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The Six Shadows, an immersive theater collaboration between dance company DAZZLE and Mika Ninagawa with EiM staged at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine as part of KYOTO NIPPON FESTIVAL 2026, will stream online via Stagecrowd starting October 1, 2026.
Kodai-ji Temple in Kyoto's Higashiyama Ward will hold a special night viewing event, "Digital Noh in Kodai-ji," from October 2 to 4, 2026, featuring a Noh performance of "Hagoromo," illuminated clouds and bamboo in the temple garden, and a rare display of the reconstructed "Golden Tea Room" linked to Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
The Galaxy Express 999 50th Anniversary Project - Leiji Matsumoto Exhibition - Journey of Creation opens September 19 at Kadokawa Culture Museum in Tokorozawa, Saitama, unveiling a teaser visual for a new theatrical film alongside exclusive admission gifts, original merchandise, and collaboration drinks at SACULA DINER.
Art e-commerce platform OIL brings artist Masaho Anotani's work to life with an in-person solo exhibition of more than 30 colorful pieces at OIL by Bijutsu Techo Gallery in Shibuya PARCO, running October 2 to October 25, 2026. Admission is free.
A pop-up store for "When Raden Meets Art – A Shared Art Journey," the collaboration between the National Gallery in London and hololive ReGLOSS VTuber Juufuutei Raden, opens at Yurakucho Marui from October 3 to October 12, 2026, offering an exclusive merchandise lineup and purchase bonuses.
TOKYO MANGA BASE is holding a pop-up shop, the TOKYO MANGA BASE Shogakukan Original Art Festival, at Ginza Tsutaya Books GINZA ATRIUM from September 20, 2026, offering more than 100 original-art items, including Black Lagoon metal canvas art and Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End reproduction prints.
Umeda Sky Building's Christmas event runs from November 13 to December 25, 2026, linking the 1F Wonder Square to the 40F Kuchu Teien Observatory with a story starring the black cat Noel, a 25-meter LED-mapped tree, and a Christmas market, with a special website following on October 9.
Time Out Tokyo, Mori Building, and W's Company are opening Another Corner, a space inside Ark Hills Gallery designed to spark small encounters just around the corner, launching with a Nordic-themed opening event, NORDIC NIGHT, on September 18, 2026.
Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art is holding the special exhibition "Shugoro Hasuda: Opening a Window to the World" from September 20 through October 25, 2026, and has opened reservations for a curator-guided bus tour on October 17 and 18 to visit Hasuda's public works installed around Kanazawa, including the piece at Kanazawa Station's west plaza.
Shunkado is holding the "Midnight Prowl of the Mischievous Cat" art exhibition at POP UP STORE KANDA in Hamamatsu from September 19 (Sat) to 27 (Sun), 2026, featuring artist Takahiro Watanabe's paintings of the mischievous cat Maron inspired by the charm of Japanese chestnuts.
Produced by Hitohata, this free outdoor event projects digital art inspired by Aizu's traditional culture onto Tsurugajo Castle, paired with a new sea-of-clouds effect, over three nights from November 20 to 22, 2026 in Fukushima Prefecture.
Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store hosts the Tokushima edition of its Harukas Nippon Expo from September 23 to 29, 2026, featuring a hands-on Awa Odori dance event, a gourmet fair where 8 of 13 participating brands make their first Kintetsu appearance, full-size ceramic-board reproductions of works by Vermeer, Leonardo da Vinci, and Van Gogh from the Otsuka Museum of Art, and Tokushima's traditional indigo-dye crafts.
Ahead of its October 9 opening, Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts has finalized the official catalog, original goods, and related events for its exhibition on Ming-dynasty calligraphy from the He Chuangshi Collection, Taipei, including a live calligraphy demonstration and a weekday sticker giveaway.
R11R is taking part in TOKYO ISSUE at Isetan Shinjuku from September 30 to October 5, 2026, selling one-of-a-kind stickers, playful furniture, and mixed-media artwork from HAKUIKISHIROI, Panasony™, and Momoe.
From September 26 to October 18, the Important Cultural Property Sasagawa Residence in Niigata City's Minami Ward opens at night for "Wa no Hikari 2026," featuring renewed projection mapping, garden illumination, participatory art, and around 400 white lanterns.
Moleskine has released a collection inspired by Vincent van Gogh's The Starry Night in collaboration with New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), available from September 15, 2026, at Moleskine stores and MoMA Design Store locations across Japan.
ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA is partnering with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to introduce visitors to Edo culture through the lens of goldfish appreciation, a custom dating back to the Edo period, with a special booth inside the museum from September 14, 2026.
As autumn foliage season begins across Yamagata, Takamiya Ryokan's Meito Takamiya group of 11 hot spring inns is offering an autumn getaway built around three themes — scenic views and art, seasonal calm, and local sake and wine — spanning Zao Onsen, Yamadera, the Mogami Gorge, Atsumi Onsen, Kaminoyama, and Yonezawa.
Ebina Marui (Marui Co., Ltd.) is hosting The World of Miniature Bakery & Sweets Art Exhibition for the first time in its 5F event space, featuring lifelike miniature bread and sweets creations, hands-on workshops, and limited-edition goods from October 2 to October 18, 2026.
Omishima Art Museum in Imabari, Ehime is celebrating its 40th anniversary with "Goen," a special exhibition by Paris-based sculptor Julien Signolet featuring a site-specific installation carved from local zelkova wood and Oshima granite, running through September 23, 2026.
Royal Enfield's annual digital art contest Art of Motorcycling returns for Season 6 with the theme "GAME MODE ON," inviting artists from 13 regions including Japan to reinterpret motorcycling through a retro game lens. Entries close October 21, 2026, with winners announced November 5–10.
As the accommodation partner of the Maebashi Biennale 2026, running September 19 to December 20 in central Maebashi, Shiroiya Hotel is hosting a lineup of related programs — from a Gunma sake pop-up bar and a gastronomy demonstration to Suntory drink collaborations, an art illumination by Mirocomachiko, and a limited-edition cookie tin.
The teamLab: Digitized Fukuoka Castle Ruins 2026-2027 executive committee, including Nishinippon Shimbun, is holding its third nighttime outdoor art exhibition at Fukuoka Castle Ruins in Maizuru Park, Fukuoka, for the first time in seven years, running from Friday, October 30, 2026 through Monday, January 11, 2027.
Tokyu Stay Shinjuku is undergoing a full renovation that cuts its room count from 179 to 120 while expanding the average room size by about 1.5 times, adding new signage, landscaping, and Shinjuku-inspired guest experiences ahead of its September 29, 2026 reopening.
Manga artist Ohsawa Yayoi's "The Work of Ohsawa Yayoi" exhibition runs October 23 to November 4, 2026 at Atelier LILIUM, a yuri book cafe in Ikebukuro, featuring newly drawn illustrations, reproduction artwork, and a signing event with guest voice actress Aya Suzaki.
Bulgari has unveiled "auruBOROS – Urban Memory and Collective Dream," its first public art installation in the United States, on New York's High Line from September 10 to 20, 2026, marking a new chapter of the "Serpenti Infinito" exhibition alongside new Serpenti high jewelry inspired by American art and culture.
This autumn, Kaga Onsen-kyo in Ishikawa Prefecture spotlights two culture-focused events beyond its hot springs and cuisine — Yamanaka Onsen's Basho Festival, honoring haiku poet Matsuo Basho with a concert and national haiku competition, and Yamashiro Onsen's two-day Yamashiro Art Market, featuring live events, street chalk art, and local workshops.
From September 19, Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, a National Treasure in Shizuoka City, will hold a special night viewing event called "IRODORI," featuring an origami-inspired light-up and, new this year, a projection of the sacred beast Baku symbolizing Tokugawa Ieyasu's wish for peace.
Ikebana artist Mika Otani presents her first Tokai-region hotel lobby installation at Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel, combining Aichi's traditional crafts with a large-scale flower arrangement on display from September 10 to October 26, 2026.
Park Hotel Tokyo's ART colours series presents its autumn exhibition, "Heart-Stirring Art for a Bountiful Autumn," curated by Ginza Galleries with works gathered from 15 galleries, in the hotel's 25th-floor Atrium from August 24 to November 15, 2026. Admission is free and open to all.
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre in Ikebukuro is holding a special edition of its monthly theater tour on October 14 and 28, 2026, guiding visitors through the venue during the Autumn Meteorite 2026 Tokyo performing arts festival for a 60-minute look behind the scenes.
A new "EX Travel Reservation" plan pairs tickets to the "Zen and Ghibli" Kyoto exhibition, opening October 3, 2026, with a "Yes, Let's Go to Kyoto!" reception voucher for limited special goshuin at three Zen temples — Nanzen-ji, Shokoku-ji, and Myoshin-ji — with sales running from September 11 through December 6, 2026.
Artists Shusaku Takaoka and Yoichiro Uchida present the two-person exhibition "ALTERD" at GOLDFLOG COFFEE in Hakata, Fukuoka, from September 19 to 27, 2026, alongside a special collaboration item from apparel brand THE FOUND.
ArtSticker, the art communication platform run by The Chain Museum, has begun selling tickets for Turner: Painting the Sublime, in Dialogue with Contemporary Art, a major J.M.W. Turner retrospective opening at the National Museum of Western Art in Ueno on October 24, 2026.
Following a popular run that drew more than 10,000 visitors after its March 2026 debut, the full-dome program Immersive Planetarium Claude Monet returns to Konica Minolta Planetaria Tokyo in Yurakucho from October 2, retracing Claude Monet's life and famous works across the dome ceiling.
As Nijo Castle's art exhibition marks 400 years since the Kan'ei Gyoko, NAKED meets Nijo-jo Castle 2026 will offer free admission for junior high school students and under for the first time, plus a ¥500 discount for students and Kyoto City residents, when it runs October 23 to December 5, 2026.
In Tamano, Okayama, whole-house rental kominka retreat "The Nature Uno" has welcomed guests from eight countries in the roughly five months since its May 2026 opening, pairing a "do-nothing" retreat with easy access to the art islands of Naoshima and Teshima.
Tokyo Gendai returns to Pacifico Yokohama for its fourth edition, running September 11 to 13, 2026, bringing together around 70 galleries from Japan and abroad alongside the popular Art Talks series, installations, performances, and other special programs.
Lifestyle shop Watashi no Heya is set to release a new scarf collection around October, opening with designs by illustrator Kata Yukiko that reimagine the interiors of three beloved kissaten in Kyoto, Tokyo, and Kanagawa.
JTOPIA, one of Japan's largest online marketplaces for luxury traditional crafts, has begun selling pieces from two celebrated Arita ware kilns — Kakiemon-style specialist Jingama and yohen-technique kiln Shinemongama — at ONE OFF TOKYO, a select shop inside Daimaru Tokyo directly connected to Tokyo Station.
Blue Mountain's "Listen to art" capsule toy series returns for a second volume in October 2026, pairing famous Van Gogh paintings with original music. The four-piece ¥400 lineup includes The Bedroom, The Sower, Self-Portrait with Grey Felt Hat, and Courtesan (after Eisen), each in its own body color.
Kumamoto Manga Arts is adding a new manuscript option to its popular pen-inking workshop, letting fans ink a scene from Diary of Our Days at the Breakwater with a professional G-pen and take home a framed piece of their own artwork.
The Hibiya Library & Museum in Tokyo is holding the Nara Ittobori Exhibition from December 19, 2026 to January 17, 2027, bringing together around 40 works and tools by leading artists of this thousand-year-old Nara woodcarving tradition.
On Saturday, October 24, 2026, Sapporo Prince Hotel will open its 28th-floor Sky Room for a one-day workshop where guests craft an original wooden clock from Hokkaido-grown birch while taking in views of Sapporo's autumn foliage, followed by a specially designed seasonal dessert and drink.
Kintsugi artisan Sho Takeshita's brand ANYTSUGI has released the Simple Kintsugi Kit -kumo-, a lacquer-free kit that lets people repair broken tableware in a single day and use the mended pieces as food-safe dishware afterward.
Hakata Marui is hosting the "2nd Yarn Fest in Hakata Marui" from September 17 to 23, 2026, gathering yarn and handmade goods shops along with hands-on knitting workshops, including a special session led by comedian Aipa Takizawa.
Nagoya Sakae Mitsukoshi is holding its first HARUKIRU exhibition from September 16 to 27, 2026, displaying around 50 artworks crafted from everyday packaging such as confectionery boxes, alongside a hands-on workshop for MI Card members.
Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen is marking the 2026 holiday season with "Inuyama Christmas Story," featuring a limited-time Christmas dinner course, a Christmas stay plan with an original crest-motif cake, and a sustainable Christmas tree crafted by artist Seiya Kaji from reclaimed materials.
A limited-time pop-up from KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS and PARCO's game label PARCO GAMES, KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS × PARCO GAMES STRAND STORE, opens on the 9th floor of Shinsaibashi PARCO from September 19 to October 12, 2026, bringing together more than 15 brand collaborations, original merchandise, exhibits, and a collaboration menu built around the "STRAND" theme of DEATH STRANDING.
LECIEN Corporation is holding the LECIEN Embroidery Exhibition 2026 in Tokyo's Omotesando from October 23 to 25, 2026, featuring work from an open call that drew 509 applicants, alongside pieces by professional embroidery artists, artist talk shows, and a collaboration with Bunka Fashion College.
PASONA HARBOR STAGE on Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture is giving guests attending its original ballet production Riburisu no Hon a free "Original Profile Card" featuring a dancer's own words and signature, from September 5 through 27, 2026.
In Onomichi, Hiroshima, a renovated old house once home to a painter has opened as Sow., a whole-house rental that keeps the paint stains on its corridor banister as a trace of its past. The 5DK main house sleeps up to 10 guests on a hillside overlooking the Onomichi Channel and the Shimanami Kaido, and opened on September 1, 2026.
IEGNIM in Tokyo's Yoyogi-Uehara area hosts a solo exhibition by Takatori Hassengama potter Yuko Takatori from September 12 to 23, 2026, showcasing works rooted in Takatori ware's 400-year "kirei-sabi" tradition, alongside a wagashi-making workshop with the artist on September 22.
The Balvenie has unveiled The Balvenie 1931 Collection 88 Year Old, the longest-aged whisky in its history, alongside two new limited-edition expressions and a sculpture created in collaboration with artist Daniel Arsham.
etranger di costarica's double-ring notebooks and memo pads, the items fans wanted back most after the brand's 2024 shutdown, return in five colors from August 2026 with more pages and a sturdier back cover.
HAY unveils two new chairs — the flat-pack Pack Chair by Jasper Morrison and the folding wooden Backflip Chair by newcomer Gudmundur Ludvik — debuting at DESIGNART TOKYO 2026 and going on sale October 30, 2026 at HAY TOKYO, HAY OSAKA, and the HAY Online Store.
JTB Publishing has released an original T-shirt collection inspired by the 100-year history of JTB Timetable, featuring timetable symbols, a nostalgic Showa-era cover design, and the beloved stationmaster illustration. The six-design, six-color lineup goes on sale September 4, 2026 at the online store pTa.shop.
Lake Biwa Hotel is offering a new stay plan bundled with tickets to the Vermeer exhibition "Girl with a Pearl Earring — Masterpieces of 17th-Century Dutch Painting, A Miraculous Return," available for its Premier Luxury Floor rooms from September 5 through checkout by September 20, 2026.
From September 19 to October 7, 2026, Ginza Tsutaya Books' in-store art space FOAM CONTEMPORARY hosts the group exhibition "On Transience," bringing together painter Izumi Akiyama, artist Nobuaki Onishi, painter Yugo Kohrogi — curating for the first time — and painter Jin Jiachen around the shared theme of transience.
Orion Beer is collaborating with creator label "Akaku" for the first time, releasing original goods featuring artwork by illustrators Yoshida Natsumi, NEONERDYBOY, and Poki from September 12, 2026, alongside a pop-up event at CARBON COFFEE in Fukuoka running September 12 to 25.
Konica Minolta Planetaria TOKYO in Yurakucho is reviving its sold-out planetarium program that uncovers the frightening Greek myths hidden behind constellations and famous paintings, supervised by "Scary Paintings" author Kyoko Nakano, starting October 2, 2026.
This autumn, Toyama's long-awaited Kurobe-Unazuki Canyon Route finally opens to tours on October 2, and the season also brings craft festivals in Takaoka, seasonal flavors like Kazumi apples and genge fish, a craft-filled stay in Kanaya-machi, and hidden autumn foliage spots at Ainokura and Jinzu-kyo Gorge.
From September 4 to October 10, 2026, "アートかビーフンか白厨 (Paichu)" in Roppongi presents "Why, and How?," a group exhibition by three artists — Aiko Yamamoto, Ai Degaito, and Akihiro Hsegawa — who each explore the idea of color through dyeing techniques, ceramic glaze, and Buddhist thought.
WONDERHOLIC JAMBOREE 2026, a three-day urban culture festival, comes to HIROSHIMA GATE PARK from October 2 to 4, 2026, bringing together around 150 stalls spanning markets, music, art, fashion, and barber culture, with free admission throughout.
Ahead of its September 5 opening at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Hall, here is a full look at Yuichi Hirako's exhibition "HUMAN AND NATURE," including its indoor and outdoor installations, limited collaborations with I'm donut? and NEUTRALWORKS., and its full lineup of gallery tours, workshops, and talk sessions.
212 KITCHEN STORE, the kitchenware specialty store operated by Lifestyle Innovation Co., Ltd. of the WORLD Group, celebrates its 25th anniversary with its first-ever collaboration collection featuring illustrator HONGAMA. About 70 items go on sale at stores nationwide from September 8, with early sales at the official online store starting September 3.
HandMade In Japan Fes', one of Japan's largest creator festivals, will hold its first Osaka edition at INTEX Osaka on December 12–13, 2026, bringing together 1,700 creators for a market, workshops, live music, and a Christmas Special Edition gift area.
Contemporary artist VIKI will turn used receipts into art at Haneda Airport Terminal 2 Station on September 26, 2026, as part of the Haneda Airport Sky Day Festival, with a preview exhibition beforehand and the finished artwork on display afterward.
Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo 2027 S/S is underway at Shibuya Hikarie's Hikarie Hall through September 5, and its second half brings a public street snap project and the Tokyo debut of Taiwanese label C JEAN, alongside a recap of runway highlights from the first half.
From October 30 to November 3, 2026, Sensoji Temple in Tokyo is opening its normally closed Denboin Garden and Ema-do Hall — home to around 50 large votive paintings — for a five-day special viewing featuring a mist installation and the after-dark Kinryu Yakai program. Reentry-enabled day-and-night tickets go on advance sale September 1.
Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel reopened on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, after a five-month renovation marking the hotel's 30th anniversary. All 422 guest rooms and the lobby have been redesigned around the "Theater of the City" concept, with new self-service check-in, a self-service cloakroom, and an expanded breakfast buffet.
A two-part interior exhibition brings new designer chairs and newly introduced brands like Studio Sander Wassink and EETAL to CIBONE's Omotesando store, alongside a 10% off furniture and lighting fair.
The National Museum of Art, Osaka and the Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka have launched Collections in Nakanoshima (NMAO–NAKKA), a new partnership to showcase the Nakanoshima area's cultural appeal. Its first initiative brings together works by Atsuko Tanaka from both museums' collections, on view through November 3.
ENFÖLD presented its 2027 Spring and Summer collection, themed "WRAPPING STRUCTURE," at Rakuten Fashion Week, translating the hidden framework and layered materials of architecture into sculptural silhouettes. The show also featured drawings by graphic designer 山口崇太, a footwear collaboration with goyemon, and makeup by NARS.
Goto Tsubaki Distillery is releasing a limited quantity of "GOTOGIN Yurameku Katachi — Tsubaki no Kara," the second gin in its collaboration series with Amami Oshima-based painter and picture-book author Miroco Machiko, from September 28, 2026.
From September 1, Louis Poulsen Japan is releasing the PH 3/3 Pendant Centenary Edition and PH 2/2 Wall Centenary Edition, the second chapter of a collection marking 100 years since Poul Henningsen's System PH.
Two classic films whose stories are set in motion by a hairpin and a pair of earrings, plus a short with costumes by Hanae Mori, screen on 35mm at the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto on November 21 and 22, 2026, as part of the MoMAK Films series.
A limited-time pop-up shop built around a MYAKU-MYAKU picture book opens at Shibuya Hikarie's ShinQs from September 3 to 16, 2026, featuring Kanto's first exhibition of prints from the book and a limited signed-copy exchange.
The NISHIUMEDA CANDLE NIGHT Executive Committee will hold the "NISHIUMEDA CANDLE NIGHT" candlelight event across the West Umeda area of Osaka's Kita Ward on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, marking the 21st year of the biannual candle-lighting tradition with a candle-lined corridor, handmade lanterns, and a large-scale installation by CANDLE JUNE.
A roughly 130 cm tall lucky cat sculpture known as Shibuya Neko Hariko has gone on permanent display at the shibuya-san tourist information center in Shibuya Fukuras since August 18, 2026. Its creator, artist Akira Yoshida, also holds a solo exhibition titled "Empty Bears - A Mirror of Our Time" at Shibuya Hikarie's 8/CUBE from September 7 to 13, 2026, featuring around 30 new bear-motif works.
WAKISAKA KATSUJI / SOU・SOU MUSEUM in Kyoto's Shimogamo area will open for a reservation-only Silver Week viewing from September 19 to 23, 2026, showcasing around 60 years of work by textile designer Katsuji Wakisaka.
CURATION⇄FAIR Kyoto returns to three Nishijin temples on November 6–8, 2026, with 33 exhibitors — including its first overseas galleries — plus a Urasenke tea ceremony, a Shosei-en garden boat tour, and a four-day flower ceremony by Kentaro Sugi in Takagamine.
From September 1 to October 25, 2026, ERAM, a Japan-born fragrance brand, is holding a pop-up at Mori Art Museum Shop in Roppongi, with fabric posters featuring the brand's artwork joining the lineup from October 1.
From October 10 to 12, 2026, Gunma Flower Park+ in Maebashi marks its first anniversary with a crowdfunded fireworks display, a free rose giveaway for the first 111 visitors each day, a participatory flower installation using 400 Maebashi-grown roses, and a live painting by artist Kahou Nakabayashi, alongside its autumn rose fair and Night Bloom illumination.
Starting September 3, 2026, IKEA Japan will roll out the KONSTRUNDA collection at stores nationwide, the IKEA online store, and the IKEA app — an art-inspired range of decorations, rugs, vases, and stools created by seven designers from around the world, making art accessible at affordable prices.
From September 9 to 22, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's 7th-floor Koto Koto Stage 71 hosts WOVEN TIME for Your Own Room, an art event that reframes art as a device for renewing oneself, featuring work from four artists working in dyeing, sculpture, bamboo craft, and terracotta.
pTa.shop has added three new T-shirt designs featuring artwork by illustrator Chiba Kotaro — pinoko, LITH, and Ramen Gacho — on sale since August 10, 2026.
From August 20, 2026, the Hankyu 17-Bangai shopping complex in Umeda, Osaka is running a special exhibition of Takarazuka Revue stage costumes alongside Takarazuka-themed staircase decorations, continuing through March 16, 2027.
Hobonichi Techo's 2027 lineup goes on sale September 1 with more than 280 new items, including fresh collaborations with Hello Kitty, Puppet SunSun, and the V&A Museum, a second-year Moomin partnership, and new Kakimori-designed stationery.
Tokyo's citywide art festival Roppongi Art Night 2026 brings back its all-night format for the first time in three years, with over 60 works and programs across the neighborhood's museums and streets, plus a special focus on France.
SKOP, the wood product brand from Yamagata woodworking studio Sato Kogei and creative unit TENT, adds a beech and walnut spoon and fork called SOLID CUTLERY to its lineup, going on sale August 25th.
√K Contemporary in Shinjuku presents Korean artist Sobin Park's first solo exhibition in Japan, "The Birth of Mir," from September 12 to October 3, 2026, featuring large-scale pencil drawings inspired by Korean myth.
Espacio Nagoya Castle will hold a special exhibition, from August 30 to October 25, 2026, of a Guinness World Records–certified stained-glass samurai armor depicting Toyotomi Hideyoshi, held in the collection of Toyokuni Shrine in Nakamura-ku, Nagoya — an area said to be Hideyoshi's birthplace.
Eko iXima, an artist known for numerous "Hatsune Miku" and Piapro Characters illustrations, opens his first solo exhibition, the "Hatsune Miku and Eko iXima Mixed Media Exhibition," at PARCO FACTORY inside Ikebukuro PARCO, running from August 22 to September 6, 2026.
The cultural tourism facility Kaga Iryokuen in Yamanaka Onsen presents Kutani ware artist Chika Yoshigai's first solo exhibition from August 19, followed by ceramic artist Chihiro Fujisaki's exhibition from September 19, 2026.
Needs Co., Ltd. and Sun Family Co., Ltd. have launched the "Living with Masterpieces" jacquard-woven cushion cover, priced at ¥1,980 (tax included) and available in three painting designs starting Monday, August 24.
From September 7 to October 4, 2026, MoN Takanawa and TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY present a 28-day program reviving Takanawa's Edo-era "moon waiting" tradition, featuring an immersive planetarium, an exhibition of an Utamaro masterpiece, workshops, and moon-themed food and drink.
The Bunkyo Ward Mori Ogai Memorial Museum in Tokyo will present a special exhibition on the Kanchoro Kakai, a series of tanka poetry gatherings hosted by writer Mori Ogai at his residence from 1907, running October 10, 2026 through January 11, 2027.
Nihonga (Japanese-style painting) group Seido will hold the exhibition "Seido in Ninna-ji" at the Kuroshoin of World Heritage temple Ninna-ji in Kyoto from September 1 to 20, 2026, with eight artists showing across two periods.
From September 7 to 13, 2026, TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY hosts "Takanawa Tsukimachi," an event reviving Takanawa's Edo-era moon-waiting tradition with a sake pairing menu, a special afternoon tea, mochi-pounding, moon-themed light art, and free yukata dressing.
Sendai PARCO2 celebrates its 10th anniversary with BLUE GIANT×PARCO2 10th Anniversary JAZZ&ART EXPERIENCE, a collaboration with the Sendai-set jazz manga Blue Giant running September 4-23, 2026, featuring an art exhibition, limited novelties and merchandise, an author signing event, a movie revival screening with a talk show, and a free jazz live tied to the Jozenji Street Jazz Festival.
The Itabashi Art Museum in Tokyo is holding the collection exhibition "Light and Rich – Edo-Era Paintings" from August 29 to September 27, 2026, exploring the museum's holdings through the contrasting keywords of "light" and "rich."
Starting August 3, 2026, guests staying at select hotels and ryokan around Ehime's Dogo Onsen can rent an original yukata featuring artist Mika Ninagawa's photography-based designs, part of the ongoing "Mika Ninagawa with EiM × Dogo Art" project that runs through February 2027.
GranSta Tokyo's underground shopping area at Tokyo Station reopens at 10:00 AM on September 16, 2026 as the "Underground Marunouchi Ticket Gate Area," bringing together 26 shops — including 10 new brands and 13 exclusive to Tokyo Station — alongside a new art space, an opening sticker giveaway, and a JRE POINT campaign.
A special exhibition at Atelier Shimura Gallery & School Tokyo, Setagaya runs from September 11 to October 20, 2026, showcasing washi paper flowers by Hananowa dyed through a collaboration with Atelier Shimura's plant dyeing, along with new plant-dyed beeswax paper products.
HOTEL FORK & KNIFE Miyajima, the culture retreat hotel that opened near Miyajima this March, is holding a talk event and dinner built around the photobook Hiroshima 1958, featuring ref. head Kengo Nakamoto and editor Chihiro Minato on September 11 and 12, 2026.
Japan Post is releasing original merchandise built around its postage stamp designs — T-shirts, polo shirts, tote bags, and acrylic charms — available as made-to-order items through Japan Post's online shop starting August 21, 2026.
About 550 selected pieces spanning ceramics, textiles, lacquer art, metalwork, woodwork and bamboo work, doll craft, and other crafts -- including the newest work by Living National Treasures -- go on display at the 73rd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition, running September 2 to 15, 2026, on the 7th floor of Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store's Main Building.
Kashima Arts opens the preview viewing for its "Meguru -MEGURU-" Vol.27 MAIN SALE art auction on August 22, bringing together 213 fine works of Japanese art including 15 pieces by Ito Jakuchu. To mark the occasion, a limited-quantity original eco bag featuring Serizawa Keisuke's 10 Great Disciples of Shakamuni goes on sale, and preview visitors receive a complimentary specially designed fan.
Maruai will release the second collection in its "SUU" stationery and goods series on October 19, 2026, featuring six items — including a notebook, letter set, and stickers — designed with original illustrations by illustrator とつかみさこ.
Painter Nami Okada, who reconstructs landscapes from memory, presents her solo exhibition "Coordinates of Presence" at WALL_alternative in Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo, from September 2 to September 26, 2026, featuring new works from her "one view" and "VOID" series alongside a new bound volume of drawings on organza.
Vintage collector NEVERLAND brings around 60 rare '80s and '90s photo T-shirts and brand logo T-shirts, including pieces shot by Bruce Weber, Robert Mapplethorpe, and Richard Avedon, to a pop-up at CHELSEA VINTAGE ROOM™ in Ginza from August 21 to 30, 2026.
Born Digital and CGWORLD will hold Premier Insights Vol.5 Concept Art online on September 19 and 20, 2026, an eight-session skill-up event featuring CG artists active at top studios worldwide. This fifth installment focuses on concept art, with instructors whose credits span major film, game, and anime productions including Game of Thrones and Assassin's Creed sharing their world-building thought process, design decisions, and practical visual development know-how.
SOZO, an incense brand from 株式会社新香 on Awaji Island, releases "VERMEER × SOZO AROMA INCENSE," incense collaborating with Johannes Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring, whose colors and scents shift over about 20 minutes, to coincide with the Girl with a Pearl Earring exhibition opening at the Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka on August 21, 2026.
Kobe's Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum will hold the exhibition "Where Trees Live Again" from October 3 to December 13, 2026, spotlighting furniture designer George Nakashima and the Kagawa workshop that has carried on his craft in Japan for more than 60 years.
TOUFU TOKYO, known for its upcycled bonsai art, holds a one-week pop-up at Shinjuku Takashimaya's 6th floor Men's Accessories Event Space from August 26 to September 1, 2026, featuring 30 one-of-a-kind RE BONSAI™ pieces and on-site custom orders.
Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition AOMORI, an immersive digital art museum in Aomori City, has welcomed its 30,000th visitor and continues to run without any closed days through August 30, 2026.
From September 2 to October 4, 2026, Audio-Technica Corporation, VDS, and SKWAT present "Analog Market" at SKAC in Tokyo's Katsushika Ward, a five-senses celebration of analog culture with listening exhibits, weekend live events, a record market, and a flea market.
CONVERSE TOKYO is releasing its first collaboration with Puella Magi Madoka Magica on August 21, 2026, featuring a four-item lineup — including a T-shirt, an acrylic stand, and a HARIO Lampwork Factory necklace — built around new artwork of six characters by artist Samehoshi.
From November 7 to 23, 2026, Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine in Saitama's Omiya Ward will glow with the "Tokimusubi no Mori" light-up event, featuring illuminated torii gates and projection mapping themed around Omiya's history and traditions.
NAKED, INC.'s experiential art exhibition NAKED meets Nijo Castle 2026 opens at the UNESCO World Heritage site from October 23 to December 5, 2026, marking 400 years since the Kan'ei Imperial Visit and exploring the aesthetics of Tokugawa Masako.
ORBIS unveils new limited-edition bottle designs for its top anti-aging essence lotion, inspired by Claude Monet's "Water Lilies" and Vincent van Gogh's "Sunflowers," launching Thursday, August 20, 2026, at its stores nationwide and official online shop for the first time.
From August 27 to September 2, 2026, Artglorieux GALLERY OF TOKYO on the fifth floor of GINZA SIX presents "Side Effects," a two-person exhibition by painters Kisho Kakutani and Reo Kikuchi exploring the uncertainty of visual perception and the new forms of awareness it can reveal. Admission is free.
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya launches its brand-new hall with "HUMAN AND NATURE," an exhibition by contemporary artist Yuichi Hirako running September 5 to October 18, 2026, featuring around 300 works across indoor and outdoor spaces plus limited collaborations with I'm donut? and NEUTRALWORKS.
Nagato Yumoto Onsen in Yamaguchi Prefecture hosts the 7th "Utsuwa no Aki" from October 2 to November 3, 2026, spreading works from five Fukagawa Hagi ware kilns and eight artists across the hot spring town, this year themed around a collaboration with wagashi confectionery, with free admission.
From September 9 to December 13, the four dining spots inside the National Art Center, Tokyo — Brasserie Paul Bocuse Musée, Salon de Thé Rond, Café Coquille, and Cafeteria Carré — serve a special course, a cake set, a drink, and a lunch menu inspired by works in Masterpieces of the Renaissance from the Musée du Louvre, including Leonardo da Vinci's Portrait of a Woman, known as La Belle Ferronnière, making its Japan debut.
Pola Museum of Art in Hakone is presenting A New Perspective – Monet and 21st Century Art, an exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of Monet's death and the museum's 25th anniversary, running through April 7, 2027.
TASSEL HOTEL SANJO SHIRAKAWA in Kyoto's Higashiyama Ward hosts artist Sakurai Hajime's "A LITTLE PRAYER" pop-up exhibition in its first-floor lounge from September 12 to October 12, 2026, with free admission and an opening reception featuring guest DJs on the first day.
Assouline, a Paris-founded luxury brand built around the theme of culture, opens on Wednesday, August 19, at the HANKYU LUXURY International Boutiques on the 6th floor of Hankyu Umeda Main Store.
Weekday visitors to the Nagoya venue of the Evangelion 30th anniversary exhibition "ALL OF EVANGELION" can receive a free original postcard, and Osu Shopping Street is now decorated with newly drawn pilot banners.
Kobe Calling 2026, an innovation event blending music, art, science, and advanced technology, takes place October 31 and November 1, 2026, at Design and Creative Center Kobe (KIITO), featuring University of Tsukuba professor Yoshiyuki Sankai and a special SPring-8 x COSMIC LAB exhibition.
To mark the September 9 opening of Masterpieces of the Renaissance from the Musée du Louvre at the National Art Center, Tokyo, the Ritz-Carlton Tokyo, Tokyo Midtown restaurants and shops, and the museum's own cafes are offering Renaissance-inspired menus and sweets, plus original stickers and a photo spot, through the exhibition's run.
THE FEAR EXHIBITION, which drew roughly 130,000 visitors in Tokyo and about 70,000 in Osaka, opens at BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA from October 10 to December 13, 2026, exploring the fear people feel toward sharp, pointed objects, confined spaces, being watched, and more.
Shinjuku Kitamura Camera is hosting "100 Views of Tokyo's Slopes — 44 Works on Handmade Washi Paper," an exhibition by slope photographer Tomohiko Minagawa, from August 19 to 25, 2026, with images printed on traditional Japanese paper.
6ty6 Vacation Home, a whole-house rental in Niseko featuring works by Hokkaido and Japanese artists, a picture window onto the surrounding forest, and three bedrooms for up to 8 guests, began taking reservations on August 12, 2026, under new operator "& Yado Kanri."
Hancolle Kichijoji, a permanent store where hanko stamp artists and fans connect, opens in Kichijoji, Tokyo on August 28, 2026, featuring works from more than 20 popular artists along with in-store events, live streams, and exclusive items.
Animate is releasing new hololive production merchandise on August 29, featuring newly drawn illustrations and self-portraits from nine VTubers, alongside a fair running through September 27 that offers a bonus photo card with qualifying purchases.
Plott Inc. has opened pre-registration for the first smartphone game based on its short anime series KAREKORE OF MIXED BLOOD, a tower defense RPG planned for release in October 2026.
B's International's four lifestyle brands have joined New York-based label ORIGINAL ROSE and 150-year-old sports brand SPALDING on a limited-edition ceramic basketball planter, sold for three days only at the INSTALLATION POP UP inside calif art gallery in Nakameguro, Tokyo, from August 21 to 23, 2026.
Online printing service Graphic has released Mini Canvas Print, a palm-sized canvas art print that can be ordered starting from a single piece, with five size options for photos and illustrations.
A limited-time pop-up called "Life with Cat" runs at Watashinoheya's Jiyugaoka store from August 19 to September 6, 2026, gathering curated cat goods from brands including Germany's MiaCara and London's Cheshire & Wain, artist collaborations, and custom pet-photo merchandise.
Museum Box, an online shop for museum merchandise from around the world, opens pre-orders on August 14, 2026 for its sixth collection — a lineup of notebooks, snow domes, a tote bag, and a silk scarf inspired by Renoir and Cezanne paintings held by the Musée d'Orsay and Musée de l'Orangerie.
Tokyo Photographic Art Museum presents Contemporary Japanese Photography vol.23, "Assembling Anew" — Memories, Materials, Context, Technology, from September 30, 2026 to January 17, 2027, featuring five artists who explore memory, material, and image-making through photography, video, and installation.
GOOD GOODS ISSEY MIYAKE, a brand launched in 2018 that proposes products born from experimental thinking, is holding a pop-up event at CIBONE in Omotesando from August 19, featuring "Material in Progress," a research project created with DAIKEI MILLS, alongside a wide range of brand items.
The Kannon Museum at Hase-dera in Kamakura is holding a 2026 autumn exhibition from August 29 to December 6, showcasing all 33 paintings of the Kamakura 33 Kannon Pilgrimage Sites by Nihonga painter Otake Goyo, a disciple of Ito Shinsui, alongside works by his son Otake Masayoshi.
Actor and artist Kaoru Mitsumune's solo exhibition "Semi Ningen, Osaka" runs August 26 to September 7, 2026, on the 9th floor Art Stage of Hankyu Umeda Main Store, celebrating the release of Mitsumune's first fully original art book, Semi Ningen, with original artwork, new pieces making their Osaka debut, and original merchandise on display and for sale.
SUMIDA ART FESTIVAL 2026, the first ward-organized, multi-month comprehensive arts festival among Tokyo's 23 special wards, opens September 4, 2026 in Sumida Ward with more than 100 programs at over 50 locations. Tickets are now on sale for three of its performances — a new dance work and a play about care, both at Sumida Park Theater Kura, and an immersive walking tour running through the neighborhood.
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre in Ikebukuro is holding its monthly theater tour in September 2026, with a Playhouse rigging tour on September 15 and a Concert Hall tour on September 20, giving visitors a behind-the-scenes look at the venue's architecture, artwork, and stage mechanisms.
From August 7 to September 13, 2026, traditional-craft lifestyle brand Tsugu will hold its first pop-up store in the Kansai region on the food floor of Umeda Tsutaya Bookstore, inside LUCUA ILE in Osaka.
An official record video has been released for Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition HIROSHIMA, the immersive digital art exhibition where visitors can step into the world of ukiyo-e through 3DCG animation and projection mapping. Running through September 6, 2026, at NTT Credo Hall in Hiroshima, the exhibition also features a Hiroshima-only display of ukiyo-e depicting the city's scenery.
UWS AQUARIUM GA☆KYO, an aquarium in Odaiba that reimagines Japanese tradition as living art, will close on August 31, 2026 after about four years, having just become the only aquarium in Japan to win TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice 2026 award and the top-ranked attraction in Tokyo among travelers. Every tank in the building remains available for purchase as a one-of-a-kind artwork by creator Gakyo Miyazawa.
YOKAI Immersive Experience Exhibition KAGOSHIMA welcomed its 30,000th visitor with a commemorative ceremony, as the immersive digital art museum on Japanese yokai continues its run at Reimeikan in Kagoshima City through August 31.
The Aurora and Forest Story Exhibition at Nagoya's Denki Bunka Kaikan has welcomed more than 20,000 visitors, marking the milestone with a commemorative ceremony as the Nordic-themed exhibition continues through August 30, 2026.
Licensed Heaven Artists from across Tokyo will gather at Ueno Onshi Park on October 23 to 25, 2026 for performances and live music, with free admission for all visitors.
A retrospective celebrating manga artist and character designer Kōsuke Fujishima's 40th debut anniversary opens at Yurakucho Marui in Tokyo from September 18 and at Namba Marui in Osaka from October 30, 2026, featuring around 100 original manuscripts and color illustrations from across his career.
Shinchosha and the Shieria City Otsu Ninohama management association have jointly donated a design manhole cover featuring the novel Naruse's Going on the Path of Belief to Otsu City, now installed at Shieria City Otsu Ninohama on the former site of the Seibu Otsu department store.
PIE International is releasing "Ocean," a pop-up picture book by Elena Selena, on August 21. Intricate paper engineering and luxurious finishing bring colorful fish and glowing jellyfish to life on every page, making it as much an art book as a story to read.
An official record video has been released for YOKAI Immersive Experience Exhibition KAGOSHIMA - Imagination of Japan -, the immersive digital art museum bringing Japan's yokai paintings to life through 3D CG, projection mapping, and sculpture. Running through August 31 at Reimeikan in Kagoshima City, the exhibition has already drawn more than 250,000 visitors across its Nagoya and Tokyo runs and now makes its first stop in Kyushu.
From August 8 to 16, 2026, ERAM, a Japan-born fragrance brand, is holding a pop-up event at JAPAN EDITION Ginza, unveiling its first-ever art pieces alongside its complete lineup of 17 fragrances.
On October 4 and December 6, 2026, Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima's 22nd-floor restaurant Steak & Seafood Boston will once again host "Art Wine Maison SETOUCHI," an art workshop where guests paint alongside sommelier-selected wines, followed by a lunch featuring seasonal Hiroshima ingredients.
Tohakusha Inc. is expanding "Identity V HOKKAIDONEO," a collaboration between Identity V and creators from Japan and overseas, with newly drawn illustration merchandise going on sale at animate stores in Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, the UK, North America, and Korea starting August 2026.
POLA MUSEUM ANNEX in Ginza hosts "Invisible Garden" from September 16 to November 8, 2026, the first two-person exhibition by artist Asami Kiyokawa and sculptor Kohei Nawa, centered on a new large-scale collaborative work.
Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2026 beyond is adding new elements to three Outdoor Art Zone works and welcoming a new installation by Bangladeshi artist Mojahid Musa at ROKKO Mori no Oto Museum's SIKI Garden, with last-minute discount viewing passports on sale from August 7 to August 28, 2026, ahead of the festival's August 29 opening.
From September 24 to November 15, 2026, Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo presents a limited-time afternoon tea at the Oriental Lounge on the 38th floor, with sweets and savories inspired by J.M.W. Turner paintings shown in the National Museum of Western Art's "Turner: Painting the Sublime, in Dialogue with Contemporary Art".
Kyoto Tsutaya Books presents Marino Funahashi's solo exhibition "Embedded in it" from August 29 to September 18, 2026, showcasing new fresco and oil paintings that explore the fluid, ever-changing nature of memory and the traces time leaves behind.
Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel is unveiling a new wedding floral concept created by ikebana artist Mika Otani, marking her first full-scale venture into bridal work with striking new flower designs across the hotel's banquet halls.
Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium will hold "Art Night Aquarium" on Saturday, September 12, 2026, after regular closing hours, inviting visitors to sketch and observe its roughly 300 species of marine life up close. The evening features guided workshops and hands-on activities exploring the color and form of ocean creatures.
A high-precision reproduction of Vincent van Gogh's "Café Terrace at Night," certified by the Kröller-Müller Museum, is now on sale at Ueno Royal Museum's "Grand Van Gogh Exhibition" through August 12, 2026.
Kenelephant is releasing a new capsule toy line built around illustrator and manga artist Seiichi Hayashi's poetic artwork, including scenes from his classic Red Colored Elegy, as part of the ALTERNATIVE COMIC SALON series arriving in late August 2026.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Okayama reopens on Sunday, August 9, 2026, after a full renovation that adds 43 more three-person rooms, redesigns the large communal bath and restaurant, and brings in artwork from Okayama-based artists throughout the property.
Starting August 6, 2026, exclusive Village Vanguard collaboration merchandise for Mominin goes up for pre-order at the Village Vanguard Online Store, reimagining the character Momi Ham in the style of famous paintings across cushions, keychains, a hoodie, and more.
Park Hotel Tokyo is serving an autumn-limited afternoon tea at ART colours Dining on the 25th floor, featuring petits fours made with seasonal vegetables and fruits and a first collaboration with artist Mayako Nakamura, from September 1 to November 30, 2026.
To celebrate its 5th anniversary, ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts in Kyoto's Takagamine will host "Dive into RIMPA," a three-day event from September 11 to 13, 2026, spotlighting Rinpa-inspired culture and craftsmanship.
From August 27 to September 8, 2026, ROTOTO STORE in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward hosts the second Nara Festival, bringing together eight Nara-based brands spanning sandals, textiles, fragrance, craft gin, chocolate, dried fruit, gelato, and craft beer, plus a special participating lifestyle brand from Fukui, alongside an opening reception and limited-edition art merchandise.
Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition AOMORI, an immersive digital art museum that has drawn more than 500,000 visitors worldwide, has released an official record video ahead of its run through August 30, 2026, marking the exhibition's first stop in the Tohoku region. Over 300 works by ukiyo-e masters including Hokusai and Hiroshige come to life through 3DCG animation and projection mapping at the Too Nippo Shinmachi Building in Aomori City.
WOODコレクション (モクコレ) 2026 Plus, a business exhibition promoting the use of domestic timber, will take place at Tokyo Big Sight on December 24-25, 2026, bringing together around 300 exhibitors from 42 prefectures alongside an online exhibition running from November 2026 to January 2027.
The immersive event Ehtel -"Release" Party- is underway at Shibuya Stream Hall through August 28, 2026, and newly released photos reveal the sensory experience content across its three floors, from a product pop-up store to large-scale interactive installations.
A major retrospective on GeGeGe no Kitaro creator Shigeru Mizuki opens at Kobe Fashion Museum this September, tracing his path from wartime hardship to celebrated manga artist through original manuscripts, artwork, and personal belongings.
Toji laboratory, a specialty store for personalized bath preparations, opened in Shibuya's Tomigaya on July 31, 2026, offering YUYAKU, a bath cosmetic that lets customers choose from more than 100 combinations of water quality and aroma, along with seasonal bath produce, workshops, and original goods.
VILLAGE VANGUARD FESTIVAL -vias JAM- brings around 120 creators of illustration, handmade goods, sofubi, zines, apparel, and art to Yokohama World Porters for three days from September 2 to 4, 2026, with a market-style creator sale, a Village Vanguard POP workshop, and a rooftop idol live by iMEME.
Artist Chiaki Ishimatsu presents her first-ever giclée fine art reproductions, several finished with gold foil in limited editions, at Art & Frame on the 6th floor of Isetan Shinjuku's Main Building from August 5 to August 18, 2026.
To celebrate 30 years since its 1996 opening, Hakone Venetian Glass Museum welcomes elementary and junior high school students free of charge and gives every visitor a commemorative gift on August 8, 2026, alongside a five-day lineup of concerts by internationally active musicians and a scaled-up water fireworks display of about 70,000 crystal glass beads.
Kyoto Century Hotel is offering an accommodation plan bundled with tickets to the Vermeer exhibition "Girl with a Pearl Earring — Masterpieces of 17th-Century Dutch Painting, A Miraculous Return," available for premium and suite room stays with check-in from August 20 through checkout by September 27, 2026.
The Exhibition of The World of Shirow Masamune –The Ghost in the Shell and The Path of Creation– has opened at Matsuzakaya Nagoya Store, marking its first Tokai-region stop after well-received runs at Setagaya Literary Museum in Tokyo and Shinsaibashi PARCO, with new merchandise and a free Fuchikoma coloring page giveaway for children.
From August 5 to 11, 2026, Matsuzakaya Shizuoka will hold a solo exhibition by Shizuoka-linked artist silsil titled "Where They Stand Now," featuring works from the "Woman" and "Escaped" series that portray the emotions and inner life of women living today.
teamLab Borderless in Azabudai Hills has welcomed 4 million visitors, with around 70% traveling from more than 185 countries and regions worldwide.
teamLab's interactive artwork Sketch Aquarium: Connected World opens at Onagawa Machinaka Koryukan in Miyagi Prefecture from August 29 to September 23, 2026. Visitors can draw their own fish and watch them come to life, swimming alongside creations from teamLab venues around the world. Admission is free.
A limited-time plan pairing a goldfish-topped kakigori from THE HOUSE K.MINAMOTO with admission to ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA is on sale Tuesdays through Fridays from August 12 to September 18, 2026.
The "Tove and the Moomins" exhibition at Fukuoka Art Museum, on view through August 30, 2026, will mark Moomin Day on August 9 — Tove Jansson's birthday — with three limited programs, including an original sticker giveaway, a resale of its previously sold-out drawstring bag set ticket, and a raffle for exhibition-original merchandise.
Artist Natsuko Tanihara presents a new series of velvet paintings under the theme "Banquet" at Gallery Butaiura in Azabudai Hills from September 4 to October 11, 2026, alongside a one-night banquet dinner event.
A popular night program from 「視てはいけない絵画展」, an immersive painting exhibition, is coming to Nagoya, letting visitors explore a darkened gallery with only a flashlight to guide them.
Art Lounge TSUBOMI, a permanent exhibition space dedicated entirely to marmot-themed art, opens on August 8, 2026, in Kichijoji, Tokyo, with more than 30 works and an opening program called Mamoterrace Festa featuring 13 creators.
funovo and Will have installed interior window panels that recreate the Former British Consulate Hakodate and traditional Japanese patterns using 3D printing in Will's new model house "CUBE+C," aiming to reproduce one-of-a-kind antique-style fixtures at dramatically lower cost.
From August 29 to September 15, 2026, Karimoku Furniture is exhibiting and selling more than 20 pieces of one-of-a-kind custom furniture made for past exhibitions and events — including collaborations with Torafu Architects and Yoh Komiyama — at Karimoku Commons Tokyo's 1F gallery space.
From August 22 to 30, 2026, Kashima Arts in Tokyo's Kyobashi district will hold a free preview viewing for "MEGURU" Vol. 27 Main Sale, an art auction featuring 15 works by Itō Jakuchū and a complete 12-panel set of Shikō Munakata's Two Bodhisattvas and Ten Disciples of Śākyamuni, among 213 works of Japanese and Western art.
Starting August 1, 2026, Umeda Tsutaya Shoten and Ginza Tsutaya Shoten are holding illustrator Konatsu Tani's solo exhibition "planto," featuring original works inspired by bonsai in ukiyo-e and Japanese paintings, along with art books, goods, and in-store meet-and-greet events.
Two new pieces are joining Lisa Larson's "Nippon no Lisa Neko" series — the mountain-themed "Mata Tabi no Neko - Yama" and water-themed "Mata Tabi no Neko - Mizu" — marking the traveling cats' first appearance in Shigaraki ware, now available at the Tonkachi Store.
Sogo Museum of Art in Yokohama will hold The 50th Anniversary OSAMU GOODS exhibition from August 1 to 31, 2026, marking 50 years since illustrator Osamu Harada's beloved character brand debuted in 1976, with a commemorative collaboration menu also available at the venue's 10th-floor restaurant.
From September 12 to 29, 2026, Gallery & Bakery Tokyo 8min in Kyobashi hosts ART POTLUCK, KYOBASHI, a special joint exhibition by KOSAKU KANECHIKA, Tomio Koyama Gallery, and Yutaka Kikutake Gallery, featuring works by artists Yutaka Aoki, Satoko Nachi, and Yang Bo.
From August 5 to 25, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's Umeda Souq "Ito-ya" floor is holding "Enjoy!! Décopatch 2026 SUMMER," introducing the French paper craft décopatch, with a no-reservation workshop on August 8 and 9 where parents and kids can decorate their own "Osuwari Monkey."
To mark the "Girl with a Pearl Earring" exhibition at Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka, confectionery brand Henri Charpentier and the Mauritshuis have collaborated on a limited original tin assortment of madeleines, matcha petit gâteau, and Hyogo chestnut marron cake, going on sale August 3, 2026.
Hida Takayama Museum of Art is holding a special exhibition through February 15, 2027, exploring how Art Nouveau masters such as Emile Gallé drew inspiration from Japanese art and Japonisme, with a shared reverence for nature linking East and West.
Abeno Harukas Art Museum in Osaka has announced a new exhibition, "HOKUSAI," spotlighting the roughly 18-year period when ukiyo-e master Katsushika Hokusai went by the name "Hokusai," running from Saturday, May 22 through Monday, July 19, 2027.
At Karuizawa's Museum Park, the Picture Book Forest Museum's 2026 summer exhibition explores the cats, mice, and frogs of Peter Rabbit™'s world, while the Erzgebirge Toy Museum's spring/summer exhibition showcases an expanded lineup of German Nutcracker dolls, both open through this fall.
From July 28 to August 31, 2026, Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel is displaying about 200 Yatomi goldfish spanning 12 breeds and 30 varieties in a giant tank on its 15th-floor main lobby, decorated with art inspired by ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi.
MONV.MitsuMame Omoya in Kyoto's Nijo area opens "Bizen and Bitchu Celadon by Iwatani Kiln of Okayama" from September 5 to October 4, 2026, the first show in a fall and winter lineup exploring pottery, woodwork, and textiles.
SIKI Garden at Rokko Musical Box Museum & Gardens MORINONE will hold its Autumn Season from August 29 to November 30, 2026, with fall foliage beginning in late October, a seed-picking workshop, and Halloween-themed photo spots.
Shikoku Aquarium in Kagawa Prefecture is currently holding "Shikoku Aquarium Art Gallery 2026," a rotating exhibition of works by artists connected to the region and inspired by living creatures and nature, featuring Yoyoru's acrylic paintings through August 1 and 桜雨はると's acrylic originals through August 30, 2026.
Matsuzakaya Nagoya Store is holding its first large-scale exhibition dedicated to manga artist Shirow Masamune, creator of The Ghost in the Shell, opening Sunday, August 2, with original art, digital manuscripts, and exclusive merchandise on display.
The Tokyo Art Dealers Association is holding Tobi Art Fair 2026 from October 16 to 18, 2026 at Tokyo Art Club, where 118 of Japan's leading art dealers will exhibit more than 2,000 works spanning antiques, tea ceremony utensils, swords, and modern and contemporary art, with advance tickets going on sale July 29.
WALL_alternative in Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo is holding "TOKYO SKA HAS NO BORDER," an exhibition marking TOKYO SKA PARADISE ORCHESTRA's 37th year that explores the band's "NO BORDER" philosophy through new art collaborations and community-focused research, running from August 11 to August 29, 2026.
OIL by Bijutsu Techo Gallery in Shibuya, Tokyo, hosts Yuri Hasegawa's solo exhibition "Hokey-Pokey" from August 7 to 30, 2026, showcasing around 40 handmade felt plush works exploring the theme of "fakes" that can never quite become well-known characters.
AICHI NAGOYA ART＆LIGHTS brings digital art and light-up projections to the Important Cultural Property buildings of the Aichi Prefectural Government Office and Nagoya City Hall from September 17 to October 24, 2026, with free admission and no advance reservation required.
From August 5, MARC JACOBS celebrates the launch of its 2026 Fall Collection with limited-time pop-up stores at Isetan Shinjuku and Hankyu Umeda Main Store, featuring hand-painted collaboration bags by three artists alongside pieces from the new collection.
Additional September performances have been added to the immersive night-museum event A Somewhat Strange Job Experience: Midnight Curator, staged after hours at TOKYO NODE in Toranomon Hills, after tickets for the original July and August run sold out. New tickets go on sale from noon on July 25, 2026.
The Toranomon Advertising Festival, a nine-day advertising creative festival at TOKYO NODE in Toranomon Hills, returns October 9–17, 2026, after its debut edition drew 17,044 visitors. The first wave of announced 2026 speakers includes creative directors Naoki Ito, Masashi Kawamura, and Kashiwa Sato, actor Kyoko Hasegawa, and choreographer MIKIKO.
Champion is teaming up with illustrator Ichijo Hikaru on a limited-edition short sleeve T-shirt collection inspired by basketball and American football, launching July 25 at Champion's official online store and directly-run stores in Japan.
Actress, composer, and insect producer Hiyori Katada, known for her appearances on TBS's Crazy Journey and NHK's The Backyard, will hold her photo exhibition "Beloved Insects" at the Basement Gallery inside Shinjuku Kitamura Camera from August 3 to 16, 2026, showcasing close-up shots that capture the personalities of insects.
Ryota Kohama of ONE OK ROCK is teaming up with Alche, Inc. to launch Melty Island, a new project blending original music, art, and gameplay inside Fortnite, starting July 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM Japan time.
URBAN RESEARCH’s flagship store, URBAN RESEARCH KYOTO, will host the THE FOUND. pop-up “Found in Fade.” from July 25 through August 2, 2026, featuring newly fade-dyed vintage-style T-shirts, a special-order “LOVE ARCHIVE” collection, and original artwork by illustrator Shusaku Takaoka.
Ohori Park's Japanese Garden in Fukuoka will open a new nighttime art event, "SEKAI," on August 1, 2026, following on from last year's "SORA." The event centers on a giant illuminated sphere floating on the garden's pond, paired with interactive projection-mapping content, and runs through December 31 as part of a program marking the garden's upcoming temporary closure for renovation.
Ginza Tsutaya Books will host chenille artist Takuma Fujisaki's solo exhibition "MOLnarrative" from August 29 to September 15, 2026, presenting a visual narrative built from 18 years of work across pop culture, toy culture, and art.
From July through September 2026, TOKYO Solamachi is hosting a lineup of summer vacation workshops for all ages, including wind chime painting, hermit crab and axolotl scooping, food sample making, resin keychain crafting, and candy sculpting, plus an original T-shirt and tote bag workshop at Tokyo Skytree's SKYTREE SHOP.
On September 27, 2026, Hotel Chourakukan in Kyoto will hold the one-day "Art Festival in CHOURAKUKAN 2026," themed "Architecture and Hospitality Culture," featuring a rare opening of its private Onari-no-Ma room, a Michelin-chef collaboration dinner, concerts, art exhibitions, and traditional tea and incense experiences.
From July 25 to August 27, 2026, Ginza Tsutaya Books' in-store Art Wall presents "Painter Le Corbusier — The World of Painting Woven by an Architecture Master," tracing the modernist architect's lesser-known career as a painter through original drawings and lithographs, including works from his 1955 print series "The Poem of the Right Angle."
Zushiya Ginza Main Store's B1 gallery is hosting the Hanasanga "Forms of Prayer" exhibition, featuring hariko Jizo and Bosatsu figures plus new works, through Sunday, August 9.
TOKYO BASE's select shop JAPAN EDITION opens a new flagship store on Namiki-dori in Ginza on July 16, 2026, marking the occasion with special collaboration items from YAMANE INDUSTRIES and gold.
London-born homeware brand Jubilee has added an insulated lunch pouch featuring classic William Morris patterns to its lineup, available in two designs — Fruit and Strawberry Thief — for ¥2,200.
Kawagoe Prince Hotel will hold a 35th anniversary special show, Kinpare: What Do You Do with Rakugo and Painting?, on August 11, 2026, pairing illustrator Kin Shiotani's live drawing performance with rakugo storytelling by Tatekawa Harunosuke, alongside a pre-show lunch buffet at the hotel's Prince Hall.
Maruman is adding a limited-edition "Starry Sky" design to its YOUANCE loose-leaf binder series, with a translucent sky-themed cover and silver foil stars, arriving at select stationery retailers from July 17, 2026.
Shinsaibashi PARCO, Daimaru Shinsaibashi, and the Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street team up with Walt Disney Japan for the area's first tie-up campaign, Mickey & Friends with YOU@SHINSAIBASHI, running August 8 to 30, 2026, with special goods, an art exhibition, a gashapon campaign, and a new Disney Store.
From July 22 to 27, 2026, Osaka Takashimaya hosts "Fresh! Fun! HAWAIʻI," a six-day fair bringing around 30 shops of Hawaiian food, fashion, and art to its 7th floor, along with hula shows, live music, and a collaboration stage tied to BS12 Twellv's "Falling in Love with Hawaii."
On July 19 and 20, 2026, VOLCOM is holding a special session at the Shonan Open where artist Karasu will use his original Waruagaki painting and printing technique to customize visitors' clothing at HUG-RIDE PARK in Fujisawa.
Felissimo will hold a midsummer art event for children and adults at its Kobe head office on August 10, 2026, featuring hands-on art programs and an evening art and bar session, as part of its 60th anniversary "Art Meets EXPO 60" project.
Pentel's frictionless ballpoint pen FLOATUNE is getting a limited "Skyly Design" edition with six body designs that trace the changing colors of the sky from morning to night, releasing at stationery stores nationwide from July 24, 2026.
KADOKAWA Game Linkage will publish the third volume of the official Genshin Impact illustration collection on September 11, 2026, featuring more than 160 illustrations and a limited ebtenDX Pack bonus set.
Le-noble is hosting a limited-time promotion built around GINORI 1735, the storied Italian ceramics house, starting in Ginza on July 10, 2026 and moving on to Kyoto and Kobe, with the artist-designed Il Viaggio di Nettuno collection alongside classic lines such as Vecchio Ginori White.
From July 29 to August 4, 2026, Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. hosts "Fresh! Fun! HAWAI'I," a seven-day fair bringing Hawaiian food, fashion, art, and hands-on experiences like hula shows and ukulele lessons to its 7th floor.
MARTE's original brand "sahara" has released a new line of sheer tops printed with artwork by the Swedish painter Hilma af Klint, available in five designs from July 11, 2026, at MARTE ONLINE STORE and select stores.
From July 17 to 20, 2026, Nagoya Sakae Mitsukoshi is hosting the "Mitsukoshi Stationery Fair" together with fountain pen and paper specialty store PEN'S ALLEY Takeuchi, bringing together 24 creators and stationery brands around the theme of hanko stamps.
Tokyo-based ukiyo-e artist NAGA and Los Angeles streetwear brand Philip Lumbang are releasing their first joint collection starting July 2026, featuring T-shirts that blend traditional Japanese motifs with skateboarding and breakdancing scenes.
To mark its 100th anniversary, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum presents the fourth edition of its Art Communication Programs showcase from July 31 to August 10, with a video installation, works by Tokyo University of the Arts graduates, and free admission.
Tomimatsu Shrine in Omura, Nagasaki, has opened "Circulating Bamboo Wind Chimes," a bamboo installation created with architecture firm Schemata Architects, turning the shrine's sacred sumo ring into an everyday gathering place for the local community.
A RESTAURANT FOODS (ARF), an online store for high-quality ingredients aimed at restaurant professionals, has begun selling a curated selection of vintage clothing inspired by art and food, chosen together with Tokyo vintage shop owners, starting July 7, 2026.
A collaboration exhibition between TV anime The Apothecary Diaries and the Tokyo City View observation deck in Roppongi Hills, themed around the "dance" scenes of its characters, runs from August 1 to October 26, 2026. Online tickets go on sale July 8, with a limited-quantity ticket bundled with an original clear bookmark also available.
Fragrance brand Aroma Recolte has joined the Aurora and Forest Story Exhibition in Nagoya (through August 30, 2026), scenting two immersive zones with its Neutral and Focus fragrances and selling its full product lineup at the venue.
Marking the 10th anniversary of the TV anime, the Bungo Stray Dogs ART & DESIGN EXHIBITION will be held in Tokyo from July 31 and in Osaka from October 2, 2026, showcasing the art and design behind the series alongside exclusive commemorative merchandise.
On August 1, 2026, Ginza NAGANO will hold its first Alcohol Ink Art experience event, inviting guests to paint the night sky of Achi Village, Nagano Prefecture, while enjoying Nagano wine and appetizers.
From August 17 to 23, 2026, two bars at Grand Hyatt Fukuoka team up with Fukuoka-based artist KOGAKEN for "Canvas & Cocktails," featuring an art exhibition, a live painting performance, and a kids' workshop combining cocktail-making and painting.
From July 16, jewelry brand Hephol presents its first exhibition at Kobun Garou in Tokyo's Nihonbashi Hamacho, showcasing its antique coin jewelry alongside new pieces inspired by mythology and celestial motifs, with a selection of antique coins on hand for custom orders.
A large-scale exhibition marking the 20th anniversary of the popular manga Hetalia: Axis Powers, titled Hetalia: Axis Powers 20th Anniversary Original Art Exhibition WorldFesta, will be held in Tokyo and Osaka in autumn 2026, featuring original pencil drawings and color illustrations by creator Hidekaz Himaruya, a life-size Italy statue, and photo spots.
Entries open on July 8, 2026 for the "100 Art Crayon Works Exhibition 2026," a show where anyone drawing with Pentel's Art Crayon can submit work, with 100 selected pieces exhibited at Hibiya OKUROJI in Tokyo from November 22 to December 2, 2026.
HOTEL Hoshitori Terrace Sekigane hosts an opening conference on July 23 for its photo exhibition "Ripples of Sand," featuring Tottori Sand Dunes as seen by German photographer Günter Zorn.
GREENING and FHG HOTELS release a brand movie for HOTEL FORK & KNIFE Miyajima, the new Hiroshima hotel built around wood-fired local gastronomy and curated contemporary art near the gateway to Miyajima.
From July 17 to 31, 2026, BARNEYS NEW YORK GINZA's UNION SQUARE presents a double solo exhibition where visitors can experience the worlds of contemporary artists itabamoe and SOMETA at the same time, alongside original goods such as T-shirts and keychains and a lottery sale of new artworks.
Kyoto Century Hotel's main bar Essex is serving two original cocktails inspired by ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi's warrior prints and playful cat artwork from July 18 to September 23, 2026, timed to coincide with a Kuniyoshi exhibition at the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art.
Starting July 18, 2026, the LACOSTE Harajuku store is releasing a Harajuku-exclusive collection for My Lacoste Artist Program Vol.10, its tenth artist collaboration, featuring original crocodile-motif designs by street artist YOSHI47 across T-shirts, a cap, a bag, mugs, and stickers.
Finnish design house Marimekko introduces new bed and bath items in soft sand, off-white, and emerald green tones featuring the Unikko print, arriving at Marimekko stores nationwide and the Japan official online store from July 17.
Animal photographer Mitsuaki Iwago's photo exhibition "LOCAL HERO OF JAPANESE CATS" comes to the Okayama and Shikoku area for the first time at Mori no Machi Grace, running from July 24 to August 30, 2026. Advance tickets discounted ¥200 go on sale July 7, and Iwago himself will host a gallery talk and autograph session on August 8.
Graphic artist Koichi Yairi's character Mooney the Ghost is collaborating with soft vinyl figure brand Gokkodo on a limited run of 100 sofubi figures. Eighty go on lottery sale at ZOZOVILLA starting July 13, with 20 sold early at Nakano Broadway's ROBOTROBOT toy store on July 11–12.
A limited-time digital art gallery has opened on the 2nd floor of KITTE Osaka, directly connected to Osaka Station, showcasing 13 works chosen through an open call on the theme "JOURNEY" through July 30, 2026.
ROKKO Forest Sound Museum on Mount Rokko will hold its Autumn & Halloween Fair from August 29 to November 13, 2026, featuring antique music box concerts, a music box workshop, and Halloween-themed photo spots in SIKI Garden.
From July 25 to October 18, 2026, Shinagawa Prince Hotel's Ajikaidou Gojusantsugi restaurant serves a special washoku menu with dishes inspired by ukiyo-e prints and folding screens featured in the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum's British Museum exhibition.
Takashimaya's Nihonbashi and Osaka stores will host "The Beauty of Okinawa Encountered by Yanagi Soetsu: Ryukyu Mingei," an exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of the Mingei movement and the planned reconstruction of Shuri Castle's main hall, featuring around 100 works of Okinawan dyeing, weaving, and pottery drawn from the Japan Folk Crafts Museum's collection.
On August 1, 2026, Tsuchiura Kameki House will host a film screening and talk session exploring the theme of "white" across white porcelain, overglaze enamel porcelain, and textile dyeing, bringing together three leading craftspeople including Living National Treasure Imaizumi Imaemon XIV.
With just three days to go before its Tohoku debut, Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition AOMORI has confirmed extended hours until 8 PM on its July 11 opening day, alongside a new pop-up shop from Hirosaki select store Kusamura offering Aomori crafts and exhibition-exclusive goods.
ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA is holding an Instagram photo contest themed Goldfish Appreciation to celebrate this summer's special exhibition, open for entries from July 6 through September 30, 2026.
On July 22 and 23, 2026, Chidorigafuchi hosts a free evening of 2,000 lanterns drifting across the moat, alongside nearby cafes, museums, and a sake-tasting tour that round out a summer night near the Imperial Palace.
Nobunaga's Ambition: Shinsen unveils illustrator Go Nagano's key visual for its first PK season '四雄怒涛,' launching July 25, 2026, alongside an X campaign for a signed hanging scroll and sign-ups for an early access server.
The Grand T-Shirt Exhibition 2026, featuring more than 1,000 rare vintage T-shirts curated by weber alongside memorable pieces from celebrities and cultural figures, opens July 4 at Space O in Omotesando Hills and runs through July 19, 2026.
Brass craftsperson Ruka Kikuchi, creator of the tableware brand Lue, unveils new work in a solo exhibition titled "Impromptu" at CIBONE CASE in Ginza from July 18 to August 2, 2026, with an opening-day talk session featuring journalist Hisashi Ikai.
Lifestyle brand Dessin is releasing its first collaboration items with junior high school painter Sei Horinouchi, featuring vivid animal print T-shirts and a tote bag, with nationwide store sales beginning July 17th and online pre-orders already open.
Goto Tsubaki Distillery is releasing a three-part limited-edition gin collaboration with Amami Oshima-based painter and picture-book author Miroco Machiko, beginning with "Ibitsuna Hatake" on July 23, 2026, followed by two more editions later this year.
Contemporary artist Hiroko Nakakita marks the 25th year of her career with the solo exhibition "Rinne" at the Art Gallery on the 6th floor of Nihonbashi Takashimaya S.C. Main Building, showing more than 40 works from July 15 to July 20, 2026 that explore the cycles of life and rebirth.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, Miyako Hotel Yokkaichi displays a Tanabata-themed art installation titled "Soraboshi" by landscape designer Aika Hayano in its first-floor lobby, and guests visiting through July 7 can write their wishes on tanzaku strips to add to the display.
From July 15 to 20, 2026, the 9th floor Art Stage at Hankyu Umeda Main Store will host an exhibition and sale introducing the American traditional craft of Nantucket baskets, featuring works by 16 talented artists centered on instructors from the Japan Nantucket Basket Association, along with daily workshops for visitors of all skill levels.
Kazetsuchi and The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Naha are introducing "Ryukyu Experience," a new program pairing Ryukyu bingata workshop tours with hands-on dyeing sessions, starting July 10, 2026.
LIVELY HOTELS' flagship brand THE LIVELY celebrates its 7th anniversary with "THE LIVELY 7DAYS," a week of music, art, and food events open to hotel guests and the public alike at its Tokyo Azabu-Juban, Osaka Honmachi, and Fukuoka Hakata properties.
From July 17, 2026, Tokyo Midtown hosts more than 20 summer workshops across its cool indoor spaces, including a giant newspaper-and-tape dinosaur art project, a Ritz-Carlton Tokyo hotel-staff experience, and hands-on craft sessions for the whole family.
American multimedia art pioneer Tony Oursler is presenting his first major solo exhibition in Japan, Tech/Gnosis-Magic, Media, Art, at TOKYO NODE in Toranomon Hills from July 3 to September 27, 2026. The show gathers 49 works, including two world premieres, alongside a linked catalog, collaboration cafe menu, official goods, and a summer program of related events around Toranomon Hills.
CROSS Suites Tokyo Asakusa, the debut property of ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS' new lifestyle apartment hotel brand CROSS Suites, opened on July 3, 2026, offering spacious rooms suited to group travel and long-term stays near Asakusa.
From August 2026 through March 2027, Ascott Marunouchi Tokyo and Otonami are holding a monthly flower art object workshop with art and ikebana artist Norihiko Kamei in a two-bedroom suite overlooking the Imperial Palace that is available only to hotel guests; reservations for the first three sessions open July 2.
From July 4 to September 27, 2026, the Bizen City Museum of Art in Okayama presents "Teacup Merry-Go-Round," a display of around 100 pieces of European tea ware and decorative art that traces a century of modern design, complete with a Wedgwood-inspired café menu and a limited-time coaster gift.
Calbee is releasing Kataage Potato Grilled Corn Flavor from July 13, 2026, featuring a fan-chosen Katsushika Hokusai package design where placing two packages side by side completes a single image, marking the fan community's 10th anniversary.
GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO begins selling a special stay plan on July 1, 2026 that bundles an admission ticket to “Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring: Dutch masterpieces of the 17th century” in Osaka with lounge access and a commemorative Keihan Railway ticket for a comfortable art getaway.
Art Space is hosting an online exhibition of new prints by Hattori Sachie, a picture book artist who debuted in France and exhibited at Italy's Bologna Children's Book Fair, showcasing all 85 works from July 2, 2026.
Osaka wool carpet maker Hotta Carpet has partnered with British designer Felix Conran on "Tanbo," a wool tile carpet inspired by Japan's rice paddies and changing seasons, with pre-sales starting July 1, 2026 and general sales nationwide from August 1, 2026.
A new art space called Kirarina Art Stage opens on the second floor of Kirarina Keio Kichijoji on July 17, 2026, launching with the pop-up "PONKO POP UP at kirarina art stage" featuring illustrator PONKO through August 2.
Shake Shack's first Kyushu location opens in Hakata on July 21, 2026, bringing Fukuoka-only menu items, artwork by local artist Marumiyan, a charity dessert, and an opening-day giveaway for the first 100 guests.
Starbucks Cafe & Art Gallery Yanaka Gotenzaka in Tokyo hosts its second exhibition since opening, "ArtSticker SELECTION," featuring 26 new works by 13 rising artists selected through the ArtSticker platform, from July 3 to August 30, 2026.
Yokohama Takashimaya's 8th floor gallery will host the Stig Lindberg Exhibition: Master of Scandinavian Design in the 20th Century from September 9 to 21, 2026, showcasing around 300 pieces drawn from the Lindberg family's private collection, including works never before shown in Japan, alongside exclusive original goods.
TAKARA BELMONT CORPORATION is relocating part of "Quantum Leap for Beauty World," the exhibit it showed at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, to its Tokyo head office, opening it to the public free of charge for one day only on Saturday, August 8, alongside uniform try-on photo sessions and talk shows.
TOUFU TOKYO's upcycled bonsai art brand RE BONSAI holds its 5th pop-up at Hankyu Men's Tokyo from July 8 to 14, 2026, expanding into POP-UP SPACE A and B on the 1st floor with limited-edition pieces, a hands-on workshop, apparel, and custom orders.
At the Yokai Art Museum on Shodoshima, the rain-bringing yokai Terupon topped the first-term POP YOKAI Audition, winning 407 of 5,024 votes. The second-term audition is now underway.
Following more than 200,000 visitors in Nagoya and Tokyo, YOKAI Immersive Experience Exhibition KAGOSHIMA - Imagination of Japan - opens July 3 at Reimeikan in Kagoshima City, bringing Japan's yokai paintings to life through 3D CG, projection mapping, and sculpture for visitors of all ages.
NEWSED, the upcycle and sustainability-focused brand from Ken Elephant, is releasing BEAT BEAST FIRE! and BEAT BEAST WATER? — assembly art objects created with artist Mick Itaya — from July 10, 2026. Made from offcut and deadstock acrylic, each of the 17-part figures is a one-of-a-kind piece.
Bunkamura presents a diverse summer 2026 lineup across Shibuya, anchored by a major photography exhibition from Rencontres d'Arles, Sarah Brightman's musical comeback in Sunset Boulevard, Noh theater, and new film releases.
Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum in Tokyo's Marunouchi is holding a limited-time family scavenger hunt for children from July 14 to 20, 2026, alongside café collaborations, a costume event, and evening concerts tied to its ongoing "Artists at the Café" exhibition.
The renovated permanent interactive exhibition at Tokyo National Museum opens on June 30, 2026, featuring a 14-meter wide screen that uses real-time collection data to present personalized cultural property recommendations from the day's 3,000 on-display works.
Hakone Emoa Terrasse is introducing a summer-limited dessert inspired by a perfume bottle on display at the adjacent Hakone Lalique Museum, available from July 1 through August 31, 2026.
The debut art collection from illustrator Kiriko Arai — featuring her beloved original characters Wolf-kun and NISE OBAKE — is set for release on August 20, 2026. Published by PARCO Publishing, the 144-page volume compiles illustrations from 2017 onward alongside an all-new origin story for Wolf-kun.
The Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition AOMORI, which has attracted over 500,000 visitors across venues in Japan and abroad, opens in Aomori City for the first time from July 11 to August 30, 2026, featuring 300+ ukiyo-e masterworks reimagined through 3DCG animation and projection mapping.
Contemporary art gallery YUGEN Gallery will present artist 今井恵's silkscreen works at WHAT CAFE EXHIBITION vol.39 Emerging Directors & Curators U40, a group exhibition in Tokyo's Tennoz area running July 4–20, 2026.
Sendai PARCO2 marks its 10th anniversary with a Blue Giant collaboration event running September 4 to 23, 2026, featuring an art exhibition, limited shop, film revival with a special talk show, and a free jazz live concert.
PASONA HARBOR STAGE, a permanent offshore art stage set on the sea along the east coast of Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, opens on July 17, 2026, with opera, ballet, dance, and taiko drumming performed against the backdrop of Osaka Bay.
From July 4 to 19, 2026, Kinko's Japan is holding an interactive T-shirt printing event at its Shibuya Sakura Stage location, where visitors can choose from 30 designs by five artists and print their own original T-shirt on the spot.
Finland-based textile designer and illustrator Eri Shimatsuka will attend her ongoing exhibition at the Forest and Flower Picture Book Museum Garden Lei in Sera, Hiroshima, on June 27 and 28, 2026, for an in-gallery talk and limited Finnish-style cinnamon roll sales.
Emerging Japanese artist Machi Sugita presents her latest solo exhibition "灯火" at Gallery & Bakery Tokyo 8 min in Kyobashi, Tokyo, running from July 25 to September 8, 2026.
The latest addition to art director Fujisaki Takuma's popular Mogol Mutant series arrives as a big-size carabiner hanging charm. Pre-orders are now open ahead of the October 2026 release.
Eiichiro Oda's panoramic illustration "大海賊百景" — printed on Echizen washi paper using collotype — comes to Shueisha Manga Art Heritage Tokyo Gallery at Azabudai Hills from July 8, 2026.
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima is offering a special summer stay plan that includes admission tickets to the "Miffy 70th Anniversary Exhibition" at Hiroshima Museum of Art, available from July 11 to September 7, 2026.
The "Asymmetric Universe" space at teamLab Borderless in Azabudai Hills, Tokyo reopens on July 8, 2026, featuring two new series and a special exhibition running through October 8.
The Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition HIROSHIMA, running July 18 to September 6, 2026 at NTT Credo Hall in Hiroshima, has announced collaboration programs with two nearby venues — AQUA ALIVE MUSEUM and RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima — offering a full sensory ukiyo-e experience.
The beloved 3.5-meter green bear sculpture "Ted Hyber -Coool-" at Grand Front Osaka's うめきた広場 will wear a special happi coat decoration throughout July 2026, welcoming visitors to the 13th Umeda Yukata Festival 2026.
Starting June 27, 2026, lacquerware artist Tasuku Murose presents 15 works — including 13 new pieces featuring maki-e and raden techniques — in his debut solo exhibition at Lei Gallery Tokyo in Shibuya, Tokyo.
New York-based ceramic artist Lev Rosenbush presents "TRACES," a solo exhibition blending sports culture and wabi-sabi aesthetics, at TOKYO CRAFT ROOM inside HAMACHO HOTEL from July 3 to 12, 2026.
The immersive digital art experience showcasing Japanese yokai culture at Terada Warehouse in Tennozu Isle, Tokyo, has welcomed its 100,000th visitor. The exhibition runs through Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Atelier Ukai, the pastry shop by the ukai restaurant group, is releasing a limited edition "フールセック・プティフルール缶" exclusively at the Louvre Museum Exhibition "Renaissance" special shop at the National Art Center Tokyo, from September 9 to December 13, 2026.
The Aurora to Mori no Monogatari exhibition comes to Denki Bunka Kaikan in Nagoya from July 11 to August 30, 2026, featuring an immersive aurora theater, lantern forest, and Nordic-inspired experience areas celebrating Scandinavian nature, lifestyle, and fairy tales.
Italian luxury furniture brand FLEXFORM opens a new flagship store in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, featuring a three-floor showroom and the brand's latest 2026 collection.
From August 13 to September 23, 2026, internationally active sculptor Julien Signolet will present a special exhibition titled "Goen" at the Omishima Art Museum in Imabari, Ehime — an immersive installation born from local materials and the island's people.
A large-scale solo exhibition by Naohisa Inoue, the painter behind the fantasy backdrops in Studio Ghibli's Whisper of the Heart, opens June 20 at ART SPACE SKY GALLERY in Tokyo Ariake, showcasing approximately 100 works including new prints and original pieces.
The Nara Prefectural Museum of Art and the Nara Prefectural Man'yo Cultural Museum are collaborating for the first time on a joint exhibition exploring the themes of "capital city" and "travel" through their combined collections.
The Basement Gallery at Shinjuku 北村写真機店 (Kitamura Camera) will host a special Shoji Ueda retrospective from July 1 to 31, 2026, showcasing previously unseen color photographs alongside iconic original prints and personal mementos of the legendary Japanese photographer.
The 4th edition of the Akarenga Art Planetarium® returns to Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Hall 1 from August 1 to 30, 2026, featuring the MEGASTAR-II projector, narration by voice actor Soma Saito, and music by Eric Aron.
Laforet Harajuku is hosting a series of summer pop-up shops this July, including the "Yukata IN LAFORET" event featuring kimono brands Furifu and MIKI SAKURA, a Pingu x Hapidanbui collaboration store, and a new installation by artist yooolk.
The cultural tourism facility Kaga Iryokuen in Yamanaka Onsen is hosting rotating solo exhibitions by local artists. A metalwork show opens June 17, followed by a glass art exhibition on July 18.
Paris-based lifestyle brand Astier de Villatte announces a new letter paper notepad inspired by the cinematic world of film director Wes Anderson, available in Japan from June 21, 2026.
A new art book from the ちいさな展覧会 series gathers around 400 paintings of gardens by masters such as Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Renoir, Klimt, and Kroyer, releasing on June 24, 2026.
Artist Kei holds their first solo exhibition at Daimaru Shimonoseki, presenting around 20 original and print works alongside merchandise such as T-shirts and postcards, from June 17 to 28, 2026.
Kokoen in Himeji City is holding a summer 剪画 (senka) exhibition from June 14 to 28, 2026, with works depicting Himeji Castle and the garden, and free admission for children under 18.
Starting Saturday, June 27, 2026, the Roppongi art gallery and Taiwanese restaurant "アートかビーフンか白厨 (Paichu)" will open a weekend-only cafe. The new menu features douhua (tofu pudding) shaved ice, a creative take on the traditional Taiwanese sweet.
Pola Museum of Art and FEILER have teamed up for their first-ever collaboration, releasing two original handkerchiefs inspired by Claude Monet's "Water Lilies" and Pierre-Auguste Renoir's "Anemones," woven in traditional chenille by the German manufacturer.
The immersive installation "Resonance" by HAKU by SWAG is on display at Art Area B1 in Nakanoshima, Osaka, until June 23, 2026, as part of Osaka Art & Design 2026.
Sanseido Bookstore's Kanda Jinbocho flagship store is showcasing reward items from watercolor artist Tsuge Ayako's crowdfunding project, giving visitors a chance to experience her world firsthand.
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre in Ikebukuro is hosting a series of guided theatre tours throughout July 2026, offering visitors a behind-the-scenes look at its concert hall, Playhouse, and Theatre East — including views of live stage setups.
Yokumoku Museum in Minami Aoyama invites participants to experience ceramics by Picasso, Miró, and Barceló through sound, then paint their own symphony on canvas.
Harukas 300 observation deck will host an interactive summer event blending water play and art in an open-air space at approximately 300m above ground, running from July 3 to September 30, 2026.
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo is holding the MOMAT Summer Festival from July 24 to September 13, 2026, featuring evening openings, a kitchen car in the forecourt, guided tours, artist talks, and discounted night admission on Fridays and Saturdays.
The first solo exhibition in France by Japanese Nihonga painter Sohey Iwata, "Sohey IWATA – In Flow," is now running through June 27, 2026 at Galerie Tamenaga Paris, extended from the original closing date of June 20 due to its popularity.
For the third consecutive year, students — joined by auditors and alumni — are crafting children's picture books that bring the legends of five Gion Festival yamahoko floats to life.
The immersive 5-face LED space Wonder Box 360 at Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe has received an Excellence Award at the Digital Signage Award 2026, recognized for its outstanding immersive digital experience.
Now in its 7th edition, the Asama International Photo Festival PHOTO MIYOTA runs from August 1 to September 27, 2026, at MMoP in Miyota Town, Nagano, with exhibitions expanding across multiple locations throughout the town.
A new desk clock blending cast artwork by metal artist and Japan Fine Arts Exhibition president Ryohei Miyata with a Seiko quartz skeleton movement goes on sale in a domestic limited run of just 10 units from October 9, priced at ¥3,300,000.
A new lighting series combining organic EL (OLED) panel technology with traditional craftsmanship has launched in Japan, with products available at the Kaneka Online Shop and arflex Tokyo.
Starting July 3, 2026, Karimoku Furniture launches its 2026 new product exhibition under the theme HOUSE OF KARIMOKU at showrooms in Yokohama, Aichi, and Hyogo, showcasing new works from up to 15 brands and collections as permanent displays.
Japan's first immersive digital art venue, RÊVE DES LUMIÈRES, opens at Tokyo Dream Park in Ariake on June 12, 2026. A 3-day Grand Opening celebration (June 12–14) brings together Van Gogh-themed displays, live events, collaborative food menus, and a stamp rally.
Pola Museum of Art in Hakone is presenting "Cézanne Legend," a special exhibition commemorating the 120th anniversary of Paul Cézanne's death, running from June 17, 2026 through April 7, 2027.
Felissimo's SeeMONO brand has started selling a water-spill-inspired glass tray and glass bead ear accessories created in collaboration with kiln work artist etrak glass, available by monthly subscription from May 18.
OMO5 Hakodate by Hoshino Resorts has received a Silver Winner award in the Hospitality, Recreation, Travel and Tourism Design category at the A' Design Award & Competition 2026, marking the hotel's third international design accolade.
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A new special program called Imaginary Creatures Wonder Festival is set to debut at Wonder Festival 2026 [Summer] on July 26 in Makuhari, gathering over 250 sculptural works of yokai, UMA, mythological creatures, and more from over 150 exhibiting dealers.
Two types of combo tickets are available for AQUARIUM x ART atoa and the "Tove and the Moomins: In Search of the Most Treasured" exhibition at Kobe City Museum, with advance tickets offering a ¥300 discount off the regular price.
Center Hotel Narita 1 has refreshed all 130 guest rooms with aviation photographs by Narita-based photographer Charlie Furusho, covering 11 categories from cockpit views and seasonal scenery to night shots and overseas airports.
Finland-based illustrator Eri Shimatsuka brings her gentle picture book world to the Forest and Flowers Picture Book Museum Garden Lei in Sera Town, Hiroshima, from June 20 to July 20, 2026.
KOKUYO will be showcasing products developed through its HOWS DESIGN inclusive design process at Interior Lifestyle Tokyo (34th edition), running June 10–12, 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight.
From September 1 to November 30, 2026, Hoshino Resorts KAI Sengokuhara offers a new 2-night, 3-day art retreat plan featuring a private open-air bath terrace transformed into a personal atelier, hands-on mineral pigment-making, and visits to the Pola Museum of Art.
Okamura's new task chair MUKU, co-developed with Foster + Partners Industrial Design, made its debut at NeoCon 2026 in Chicago on June 8, 2026, with a November release planned.
The full creator lineup for HandMade In Japan Fes 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight has been revealed, along with 70 workshop options, Yoshimoto comedy live performers, and details on the special Creema HASHTAG GALLERY themed around "The World of 5cm×5cm."
A special footwear collection inspired by the art of pop art icon Keith Haring has arrived in Japan. The FitFlop x Keith Haring collection went on sale on June 4, 2026, blending Haring's bold, graphic imagery with FitFlop's biomechanics-based comfort technology.
Yasumi Yoshizawa, the creator behind the beloved classic manga The Gutsy Frog, will make a personal appearance and hold a signing session at Kichijoji Tokyu on June 6 — Japan's "Frog Day." The first 15 customers who purchased prints from the ongoing Masters Manga Artists Print Exhibition will receive a hand-drawn mini illustration signed on the spot.
Fukuoka-based creative confectionery brand Harapecolab is launching "Mineral Ice," a new summer treat that scatters colorful kohakuto candy fragments inside creamy milk ice and lemon sherbet cups. Pre-orders opened June 5, 2026, with shipping beginning June 19.
Works by Yorkshire-based printmaker Emma Lawrenson — including limited edition silkscreen prints and original drawings — are now on display and for sale at TIMBER YARD, a lifestyle interior shop in Chiba City, from June 4, 2026.
UNWIND HOTEL & BAR Otaru is hosting UNWIND MARCHE on June 27, 2026, a free one-day event open to all visitors featuring a sweets market, high tea-style meals, live painting, jazz performances, and Hokkaido wine.
ArtSticker and Starbucks are co-hosting a group exhibition featuring 13 emerging artists, with all-new works on display from July 3 to August 30, 2026, at the Starbucks Cafe & Art Gallery Yanaka Gotenzaka in Tokyo.
Ota Art Museum & Library in Gunma Prefecture is set to host Exhibition of Books and Art vol.6 — Retelling from July 18 through September 6, 2026, featuring works by three artists who trace literary texts and real-world incidents through painting, installation, animation, and lithography.
Sanrio characters Exhibition Hotel Floria Tokyo brings an immersive hotel-themed visual space to Shinjuku, running from July 2026 through May 2027.
A limited exhibition and sale featuring new kokeshi works co-created by Sony designers and traditional Naruko kokeshi craftsman Naomichi Sakurai is coming to Isetan Shinjuku from June 17 to 25, 2026.
UNWIND HOTEL & BAR Otaru is hosting "Bloom for me," an art exhibition by Hokkaido-born artist SARU 1 from June 1 to August 30, 2026. Featuring 25 works inspired by flowers, plants, and the feeling of falling in love with the seasons, the exhibition fills the hotel's Art Deco lobby and Bar Ignis Otaru — and a limited-edition art pairing cocktail is available throughout the run.
On June 3, 2026, Hotel Vischio Amagasaki unveiled a new decorative panel at its check-in counter featuring "Route Map Art" by railway designer Masaki Omori, connecting the cities of Kyoto, Osaka, Amagasaki, and Kobe through a route map-inspired design.
Artist Masanao Hirayama presents a new series of color works at OIL by Bijutsu Techo Gallery in Shibuya PARCO, running June 12 to July 5, 2026. Admission is free.
A new contemporary culture space blending art, music, and visual culture is opening in Fukuoka's Imaizumi neighborhood. The inaugural exhibition features original works by contemporary artist Takeru Amano.
Starting August 1, teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka will debut a new installation featuring approximately 20,000 white sunflowers glowing in the darkness of the night garden, on view through the end of the blooming season.
TERU from the rock band GLAY is set to hold his fifth art exhibition in Hakodate, Hokkaido, from August 1 to 11, 2026, featuring three venues across the historic Kyushigai (Old Town) area in a walking-tour-style event.
A special exhibition tracing the history of Venetian glass through Western paintings runs at Hakone Garasunomori Museum from July 18, 2026 to January 11, 2027, featuring the modern recreation of a glass vessel imagined by Leonardo da Vinci and a free audio guide narrated by VTuber Juufuutei Raden.
Handa City Museum in Aichi Prefecture is hosting a free special exhibition featuring approximately 200 hyper-realistic wooden bird sculptures by local artist Genji Inada, running from June 20 to August 30, 2026. Related events include a live bird encounter in July and a summer art contest for children.
From June 15 to July 13, 2026, the front show windows of Nihonbashi Takashimaya S.C. Main Building will feature "AQUARIUM," a textile installation that turns the space into an underwater world filled with sea creatures rendered in colorful fabrics and handmade felt sculptures.
The contemporary art festival Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2026 beyond runs from August 29 to November 29, 2026 on Mt. Rokko in Kobe, featuring 60 artists across the mountain's scenic venues. Advance viewing passports go on sale June 1, 2026.
Picasso Cafe on Dogenzaka in Shibuya is relaunching as PICASSO RAMEN, a ramen and music bar concept featuring authentic shoyu ramen by Osaka's renowned Jinrui Mina Menrui, opening on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
A walk-around stamp rally celebrating the arrival of a Malaysian Elephant at Tennoji Zoo for the first time in about eight years kicks off on June 10, 2026, spanning seven locations across the Tennoji-Abeno area.
ROKKO Mori no Ne Museum on Mount Rokko is hosting a Rainy Season SNS Campaign from June 1 to July 17, 2026. Visitors who post with the campaign hashtag receive an original sticker, while the misty gardens, antique music performances, and outdoor art come alive with the atmosphere of the rainy season.
Accessory brand "uncreated" is set to go on sale from June 1, 2026, born from a collaboration between Uchida Kogeisho, a four-generation acrylic workshop in Ogawa-machi, Saitama, and Osaka-based product designer Kairi Eguchi.
Osaka-based metal manufacturer Ikuno Kinzoku is rebranding its palm-sized tin can line from "Caran Coron" to "coron," celebrating with a second creator collaboration series featuring 28 artists and 66 designs at Art Osaka 2026.
Futaba Co., Ltd.'s foil stamping brand ROKKAKU has announced a new addition to its Japan Famous Landmarks Series — the Miyajima Foil-Stamped Postcards, set to go on sale from June 1, 2026.
A range of exhibitions and events is scheduled at Shibuya Hikarie's Creative Space 8/ in June 2026, including a pottery pop-up shop featuring works by 48 artists centered on Mashiko ware and a contemporary printmaking show.
From June 4 to 17, Wako's basement Arts and Culture space in Ginza will host "Craft Beyond Borders by Delvaux," a special collection fusing Belgian and Japanese craftsmanship, marking its first public showing in Japan.
Taiwan's cultural lifestyle brand eslite spectrum is set to open its first Kansai location at Namba Marui in Osaka in 2027, operated by Japanese licensee Yurindo.
Felissimo's Museum Club and the gauze apparel brand mensha! have unveiled a collection of seven Van Gogh-inspired everyday items — including scarves, a single-stem vase stand, and accessory charms — available at the YOU+MORE! ecute Ueno store and online shopping site.
A special exhibition of works by artist Aki Iwakawa opens at Resol Gallery Ueno, inside Hotel Risol Ueno's living lobby, from June 1 to 30, 2026. Admission is free and the gallery is open to all visitors, not just hotel guests.
Starting June 1, 2026, Ryusenji Temple (Saitama Yakuyoke Kaiun Daishi), the birthplace of the kirigami goshuin, is offering two summer-limited cut-paper votive seals — "So-kō" and "Song of the Summer Sky" — available until August 31, while supplies last.
A cross-genre group exhibition curated by artist Rintaro Fuse opens at WALL_alternative in Nishi-Azabu on June 3, 2026, exploring how fingertip interactions with touchscreens have reshaped creativity, body, and expression.
IDÉE and bridal event operator On The Page are teaming up for the furniture brand's first-ever bridal fair, giving couples a chance to envision their wedding decor alongside their future home.
Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2026 Beyond, a contemporary art festival on Rokko Mountain, runs from August 29 to November 29, 2026, and includes a live concert by Bijutune! creator Inoue Ryo, free entry for up to 2,000 children, and weekly hands-on children's programs.
The "Prebat!! Sainouari Exhibition" — a traveling showcase of artworks from Japan's beloved arts variety show — is heading to Yokohama Takashimaya (July 22 to August 2) and Osaka Takashimaya (August 5 to 17), displaying over 450 pieces created across 13 years of the program.
Ink wash painting artist Yuki Nishimoto's special solo exhibition "Yuki Nishimoto Now" -2026- takes place at YUGEN Gallery FUKUOKA in Fukuoka's Daimyo district from June 13 to July 15, 2026. Free admission.
Fujie Textile will make its debut appearance at Interior Lifestyle, held at Tokyo Big Sight from June 10 to 12, 2026, presenting the Between black & white series from its Textile Art Collection in the "MOVEMENT" zone.
After a nine-year hiatus, IKEA is releasing IKEA PS 2026, the 10th edition of its storied IKEA PS series. The collection brings 44 new products to Japan starting May 28, 2026, built around the theme of "playful functionality."
LIVING HOUSE. is opening its first permanent store along the Tokyu Line at Futakotamagawa Rise S.C. Terrace Market on May 23, 2026. The new location features a Fritz Hansen shop-in-shop, and Kamakura-based fragrance brand HATAGO holds a pop-up to mark the grand opening.
The MIKOSHI Bag, a new product from Hiroshima-based ethical fashion brand Re:ADY B, has been awarded Gold Winner in the Fashion Design category at London Design Awards 2026 — the first time a Japanese company has taken the prize in that category.
A new lineup of suitcase stickers featuring popular Lisa Larson characters has been released, crafted with luxurious sagara embroidery for a fluffy, three-dimensional texture perfect for personalizing luggage and everyday items.
CRUSH CRASH PROJECT, an interior collection by Seki Furniture, will be exhibiting at Interior Lifestyle 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight from June 10 to 12, 2026, showcasing its OASIS brand alongside the as-yet-unreleased MOOVE collection.
Kamakura Takezaiku set up a bamboo photo installation at the Kamakura Daibutsu-den Kotoku-in for the 58th Charity Tea Ceremony on May 23, 2026, drawing tea practitioners and tourists from around the world.
A popup event celebrating the new Punk Drunkers Aitsumaru Figure Collection capsule toy is being held at Ken-Ele Bunshitsu in Ochanomizu, Tokyo, from May 28 to June 18, 2026.
An exhibition showcasing works by international artists affiliated with the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists (MFPA) association will be held at AEON Mall Hiroshima Fuchū in Hiroshima's Aki District from June 12 to 14, 2026. Admission is free.
A new regional souvenir magnet inspired by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and the TOKYO LIGHTS 2026 projection mapping festival is now available at two observation deck shops inside the building.
Artist ionmiz. will hold a solo exhibition titled "The Brilliance of Venus" at Laforet Harajuku's Love and Madness Market from June 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring approximately 10 canvas originals and handmade bracelets, with free admission.
The third YUKO SAEKI for ROPÉ collaboration between fashion brand ROPÉ and illustrator Yuko Saeki launches with two T-shirt styles inspired by the women of Paris, available for pre-order online from May 8, 2026.
A new creative café called FabCafe Chiba is set to open on June 1, 2026 inside Inohana-tei, a public facility within Inohana Park in Chuo-ku, Chiba City, offering café service, local goods, exhibitions, and events.
Around 100 ghost and yokai paintings from the Fukuoka City Museum's renowned collection — including works by Ito Jakuchu and Kawanabe Kyosai — go on display from July 19 to September 13, 2026.
JACK GOMME, a Paris-based bag brand, is releasing a limited collaboration collection with designer and artist Marianna Ladreyt starting May 22, 2026, bringing together upcycled materials and bold artistic sensibilities across two iconic bag styles.
Jinny Street Gallery, an outdoor art gallery using streetlight cases as display spaces in Shibuya's Jingumae 2-chome district, is hosting the participatory art project "Jinny Playground" from May 30 to July 6, 2026.
Illustrator Akinori Nishio brings his latest group portrait works exploring the everyday lives of today's youth to GALLERY EN Wall at Kyoto Okazaki Tsutaya Books, June 4–30, 2026, with a portrait drawing event also held during the run.
Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts has launched exclusive 90th anniversary merchandise — three netsuke replica figures recreated via 3D technology — along with LINE stickers featuring its character "Ujin," to mark the museum's landmark anniversary exhibition.
On June 23, 2026, the Tokyo Station Hotel is offering a special lunch plan that includes a private morning building tour of Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum before it opens to the public, followed by a hotel tour and a choice of two dining venues — limited to just 15 guests.
A collaboration exhibition featuring the sea and nature of Zamami Village, Okinawa runs at AQUARIUM×ART átoa in Kobe from June 4 to August 31, 2026 — with new tapestry displays and art works by illustrator pokke104.
Hotel Nikko Nara is offering a special accommodation plan that includes admission tickets to the Nanto Buddhist Paintings exhibition, a joint project between the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Nara National Museum, held at Nara National Museum from July 18 to September 13, 2026.
Contemporary artist Naomi Shigeta brings her abstract works to arflex Nagoya in a free exhibition exploring the inner voice before it becomes words.
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Pola Museum of Art in Hakone presents two newly acquired video works by Christian Marclay and Gerhard Richter in a special program running from June 2026 through April 2027.
The three-phase special exhibition at Sen-oku Hakukokan presents approximately 30 restored cultural treasures from the Kansai region. Phase II, featuring an 800-year-old "one-day constructed Buddha" newly elevated to Important Cultural Property status, runs through May 31, 2026.
A six-day exhibition celebrating Teppei Sasakura's 35 years as a painter opens at Daimaru Umeda Store 7F from May 27 to June 1, 2026, featuring 82 original paintings alongside prints and rare illustrator-era works. Admission is free.
Nihonga artist Wang Pei presents her eighth solo exhibition at Nakajima Art in Ginza from May 26 to June 8, 2026, featuring new works that depict children through a mother's gaze.
Shiseido Parlour's BAR S in Ginza will serve two limited-edition cocktails inspired by the "Artists Gather in Cafés" exhibition at Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum in Marunouchi, available from June 13 to September 19, 2026.
Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura is putting its popular in-room original postcard set on sale from May 20, 2026. The five-card collection features hand-drawn illustrations by Kamakura-based artist Horiharu, capturing the city's four seasons and landmark scenery.
Dutch solar designer Marjan van Aubel's iconic works "Ra" and "Sunne" are on free display for the first time in Japan at "reload" in Shimokitazawa, from May 25 to June 4, 2026.
Illustrator "Sakura" will showcase and sell large canvas artworks at the shisha bar "Madoi" in Akihabara as the third installment of METEORA GRAVITY MONTHLY SHOWCASE, from May 22 to 31, 2026.
On May 30, 2026, contemporary artist Yasumasa Morimura will personally guide visitors through Morimura @ Museum in a special limited event hosted by the online art community "Bijutsu Henshubu."
Japanese lighting brand Ambientec is set to release its new portable lamp Still on May 21, 2026, featuring layered crystal glass that shifts from transparent orange-brown in daylight to a deep whiskey-like amber glow at night.
From May 15 to June 14, 2026, Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho hosts Kioi Rose Week 2026, with flower artist Nicolai Bergmann creating installations, leading a live demonstration, and running a hands-on workshop under the theme "BEYOND THE ROSE."
Danish lighting brand LE KLINT is releasing its new "Softly Pleated" pendant light series on June 29, 2026. Featuring felt shades designed by Philippe Bro Ludvigsen, the collection was first unveiled in 2014 and has taken more than a decade to reach production.
Following its well-received debut, Taiwanese designer brand UUIN is returning to Harajuku for a second pop-up from May 22 to 24, 2026, presenting the spring/summer collection "Beautiful People" inspired by pioneering Taiwanese painter Chen Chin.
Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto near Shijo Karasuma is holding the "Tanzania Fair in Kyoto '26" from May 15 to June 7, 2026, featuring Tanzanian cuisine, original cocktails, and Tingatinga artwork.
Tokyu Stay Gotanda in Shinagawa, Tokyo, is undergoing a full-scale renovation from May 11, 2026, with a planned reopening in November 2026. The hotel will adopt the design concept "Urban Sanctuary," blending JAPANDI aesthetics with integrated artwork throughout the property.
A new collaboration between HERALBONY and Kracie brings a limited-edition Naive Cool Body Soap to shelves from May 22, 2026, featuring artwork by Shiga-based artist Kahoru Sugimoto.
A pop-up event celebrating popular stuffed animal artist SIO's new "The TOMODACHI! figure collection Vol. 4" is being held at KENELE STAND Namba Parks from May 8 to June 9, 2026, with an exclusive advance sale available at the venue.
Finnish lifestyle design house Marimekko and global lifestyle brand CASETiFY are releasing a limited collaborative collection on May 18, 2026, bringing iconic Marimekko prints to tech accessories.
New Era is releasing a triple collaboration collection with media artist Yoichi Ochiai and Kyoto-based textile merchant Eirakuya. The lineup features a 59FIFTY cap and T-shirt incorporating traditional tenugui fabric and Ochiai's artwork, available from May 13 at select stores and online.
Artist and chef boulangere Yoshimi Ishikawa presents "Mes petits bonheurs — My Little Joys," an art exhibition at Gallery Hare in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, running from May 19 to 26, 2026, accompanied by a talk event to celebrate the release of her debut book.
Jewelry brand AYAKO SAKURAI will hold a gallery-style event at GINZA TSUTAYA BOOKS GINZA ART SQUARE in GINZA SIX on May 15 and 16, 2026, presenting jewelry as wearable art in a space designed for exploration rather than purchasing.
A group art exhibition titled Takazono Wonderland, featuring award-winning artist Takazono Yosuke and a diverse lineup of distinctive creators, is scheduled to run from May 12 to June 26, 2026, at KIKI!! CREATIVE GALLERY & CAFE in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa.
A limited-time collaboration plan combining a seasonal prix-fixe lunch at Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo's NAMIKI667 and admission to ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA is available from May 2 to June 21, 2026.
A city-wide design expedition brings iconic chairs from late designer Keiji Nagai's 25,000-piece collection to 20 venues across Fukuoka's Tenjin area from May 15 to 31, 2026.
Fukuya department store's annual koinobori exhibition has evolved into a regenerative art project, transforming donated carp streamers into carnations that carry family sentiment from Children's Day to Mother's Day.
Japanese furniture maker Maruni Mokko has taken part in a collaboration project between Paris Saint-Germain and Astro Boy, releasing a limited-edition walnut wood sculpture of the iconic character alongside ceramic and soft-vinyl versions by two other Japanese craft partners.
PRIME 1 STATUE's Concept Master Line adds a 1/5 scale vignette of illustrator necömi's debut art book cover "Love is Overflowing," with pre-orders now open and release slated for 2027.
Eight one-of-a-kind stuffed animals made from unused Tokyo Soiree formalwear went on sale at Isetan Tachikawa in a 14-day limited event — five of the pieces found new homes.
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The Yusuke Nakamura Exhibition 2026 in Kanazawa is on display at the Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art from April 25 through May 23, 2026, featuring over 320 original illustrations and a range of exclusive venue-limited merchandise.
A premium nighttime viewing event combining Zen meditation, neuro music, and light art will be held at the head temple of the Rinzai sect, Tofuku-ji, in Kyoto's Higashiyama from May 29 to July 5, 2026.
ZenPop's May 2026 subscription box takes inspiration from fan requests for horse-themed stationery, bringing together farm animal motifs and hands-on craft items for international stationery lovers.
FEILER ART MUSEUM, a free-entry art experience celebrating FEILER's chenille weave designs, runs at Roppongi Hills Hills Cafe/Space from April 30 to May 6, 2026, with an audio guide by voice actor Yuki Kaji and an exclusive in-venue cafe menu.
The inaugural FENDI Design Prize was held during Milan Design Week in April 2026, drawing over 70 entries from leading design schools worldwide. Gustav Craft's furniture collection "VIA" was selected as the first-ever winner, with the project set to be presented at Design Miami in December 2026.
Swedish ceramicist Lisa Larson's beloved Moonlight Mia ceramic cat is back in stock at Tonkachi Store for the first time in over a year and a half, available in limited quantities.
Live2D JUKU has released its original music video "Abandoned Planet" on April 26, 2026, a fully Live2D-animated adventure set in a desolate world, featuring music by vocaloid producer millstones and character design by illustrator yo-Shimizu.
General tickets for teamLab: Yoro Valley, the night outdoor art exhibition running in Chiba's Yoro Valley through May 24, have sold out. Guests staying at participating accommodations in the area are eligible to receive free invitation tickets.
Boul'Mich's collaborative Peaceful Macaron project with food art painter Izumi Kamoshida enters its second year, featuring new designs with seasonal flowers arranged in a heart shape and a white dove symbolizing peace.
A new ART GALLERY is opening on the 3rd floor of Hirakata T-SITE on April 29, 2026, where visitors can browse and purchase contemporary art while enjoying café coffee in a relaxed setting.
A new complex facility called "oniwa" is set to launch in 2027 in Ichijoji, Kyoto, bringing together students, creators, craftspeople, and community members to pursue and explore the art of making — both individually and together.
The art platform MODE presents two evenings of avant-garde performances at Sogetsu Hall in Akasaka, Tokyo on June 29 and 30, 2026, featuring world premieres and rare appearances from leading experimental artists including Keiji Haino, Daniel Blumberg, Ellen Arkbro, Charlemagne Palestine, Jim O'Rourke, and Eiko Ishibashi.
An exhibition celebrating Indonesia's traditional "Batik" textile art is now on display at Daikanyama Hillside Terrace in Tokyo, running from April 16 through May 17, 2026.
KYOTO STATION GALLERY at Kyoto Station Building's 7th floor is displaying 30 curated artworks across three themed booths using dedicated digital picture frames, running April 20 through June 19, 2026.
A two-floor showroom for architectural stone materials opens in central Osaka on June 1, 2026, featuring interior design by Teruhiro Yanagihara Studio and over 550 natural stone, tile, and quartz stone samples on display.
A luxury complex combining a hotel, restaurant, and hot spring opens near Tonosho Port on Shodoshima Island, Kagawa Prefecture, in September 2026, with reservations now open.
An exhibition dedicated to Swedish painting, featuring approximately 80 masterpieces from the Golden Age of Swedish art, opens at the Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art in Nagoya from July 9 to October 4, 2026.
The Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition HIROSHIMA will run from July 18 to September 6, 2026, at NTT Credo Hall in Hiroshima City, bringing nine digital art spaces to life through 3DCG animation and projection mapping. Advance tickets go on sale May 16, 2026.
Japan's traditional yokai art meets cutting-edge digital technology at this world-first immersive exhibition running through June 28, 2026 at the Terada Warehouse G1 Building in Tokyo's Shinagawa ward.
Just 30 minutes from central Tokyo, the hot spring resort of Atami offers a variety of retreat experiences in June 2026 — from firefly viewing and the Jacaranda Festival to luxury ryokan stays, SUP, and art workshops.
CREATIVE HUB UENO "es," the gallery inside Ueno Station run in collaboration with Tokyo University of the Arts, has revealed its exhibition lineup for the first half of 2026, featuring four solo shows spanning Japanese painting, design, architecture, and sculpture.
HAKUBA GIN, a craft gin made using botanicals harvested from Hakuba Village's forests, has been selected as a finalist in three categories at the 105th ADC Annual Awards — one of the world's most prestigious design and advertising competitions.
The Special Exhibition "Jakuchu, Rimpa, and the Arts of Kyoto – The Sparkling Hosomi Collection" is running at the Kyushu National Museum in Dazaifu through June 14, 2026. A special shop featuring limited-edition merchandise and exclusive collaboration goods by Fukuoka-born illustrator NAKAKI PANTZ is now open.
A new facility celebrating manga artist Momoko Sakura and her beloved town of Gujo Hachiman in Gifu Prefecture is set to open on July 4, 2026, with a specially commissioned key visual now revealed.
Artist Ryo Uchida's solo exhibition "Tide pool" is on view at Otherwise Gallery in Omotesando, Tokyo from May 1 to June 6, 2026, featuring new paintings that embrace chance and transformation.
A special exhibition drawn from the Gifu Prefectural Museum of Modern Ceramic Art's collection opens at Bizen City Museum of Art on July 4, 2026, featuring masterpieces of European teaware, coffeeware, and decorative ceramics from Meissen, Sèvres, Royal Copenhagen, Arabia, and more.
Starting April 21, 2026, the Toshima Ward Tokiwaso Manga Museum is hosting an exhibition that combines iconic national treasure scroll paintings with manga onomatopoeia in a first-of-its-kind presentation.
The Hakone Open-Air Museum in Kanagawa unveiled its first Yayoi Kusama acquisition on April 19, 2026 — the rare granite sculpture "I Am a Pumpkin" (2013), now on permanent display in a newly redesigned outdoor garden area.
MoMA Design Store is running a limited-time Golden Week sale at its online store and Omotesando location, featuring special prices on MoMA-exclusive Champion apparel, art pieces, and home goods while supplies last.
During Golden Week, 15 OPA VIVRE FORUS shopping facilities across Japan are hosting a special collaboration with illustrator Sanremo, featuring an in-mall bingo hunt, a lucky draw raffle, and a clothing recycling drive.
SIKI Garden (Sound Nature Trail) at ROKKO Musical Box Museum & Gardens MORINONE on Mt. Rokko will host the Early Summer Season "Concerto" from May 22 to June 24, 2026, featuring open-air concerts, a guided flower-picking tour, and seasonal blooms set against fresh mountain greenery.
A fragrance and art installation titled "The Fragrance of Art" will take place at Setouchi Retreat Aonagi in Matsuyama, Ehime, on May 24 and May 31, 2026, showcasing new works by Ehime-based natural painter Emi alongside the hotel's original room fragrance "ESSENCE OF AONAGI."
The special exhibition celebrating 30 years of manga artist Arina Tanemura's career is running at Animate Ikebukuro 8F (Space Galleria) from April 17 to May 18, 2026, showcasing original manuscripts, reproduced costumes, and exclusive merchandise.
A collaborative pop-up event featuring Taiwan-based apparel brand HUTCH and creative brand FLUPPYOOZY runs at STAYFUL LIFE STORE in Musashino, Tokyo from April 25 to May 3, 2026, with exclusive T-shirts and a limited keychain gift for qualifying purchases.
An experiential art fair blending interior design, furniture, and fine art opens at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse from May 14 to 17, 2026, with free general admission and optional VIP evening events.
Fine dining restaurant La Provence at Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay in Tokyo is offering a limited-time course menu inspired by Vincent van Gogh's masterpieces from southern France, running from June 5 to August 31, 2026.
Japanese general merchandise maker HAC is set to release a lineup of giant-sized stationery items in May 2026, including a 24.5cm twin marker set and a 35cm functional pencil, alongside a versatile multi-purpose desk.
A limited-time exhibition of colorful fish rubbings by the late artist Komoda Taijirou is being held at Shimoda Aquarium in Shizuoka Prefecture. Ten vivid works depicting local marine life are on display aboard the Aqua Dome Perry from April 18 to June 14, 2026.
A record 412 teams from 65 countries and regions entered the 1 Minute Projection Mapping Competition, with 18 finalists selected to compete at Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in May 2026 as part of TOKYO LIGHTS.
Aven (エイヴェン) is a newly launched handkerchief brand featuring five designs created in collaboration with graphic artist MIHO MURAKAMI. Made from 100% cotton and produced in Japan, each 53×53cm piece carries a quietly witty message hidden in the artwork.
A special drone show held at Expo Commemoration Park on April 12, 2026 lit up the Osaka night sky with 3,000 drones, recreating MYAKU-MYAKU and the Grand Ring to mark the first anniversary of Expo 2025, Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
HandMade In Japan Fes' 2026 is scheduled for July 11–12 at Tokyo Big Sight, bringing together 3,000 creators for a marketplace of original handmade works, workshops, live music, comedy stages, and more.
To mark the 2nd anniversary of Jo Malone London Harajuku and the 1st anniversary of Yuzu Zest Cologne, a limited-edition bottle designed by illustrator Shogo Sekine goes on sale from April 17, 2026.
Art director Takuma Fujisaki brings a special popup to Kenelebunshitsu in Ochanomizu, featuring an exhibition and lottery sale of one-of-a-kind wire art works alongside new merchandise.
A night outdoor art exhibition by teamLab is open at Yoro Valley in Chiba, running from April 17 to May 24, 2026. The gorge, shaped over millions of years by the Yoro River, becomes an immersive art space that changes in response to the presence of visitors.
Abeno Harukas Art Museum in Osaka will host a retrospective of American picture book artist Eric Carle, featuring approximately 180 works including original artwork from 27 picture books, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Japanese edition of The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
The Sumida Art Festival — the first comprehensive arts festival organized by the Sumida Ward government — has revealed its participating artists, programs, and key visual ahead of its September 2026 opening.
A new projection mapping work "Tokyo Rebirth" by artist Mika Ninagawa with creative team EiM begins screening on the east facade of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building starting April 25.
Starting April 18, 2026, Tokyo Node at Toranomon Hills Station Tower 45F hosts an immersive exhibition featuring 40 six-tatami mat rooms created by diverse creators and companies, exploring different lifestyles and values.
Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a limited-time stay plan featuring teamLab Borderless admission, a rickshaw tour, and transfer services, available from April 21 through September 30, 2026.
Kenelephant is releasing an oversized flocky figure series based on artist Takuma Fujisaki's Mall Mutant characters, with six designs going on sale from April 17, 2026.
Swiss watchmaker Parmigiani Fleurier has presented its 2026 new collection at Watches & Wonders Geneva, marking the maison's 30th anniversary with a world-premiere chronograph innovation and a tribute to its founding craftsmanship traditions.
Jewelry badge brand M925 has teamed up with the hit manga Eren the Southpaw to produce a limited-edition sterling silver badge engraved with the message "MAKE GOOD EVEN ON SHITTY DAYS," timed to the series' anime adaptation and on sale at the TV anime exhibition at Yurakucho Marui.
The second series of "PACHIMON TOMODACHI!" — the official self-bootleg mascots from SIO's art toy project "The TOMODACHI!" — launches at VINYL inside GranSta Tokyo on April 30, 2026, with three new designs.
A private villa resort in Kita-Karuizawa has launched its inaugural Artist-in-Residence Program, welcoming painter Yugo Kohrogi for a month-long creative stay from April to May 2026. A public art exhibition and oil painting workshop are also planned as part of the residency.
Kokuyo's premium writing instrument brand KOKUYO WP is releasing four new limited-edition pen colors that draw on the quiet movements of thought and nature, going on sale from April 17, 2026.
On April 18, 2026, the newly opened Setouchi Cycle Stays Hiroshima Ujina hotel is running a free-admission all-day program featuring live painting by nature artist Emi, a spring sakura and strawberry sweets buffet, extended day bathing with sauna, and an evening DJ night.
Shintomi Town's renovated Lupinus Mirai Theater opens with a full day of arts, community workshops, and an original theatrical performance co-created by a professional director and local residents.
TUISS DÉCOR has launched the Karakami collection, blending traditional Japanese karakami patterns — inherited since the Heian period — with a European color palette across roll screens, Roman shades, and curtains, available from April 9, 2026.
Following the success of its first collection in February 2025, NEW ERA is releasing a second collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art on April 16, featuring caps and T-shirts inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's designs and Wassily Kandinsky's paintings.
A special exhibition exploring 120 years of stop-motion animation history and behind-the-scenes production secrets opens at SKIPCity's Video Museum in Kawaguchi, Saitama, from May 2 to September 27, 2026.
A large-scale sakura installation crafted from 1,500-year-old Echizen washi paper and recycled fluorescent lamp glass took center stage at the Japan-Monaco 20th Anniversary Diplomatic Celebration, earning front-page coverage across European media.
BoConcept has announced its first-ever collaboration with Copenhagen-based design studio atelier axo, introducing a dining collection that blends architectural precision with the warmth of Scandinavian craftsmanship. The BoConcept × atelier axo collection is available globally from April 8, 2026.
FUFUTIETIE, an art figure brand reimagining Buddhist and mythological motifs from East Asia, opens its first-ever Asakusa popup store at Tokyo Rickshaw's Kaminarimon-dori branch starting April 1, 2026.
Following a full closure for renovation from January to April 2026, Ichihara Lakeside Museum in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture reopens partially for a theatrically staged series of solo exhibitions through September.
Princess Park Kurashiki (PPK), the reimagined Yumiko Igarashi Museum in Kurashiki's Bikan Historical Quarter, has introduced a reservation-only rooftop "Night Princess Plan" from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and an expanded "Longevity Celebration Plan" celebrating kanreki, koki, kiju, sanju, and beiju milestones with milestone-color dresses and afternoon tea.
TOKIO ART BOOK FAIR 2026 by TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR takes place at Shiba Park Hotel in Tokyo from May 1 to 3, 2026, bringing together 52 artists, publishers, and galleries through an invitation-only exhibition format.
A free art exhibition featuring works by 28 artists from Fukuoka Prefecture is coming to two Mitsui Garden Hotels in Fukuoka from April 11 to May 31, 2026, with a total of 61 pieces on display across both venues.
The Look Back Anime Exhibition at Shinsaibashi PARCO in Osaka runs from April 24 to May 17, 2026, showcasing original cels, photo spots recreating iconic scenes, and exclusive merchandise from the animated film.
Two new projects are building on the legacy of null², the acclaimed signature pavilion from the Osaka-Kansai World Expo — a permanent immersive theater at Yokohama Landmark Tower set to open in 2026, and a new sculptural installation at the International Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama, Japan.
Abstract painter Hanako Yoshida will hold her solo exhibition "YOU in the ART" at ACTUS Aoyama from April 18 to May 17, 2026, showcasing original paintings alongside limited-edition museum print artworks.
The Ohara Museum of Art in Kurashiki, Okayama, is set to reopen on April 25 after a temporary closure for facility renovation. The reopening brings two new exhibitions to the museum's main building.
Starting April 19, 2026, UESHIMA MUSEUM in Shibuya is offering a small-group "Premium Gallery Tour" that lets up to 15 visitors explore the collection alongside a curator before the museum opens to the general public.
HAY's new Bund Sofa — available in 1 Seater, 2 Seater, and Ottoman — is an Asia-limited design inspired by Shanghai's iconic waterfront district, going on sale from April 6, 2026.
Two new corners have opened within the Collection Gallery at The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto (MoMAK) — "MoMAK Masters" presenting iconic works from the museum's collection, and "Richi Room" dedicated to the fantastical design world of Felice [Lizzi] Rix-Ueno.
Artist MireyHIROKI will present a large-scale installation themed "Connections — Environment and Life" at MIZU NO IE in Izu Kogen during the 31st Izukogen Gogatsusai, running from April 29 to May 31, 2026.
TOKYO AI Fashion Week 2026 has kicked off from April 3, 2026, featuring a generative AI fashion design contest, a seminar, and hands-on AI experience booths exploring the intersection of fashion and technology.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum is hosting a major retrospective of British ceramicist Lucie Rie (1902–1995) — the first such exhibition in Japan in approximately ten years — running from July 4 to September 13, 2026.
A spring night event at the World Heritage Site Daigoji Temple in Kyoto is currently underway, featuring approximately 700 cherry trees in full bloom alongside fantastical art installations by NAKED, INC.
During the weeping cherry blossom season at teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka, the permanent artwork Resonating Trees - Weeping Cherry illuminates the trees in colors that match the blooms, viewable from April 4, 2026, until the petals fall.
Artist Chihiro Nagashima's solo exhibition "My Safe Room" will be held at the 10th Floor Art Gallery of Shinjuku Takashimaya from April 22 to May 4, 2026.
A new art book celebrating the world of manga artist Yaguchi Takao goes on sale on March 31, 2026, featuring 200 color illustrations reproduced in high resolution from original artwork, including previously uncollected color pieces from Fisherman Sanpei.
Private resort hotel YAWN YARD Kouri Island on Okinawa's Kouri Island is kicking off a new creative community project called "Tsunagaru Niwa" (Connected Garden) with a two-day free exhibition by Okinawa-based illustrator MIREI on April 18–19, 2026.
A new children's guidebook featuring 10 Tokyo metropolitan cultural facilities has launched, inviting elementary school students to explore art alongside cute ghost characters.
IKEA Japan is rolling out an evolved version of the VARMBLIXT LED Table/Wall Lamp starting April 1, 2026, now featuring Matter universal standard support and a full-color-changing LED system designed by Sabine Marcelis.
The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) is partially renewing its permanent exhibition "Digitally Natural - Naturally Digital," supervised by media artist Yoichi Ochiai, opening to the public on April 1, 2026.
World-renowned flower artist Nicolai Bergmann has created special flower installations at ASAMA KUZANBO, a private villa resort in Kitakaruizawa, Gunma, marking the resort's 5th anniversary on April 26, 2026.
SKIPシティ's Eizo Museum in Kawaguchi, Saitama is hosting a special exhibition exploring the history and behind-the-scenes world of stop-motion animation, running from May 2 to September 27, 2026.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre in Ikebukuro is holding special guided theatre tours in April and May 2026, offering a behind-the-scenes look at halls during TACT FESTIVAL 2026 setup and a visit to the concert hall before a performance.
To celebrate its 4th anniversary on April 1, 2026, NOHGA HOTEL KIYOMIZU KYOTO is hosting four special events centered on music, art, and food — including a live music night with artist Shinra Shinji, a limited-edition craft beer, a sushi and wine pairing evening, and a photography exhibition.
Painter and picture book author Rimako Horikawa holds her 8th solo exhibition at Wako's Seiko House Hall in Ginza, presenting around 60 works including paintings, ceramics, and original picture book illustrations, from April 23 to May 6, 2026.
A new Starbucks Cafe & Art Gallery opens in Yanaka, Tokyo on March 28, 2026, featuring an inaugural group exhibition by three emerging artists — Karin Hosono, Shotaro Sanada, and YU SORA — all exploring the shared theme of "Yanaka."
A new hotel from the RIHGA Royal Hotels brand is set to open in the Namba/Shinsekai area of Osaka on April 3, 2026, offering art-filled rooms, an Osaka-inspired restaurant, and a rooftop large bath with sauna.
Art viewing tickets for the immersive theater Hanayoi no Daichakai (Flower Night Tea Ceremony) at Kitano Tenmangu's Fūgetsu-den go on sale from March 29. Photography of the stage sets is permitted.
To celebrate The Fear Exhibition Osaka, CAFE Lab. at Grand Front Osaka North Wing is offering a limited-edition original cappuccino in three designs, available from March 27 to May 10, 2026.
An immersive art exhibition celebrating Ultra Kaiju diversity opens at Ginza Tsutaya Books from April 10, 2026, featuring video installations created through a collaboration between AiHUB, 13 Tokyo University of the Arts students and graduates, and AI technology.
A special photography exhibition by Photographer Sho runs at "Resol Gallery Ueno" inside Hotel Resol Ueno from April 1 to April 30, 2026, featuring works centered on quiet strength, hope, and the spirit of Zen.
Digital combo tickets pairing Odakyu Line round-trip fares with admission passes for three of Enoshima's top attractions go on sale April 4, 2026, ahead of the Enoshima Art Festival 2026 running April 11 to June 7.
Tonkachi Store has unveiled a new special feature called "FLOWERS of ROMANCE," spotlighting ceramic vases by Swedish ceramicist Marianne Hallberg — from one-of-a-kind studio originals to the Japan Series crafted in Seto and Ureshino.
The Japan Candle Association is launching a new hands-on course dedicated to incense crafting, starting April 17, 2026 in both Tokyo and Osaka. The 8-session program covers everything from fragrance basics to shaping and design.
Kenelephant's capsule toy shop KENELE STAND is opening its first Osaka location at Namba Parks in April 2026, bringing 264 machines and artist HUMAN ROBOT's limited-edition "Taccon" vinyl figures to the city.
A limited-time original tour jointly developed by OMO5 Kanazawa Katamachi by Hoshino Resorts and the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa runs from April 25 to September 6, 2026, turning the entire city into an exhibition venue through a guided street observation walk.
The purchase bonuses for TechnoByobu TB-02 The Ghost in the Shell have been announced, featuring an original illustration by Shirow Masamune rendered in western gold leaf — depicting Fuchikoma characters enjoying cherry blossom viewing.
Thirty-six Views of Jashin is a full-color art book that places Cthulhu Mythos deities inside all 46 prints of Katsushika Hokusai's iconic Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, complete with detailed commentary on each creature and its appearance at that location.
The Art Aquarium Exhibition Saitama Super Arena 2026 opens at the Saitama Super Arena Exhibition Hall on March 25, marking the first time this goldfish art event comes to Saitama Prefecture.
Woodwork artist Shigehiro Kadena returns to CIBONE CASE in Ginza for his eighth solo exhibition, showcasing sculptures that combine handcrafted wooden forms with magnetic structures.
An immersive exhibition featuring bizarre "cosmic plants" tied to Mt. Rokko's urban legends opens at the Shizen Taikan Observatory Rokko Shidare from April 17 to August 16, 2026.
LITTLE MOTHERHOUSE's "Irodori Chocolate" is available in limited exhibition packaging at Store 1894 inside Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, Tokyo, inspired by the themes of the "From Kiyochika to Hasui" shin-hanga woodblock print exhibition.
A city-inspired scent named "Urban Garden," selected by citizen vote, will be used for spatial presentation at the Art Aquarium exhibition held at Saitama Super Arena from March 25 to May 10, 2026—the first time a designated city's original fragrance features in a large-scale cultural event.
AQUARIUM×ART átoa in Kobe is launching an exclusive "1 Day Keeper Experience" through the Kobe no Tobira platform from March 19, 2026, letting participants go behind the scenes and work alongside an active keeper.
The Edo-Tokyo Museum is set to reopen after approximately four years of renovation, with its first post-reopening special exhibition showcasing around 160 items from the museum's own collection, exploring the vibrant culture of Edo from April 25 to May 24, 2026.
Hakone Emoa Terrace is serving a limited-time cherry blossom chiffon cake created in collaboration with the Hakone Lalique Museum's new spring exhibition. Available through April 15, 2026.
The schedule has been confirmed for Infiorata Kobe 2026, the spring tradition in which intricate floral pictures are created using tulip petals across two neighborhoods in the city.
Marking the 20th anniversary of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, the exhibition showcases the largest-ever collection of production materials from animation film director Mamoru Hosoda at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO in Kyobashi, Tokyo this summer.
Nara-based Japanese lighting brand NEW LIGHT POTTERY holds a pop-up exhibition at CIBONE in Omotesando from March 28 to April 12, 2026, featuring around 25 products including a CIBONE-exclusive limited edition of the "Como" washi paper floor stand.
Park Hotel Tokyo has unveiled "TOKAIDO," its 51st Artist Room, where Fukuoka-based artist Namonaki Sanemasa transforms a guestroom into an immersive journey inspired by the historic highway and the traditional sugoroku board game.
Cross Hotel Sapporo is hosting PLUS ART FAIR 2026, a three-day art event from April 3 to 5, 2026, where eight rooms on the 13th floor become galleries showcasing works by Hokkaido-based artists.
A new book from Gakken lets you create stained glass-style artwork featuring popular Sanrio Characters simply by placing hologram stickers on template pages. The title earned a reprint even before its March 19 release.
TOKYO CREATIVE SALON 2026 kicked off on March 13 in the Ginza area, offering a mix of tradition and modern creativity through street-walk programs, fashion snap experiences, and cultural events running through March 22.
Starting in April 2026, the Tokyo Museum Collection (ToMuCo) database will make some of the approximately 370,000 items held across six Tokyo metropolitan museums available for free image download, along with new multilingual features and a popular smartphone app series reaching 350,000 downloads.
AQUARIUM × ART átoa in Kobe is hosting a special shells exhibition from March 28 to April 26, 2026, exploring the relationship between shellfish, the aquarium, and human culture through displays, hands-on activities, and a related event.
A concept movie has been released for "MYSTERIO," an original immersive performing arts show produced by HITOHATA, INC. for the Lumiere Theatre aboard the newly launched cruise ship Asuka III. The show blends holographic screens, LED digital art, and dance performance with the theme of ancient Mexican civilization, and has been running since July 24, 2025.
A new Japan-exclusive Unikko home collection featuring a multicolor palette of orange-red, pink, and melon on a white base goes on sale at Marimekko stores and online from March 27, 2026.
From April 24 to May 31, 2026, Tokyo Midtown's lush green garden transforms into an outdoor haven with hands-free picnic rentals, a koinobori gallery, wellness activities, craft beer, and more.
Regular tickets for the Sanrio Exhibition FINAL ver. 60 Years of Japan's Kawaii Culture, held at Mori Arts Center Gallery in Roppongi from April 9, went on sale March 16. New FINAL ver.-exclusive exhibits have also been announced, including a Sanrio Character Awards feature corner with 100 quiz questions.
The luxury writing instrument brand TACCIA is set to release a new fountain pen ink collection inspired by Katsushika Hokusai's iconic "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji," featuring 8 colors drawn from the masterwork's vivid palette.
A children's art creation and exhibition event called "Hajimete no Tenrankai (First Exhibition)" is set for April 4, 2026 at Dainagoya Building in Nagoya. Participants create artwork with chalk-type oil pastels, which is then digitally displayed at the building's gallery.
Fashion brands Papas and Mademoiselle Non Non are joining TOKYO CREATIVE SALON 2026 MARUNOUCHI with a special silkscreen printing workshop at their Marunouchi flagship store, running March 18 to 20.
The Friday Road Show and Ghibli Exhibition is set to make its Saga debut at the Saga Prefectural Museum from November 3, 2026 to February 14, 2027, featuring immersive installations, rare storyboards, and AR experiences based on beloved Studio Ghibli works.
A one-day special Seibu Railway express "Laview" KAWAII TRAIN run is planned for May 16, connecting Ikebukuro to the KAWAIITOPIA -GO TO HEAVEN (HELL)- exhibition by artist Sebastian Masuda at HYPER MUSEUM HANNO in Metsa Village, Hanno.
Four TSUTAYA BOOKS locations across Tokyo are hosting the "SPRING SWING 2026" spring fair from March 20 to April 7, 2026, featuring beauty, wellness, art, and lifestyle pop-ups along with a stamp rally offering an exclusive sticker gift.
Afternoon Tea LIVING is launching its first collaboration with Korean artist YEYE, featuring a collection of items inspired by the artist's beloved dog Moonge. Pre-sales start March 30, 2026 on the official online store.
Celebrated Kyoto-based mural artist Ki-Yan (Hideki Kimura) has created a white tiger lobby mural at the soon-to-open Agora Place Kyoto Nijo, marking his first depiction of the guardian deity in a hotel space.
From luxury department stores and free art galleries to high-end sushi counters and old-school coffee shops, here are the best things to do in Ginza for first-time visitors and repeat travelers.
Kaga Iryokuen in Yamanaka Onsen presents "Motome Takayuki Exhibition," showcasing around 60 pieces of Kutani ware inspired by flora and white animals, on view from March 11 to April 13, 2026.
On March 14, 2026, Shibuya Stream hosts "Giga Milk −White Day−", a one-day free event featuring a 12-meter milk carton trick art installation and a giveaway of 314 liters of Hokkaido milk.
A photography exhibition featuring works by internationally active photographers will be held on the 9th floor of Tokyo Midtown Hibiya from March 12 to 19, 2026, as part of the FILMS program running alongside Art Fair Tokyo 20.
From April 8 to 20, 2026, Shinjuku Takashimaya's 10th Floor Art Gallery will host a solo exhibition by artist Ayune Shojima, featuring over 40 works that capture the small, irreplaceable moments of everyday life in vibrant, flowing brushwork.
Hibiya Kadan is releasing a limited-edition WICKED Special Collection of five floral items to celebrate the release of the film Wicked: For Good, with orders opening on March 16, 2026.
London-born homeware brand Jubilee has added a William Morris Jacquard Weave Tote Bag to its lineup, offering six designs with front-and-back pattern variations, A4-compatible sizing, and a PU leather handle — priced at ¥4,950.
Museum Haus Kasuya in Yokosuka, Kanagawa will host a solo exhibition by artist Hirofumi Isoya titled "Restoring," running from March 12 to May 17, 2026. The show features two major series exploring memory, destruction, and regeneration across time.
Glass artist Naomi Shioya presents an exhibition of sculptural works at the Joyo Historical Archives Art Spot in Mito City, running from April 1 to May 30, 2026. Admission is free.
A new Starbucks that blends coffee with rotating art exhibitions is set to open in the historic Yanaka neighborhood of Tokyo on March 28, 2026, featuring work by emerging local artists in theme, fair, and public show formats.
A free outdoor projection mapping event at Tennozu Canal East will project yokai-themed digital animations onto buildings along both banks of the Tennozu Canal from March 20 to 23, 2026.
On April 4, 2026, a procession of participants dressed as yokai will march through Asakusa Rokku Broadway in the Asakusa Hyakki Yako Parade, presented by YOKAI Immersive Experience Exhibition TOKYO – Imagination of Japan. Costume participants can apply to join the free parade, and a cherry blossom fragrance collaboration with brand Hatenkou is also planned.
A limited two-month afternoon tea program inspired by Claude Monet's "On the Boat" will be offered at mesm Tokyo's 16th-floor bar & lounge Whisk from April 1 to May 31, 2026.
The quirky, hand-drawn advertising signs that have become a local legend in Nagaoka, Niigata are heading to Ginza for their first-ever exhibition outside of Niigata Prefecture, running from March 29 to April 6, 2026.
Over 100 types of exclusive exhibition goods, a new art book, and collaboration items from brands including NEW ERA, XLARGE, MIZUNO, and URUOTTE will be on sale at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO from March 14, 2026.
Eight students from the Art & Media Lab at Tokyo Polytechnic University's Department of Interactive Media are presenting an immersive exhibition exploring The Great East Japan Earthquake through interactive artworks, archival displays, and dialogue programs — open through March 22, 2026, free of charge.
The inaugural Arita MONO・NO・SU Table Coordinate Contest 2026 is coming to Arita Town, Saga Prefecture, with applications opening on April 1, 2026. The contest pairs table coordinators 1-on-1 with local Arita ware kilns in a hands-on collaborative format.
A comprehensive schedule of events has been announced for "The Great Capcom Exhibition - The Game Creation that Captivated the World" at Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art (Bandai Island Art Museum), running from March 14 to June 21, 2026.
Panasonic's iconic MODIFY lighting series, designed by Naoto Fukasawa, is expanding to 186 models on June 21, 2026, adding new colors, sizes, and compatibility with replaceable LED Flat Lamps.
A new viewing room dedicated to contemporary artist Yuichi Hirako is set to open on the 3rd floor of TERRADA ART COMPLEX Ⅱ in Tennozu, Tokyo, featuring large-scale works and an original pinball machine.
The touring Hikaru no Go original artwork exhibition is heading to Nagoya PARCO's South Building, running from May 23 to June 14, 2026. Pre-sale tickets go on sale via e+ on March 14 at 10:00 AM.
A limited-edition collaboration piece from luxury menswear brand Kiton and Italian furniture maker Cassina is being exhibited at Kiton Ginza from March 19, 2026.
In conjunction with ART FAIR TOKYO 20, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya will feature FILMS — a video art program — and a photo exhibition from March 8 to 19, while Tokyo Midtown Yaesu hosts the Dialogue ASK ART WHY talk series on March 15. All events are free to attend.
Japan Designer Academy in Shibuya is hosting a special open campus event featuring illustrator fuzichoco, where attendees can watch a live coloring demonstration and hear firsthand stories about the creative process.
Galerie Tamenaga Tokyo hosts "FROM G," an exhibition featuring approximately 25 works by four artists — Takuya Osawa, Hiroko Otake, Kayoko Kimura, and Yuki Fujiwara — all alumni of Tokyo University of the Arts. The show runs from April 4 to May 6, 2026.
nasu-matching, a regional revitalization project in Nasu Town, is hosting a special evening matchmaking event on March 22 inside the world-renowned Nasu Ashino Stone Museum—normally closed to the public at night.
The National Museum of Art, Osaka (NMAO) is hosting a Family☆Day on March 14, 2026 — a relaxed museum day welcoming families with babies and young children, with free admission to the Collection Exhibition for all.
A triple collaboration between foil-stamping brand ROKKAKU, cat art brand 365CAT.ART, and popular SNS cats "Shizuwarahinata" delivers a new line of foil-stamped stationery, with pre-sales kicking off at Loft from March 7, 2026.
Japanese artist Setsuo Kano brings his "YOHEN" exhibition to LIGHT BOX SATELLITE AOYAMA from March 26 to 29, 2026, presenting a new series of intimate works drawn from his monumental Indra Fifteen Deities paintings.
From March 7 to 15, 2026, Odawara's Sannomaru Hall hosts "Quiet Engagement — Invisible Narratives," a collaborative exhibition pairing Art de Vivre artists with contemporary artists and AI technology to surface the hidden inner stories behind their work.
Satsuma Kinzan-gura announces the release of "Fukukinzan," a new authentic sweet potato shochu inspired by Hokusai's The Great Wave off Kanagawa, blending white and rare golden koji for a mellow, aromatic flavor, presented in a striking indigo and gold leaf bottle design.
Four areas across central Tokyo — Nihonbashi, Roppongi, Hibiya, and Yaesu — are hosting a series of spring flower events from early March through mid-April 2026, each with its own unique floral theme and sustainable approach.
Artevelo, Movic's card sleeve brand, has confirmed its 5th collaboration with art unit Project.C.K. The new lineup features four designs — "rage," "shiroakuma," "phantom," and "stickout" — launching on May 22, 2026.
The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa has introduced a new winter-limited Gel Candle Holder workshop to its popular florist-led series. The transparent gel candle captures flowers beautifully, evoking the look of ice — a perfect handmade keepsake from your stay.
A free special exhibition exploring the history of elephants in Japan, centered on Takachan — an elephant who lived on the rooftop of Nihonbashi Takashimaya from 1950 to 1954 — opens on March 13, 2026.
A limited-time teamLab exhibition featuring the interactive artwork "Sketch Umwelt" will be held at the Museum of Aeronautical Sciences in Chiba from March 20 to April 19, 2026. Entry to the exhibition is free (museum admission required separately).
Shibuya PARCO hosts SHIBUYA PARCO "PERSON" from March 13 to 22, 2026, a wide-ranging program of music, art, pop-ups, and events centered on the theme of people and the things they create.
KIMOTO GLASSWARE is set to participate in the Edo Tokyo Kirari Project's Naniga Umareru? Ten Japanese Craftsmanship Exhibition, a three-day event held at Omotesando Hills from March 6 to 8, 2026.
A series of limited-time collaboration menus inspired by graphic designer Masayoshi Nakajo will be offered across multiple venues at Shiseido Parlour's Ginza flagship building from March 3 to 31, 2026.
The immersive LED installation TIME LEAP GARDEN – A Garden Through Space and Time Woven by Video – returns in a rebuilt form at JAPAN SHOP 2026, running March 3–6 at Tokyo Big Sight.
Robots from the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan signature pavilion "Future of Life" are coming to Grand Front Osaka for a special exhibition running March 14–18, 2026, with archive footage screenings and live robot demos — all free to enter.
Colorful kohakuto candies shaped like gems and minerals are enclosed in transparent capsules as a spring-limited gift set from Fukuoka-based Harapeco Lab, available from February 25, 2026.
Over 1,200 crystals suspended among the blooming plum trees at Kitano Tenmangu form the "Garden of Light and Flowers" outdoor installation, the centerpiece of KYOTO NIPPON FESTIVAL 2026, running from February 1 to May 24, 2026.
Around 130 original watercolor works spanning the 1960s through the 2000s by the legendary shojo artist Macoto Takahashi are on view at ART SPACE SKY GALLERY in Ariake, Tokyo, through March 1.
The Italian design brand Qeeboo will be on display at five major Takashimaya stores across Japan as part of a limited-time spring event running from February 25 to March 17, 2026.
The stay-type complex facility Sango in Haruka-cho, Otaru City, Hokkaido has been honored in the "Interior Architecture" category of the internationally prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD 2026, selected from over 10,000 entries submitted from 68 countries and regions.
Contemporary artist SHUN SUDO presents a large-scale floral art exhibition at Ginza Sony Park, running from March 7 to March 29, 2026, featuring over 35 new oil paintings and exclusive limited-edition merchandise.
Tokyo Photographic Art Museum is hosting the TOP Collection exhibition "Don't think. Feel." from April 2 to June 21, 2026, featuring photographic and video works that explore sensory experience and human creativity in the age of AI.
BnA Alter Museum in Kyoto's Shijo Kawaramachi has revealed newly created and renovated art rooms featuring works by Masako Fujikura, Mon Koutaro Ooyama, Akiyoshi Mishima, and AOKI Takamasa, with room-specific bookings opening March 1, 2026.
The Hakutsuru Art Museum in Kobe is holding its spring exhibition from March 3 to June 7, 2026, featuring animals depicted in Eastern fine arts and decorative crafts spanning more than 3,000 years of history.
Tokyo's NFDT and SFDA fashion design competitions will conclude with a runway-format final judging event and awards ceremony at Toranomon Hills on March 29. Free to attend with no registration required, the event also streams live on YouTube.
The Osaka Municipal Museum of Art is celebrating its 90th anniversary with the special exhibition "Full Force! Stories of Treasures," running from April 25 to June 21, 2026. Pre-sale tickets go on sale February 25, 2026, along with a full lineup of related events.
For a limited time from March 12, 2026, Japanese Cuisine Hanasanshou on the 25th floor of Park Hotel Tokyo is serving a spring kaiseki course celebrating cherry blossom season with seasonal ingredients and contemporary art.
Japan's largest teamLab museum welcomed its 500,000th visitor just five months after opening, drawing international guests from around the world and ranking No. 1 in Google's 2025 Kyoto Year in Search.
A high-definition replica of Ishida Yūtei's Flock of Cranes — held in the Minneapolis Institute of Art — is now on display at Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History through May 6, 2026, marking a homecoming to the painter's native Hyogo.
The "What Remains" photo exhibition, a collaboration between makeup artist KOTO and natural cosmetics brand MiMC, runs March 1–8, 2026 at MiMC Omotesando FLAGSHIP SHOP in Tokyo. Admission is free.
The Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Museum, closed for its first major renovation since opening in 1982, will reopen on March 20, 2026, featuring an expanded craft shop, new café, and special exhibitions celebrating traditional crafts.
The light festival TOKYO LIGHTS 2026 will illuminate West Shinjuku from May 23 to 31, 2026, featuring an international projection mapping competition and immersive light art installations at Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and Shinjuku Central Park.
A new immersive planetarium program featuring Claude Monet's masterpieces opens at Konica Minolta Planetaria Tokyo from March 3 to May 31, 2026, offering visitors a chance to experience the Impressionist master's world of light across a full-dome projection.
The National Museum of Art, Osaka presents a thought-provoking film screening event exploring the relationship between war, memory, and visual culture through documentary and contemporary art films.
Shiseido Art House presents a special exhibition featuring the works of Komura Settai, a prominent artist from the Taisho to early Showa period, showcasing over 140 pieces including illustrations, stage designs, and prints that beautifully recreate Edo-period aesthetics.
An exhibition featuring four rising craft artists specializing in lacquerware, metalwork, and ceramics opens at Seiko House Hall in Ginza from March 19 to 29, 2026.
DIOR MAISON reinterprets 18th-century trompe-l'œil art through a collection of decorative ceramic objects, featuring motifs from croissants to literary classics.
An illustration exhibition by poshichi featuring adorable yet absurd cat behavior has attracted unprecedented crowds to a small Shibuya gallery, with visitors lining up for up to 40 minutes and merchandise selling out on opening weekend.
The popular shopping event hosted by FUDGE magazine returns to Higashi Honganji Temple's Shōsei-en Garden on March 7-8, 2026. Featuring 50 brands of handmade accessories, pottery, vintage fashion, and the new FUDGE Style Portrait service.
HOTEL GRAPHY Shibuya celebrates its 2nd anniversary with a free flower-themed market on March 1st, featuring live painting by international artist Ayumi Takahashi, children's storytelling performances, and special hotel dining options. Anniversary accommodation packages also available.
The contemporary art museum in Hanno, Saitama celebrates its first anniversary with a major exhibition by Sebastian Masuda, pioneer of Japan's KAWAII pop culture. Running from March 14 to August 30, 2026.
Sunshine City's P-144 community space in Ikebukuro hosts the fourth edition of "Kids = Artists - A Look Back on 2025," showcasing collaborative artworks created by local children and professional artists from March 3 to March 29, 2026.
Finnish design house Marimekko introduces a new tableware collection featuring the iconic Vihkiruusu pattern in a gentle sage green color, launching at stores nationwide from February 27, 2026.
A three-day public art event showcasing innovative urban art projects across Otemachi, Marunouchi, and Yurakucho from March 13 to 15, 2026.
The 20th edition of Art Fair Tokyo announces its expanded program featuring artist talks, a Japan Ceramics Association tea ceremony experience, and an official bar collaboration at Homunculus in Ebisu.
Ota City in Gunma Prefecture has started a permanent exhibition of design manhole covers at city hall. Two artistic manholes featuring the city's symbols are now on display, with pedestals crafted by local high school students.
A new projection mapping show titled Tokyo Transformation Chronicle - Spirits of Tokyo debuts at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building on February 19th, featuring festive Japanese characters in a stunning light and sound display.
The contemporary art festival "Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2026 beyond" will display Yayoi Kusama's iconic Pumpkin sculpture at ROKKO Forest Music Museum's SIKI Garden. The large-scale bronze artwork opens to the public on March 14, 2026, ahead of the festival's opening.
The Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum presents the largest-ever exhibition showcasing Yoshida Shoya's innovative mingei designs, featuring 297 works including furniture, ceramics, textiles, and everyday objects from March 14 to June 21, 2026.
The relocated MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM: EPSON teamLab Borderless at Azabudai Hills reaches its 2nd anniversary, having welcomed over 3.24 million visitors from 170+ countries. Around 1 in 10 travelers from the US and 1 in 8 from Australia have visited the museum.
The inaugural All-Japan University Shodo Performance Championship will take place on March 8, 2026, at Shikochuho Hall in Shikoku Chuo City, Ehime Prefecture, bringing together 13 universities from across Japan.
IL DESIGN, the Japan general distributor of Copenhagen-based design brand UMAGE, has launched the Japanese website, bringing Danish furniture to Japan for the first time.
Nippon Shuppan Hanbai introduces Komamono Kurieitibu, a new collaboration series featuring 18 talented creators with clear roll stickers, clear stamps, and mini notebooks with charms.
SMP GALLERY at Tokyo Midtown presents Korean photographer Jonghyun Nam's first solo exhibition featuring 26 works across four major series printed on traditional Korean paper. The exhibition runs from February 13 to March 9, 2026.
From February 18 to 24, Matsuya Ginza will host the NEW FUKUI exhibition, showcasing traditional Fukui crafts including Echizen lacquerware, Sabae woodcarving, and Echizen washi paper reimagined for modern lifestyles. The event features hands-on workshops, artist demonstrations, and a special solo exhibition.
SeiArrows Co., Ltd. has released SONORA, an armchair that naturally blends into spaces while quietly maintaining its presence. The chair features a timeless design with seamless leg construction and elegant curves.
An exhibition featuring works by Charles Fazzino, the official Major League Baseball artist known for his unique 3D layered pop art technique, will be held at Tsuruya Department Store in Kumamoto from February 18 to 23, 2026. Admission is free.
Jun Maeda, owner of Japanese tableware and knife specialist Kappabashi Maeda in Tokyo's Kappabashi area, held his debut solo calligraphy exhibition 'Fuhe' at Gallery Aviant in Sumida Ward from February 2 to 8, 2026. The exhibition featured 22 works combining traditional calligraphy with antique textiles and attracted 102 visitors during its run.
JR Tokai launches its 2026 Spring Campaign featuring special temple access at 8 historic sites including Toji and Daigoji, plus innovative nighttime cherry blossom illuminations combining digital art and traditional beauty. The campaign runs from February 10 to April 30, offering exclusive early-entry visits, private viewings, and collaboration events showcasing Kyoto's seasonal flowers.
Creative Lounge MOV hosts its annual MOV ICHI festival on February 28, 2026, featuring startup pitches, hands-on workshops, interactive installations, and unique prototypes. This working adults' cultural festival brings innovation and creativity to Shibuya Hikarie.
The Calligraphy and Washi Paper Project in Hinohara, hosted by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, brings together calligraphy, washi paper, technology, and ethical practices in Hinohara Village, with touring exhibitions in Daikanyama and Kyoto.
grounds launches collaboration footwear with Thailand's SCULPTURE and artist Tintin Cooper, first unveiled at groundscolere Bangkok 001 event in December 2025.
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya presents Hibiya Blossom 2026, a spectacular spring event featuring a massive flower dome collaboration with the film Wicked For Good. Running from March 3 to April 4, 2026, the event includes over 15,000 artificial flowers, tulip fields, the Yellow Brick Road, and magical nighttime illuminations.
The Kutani Ware Kiln Site Exhibition Hall is hosting a winter exhibition tracing the development of red akae saibyo fine-line decoration in Kaga Kutani pottery, running through July 6, 2026.
Opening March 28, 2026, MoN Takanawa presents a diverse cultural lineup including exhibitions, live music, traditional performances, and innovative art experiences at TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY.
The Kyoto art hotel showcases works by two emerging painters from February 19 to March 22, 2026, with both artists bringing unique perspectives to contemporary Japanese painting.
On March 1, 2026, violinist Ryoma and artists performing live music inside the Immersive Digital Art Theater Ukiyo-e RE:BORN - The Spirit of Edo and Timeless Japonism venue for a special one-night concert event.
Shimokitazawa Reload partners with Vantan Design Institute to host a four-day pop-up event featuring student fashion brands, creating a unique cultural intersection in the heart of downtown Shimokitazawa.
Art Space Co., Ltd. presents TAICHI's solo exhibition "My Words" from February 11 to February 17 at Isetan Shinjuku Store, Main Building 6F Art Gallery, featuring new prints, original artworks, and exclusive merchandise.
Atelier Étoile is hosting a children's art workshop in conjunction with the two-person exhibition "Where Horses Meet Flowers" by Natsu Yamaguchi and Maihi at Daimaru Tokyo, running from February 4 to 17, 2026.
Kuroshio Sou, a hotel in Nanki-Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, will host an exhibition by graphic design studio collé from February 19 to March 31, 2026, showcasing design works and spring-themed items.
The Osaka Prefecture Enokojima Culture and Arts Creation Center presents an exhibition featuring artworks created by children through four hands-on art programs exploring communication and creativity.
Kuretake's signature watercolor paints, Gansai Tambi, mark their 20th anniversary in 2026. A new product, Gansai Tambi Granulating Colors 3, will be released on April 23, 2026.
A new collection and exhibition gallery has opened in the culturally rich Magome area, nurturing local love and people's rich sensibility and creativity!
A new exhibition showcasing Tokyo's traditional crafts and artisan skills opens at Omotesando Hills from March 6 to 8, 2026. Experience the techniques behind Edo-Tokyo's treasures.
The Gallery Harajuku in Harajuku presents a solo exhibition by ANI from Scha Dara Parr, showcasing collage works created over decades, from February 13 to February 22, 2026.
TENGA's TXA-TENGA by Artist- project is hosting a pop-up event at TENGA LAND in Tokyu Plaza Harajuku Harakado on February 22 to celebrate the collaboration with illustrator Kae Tanaka.
Nijibox Corporation will host the major design conference 'UI UX Camp! 2026' online on March 5th and 6th. This year's theme is 'Rethinking Design Now,' exploring the essence and future of design in an era of rapid technological evolution.
From February to March 2026, an innovative traveling screening project will showcase 18 art films and experimental videos at three prestigious art venues in Sendai, Yamaguchi, and Nagasaki.
Waww La Table, a Paris-based tableware brand celebrated for its sophisticated color palettes and playful designs, has officially launched in Japan through Noble Traders Co., Ltd. The brand brings French elegance to everyday dining with unique collaborations and artisanal craftsmanship.
A commemorative print exhibition celebrating the 20th anniversary of the beloved manga series Fairy Tail will open in Ikebukuro from March 12-17, 2026. The exhibition features newly created prints based on original illustrations by Hiro Mashima, along with exclusive merchandise.
Pola Museum of Art (Hakone, Kanagawa) will hold an artist talk and workshop with the featured artist on March 21, 2026, as related events for the ongoing exhibition HIRAKU Project Vol.17 Yamadakazuki "Echoes in the Earth."
Kyoto Art Center hosts a three-day open event from February 20 to 22, 2026, offering the public access to artist studios and workshops spanning dance, theater, and visual arts. The event provides hands-on experiences for all ages in a historic registered cultural property building.
DOLK transforms their popular collaboration doll into a stunning art figure, bringing together renowned illustrator Nekosuke, sculptor Peipei, and painter mamoru to create "Miss Kitty Twinkle Star" featuring a mysterious black cat gracefully strolling under the night sky.
The NAKED meets Gaudí Exhibition, marking the 100th anniversary of Antoni Gaudí's death, has attracted 50,000 visitors in just 26 days since its opening at Terrada Warehouse G1 Building in Tokyo.
SHIBUYA FASHION WEEK 2026 Spring announces its key visual designed by internationally acclaimed artist Face Oka, along with exciting event details including THE CULTIVATE MARKET, shopping campaigns, and exclusive collaborations.
Nikon Imaging Japan presents a stunning photo exhibition by photographer Takeshi Fukazawa, showcasing cherry blossoms from across Japan, at Nikon Plaza Tokyo and Osaka.
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre offers monthly theater tours to discover and experience the venue's various attractions. In March, tours include a special edition exploring Bon Cri Fes venues and the standard tour featuring access to the Concert Hall before performances.
Tombow Pencil's contemporary design pen ZOOM L2 expands with five new colors inspired by business suit tones, available from February 10, 2026.
Roche Bobois TOKYO will unveil the exclusive collaboration collection with renowned Spanish film director Pedro Almodóvar on March 12, 2026, marking the first showcase of this extraordinary furniture line in Japan.
An exhibition commemorating the publication of illustrator Yufushi's art book "Mio" opens at EDITION88 Flagship Shop in Tokyo from March 5 to March 22, 2026.
The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation will host "Myakumyaku Connecting Exhibition – Opening the Future with the Expo," showcasing cutting-edge science and technology from the Osaka-Kansai Expo from February 18 to April 13, 2026.
A special art market event featuring more than 40 unique artists and shops, held for 11 days only from February 13 to 23, 2026 at Shibuya PARCO.
Raymaka's Kamiora brand unveils innovative products combining traditional Japanese paper fabric with recycled industrial iron powder at Tokyo Big Sight from February 4-6, 2026.
From February 19 to March 11, 2026, Wako Ginza's Arts and Culture basement floor will showcase Danish modern design combined with Asian crafts, featuring Nordic furniture, chinoiserie carpets, and contemporary Japanese artworks.
Pie International's latest art book featuring Yufushi's watercolor illustrations goes on sale February 20, with pre-sale events at Kawachi Shinsaibashi Gallery starting February 14 and signing sessions in Osaka and Tokyo.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Kobe presents a special Valentine's afternoon tea collaboration with DARVISH GALLERY from February 7-19, 2026. Enjoy love-themed sweets surrounded by curated art pieces in an elegant lounge setting.
Japanese furniture and interior brand AREA collaborates with OBI PORCELAIN to create contemporary Hinamatsuri dolls that blend traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics.
Following its successful run in Tokyo that drew approximately 130,000 visitors, The Fear Exhibition is coming to Osaka. The exhibition, created by horror writer Nashi, Yami Inc., and TV Tokyo producer Tokio Omori, opens March 27, 2026 at Grand Front Osaka's Event Lab.
A stunning stained glass armor inspired by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, certified as a Guinness World Record, will tour seven Meitetsu Hotel Group properties from February to August 2026. The exhibition includes exclusive collector stamps, limited merchandise, and dining discounts.
Hida Sangyo's furniture brand HIDA is reopening its Nagoya store on January 31st, 2026, with expanded displays featuring diverse interior scenes, the debut of KOYORI collections, a forest aroma corner, and enhanced contract furniture exhibits showcasing sustainable woodworking traditions.
NAGAE+, a lifestyle brand offering comfortable moments through its products, has released a/sym, a compact brass flower vase that transforms between symmetrical and asymmetrical expressions.
A special exhibition event showcasing the art, design, and culture of the Seven Stars in Kyushu luxury train will be held at Ginza Tsutaya Books on March 27-28, 2026.
The Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition Osaka, an experiential digital art museum, reached 10,000 visitors and is running without rest days through March 14 at Grand Front Osaka.
An exhibition tracing the philosophy of furniture making that originated in Ishinomaki after the 2011 earthquake, featuring 15 iconic pieces designed in collaboration with renowned designers.
A special exhibition featuring handcrafted wooden pieces and ceramic works from kitotsuchi calm, a workshop and gallery located in a 150-year-old traditional house in Toyota Town, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The exhibition runs from February 4 to March 1, 2026 at Daimaru Shimonoseki's Art Gallery.
The Hokusai-kan Museum celebrates its 50th anniversary with a special exhibition on dragons and phoenixes, featuring contemporary traditional craft artists responding to Hokusai's masterpieces through March 29.
KANSEI Kyoto Hachijo, a scent-themed hotel, now offers a special accommodation plan including tickets to teamLab Biovortex Kyoto, just a 1-minute walk away. A limited-time pop-up cafe collaboration also opens in February 2026.
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, exclusive Lisa Larson merchandise inspired by the Swedish painting exhibition goes on sale at Ueno Park.
Roca Japan's bespoke lighting products will be showcased at ParK gallery in Toyokawa from January 21 to February 1, 2026, followed by an exhibition at Tokyo Innovation Base starting February 6.
The Westin Miyako Kyoto and craft brand SHITSURAE KYOTO are hosting a special exhibition titled "POST-TRAD Exhibition 2026" from February 14 to February 23, 2026, featuring traditional Buddhist altar craftsmanship reimagined as contemporary art.
Five artists showcase uniquely charming stuffed creatures with bold personalities at Bunkamura Gallery 8/ in Shibuya from February 1 to February 15, 2026.
Experience the cyberspace world with AR navigation and next-generation mobility robots at Ghost in the Shell Exhibition in Toranomon Hills. A three-day immersive entertainment experience blending 5G, AR, and UNI-ONE mobility technology.
Six Relo Hotels & Resorts properties in Hakone introduce year-round packages combining accommodation with Lalique Museum admission and dining, making art tourism more accessible.
Patina Osaka releases its second collaboration with world-renowned artist VERDY on January 31, 2026, featuring sweatshirts and socks at the hotel's first-floor retail shop.
Japanese lifestyle brand Wamonoya Kaya collaborates with contemporary ukiyo-e painter Suzuki Hyottoko on a unique collection featuring household appliances and everyday motifs in traditional ukiyo-e style. The 12-item lineup includes aloha shirts, reversible jackets, and traditional Japanese goods, bringing humor and color to modern living.
Fukkan.com has launched a crowdfunding project featuring brand-new original replica artworks by renowned monster artist Yuji Kaida to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Ultraman series. The project offers limited-edition B3-size high-quality replicas of two new artworks.
A one-night-only stage performance bringing together Noh theater, lacquerware artistry, and music will be held on February 8, 2026, at Kanze Noh Theater in Ginza. Special instruments featuring traditional maki-e lacquer decoration will be used in this unique cultural event.
Kokuyo's Design Center presents an innovative exploration of plastic's raw expressions using 3D printing technology. The experimental exhibition "RAW+ Exploring the Fluctuations of Plastic" runs from January 30 to February 6 at THE CAMPUS in Tokyo.
Namba Walk hosts a Valentine's Day event featuring live chocolate art painting by renowned artist norico, chocolate art exhibitions, and interactive photo opportunities from February 1 to 14, 2026.
Experience Japan's traditional yokai art brought to life through cutting-edge digital technology. The world's first immersive digital art museum combining yokai paintings from the Edo and Meiji periods with 3D projection mapping, holographic screens, and intricate sculptures opens for a limited run from March 27 to June 28, 2026.
From February 19 to March 1, 2026, Wako in Ginza will showcase works by four internationally active ceramic artists based in Japan, featuring tea ceramics, flower vases, and unique sculptures.
Tokyo Midtown presents MIDTOWN BLOSSOM 2026, a spring celebration featuring approximately 100 cherry trees, outdoor lounge dining, illuminations, and flower art exhibitions from March 13 to April 12, 2026.
Hotel Resol Ueno's art gallery showcases four works by emerging artist Yuka Otsu, including panda-themed pieces celebrating Ueno's connection to the beloved animals.
TERAS, a brand specializing in traditional Japanese Sashiko and Boro crafts, is hosting an art exhibition and limited-time pop-up shop at Toko Pottery Gallery in Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture from February 7 to March 11, 2026.
VISION８ will host a special 10th anniversary exhibition for Yurikuma Arashi from February 6-15, 2026 at Design Festa Gallery Harajuku. The exhibition will feature newly commissioned artwork, iconic anime scenes, original concept illustrations, and setting materials.
animate is launching a book cover illustration contest on Pixiv starting January 22, 2026. Winning designs will be used on book covers distributed at animate stores nationwide, with cash prizes and poster displays for winners.
New products blending Japanese traditional crafts with cutting-edge technology will be showcased at the urban creative festival TOKYO PROTOTYPE, held at Toranomon Hills from January 29 to 31, 2026.
The 3rd Modern Master Ceramics Exhibition is being held at Hanshin Umeda Main Store's Art Gallery from January 21 to 27, 2026, featuring approximately 50 works by Japan's most prestigious ceramic artists.
The Higashihiroshima City Museum of Art presents approximately 120 works of Pop Art from a Japanese debut collection by Spanish collector José Luis Rupérez, featuring iconic American artists including Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, and Jasper Johns.
The ROKKO Forest Sound Museum on Mount Rokko will host the "Harmony of Garden" fair from March 14 to August 21, 2026, celebrating the natural garden's flower season with music, art, and seasonal blooms.
Sapporo will host a talk event titled Creative Meeting Between Cities - The Future of Creative Cities featuring speakers from Oulu, Finland, a fellow Media Arts City, along with SIAF2027 participating artists.
The Swedish Paintings: Nordic Light, the Brilliance of Everyday Life exhibition opens at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum on January 27, 2026, featuring special collaborations and exclusive merchandise celebrating Sweden's golden age of art.
A new cultural complex featuring pottery galleries and traditional Okinawan soba restaurants opened on January 20, 2026, in Yomitan Village, celebrating the area's rich craft heritage and local cuisine.
Amana photographer AKANE presents a new photo exhibition exploring the joy of seeing through sensory experiences that defy easy explanation, running February 13-21, 2026 at MIDORI-so Nakameguro Gallery.
FANCL Ginza Square features a special display of Kishu Temari, traditional Japanese hand-crafted ornamental balls from Wakayama, as part of a regional cultural collaboration. The display runs from January 20 to March 16, 2026.
The Nara Prefectural Library and Information Center is hosting an exhibition featuring 69 original illustrations from beloved picture book creator Shinobu Saito's "Acchyan A ga Tsuku" series, including a special talk and signing event.
Tokushima Castle Museum presents "Homeland and Garden," a special exhibition showcasing works by 14 emerging artists exploring themes of home and landscape. Open from January 20 to February 1, 2026, in the Japanese-style room overlooking the museum's beautiful garden.
A special window display featuring the work of Grand Prize winner Wakana Yatani from the Van Cleef & Arpels Design Scholarship program will be on view at six Van Cleef & Arpels boutiques across Japan through March 19, 2026.
Capella Kyoto, set to open in spring 2026 in Kyoto's historic Miyagawa-cho district, has revealed its architectural and interior design concept that reimagines the traditional machiya townhouse for the modern era.
Tokyo Zokei University presents the annual ZOKEI Exhibition from January 23 to 25, 2026, showcasing graduating students' culminating works in design and fine arts.
From January 30 to April 5, 2026, Tokyo Node at Toranomon Hills hosts the first major Ghost in the Shell exhibition across all anime series. Visitors can experience an expanded artwork viewing using XREAL AR glasses, simulating the iconic "cyberization" featured in the series.
From February 7 to 15, 2026, Kyoto University of the Arts will showcase student graduation works across its expansive 80,000㎡ Uriuyama Campus. The exhibition features cutting-edge art and design from Japan's largest comprehensive arts university, with free admission to explore the culmination of creative excellence.
Gora Karaku in Hakone now features indigo-dyed crafts from Mikuriya Dyers and Weavers, a Shizuoka folk craft tradition. The shop showcases scarves, accessories, and other items dyed with natural Awa indigo, along with a photo exhibition of the dyeing process.
A fusion of Noh theater and video projection comes to Hangi Hall in Kanzaki City, Saga Prefecture. Contemporary artist Yukihiro Yamagami presents the traditional art form in an accessible new way.
From January 17 to February 11, 2026, the Ogikubo Three Gardens in Suginami Ward will host their inaugural Artist-in-Residence program, where visitors can observe the creative process of artist Kaoru Shibuta.
The Nishikawa Town Mountain Village Revitalization Council presents a popup featuring collaboration items between traditional vine craft artisan KOGUMA and designer unit pinkpepper, running February 5-10, 2026, at THINK OF THINGS in Shibuya.
Rakugaki Character Maker will exhibit at Kariya Micro Maker Faire 2026 on January 17-18, showcasing their new "Puny Mochi Mochi Sticker" product that turns hand-drawn art into tactile 3D stickers.
The exhibition focuses on the large-scale mural Freedom painted by Genichiro Inokuma at Ueno Station in 1951, tracing its history from creation to the present day through sketches, restoration work, and spatial design.
The 10th WOODコレクション (モクコレ) exhibition showcasing domestic timber will be held at Tokyo Big Sight on February 12-13, 2026, featuring theme exhibitions, cutting-edge DX technology, space innovation, and a talk session by world-renowned architect Kengo Kuma.
ASICS partners with Karimoku New Standard to transform deadstock shoes into innovative furniture. The collaboration debuts on January 17th, featuring sofas and lounge chairs with cushions made from recycled shoe materials.
The art EC site "Gekkan Bijutsu Plus" presents a special exhibition featuring three artists' contemporary interpretations of the Rinpa school's traditional decorative aesthetics, running from January 15 to April 15, 2026.
A limited-time exhibition of 3D pop art by New York-based artist Charles Fazzino is taking place at the Takashimaya Kashiwa store from January 16 to 18, 2025.
Design unit hitoe launches a new series of single-flower vases crafted in the form of traditional kokeshi dolls, featuring natural plant dyeing by skilled artisans in Tokyo.
TOKYO CREATIVE SALON 2026, one of Japan's largest creative festivals, will be held from March 13 to 22, 2026, across nine major Tokyo areas including Marunouchi, Nihonbashi, Ginza, Shibuya, Harajuku, and more.
Ken Elephant Inc., an art goods manufacturer, will host a solo exhibition featuring ceramic artist Koji Kasatani's banana-themed works at VINYL in Gransta Tokyo, inside Tokyo Station, from January 15 to January 29, 2026.
The Yokohama Museum of Art presents the first major retrospective of painter Imamura Shiko in 42 years, featuring approximately 180 works including National Important Cultural Properties, from April 25 to June 28, 2026.
A workshop where you can create your own original ring notebook with a collage cover using paper materials and a ring binding machine, focusing on the joy of the creative process.
Experience a unique creative night at EBISU FLOWER PARK Sapporo. Arrange pure white flowers, dye them with professional-grade dyes, and enjoy drinks in a bar atmosphere—a sophisticated art salon experience.
An art exhibition and events dedicated to creating your own emotions over one week. Taking place at Zou-no-Hana Terrace in Yokohama from February 4 to 11, with daily events throughout.
The Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts hosts a unique collaboration of 9 university museums from Kyoto, showcasing diverse collections under the theme of "gifts" from January 23 to March 1, 2026.
The first joint original artwork exhibition celebrating the 20th anniversary of manga artists Ai Minase and Kyoko Kumagai, who are active in Shogakukan's women's comic magazine "Sho-Comi," opened at Yurakucho Marui today.
Pola Museum of Art in Hakone showcases the beauty and evolution of cosmetic tools from 19th to 20th century Western culture, featuring Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles alongside works by Renoir and Léger.
Finnish design house Marimekko introduces its Pre-Spring 2026 Home Collection, featuring bold lines and abstract forms with a soft color palette, available at Marimekko stores from January 23, 2026.
Performance artist Mineki Murata presents his solo exhibition "BAR" at void+ in Minami Aoyama, Tokyo, running from January 17 to February 7, 2026. The exhibition features new installations and ceramic works exploring the act of "drawing."
The Tokyo Station Hotel offers exclusive building tours of Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum before opening hours, paired with breakfast or lunch. Limited to 15 guests per day, running February 26 and March 6, 2026.
ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA introduces a special kimono rental plan, allowing visitors to enjoy the enchanting "Flower Aquarium Gala" exhibition in traditional Japanese attire while exploring Ginza.
The museum café Café 1894 in Marunouchi, Tokyo introduces a color-themed afternoon tea set available from January 26 to February 17, 2026, celebrating winter flavors with a palette of red, white, and green.
GOSHOW, a contemporary artist with a background in calligraphy, presents 43 new works at Ginza Mitsukoshi, visualizing invisible presences such as island voices and self-contours through uniquely blended ink.
Finnish design house Marimekko introduces a Japan-exclusive home collection featuring the iconic Unikko pattern in soft yellow-green and pink. Pre-orders begin January 16th on Rakuten Fashion, ahead of the general release on January 23rd.
Karimoku Furniture announces the sale of premium remade products using materials from the temporarily closed Imperial Theatre. The "Teigeki Premium Remake" collection, featuring 30 items by 6 creators, will be available at ZOZOVILLA starting January 17, 2026.
Artist Yasunari Ikenaga is holding his first solo exhibition at Bunkamura Gallery from January 10 to 27, 2026, showcasing his latest works of contemporary bijinga (paintings of beautiful women) created with mineral pigments on linen.
Marimekko marks its 75th anniversary with special Japan-exclusive tote bags featuring fusion designs of iconic Unikko and Vihkiruusu prints. The new Maridenim collection and home goods are now available for pre-sale on the official online store starting January 16th.
A French-Japanese cultural fusion brings a premium collector's item featuring Astro Boy in Paris Saint-Germain colors, crafted by renowned French sculpture studio Leblon Delienne.
Shiba Park Hotel in Tokyo showcases traditional Japanese crafts in its latest exhibition, featuring oshie hagoita paddles and karakami decorative paper from December 1, 2025 to March 8, 2026.
A new line of shrine ritual items made from ceramic-resin composite material wins the 2025 Good Design Award. These unbreakable items maintain the appearance and feel of traditional pottery while offering durability and peace of mind.
Tonkachi Inc. has released original merchandise for the Lisa Larson's Way exhibition currently held at PLAY! MUSEUM in Tachikawa, Tokyo. These items are now available for advance purchase at PLAY! MUSEUM and will also be sold sequentially at the online shop Tonkachi Store.
A real-life exhibition event featuring popular Webtoon works from SORAJIMA will be held at GALLERY ZENON in Kichijoji, Tokyo, from January 31st to February 15th, 2026. The event showcases seven popular titles with exclusive Japanese-style character illustrations.
High Spirits & You is hosting an exhibition of 3D pop art works by Charles Fazzino, a New York-based artist known for his vibrant layered artworks, at Matsuzakaya Nagoya Store from January 21 to 27.
A limited-period art exhibition showcasing Italian artist Giorgio Saulini's ROMANs series will be held at Salon de Fleur Gallery in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo from January 27 to February 1, 2026. The exhibition features contemporary human figures depicted in pop art style, including collaborations with Tatsunoko Production.
The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto presents an exhibition showcasing Yumeji's popular works alongside pieces by artists he inspired, from March 28 to June 21, 2026.
From December 1, 2025, to January 12, 2026, Tokyu Plaza Omotesando "Omokado" will host an enchanting Christmas illumination event featuring NAKED's innovative laser mapping technology, creating a magical "forest of falling stars" experience in the center of Omotesando.
After a pre-opening period starting in late July, Sousou Sanuki Shido celebrates its grand opening on December 26. The villa has been updated with renovation work and new furniture, creating a comfortable space with the Sousou-style Japandi aesthetic while continuing to showcase the local region.
Takamiya Garden Saryo in Fukuoka is hosting its popular adult workshops from January 20 to 29, 2026. Experience traditional Japanese crafts including wagashi making, tea brewing, art calligraphy, and kumihimo cord making, each paired with delicious meals.
THE THOUSAND KYOTO presents a solo exhibition by artist Wei-Ni Lu, exploring the beauty of "errors" in the printing process from January 10 to February 15, 2026.
Shinjuku Takashimaya will host the Kurihara Kanji Exhibition -THE CITY- from December 29, 2025, featuring new works inspired by the cities of Shinjuku and Osaka
A special preview exhibition featuring a curated selection of 57 works from an important Japanese private collection will be held at Hillside Forum in Daikanyama from January 29-31, 2026, ahead of the March auction.
Isetan Shinjuku opens on January 2nd, 2026 with the JAPAN SENSES campaign, celebrating Japanese craftsmanship from tradition to pop culture. The event features New Year celebrations including a Kagami Biraki ceremony, artist collaborations, traditional folk toys, and exclusive shortcakes from 13 brands.
tHE GALLERY HARAJUKU in Harajuku will host Tide of Youth, a solo exhibition by illustrator and painter Yusuke Saitoh, running from November 21 to December 7, 2025.
A pop art exhibition featuring 3D art master Charles Fazzino and Italian artist ROMANs opens at Keihan Department Store Moriguchi from November 27 to December 2, 2025.
Discover over 40 years of donated treasures at this special exhibition featuring five distinct collections including tea ceremony utensils and Chinese ceramics, running from December 2025 to March 2026.
Tokyo University of the Arts' art gallery hosts its popular exhibition where visitors can purchase original artworks by emerging artists, running December 6, 2025 to January 12, 2026.
Osaka-based confectionery POIRE launches exclusive collaboration products featuring manga artist Hirohiko Araki's artwork from "THE FOUNTAIN BOY," available for pre-order from November 10, 2025.
The textile art festival FUJI TEXTILE WEEK 2025 will take place from November 22 to December 14, 2025, featuring collaborations with FSX Corporation, Fujisan Rokuroku Railway, and Yamanashi Chuo Bank to display artworks in their stores and station buildings.
Contemporary art and masterpieces gather at Daimaru Shimonoseki from November 12 to 16, 2025. Featuring approximately 60 artworks, including 40 pieces displayed at Daimaru Shimonoseki for the first time.
We hosted a special art experience event with influencer Kinchikuka Yuuki at artbar Yokohama Motomachi. It was a unique event where participants enjoyed creating art while interacting with Kinchikuka Yuuki.
Seishin Tougei has released "Zentei," a hands-on kit that lets you create a miniature Japanese zen garden. Coordinate moss, white sand, and decorative pieces in a shallow bonsai pot to design your own peaceful karesansui landscape.
Touch, taste, and contemplate plants at WORKSIGHT's first-ever market event at FabCafe Osaka this November
From November 12 to December 25, 2025, KITTE Nagoya transforms with a stunning aurora-inspired illumination where music becomes visible light. Experience an immersive AI-powered installation that turns handbell melodies into unique color patterns across a 25-meter aurora display.
GREEN SPRINGS in Tachikawa hosts a pottery market featuring over 30 artisans from the Kanto region, with special exhibitions from Auberge TOKITO and talk events on November 28-30, 2025.
A new projection mapping work City of Water Edo Outer Moat produced by HITOHATA debuts at TOKYO Night & Light from November 1, illuminating Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and creating a new nighttime tourist attraction.
The spectacular winter light show returns to Matsumoto Castle in Nagano Prefecture for the 2025-2026 season, featuring dynamic projection mapping on one of Japan's oldest surviving castles from December 13, 2025 to February 15, 2026.
A special nighttime art exhibition combining light and traditional culture returns to the UNESCO World Heritage site Nijo Castle from October 31 to December 7, 2025, featuring a collaborative installation by THERATIS and NAKED.
A magical night walk featuring illuminated paper-cut art and musical performances is now running in its autumn/winter version through November 24, 2025, with special pet-friendly dates and exclusive discounts.
Illustrator Sanlemo's first solo exhibition at Isetan Shinjuku featuring original analog artworks debuts October 22-28 at the Art Edition space on the 6th floor of the main building.
ATAMI ART GRANT 2025 supported by Pasona art now will take place from November 1 to 30, 2025, in Atami City, Shizuoka. The art festival will feature exhibitions at Nonakayama Mansion and various locations throughout the city.
Design Festa vol.62, one of Japan's largest art events, will take place at Tokyo Big Sight West & South Halls on November 15-16, 2025. Over 10,000 artists will showcase diverse original works across multiple genres.
A special illustration exhibition featuring Hatsune Miku opens at Kitamura Camera stores in Shinjuku and Namba. The exhibition showcases works by 19 popular creators themed around cameras, photos, and memories.
An immersive digital art museum featuring over 300 ukiyo-e masterpieces by Hokusai, Kuniyoshi, and other legendary artists will open at Grand Front Osaka from January 17 to March 14, 2026.
A unique ikebana exhibition combining traditional Japanese flower arrangement with modern convenience store culture will be held at SIGNAL gallery in Toranomon from November 14 to December 6, 2025.
A major art fair featuring 24 leading Japanese galleries and the Polaris from Asia project brings approximately 800 artworks by 200 artists to Osaka from October 8-12.
A spectacular projection mapping event featuring Sensoji Temple's treasured structures will be held from December 3-7, 2025, showcasing 1,400 years of history through cutting-edge digital animation.
GAAAT's first PAC-MAN art exhibition in Kyoto opens October 15th at Gallery An, featuring exclusive artworks blending the iconic game character with Japanese cultural elements.
A new cultural exchange destination BankPark YOKOHAMA will open at the historic former First Bank of Japan Yokohama Branch building on October 4, 2025, featuring a dining restaurant, gallery, coworking space, and more.
The first-ever Dandadan art exhibition reveals Fukuoka and Osaka venue details, showcasing 94 original artworks, 180 reproductions, and 32 handwritten drafts from the hit manga series.
On October 12, 2025, Sumida Hokusai Museum will host a special Japanese culture workshop featuring shuriken throwing, kimono experience, original goods creation, and more activities for both adults and children.
Takamiya Garden Tearoom in Fukuoka will host its third annual "Autumn Evening" event from November 1-30, 2025, featuring a unique fusion of ukiyo-e art and Japanese cuisine.
A new confectionery series "Fugaku Shokei" is now available at Katanukiya, featuring Hokusai's iconic "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji" recreated with ultra-high-definition food printing technology on delicious Japanese sweets.
The Evangelion 30th Anniversary Exhibition "ALL OF EVANGELION" has been confirmed to be held at the Fukuoka Science Museum.
A special exhibition featuring the hit animated movie "Haikyuu!! The Dumpster Battle" opens at Daimaru Sapporo Store from October 15 to November 3, 2025. The exhibition showcases original drawings, materials, and exclusive merchandise from the film that recorded over 20 billion yen worldwide.
A spectacular projection mapping event featuring traditional Aizu culture and beautiful cherry blossoms will illuminate the historic Tsuruga Castle from October 3-5, 2025.
A magical autumn illumination event will be held at the Important Cultural Property former Sasagawa family residence from September 27 to October 19, featuring projection mapping and garden illumination.
A new luxury resort featuring art installations and innovative design will open in Beppu's famous hot spring district, offering guests a unique blend of nature, hot springs, cuisine, and international artworks.
A special exhibition showcasing the charm of Kabuki through one of the three great masterpieces, "Yoshitsune Senbonzakura," will be held at Kabuki-za Tower from October 1 to November 16.
Wanibooks Co., Ltd. will release Seigo Suzuki's first art book "Uttsuku - Japanese Beauty Collection" on November 11, 2025 (Tuesday). To commemorate the release, a solo exhibition "Japanese Beauty Collection" will be held in Harajuku from November 7-11.
A new art exhibition featuring pixel art legend eBoy opens at MIYASHITA PARK in Shibuya, showcasing 25 original artworks across the complex through September 30.
A traveling exhibition featuring Hirohiko Araki's "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" opens at Minnesota Street Project in San Francisco from September 27 to October 25, showcasing lithograph and lenticular artworks of iconic characters.
A unique art exhibition combining traditional sake culture with contemporary art opens in Shibuya. Tamanohikari Sake Brewery presents the 350×PROJECT ART EXHIBITION featuring international artists and sake tasting in a creative space.
The Miniature Dollhouse World Exhibition opens at Kanazawa 21st Century Museum on September 12, 2025, showcasing delicate and profound miniature works by leading Japanese artists alongside European dollhouse traditions.
A special exhibition featuring popular plush toy artist SIO's The TOMODACHI! series debuts at JR Tokyo Station's Gransta Tokyo, showcasing the first-ever soft vinyl figures from the beloved art toy project.
A new exclusive after-hours private viewing plan becomes available at Karuizawa Ando Museum for guests staying at "fufu Karuizawa Yoko no Kaze" and "fufu Kyukaruizawa Seiyou no Mori"
Discover the fascinating world of Hokusai through a unique lens at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO. From September 13 to November 30, 2025, experience over 300 works revealing how manga and anime expressions originated from Hokusai's innovative techniques.
U/M/A/A Inc. announces the release of TB-02 The Ghost in the Shell series on January 30, 2026, featuring visuals from the globally acclaimed sci-fi work The Ghost in the Shell rendered on traditional Japanese folding screens using foil craftsmanship with over 500 years of history.
Kyoto attracts tourists from both Japan and abroad. Especially in spring and fall, when the cherry blossoms and autumn leaves are in full bloom, the city can be overflowing with tourists. Although Kyoto has the image of being crowded no matter where you go, there are many Hidden Gems. In this article, we introduce 16 […]
Kyoto’s tourist attractions are shrines and temples with a sense of Japanese history. Some of them have become popular through social networking services, and there are many gorgeous and colorful shrines and temples that you will not find anywhere else. This article introduces shrines and temples that make you want to go out of your […]
During your trip, the weather often turns rainy. Especially in Kyoto, where there are many outdoor tourist attractions such as temples, shrines, and Japanese gardens, it is quite difficult to change plans. This article introduces 19 such indoor facilities for rainy days! We will introduce indoor facilities based on various themes, please refer to this […]
The “Ueno” and “Yanesen” areas are fascinating regions located in Tokyo’s Taito and Bunkyo wards, where history and culture intersect. This area retains its old-world charm while also offering many modern tourist attractions, ensuring visitors never get bored. In this article, we will provide an in-depth look at the highlights of the “Ueno” and “Yanesen” […]
Harajuku is an area located in Shibuya, Tokyo, stretching from the vicinity of Harajuku Station to Omotesando Station. Known as a hub for fashion and trends, it is a lively district frequented by many young people and tourists. Harajuku is also the center of “Kawaii” culture, where you can enjoy colorful and pop fashion and […]
On this page, we introduce a selection of spots where you can learn about Hokkaido’s history and culture, as well as spots with spectacular views of Hokkaido’s natural beauty! We also feature spots where you can learn about the history of the famous Sapporo Beer, the Ainu culture, Hokkaido’s indigenous people, and the only museum […]
Tokyo’s diverse art culture has made it a must-see city for art lovers from around the world. Amazingly, there are more than 100 museums in Tokyo alone, and the sheer number of museums makes it difficult to choose where to visit. From traditional Japanese painting to modern art and even avant-garde digital art, Tokyo’s museums […]
Summary A 2-day/1-night solo trip to Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture and the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in Toyama Prefecture. Here is the plan for day 1…On day 1, we went sightseeing in Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture. Omachi City is located in the northwestern part of Nagano and is famous as the gateway to the Nagano […]
Hiroshima is blessed with magnificent nature, including spectacular views of the Seto Inland Sea and unique islands. In this issue, we will introduce eight carefully selected romantic spots in Hiroshima! You’ll discover many places where you can enjoy both the daytime scenery and the sunset and nighttime illuminations, including castles, shrines, and gardens featuring captivating […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, including seasonal activities unique to that time of year in your itinerary is ideal. In this issue, we introduce essential travel information for September in Hiroshima, including weather, appropriate fashion, key events, and recommended spots, catering to those interested in experiencing the uniqueness of the season. To learn more […]
Along with Kyoto, Osaka is a very popular tourist area in western Japan. In recent years, the number of tourists has increased even more, and the area is bustling with activity on a daily basis. Gourmet food and amusement are the highlights of sightseeing in Osaka. With gourmet “powdered” foods such as takoyaki and okonomiyaki, […]
Harajuku, Omotesando and Aoyama area is a treasure house of famous architecture. Just by walking around, you can encounter many wonderful buildings. We have compiled a list of buildings carefully selected by our editorial department that we particularly recommend you check out! Characteristics of Harajuku/Omotesando/Aoyama area The Harajuku, Omotesando, and Aoyama area is surrounded on […]
Summary In this issue, I will introduce illuminations in Okayama, Hiroshima, and Yamaguchi in a relay format.It is recommended to visit nearby spots or tour all of them! Please refer to the illumination only during the winter season! *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary Okayama Station（岡山駅） In this […]
What is Shibuya PARCO（渋谷パルコ）? PARCO is one of the most popular commercial facilities in Japan. Operating in major cities such as Tokyo and Osaka, PARCO continues to introduce cutting-edge fashion and the latest trends. In particular, PARCO here in Shibuya is the flagship store of PARCO and is synonymous with Shibuya culture. This store was […]
Tokyo is a must-see city for art lovers, with more than 100 museums in Tokyo alone. The Omotesando and Aoyama areas are also home to many unique museums and art spots. We have compiled a list of museums and art spots carefully selected by our editorial department that you should especially check out. Museums in […]
Autumn in Tokyo is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy nature and scenery due to the pleasant weather. The atmosphere is different from that of the energetic summer months, and one can enjoy the calm and serene atmosphere of Japan. This article details the highlights of autumn travel, from a description of the […]
Explore Tokyo’s unique cultural experiences! This page is dedicated to introducing you to some of Tokyo’s coolest spots. From art to accommodations to entertainment, Tokyo has a lot to offer. Please use this article as a guide to make your trip to Japan even more special and memorable! Click here to learn more about Tokyo. […]
Tokyo is full of fun spots that you should not miss! On this page, we have picked out six exciting places, from animal cafes where you can interact with fluffy owls, to museums full of eye-catching exhibits, to special spots where you can experience Japanese culture in depth. Whether with family, friends, a loved one, […]
The area around Umeda and Osaka Stations is full of attractive sightseeing, shopping, and dining spots. In this issue, we will introduce all of these classic spots. Many of these places can be easily visited in between trips. To learn more about Osaka, click here! Umeda Sky Building (梅田スカイビル) The Umeda Sky Building is considered […]
The Nakanoshima area of Osaka Prefecture is home to historic architecture, museums, and parks, and is one of the areas in Osaka that combines nature and art. Here are some of the classic sightseeing spots in the Nakanoshima area. To learn more about Osaka, click here! Nakanoshima Park (中之島公園) Nakanoshima Park was the first park […]
Dotonbori is one of Osaka’s most popular tourist destinations, with its lively shopping district and restaurants. The area is home to the famous Glico sign and other colorful neon lights that add color to the night. This article introduces some of the classic sightseeing spots in the Dotonbori area, as well as places where you […]
Summary This time, we will introduce our weekend trip to the islands of Kagawa, Day 1 and Day 2.This 3-day/2-night plan leaves Tokyo on Friday night after work or school and spends Saturday and Sunday touring the island. I had an image of islands as being very far away, but it’s much easier than you […]
Summary Introducing the third day of a weekend trip to the islands of Kagawa.Plan to leave Tokyo on Friday night after work or school and tour the island on Saturday and Sunday.I had an image of islands as being very far away, but it is surprisingly easy to get there! On the last day, we […]
Summary This two-day and one-night trip will take visitors to Onomichi, a city facing the Seto Inland Sea in Hiroshima Prefecture, and Ikuchijima Island in the Seto Inland Sea. On the second day, we walked and explored the Onomichi area.I visited various places where I could fully enjoy Onomichi’s unique atmosphere, from standard sightseeing spots […]
Summary This time, we are going on a 2-day/1-night trip to Onomichi, a city facing the Seto Inland Sea in Hiroshima Prefecture, and Ikuchijima Island in the Seto Inland Sea. On the first day, we rented a car near Onomichi Station and drove along the Shimanami Kaido.Cycling around is a good way to get around, […]
Summary This time, we took a cycling trip on the Shimanami Kaido, a 60-km-long automobile-only road connecting Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, and Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture.I was having so much fun from the beginning that I ended up rushing through the second half…but cycling is still fun!Because of the steep slope, beginners should not go […]
Saitama Prefecture is located in the northern part of Tokyo, and is very conveniently accessible from central Tokyo in about 30 minutes by train. In this issue, we will introduce some of the most attractive spots that can only be found in Saitama Prefecture and that are easily accessible by train from Tokyo. Why not […]
Summary This time, it’s a 2-day/1-night plan to enjoy Kokusai-dori to the fullest ✨Located in Naha City, Kokusai street is a bustling area where Okinawa’s shopping and culinary culture converge. Lined with traditional local handicrafts, it is a fun place for tourists to stroll.Original accessories are sure to be a memorable part of your trip!Not […]
Saitama Prefecture, which is quite accessible from Tokyo, is full of attractive sightseeing spots! We have carefully selected 7 places worth visiting, including photo-worthy museums, beautiful natural scenery, and shopping spots. Enjoy a memorable trip in Saitama, where Japanese traditions and modern entertainment merge! What is Saitama Prefecture? Saitama Prefecture is located in the northern […]
Summary Nicknamed “Okayama, Land of Sunshine,” Okayama Prefecture is known by its residents for its mild climate and low precipitation. This time, we will take a 2-day/1-night road trip to the mountain side of Okayama Prefecture.We were blessed with fine weather, ate a lot of delicious food, went to a hot spring, and had a […]
Table of Contents Summary Okayama Prefecture, nicknamed “sunny Okayama” by its residents, is characterized by its mild climate and low precipitation.This time, we will take you on a one-day trip to four such castles in Okayama Prefecture, where you can also enjoy gourmet food.The castle is recommended as a fun place to walk or hike […]
Table of Contents Summary The Seto Inland Sea is the largest inland sea in Japan, surrounded by Honshu and Shikoku, and dotted with approximately 700 islands of various sizes. These islands are easily accessible by ferry or passenger boat, and are visited by many tourists from Japan and abroad. This time, we visited Naoshima and […]
MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM: What is Epson TeamLab Borderless? “Mori Building Digital Art Museum: Epson TeamLab Borderless,” which gained immense popularity in Odaiba, attracting approximately 2.3 million visitors within just one year since its opening, has relocated and opened its doors in Azabudai Hills on February 9, 2024. TeamLab Borderless is a “museum without […]
Summary Kokusai-dori in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture, is a bustling shopping street in Naha City, lined with stores and restaurants and popular among tourists. It is a lively street where visitors can enjoy local goods and international brands.This time, we changed into traditional Okinawan clothing and went for a walk, had a Christmas party at […]
A one-day Kanazawa itinerary covering the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kenrokuen Garden, Higashi Chaya District, Omicho Market, the Ishikawa Prefectural Library, and local cafes. Practical tips on hours, access, and seasonal highlights like cherry blossoms in spring.
Summary Kin-cho is a quiet town with beautiful nature located in the center of the main island of Okinawa. Its historical heritage, idyllic scenery, and friendly atmosphere attract visitors.This time, you can enjoy a ladle of drinks at a bar with an American feel, be healed by aroma, and visit BTS (korean idol) locations. We […]
Summary This time, a 2-day/1-night trip to enjoy activities and hotels! This is a trip around the central part of Serakaki from Yomitan-son 🚗✨. It was a luxurious 2 days to enjoy the beautiful beaches, gourmet food, and night pools that only Okinawa can offer 🤤💖. *Please note that information and prices listed are subject […]
Here are some of the popular sightseeing spots in Hakone that you should not miss if you are planning to visit Hakone.There are famous spots such as hot springs, Owakudani, and the Hakone Open-Air Museum, as well as Hakone's unique rides such as the Hakone Tozan Train, cable car, and pirate ship. Yumoto Area: The […]
Summary This time we rented a car and drove around Kasaoka and Fukuyama 🚗✨. Stylish cafes, grocery stores, and a night at a special inn 🥰. We ate delicious food and visited many fashionable spots 👭💖. *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary 10:30am Fukuyama Station（福山駅） We start from […]
Summary This time, two girls went to Nasu! We rented a car and drove 🌞🚗 under clear skies. From interesting experiences with trick art to trendy cafes, resort-like hotels, and even water activities with spectacular views! The best of all worlds! If you are going to play in Nasu in summer, this is a great […]
What is Ueno Park? Ueno Park is one of the most famous parks in Tokyo and a popular tourist spot with many cultural facilities, temples, and shrines. The vast grounds are rich in nature, featuring cherry blossom trees dating back to the Edo period and a pond with floating lotus flowers, making it an urban oasis.