From November 13th (Fri) to 29th (Sun), the event will be held at Hibiya Park in Tokyo. Under the direction of Yuko Nagayama, this 17-day event will allow visitors to discover the park's new charms through the works of artists Takashi Kuribayashi, Rui Sasaki, and Taiki Yokote.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is hosting "Hibiya Art Park 2026 – Timeless Phenomena: Things That Seem Like They Could Exist -", with Avex Creator Agency Inc. handling the public relations, from November 13th (Fri) to November 29th (Sun), 2026, at Hibiya Park in Tokyo.
We are pleased to announce the release of sketches of the artwork concept by exhibiting artist Taiki Yokote, as well as details such as information on market vendors that can be enjoyed during the exhibition period and performance programs that visitors can participate in.
In this project, architect Yuko Nagayama serves as director, Kensho Tanbara as curatorial collaborator, and works by three artists: Takashi Kuribayashi, Rui Sasaki, and Taiki Yokote. Under the theme of "Timeless Phenomena: Things That Seem Like They Could Exist," the project focuses on nature, living things, people's activities, and the overlapping of various periods of time that are often overlooked in the daily life of the city.
During the event, in addition to viewing art, there will be a market where you can enjoy coffee and food, and participatory performances that encourage interaction among visitors. We aim to provide an opportunity to experience the new charm of Hibiya Park not only by appreciating art, but also by strolling through the park, enjoying meals, and spending time as you please.
■ Sketches of Taiki Yokote's artwork concept revealed
Taiki Yokote will create a space in Hibiya Park's plaza that resembles a "park within a park," surrounded by flowers. In this flower-planted space, he will install slowly moving sculptures made from materials such as industrial products and picnic blankets actually used in the park. This will create a landscape where beings that live at different times and rhythms—humans, animals, insects, and plants—share the same space. At first glance, it looks like a fantastical flower field, but through the unique sense of incongruity created by the mixing of nature and artificial objects, it will bring to light the diverse activities hidden within public spaces, as well as the presences and relationships that are usually overlooked. Visitors themselves will become part of this landscape, and the project proposes an experience in encountering a new face of Hibiya Park.
■ We will implement a performance program that visitors can participate in.
Hanazaki Sou, "Flower Bouquet Exchange"
During the "Hibiya Art Park 2026" event, we will be presenting a participatory performance piece by Hanazaki So titled "Hanataba Oukan" (Flower Bouquet Exchange).
This interactive artwork takes place at a small flower bouquet stall that appears in a park, where the wishes and prayers of strangers are exchanged through the bouquets.
Participants write their own wish on the front of the bouquet's wrapping paper, and on the back, they rewrite that wish as a prayer for a stranger. These words are then wrapped with dried flowers and placed on a stall, and in return, each participant chooses a bouquet made by someone else to take home.
When the recipient of the bouquet opens the wrapping, they experience the manifestation of someone else's wish as a prayer directed towards them.
Dried flowers that hold the passage of time, and words that circulate from person to person. By creating small connections between people who normally just pass each other by, this exhibition embodies the theme of "Timeless Phenomena: Something that certainly seems possible."
Implementation Schedule
Date:
November 14th (Sat), 21st (Sat), 22nd (Sun), 28th (Sat)
Time: 13:00 to around 18:00 (until sunset) How to participate: No reservation required, free of charge *Flower bouquets are limited in quantity each day. Ends when supplies run out.
*In case of rain, the event may be canceled or the schedule may be changed.
◾️About Hanazaki Grass
Born in Tokyo. Graduated from the Department of Advanced Art Expression, Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School. A contemporary artist who works across media, primarily in performance art. Notable solo exhibitions include "Energy Dose" (2026, Tokyo) and "Atarashii Tan'i" (2025, Tokyo), the performance "Breathing-with – Awai no Tane" (2026, Taichung), and the group exhibition "Flowers for urban maladies" (2022, Tokyo).
◾️ Exhibiting Artists
Takashi Kuribayashi
Born in 1968, from Nagasaki Prefecture.
Since the early 1990s, he has lived in Germany and has consistently focused on the theme of "boundaries," creating works using diverse media such as drawings, installations, and videos. Drawing on his experiences in post-East-West Germany, he focuses on multiple boundaries such as nature and humanity, visible and invisible, land and water, and inside and outside, presenting works both domestically and internationally that evoke the viewer's bodily sensations. In recent years, he has been active while traveling back and forth between Japan and Indonesia, developing projects that deal with themes surrounding the history of the land, the environment, and energy. His major exhibitions include the Islamic Art Biennale (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 2025), the solo exhibition "Roots" (Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Modern Art, Hayama, 2024), Roppongi Art Night (Roppongi Hills, 2023), Documenta 15 (Kassel, Germany, 2022), Setouchi Triennale (Ibukijima, Kagawa Prefecture, 2019), the "Enfance/Childhood" exhibition (Palais de Tokyo, Paris, 2018), the solo exhibition "Water>|<Wasser" (Towada Art Center, 2012), and the "Nature Sense" exhibition (Mori Art Museum, 2010), among many others. In his recent works, through the "Genki-ro" series and "Tanker Project," he critically and poetically presents the relationship between the natural environment and social structures.
Rui Sasaki
Born in Kochi Prefecture in 1984. Graduated from Musashino Art University in 2006 and completed a Master's program at the Rhode Island School of Design in 2010. Drawing inspiration from the nature and living environment around her, she primarily uses glass, a material that can be preserved and recorded, to explore the nature of the "faint nostalgia" she perceives in the places where she lives. She has received invitations for residencies mainly in Scandinavia and the United States, and has exhibited at museums both in Japan and abroad. Her major awards include the 33rd Rakow Commission 2018 (2019, Corning Museum of Glass / USA) and the Toyama Glass Grand Prize 2021 (2021, Toyama Glass Museum). Many of her works are held in the collections of the National Gallery of Norway (Norway), the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, and the National Crafts Museum, among others. Recent major exhibitions include participation in the "Aichi International Art Festival 2025" and the solo exhibition "Subtle Intimacy: Here and There" (2023, Portland Japanese Garden / USA). Her work has been featured in the New York Times and other publications. Currently based in Ishikawa Prefecture.
Taiki Yokote
Born in 1998. Raised in Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Graduated from the Department of Sculpture, Faculty of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts in 2021. Completed graduate studies in Sculpture at the Graduate School of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts in 2025.
Taiki Yokote's practice begins with emotions stirred by the scenery and events around him. Presence and absence, nonverbal communication, subtle existences and phenomena that cannot be grasped by the eye. Yokote focuses on matter and the invisible interactions behind it, and with a careful gaze, he brings to light the existence of individuals buried within the collective and the diverse flow of time. In a space where humans and non-humans, present and memory, reality and imagination flow together with nature, this quiet resonance with others is an attitude of looking towards the in-between*, and promotes a deeper connection between us and society and the world.
His major exhibitions include to make today lovely, too / to make today lonely, too (CON_ + parcel, Tokyo, 2026), Minor Attractions 2025 (The Mandrake Hotel, London, 2025), Frieze Seoul 2025 (COEX, Seoul, 2025), BOLMETEUS (SAI, Tokyo, 2024), until soil unites (CON_, Tokyo, 2024), Rokko Meets Art 2023 beyond (Mt. Rokko, Hyogo, 2023), even a worm will turn (parcel, Tokyo, 2022), Planet Zamza (former site of Kodaka Bookbinding Industry, Tokyo, 2022), and many others.
*Awai…the space between two things; also, the distance between them.
◾️Director/Curatorial Collaborator
Yuko Nagayama (Director)
Born in Tokyo in 1975. Worked at Jun Aoki & Associates from 1998 to 2002. Established Yuko Nagayama Architects in 2002. Visiting Professor at Musashino Art University from 2020 to 2024. Vice Chairperson of the Good Design Award Jury from 2023 to 2025. Major works include "LOUIS VUITTON Daimaru Kyoto Store", "House on a Hill", "Teshima Yokoo Museum", "Megami no Mori Central Garden (Hall and Complex in Kobuchizawa)", "Japan Pavilion at Dubai International Expo", "Grand Patio on the 1st Floor of Tamagawa Takashimaya SC Main Building", "JINS PARK Maebashi", "House with a Membrane Roof", "Tokyu Kabukicho Tower", "Women's Pavilion in collaboration with Cartier" at Osaka-Kansai Expo, and "NOMO Country" at the Panasonic Group Pavilion. Recipient of numerous awards, including the L'Oréal Award Encouragement Prize, the JCD Design Award Encouragement Prize (2005), the AR Awards Excellence Award (2006/"House on a Hill"), Architectural Record Design Vanguard (2012), the JIA Newcomer Award (2014/"Teshima Yokoo Museum"), the Yamanashi Prefecture Architectural Culture Award, the JCD Design Award Silver Prize (2017), the Tokyo Architectural Award Excellence Award (2018/"Goddess Forest Central Garden"), the Illuminating Engineering Institute of Japan Lighting Design Award Grand Prize (2021/"Tamagawa Takashimaya SC Main Building 1F Grand Patio"), the World Architecture Festival 2022 Highly Commended (2022), the iF Design Award Winner (2023 "JINS PARK Maebashi" and 2026 "AOI CELESTIE COFFEE ROASTERY"), and the 76th Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award for New Artists (Art B category). Currently, projects such as the "TOKYO TORCH Torch Tower" project in front of Tokyo Station's Tokiwabashi Bridge are underway. His published works include "Spinning Stories from Architecture" (Graphic-sha) and "Architecture as a Catalyst" (Shueisha Shinsho).
Kensho Tanbara (Curatorial Collaborator)
Writer and curator. Born in Tokyo in 1992. Graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Art History. After working as an artist in Boston, focusing on performance art related to rites of passage and rituals in contemporary communities, she returned to Japan in 2017 and has been active as an artist and curator in the country ever since. Her work focuses on site-specific pieces and exhibitions, aiming to elicit changes in the viewer's perspective. In addition to her artistic and curatorial activities, she has established the art space "Shin-Okubo UGO" and the Open Art Consortium. She is also the program director for "Sono Aida" and a part-time lecturer at Tokyo Polytechnic University. His major exhibitions include Meta Fair #01 (2022, Sono Aida #Shin-Yurakucho, planning, operation, and curation), "Scenes of Debugging" (2022, ANB Tokyo, curation), "Unmanned Ark" (Study: Osaka Kansai International Art Festival 2023, curation), "Back to Thread" (FUJI TEXTILE WEEK 2023, Yamanashi), and "Takenaka Corporation Exhibition: Building Glasses, Town Glasses Exhibition – From Space to Insects, A Way of Looking at Architecture in Scale" (2025, VS., Osaka).
■ Information on vendors participating in the food market, which will be enjoyed alongside art, has been released.
During the event, a market offering coffee and food will appear in Hibiya Park.
In the pleasant autumn season, we propose a relaxed way to spend time in the park, such as taking a break with a cup of coffee while strolling through art installations or enjoying a meal. A variety of unique shops are scheduled to participate, including BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE, DAN Curry, sabasu, TRUFFLE Bakery, and hammam. We will deliver a new experience through food, along with the scenery of Hibiya Park.
Participating stores
BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE: Coffee and light snacks
Pop-up shop period: November 9th (Mon) – 29th (Sun)
The Blue Bottle Coffee Truck is a mobile café featuring a classic design with the brand logo and equipped with an espresso machine. It offers espresso drinks made with the "Outdoor Blend," specially developed for outdoor use, as well as non-coffee drinks such as matcha lattes. During its time at Hibiya Park, the truck will be offering a seasonal latte, the "Juniper Berry Latte," which can only be tasted here, and a newly introduced limited-edition item, the "Eco Cup – Coffee Truck." Original picnic mats are also available, so we recommend enjoying your coffee slowly on the grass while taking in the natural scenery.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluebottlejapan/?hl=ja
Toraya: Zenzai (sweet red bean soup) and Manju (steamed buns)
Pop-up shop period: November 13th (Fri) – 15th (Sun)
Toraya was founded in Kyoto during the late Muromachi period and has been operating as a Japanese confectionery shop for five centuries. Since the reign of Emperor Go-Yōzei (1586-1611), we have served the Imperial Court. In 1869, with the relocation of the capital to Tokyo, we accompanied the Emperor and expanded our business to Tokyo, while maintaining our Kyoto store.
Based on our business philosophy of "providing delicious Japanese sweets that our customers will enjoy," we strive to offer high-quality confectionery and service.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toraya.confectionery/
hammam: Craft beer
Pop-up shop dates: November 14th (Sat), 15th (Sun), 21st (Sat) – 23rd (Mon/Holiday), 28th (Sat), 29th (Sun) (A total of 7 days including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays during this period)
This is a craft beer bottle shop located in Gakugei-daigaku. We always have about 80 kinds of beer in stock, selected from various breweries both in Japan and abroad. Our lineup is diverse, ranging from classic styles to unique flavors. Enjoy the differences in aroma, bitterness, and taste, or try beers from breweries you've never heard of before. You're sure to find the perfect bottle to suit your mood and preferences. We also have a standing bar area in the shop where you can enjoy the beer you've purchased on the spot. This is a shop where beer lovers and those who are not very familiar with craft beer can easily enjoy themselves. Whether you want to try a beer that's a little different from the usual, or just want to have a quick drink after work, we want to be a place where you can feel closer to craft beer in your daily life.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hi_hammam/
DAN Curry: Biryani
Pop-up shop dates: November 14th (Sat), 15th (Sun)
This South Indian restaurant offers a dining experience that engages all five senses. We recreate traditional local Indian food right here in Hamamatsu. We strive to maintain an authentic Indian style so that both Japanese and Indian customers can enjoy our dishes!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dan_indian_curry/
TruffleBAKERY: Bread
Pop-up shop dates: November 21st (Sat) – 23rd (Mon/Holiday), 28th (Sat), 29th (Sun)
TruffleBAKERY is a bakery that started in 2017 in Monzen-Nakacho, Tokyo, with the concept of "delicious ingredients and a touch of richness because it's bread you eat every day," and now has 22 stores nationwide. The parent company is a food supplier that mainly deals in imported ingredients, and the bakery started with the idea that it would be interesting to combine truly delicious ingredients with everyday bread! The flagship store, TruffleBAKERY, operates as a store with a kitchen and a cafe with eat-in area, targeting local customers. TRUFFLE mini is a store that operates in train stations and facilities around them, allowing commuters and students to enjoy products and services more quickly. Furthermore, in 2025, TruffleBAKERY Minami Yatsugatake, a development base, will open in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, where new breads will be developed daily and the store will be open to customers only on weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), where customers can try breads that can only be tasted there. Products that become popular there will be gradually rolled out to stores nationwide.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trufflebakery
sabasu: Pizza
Pop-up shop dates: November 21st (Sat) – 23rd (Mon/Holiday), 28th (Sat), 29th (Sun)
This pizzeria is housed in a renovated former Japanese restaurant in Akasaka. The interior blends the charm of its 60-year-old restaurant days with modern design, offering pizzas made with a focus on fermentation. Instead of using commercial yeast, they utilize natural yeast made from the indigenous bacteria present in flour and water. The sourdough dough, fermented for three days, boasts a rich aroma and deep flavor. Baking at high temperatures allows the dough's inherent qualities to shine through, even in simple preparations. For those who want to savor the dough, simple pizzas like Marinara and Bianca are recommended. Pizzas made with black garlic sourced directly from producers, and seasonal pizzas featuring fresh ingredients, are also popular. All wines are natural, allowing you to enjoy them casually with your sourdough pizza.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sabasu_akasaka/
*Business days and hours will be announced on social media as soon as they are confirmed.
■Venue Map
■ The official "Hibiya Art Park" podcast has launched!
This is the official podcast program for "Hibiya Art Park." Through conversations between director Yuko Nagayama and guest navigator Hiroya Okamoto, and dialogues between curatorial collaborator Kensho Tanbara and exhibiting artists, the program unravels the thoughts and background behind the works. This program can also be enjoyed as an appreciation guide that introduces the highlights of the exhibition. Through art, let's look at the familiar park scenery from a slightly different perspective.
Enjoy new discoveries and listening experiences as you stroll through Hibiya Park.
Release date: November 13th (Fri)
Streaming URL: https://arrtsidecast.podcast.sonicbowl.cloud/podcast/25ebb586-49e3-4762-9fcf-c0490d7fda6c/
Official website: https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/special/flowerandlight/hibiya2026autumn/index.html
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hibiya_park_art/
*Events and some services may be canceled, suspended, or changed due to weather-related disasters, etc.
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