself or a loved one?

Wexthuset Japan
We carry a wide variety of gardening goods with excellent design and functionality, carefully selected from all over Europe by the founder, a Swedish gardener.
Incorporate greenery into your life from traditional gardening to furniture and miscellaneous goods.We will support your gardening life with a new style.

hana*coco
I am making such works in Hanno, where you can feel the atmosphere of Northern Europe.
May my work add color to someone's life.With feelings.

AMBER
We carry out processing and production in Kaunas, the second largest city in the Republic of Lithuania.In addition to traditional amber, we are also developing new color amber.

y..dryflower
This is a dried flower work with natural colors that will blend in with your room.

Kotonowa

Köta Scandinavian miscellaneous goods that tickle your heart
<SCANDINAVIAN FOREST>
SCANDINAVIAN FOREST is an animal concept brand created by Ferg & Form, which produces popular Scandinavian goods.
The adorable "hedgehog" is the brand icon.We offer stylish products full of Scandinavian taste.We sell bags, pouches, and cold weather miscellaneous goods.
<kippis>
Kippis means toast in Finnish.
At the end of the day, the moment of ``cheers'' that gives us a sense of relief is like a reward in our daily lives.We develop our designs with the image of such a warm moment in mind.We incorporate textiles created by designers living in Scandinavia into various items.

ROOTOTE
This time, we have a line that is perfect for everyday use, from art-like totes that can be displayed in your room, to wine bottle-sized totes that can be used for light outings, to larger sizes that can fit cushions, totes that can hold A4 size sheets, and pouches. up.
Why not feel free to incorporate the nostalgic and new designs familiar to Scandinavian people into your daily life, where you can feel the nature and atmosphere of the times.
<Workshop>
A workshop where you can make your own original bag by freely combining ROOTOTE bags (from ¥1,000) with original Nordiska tyger ornaments (¥300, ¥500).
Time required: Approximately 5 minutes ~
Target age: Small children must be accompanied by a guardian.

Lithuanian linen JURGA
Placemats designed with the historic center of Vilnius, the world heritage site of Lithuania's capital, are perfect for Christmas table coordination.On the day of the event, you can also enjoy coloring with a cloth-specific pen.We also introduce sauna towels and blankets made from 100% Lithuanian linen.

LiL
Under the coordination of "O-moro music from Finland, Estonia", high-quality Finnish and Estonian music mainly sells CDs and records, and provides information about Scandinavia. Our customers also visit our store.
In addition to cafes and bars, they plan and manage various events such as the music festival "JUHLA FESTIVAL" held at Metsa last year, and also broadcast PODCAST "Yuhla Radio" from the radio booth inside the store.

IKEA JAPAN (opened on 12/9 only)
This year's limited edition Christmas collection is inspired by Scandinavian handicrafts, with designs perfect for the most exciting time of the year.
This time, the first 200 customers who purchase at this IKEA Christmas market will receive a coupon that can be used at IKEA Tachikawa.
Enjoy Christmas this year with IKEA items!

Atelier Pelto (opened on 12/9 only)
"Perto" means field in Finnish.The idea is for the atelier to become a place where the seeds of ideas can germinate and grow.

tuikku (opened on 12/9 only)
We will introduce warm and attractive products mainly from Finland.

Kirsikkapuu (opened on 12/9 only)
There are some vintage items that you don't usually get a chance to see, so I would be happy if you could pick them up and see them for yourself.

saya (opened on 12/10 only)
We also plan to sell Scandinavian-patterned tableware, socks, masking tape, Swedish cutting board sets, and more.

lampi (opened on 12/10 only)

Lintukoto (opened on 12/10 only)
Himmeli, which means heaven, is a traditional product from Finland that was created as an ornament for the winter solstice festival.It is believed that the grain spirit resides in the wheat straw used for Himmeli, and it is said to have the power to bring happiness.
At Lintukoto, we peel rye and make it into straws to create mobiles of light while feeling the spirits.Please join us and experience rye with your own hands.
I'm really looking forward to the opportunity to experience the Scandinavian Yule here this season.

megumi (opened on 12/10 only)
We make our products using seasonal fruits and ingredients that are gentle on the body.
This time, I will offer megumi an arrangement of Scandinavian sweets that I encountered while studying abroad in Sweden.

"metsä's Scandinavian Christmas 2023"
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