A flea market for people connected to the art world, "ART BEAT FLEA-MARKET" (short names: ABF / Ebifu), will be held on Sunday, December 6, 2026, at New Gallery in Jimbocho, Tokyo. It is organized by Tokyo Art Beat, one of Japan's largest art media, and is the first flea market event since Tokyo Art Beat was founded.
A Relaxed Place for Art Lovers to Meet
Tokyo Art Beat has so far delivered information about exhibitions and art mainly online. For that reason, it wanted to create a place where it could casually meet and talk with the people who regularly enjoy Tokyo Art Beat, and that led to ART BEAT FLEA-MARKET.
Sellers who are involved in art in a variety of roles will take part. Personal belongings, ZINEs, used books, miscellaneous goods, original goods and secondhand clothing, each chosen from the seller's own point of view, will be on display. Getting a glimpse of each seller's interests, which do not show in their usual activities, is part of the fun of ABF.
Because it is a flea market, conversation comes naturally while looking at, picking up and buying items. The organizer hopes the event will be a place where sellers and visitors can chat casually and enjoy getting to know one another.
Event Details
- Event name: ART BEAT FLEA-MARKET
- Date: Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Hours: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (planned)
- Venue: New Gallery (1F, 1-28-1 Kanda-Jimbocho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0051)
- Event news page: https://www.tokyoartbeat.com/articles/-/art-beat-flea-market-news-202610
- Tokyo Art Beat website: https://www.tokyoartbeat.com/
Sellers
絶感馬 (Zekkanma)
- 絶 /ze̞Q/ - unparalleled
- 感 /kaɴ/ - sense
- 馬 /ma/ - horse
- By KAITO Itsuki and Kazquiz
- 北海道枝幸郡枝幸町風烈布番外地
- With piñata and Yugo Takayama
Main items planned: ZINEs, used books, risograph prints, secondhand clothing, goods
木下理子 (Riko Kinoshita)
An artist who completed the master's program in the Oil Painting course at the Graduate School of Musashino Art University in 2019. Creates works through drawings using techniques such as watercolor and sunprints, sculptures made from familiar materials, and spatial approaches.
Main items planned: photo magnets, envelopes of painting scraps, used art books
板坂留五 (Rui Itasaka)
Became independent in 2018 through the shop-residence 《半麦ハット》 and founded RUI Architects. With architectural design at the core, works across products, material development, buildings and artworks, regardless of size. On the day, original furniture derived from past projects and T-shirts made as a hobby will be on offer, a mix of the public and the private.
Main items planned: ZINEs, products, furniture and more
ザ・フー (the fuu)
An artist collective of three members: curator MIO, actor MIYU and artist MEGA. After going their separate ways from 2022, the group has now restarted. They will share true-to-life feminist messages through ZINEs, products and Instagram.
Main items planned: new ZINE, new stickers, previously published ZINEs (27 ZINE, OPPAI ZINE), original masking tape
Open Letter
A project house that opens up "questions" through art. Started in 2015, it now operates from a residence and gallery in a DIY-renovated old house in Kamikitazawa, Suginami Ward. By opening its living space to the public within the city, it creates an intimate place for dialogue where everyday life and exhibitions are continuous. On the day, the owner plans to bring personal belongings full of the owner's own biases and favorites, in addition to original goods, books from the collection and ZINEs.
Main items planned: original ZINEs, original tote bags, original T-shirts, ZINEs by the owner's daughter (age 6), personal ZINEs, personal art books
八木宏基 (Hironori Yagi, HARMAS GALLERY) and 八木美和子 (Miwako Yagi, PARLOUR HARMAS)
They run a contemporary art gallery in the Kiyosumi-Shirakawa area. The gallery moved this year and is now closer to the contemporary art museum.
Main items planned: plants, baked sweets, tableware, books, interior accessories
灯明 (Tohmei)
An izakaya that artist 冨樫達彦 has run since 2020 in Nishi-Ogu, Arakawa Ward. The same space also houses the gallery Lavender Opener Chair, which organizes exhibitions by contemporary artists from Japan and abroad.
Main items planned: tableware, glassware, perfume, secondhand clothing, timepieces
大平かりん (Karin Ohira)
An editor whose everyday outfits, posted on Instagram under the motto of not repeating the same outfit across 365 days, have many fans. Also hosts the podcast 「大平かりんの門外談」, which welcomes guests who have built the front line of Japanese culture and creativity.
Main items planned: secondhand clothing, designer items
Tokyo Art Beat Staff Also Sell Their Belongings
In addition to the sellers above, Tokyo Art Beat staff will also bring personal belongings and set up a stall. The organizer hopes this will be a chance to see the staff's individuality, which does not come across in articles or services, so what they bring is something to look forward to. Original Tokyo Art Beat goods are also scheduled to be sold.
Free Original Goods for Tokyo Art Beat Members
Tokyo Art Beat members who visit the venue are scheduled to receive free original goods. Details will be announced later on the Tokyo Art Beat news page and its official social media accounts.
