A new art space called Kirarina Art Stage is opening on the second floor of Kirarina Keio Kichijoji — the commercial facility directly connected to Kichijoji Station on the Keio Inokashira Line — on Friday, July 17, 2026. Built around the concept of "a place where art and daily life intersect," it debuts alongside its first pop-up, "PONKO POP UP at kirarina art stage," which runs from Friday, July 17 to Sunday, August 2, 2026.
The idea behind Kirarina Art Stage is to create a space where a favorite artwork can become part of everyday life — somewhere you might unexpectedly cross paths with a moment of delight.
About Kirarina Art Stage
Art brings inspiration and fresh perspectives to daily life. Through that power, the space hopes to move the hearts of those who visit and to share an energy that reaches across the wider community. Kirarina Art Stage is envisioned as a space filled with creativity, serving as a new stage for artists to express themselves.
The exhibits will be refreshed on a regular basis, with plans to feature works by a variety of artists and to sell original goods going forward.
Location: Kirarina Keio Kichijoji, 2nd floor, next to Elevator B
Kirarina Keio Kichijoji is a commercial facility directly connected to Kichijoji Station on the Keio Inokashira Line. Under the concept "Our Favorite Space," it caters to everything from small everyday purchases to more special shopping occasions.
First Pop-Up: PONKO POP UP at kirarina art stage
For its inaugural pop-up, Kirarina Art Stage welcomes popular illustrator PONKO, combining artwork displays with merchandise sales.
Event Overview
Period: Friday, July 17 to Sunday, August 2, 2026 (17 days total)
Illustrator: PONKO
About the Illustrator
PONKO is a popular illustrator with 82,000 followers on Instagram and 51,000 on X. Her work is known for vividly capturing the fleeting expressions and emotions of girls through colorful palettes and delicate detail.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ponko_5/
