Our shared passion for creating things from fabric and working on embroidered cartonnage brought us together. Exhibiting at markets, we've deepened our connection through sign language and our crafts. We hope to share the warmth of our handmade creations with you.

We will be selling special merchandise for the film “The Chatterboxes”, releasing in Japan this November (all screenings will be shown with subtitles). Come and get your advance tickets, t-shirts, pamphlets, and more. It's a fun film that explores Japanese Sign Language and Kurdish!

With seven and a half years of experience running a home-based salon, I use the power of aromatherapy to soothe both the mind and body. Supported by many regular customers, I offer a selection of aromatic products and advice for living a life filled with beautiful scents.

We offer stylish and refined support items for people with disabilities and those who support them such as Help Marks. We also have a range of stationery, including sign language-themed stamps, to decorate notebooks, cards, and calendars.

Come by the booth on the first day of the festival. Our main product will be sign language keychains - see if you can find a colour that fits you! Please stop by and say hello!

We have items to brighten your day, including preserved flower arrangements, pouches, and bags. Preserved flowers require no watering, produce no pollen, and are fragrance free, making them easy to care for! We also host sign language-accessible handicraft classes in Koriyama, Fukushima.

Founded by two sisters living in a world without sound, mono△cara creates accessories with a heartfelt wish—that people of all abilities, genders, and generations can enjoy fashion and love their pieces for years to come.

Within our studio nestled along the clear waters of Koma River in Saitama, we handcraft bamboo products, rag weaving (sakiori), kogin embroidery, and more, all made with heart. For the festival, we’re featuring a selection of small bags, pouches, brooches, and handwoven stoles, all crafted from beautiful rag-woven fabric.

Yes, Deaf Can! (YDC), founded in 2020, is a Deaf-led nonprofit empowering Deaf entrepreneurs. We give support to business training programs in developing countries and award microcredit to outstanding business proposals. Our microcredit fund is sustained by goods sales, events, and generous supporters—join us by making a purchase today!

We are a collective focusing on anthologies and merchandise from the perspective of subtitle users. Our work—including essays, comics, stories, and illustrations—explores subtitles and sign language through personal experiences. Whether subtitles are part of your daily life or not, feel free to give our books a read!

CO:SIGN Lab is a workshop that specializes in laser-engraved signage. We will be selling unique keychains and other sign language-related items, with phrases like, "I'm studying sign language", "Please sign or write", and "Sign Language OK".

Born from Jessie’s desire to share her love for the whimsy and appreciation of different cultures, BEAN PASTES is a space for highlighting Deaf culture, Chinese American identity, and impactful stories through stickers and art prints. This year, Jessie is working on her first zine that explores sound and silence.

Our very first tiny booth is finally here! We offer cute chibi-style portraits based on your photo, JSL-themed drawings, and handmade creations inspired by hand shapes. Each piece is crafted with love. Come take a peek into our little world.

Ichiringo is a shop in Setagaya City that specializes in Aomori apples. We sell apples that can be eaten with the peel on, directly from Aomori, along with apple juice, sugar-free jam, and apple pies. It's a world that apple lovers won't be able to resist! Please stop by and say hello!

Katsushika School for the Deaf is the only school for the Deaf in Japan where students can acquire a culinary certification. We will be selling sweet potato tarts and Earl Grey pound cake, so please stop by! We are also waiting for applications for our chef training course.

I'm Kuramata from NOBI by SUZUKI COFFEE in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture! I offer a coffee experience that's a feast for the eyes, using hand-drip and a manual espresso machine to create delicious coffee.

Meme Patisserie is a Deaf-owned Japanese-Western confectionery shop in Yokohama with a sign language theme. We incorporate the beauty and emotions of sign language into every sweet we create. Please enjoy our delicate, handmade treats, committed to using Japanese ingredients that are crafted with care.

Las Fincas means "the countryside" or "the farm" in Spanish. Based in the nature-rich city of Hanno, Saitama, we are a Deaf husband-and-wife business by Maxime (Canadian), and Marilu (Japanese/Guatemalan).

Located a 5-minute walk from Nishi-Nippori station, Menya Yoshi, run by Deaf owner Kezuka Kazuyoshi, is known for its natural flavours, its clear soup with no additives, and noodles from Asakusa Kaikaro. We plan to serve abura soba (soupless ramen) exclusive to TIDAF along with our popular mixed fruit juice.

Discover the benefits of ear acupressure jewelry - it's not just cute! By gently massaging points on your ears, it can help you achieve a slimmer-looking face, relieve shoulder and back tension, and balance your nervous system. It's incredibly popular at the Hands Place Cafe, a sign language cafe in Komae City!

An indulging time with hand-drawn portraits and healing aromas. Comfort and relax your mind and body with a custom portrait and handmade natural lotions.

Join Kuri and Yukomo for a unique experience! We create warm and inviting illustrations that combine sign language with personalized portraits. Why not add a special, one-of-a-kind piece to your home? We have many other captivating illustrations as well, so please stop by and take a look!

Located just a 2-minute walk from Shin-Koenji Station, our practice focuses on treating injuries like fractures and sprains, with an emphasis on eliminating pain. If you're struggling with stiff shoulders, we can help you feel refreshed and pain-free in just one session! We look forward to seeing you.

Pal Nail is a place where Deaf individuals can experience the joy of nail art. On each day, we will have nail kits you can use at home and offer a simple nail art experience led by a professional manicurist.

Onoresho is a form of calligraphy that is a unique expression of the self, drawn straight from the heart. Would you like to experience its charm? We will also be selling merchandise, including the popular "Deaf" T-shirt from the "Japanese Sign Language Kingdom" series. We hope you enjoy it!

Join our shibori dyeing workshop, open to everyone! You can even dye your creations with our special TIDAF colours. We especially recommend trying "Sign Language Dyeing"! We will also be selling original products by Harumichi Saito, including illustrated sign language posters, photobooks, essays, picture books, and comics.

Come learn about and try these support services! Telephone Relay Service lets you make calls with sign language or text through an interpreter. Yometeru lets you read what the other person is saying on the phone. Come to our booth to experience and learn how to use these services. We'll also be on hand to provide support and answer any questions you have.

Over 60 Deaf employees work at our company. We provide sign language interpreters for all meetings and training sessions, and hearing employees regularly use sign language in their daily work. Visit our booth to see a display of posters explaining how our Deaf employees are engaged at work and pick up a fingerspelling card.

Why not try a sign language class? School of Sign Language “Terakoya” will be at TIDAF on Thurs, Nov 6 and Fri, Nov 7th! No reservation or fee required! Come and learn sign language to expand your world!

Let’s make the right of speaking with sign language, not just with writing, commonplace. With just your smartphone, you can connect with an interpreter and tell jokes and express your true feelings directly. Come experience how you can speak more freely.

Located inside the Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, this lifestyle hotel serves as a hub for exploring and experiencing everything the Shinjuku and Kabukicho area has to offer.

Suginami Association for the Deaf: “Suginami Sign Language!” New Edition, ¥1,500 Tatsu no Otoshigo Ren (Awa Odori Dance): Hand towels, fans, T-shirts, and handmade azuma bags are for sale! Suginokai Sign Language Circle: Handmade writing boards are for sale.

From IGENGO Lab., we are selling “Shape It!”, where you communicate with your hands and body, “Sign Fictionary”, where you create new signs, and finally “Mystery Town In International Sign”, which is a puzzle kit using International Sign. Please stop by and have fun with us!