Author Atsuko Asano will celebrate her 35th anniversary in 2026, since her debut in 1991. To commemorate this, an exhibition showcasing the world of her near-future science fiction novel series "NO.6," titled "The World of NO.6 Exhibition," will be held in Ginza, Tokyo, from October 2nd (Friday). "NO.6" is a story about two boys, Shion and Nezumi, who meet in the artificial city "NO.6" in a near-future world on the brink of human extinction. They challenge the truth of "NO.6" and aim for its collapse and rebirth. Publication began in 2003, and it was adapted into a manga and a TV anime in 2011. It is a popular series that…
A collection of refreshing sweets you’ll want to eat right now in Hibiya! Tokyo Midtown Hibiya is holding a chilled sweets fair, “Summertime Hibiya: A Cold Temptation,” from July 10th (Fri) to August 31st (Mon), 2026.
A selection of local ice creams from across Japan will be gathered in Hibiya! "Aipaku® TOKYO" will have a limited-time pop-up shop. From Friday, July 10th to Monday, August 31st, 2026, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya will be hosting a cool sweets fair to enjoy during the hot summer, titled "Midsummer Hibiya: Cool Temptation – Soothing Summer Sweets," at its restaurants and bars throughout the building. We've prepared a variety of unique treats, including shaved ice made with colorful summer fruits like watermelon and mango, and luxurious parfaits using premium fruits such as peaches and melons. In addition, we have banana tempura parfaits, fried ice cream, and even alcoholic sherbet. Additionally, "Aipaku®…
Namco Game Selection Summer Market at Hakuhinkan Toy Park is now open!
Content Seed Co., Ltd. will be holding the Namco Game Selection Summer Market in Hakuhinkan TOY PARK starting Saturday, July 11, 2026. At this event, we will be selling new merchandise from the Namco Game Selection series. This event is designed for fans to enjoy, so please be sure to check it out! [Special Page] https://www.the-chara.com/blog/?p=117203 [Event Information] Event Name: Namco Game Selection Summer Market in Hakuhinkan Toy Park Event period: July 11th (Sat) – August 6th (Thu), 2026 Venue: Hakuhinkan TOY PARK Ginza Main Store, 1st Floor Event Space [Character Greeting Event Announced!] During the event, the characters will be coming to visit the venue! We'll be taking commemorative…
[CIBONE] CIBONE CASE (Ginza) is hosting “Impromptu,” a solo exhibition by Ruka Kikuchi, an artist from Lue who creates everyday brass items.
This exhibition features works in which the artist confronts the origins of his own creative process and explores new forms of expression through etching. A talk session with journalist Takashi Ikai will also be held on the opening day of the exhibition. From July 18th (Saturday), CIBONE CASE (Ginza) will host "Impromptu," a solo exhibition by Ruka Kikuchi, the artist behind "Lue," a brand based in Okayama Prefecture that produces brass cutlery and everyday items. This exhibition showcases works born from the desire to leave the mark of one's own hands on creations, a feeling that arose during many years of making everyday items, against the backdrop of the artist's…
Exploring the enduring appeal of Japanese painting in the modern era, focusing on themes of “negative space” and “life”—A joint exhibition by Masaki Matsuura and Ayame Higuchi will be held at Artglorieux GALLERY OF TOKYO in Ginza.
Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Store's art gallery, "Artglorieux GALLERY OF TOKYO," located on the 5th floor of GINZA SIX, will host "Veil – Beyond Silence," a joint exhibition by Masaki Matsuura and Ayame Higuchi, exploring the charm of contemporary Japanese painting through the themes of "negative space" and "life." Date: July 16th (Thursday) – July 22nd (Wednesday), 2026 Opening hours: 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM (closing at 6:00 PM on the last day) This exhibition presents Japanese paintings by Masayuki Matsuura and Ayame Higuchi. Higuchi explores the inner workings of humanity and the essence of life through plants and animals, depicting questions lurking in contemporary society. Matsuura, on the other hand,…
[Ginza Wako] Holding an event “About Wood” introducing the solo exhibition of Yu Kawai and the activities of SOMA.
To commemorate Arts and Culture's second anniversary, limited edition products by Mr. Kawai will also be available. Wako Co., Ltd. will be holding "About Wood" at the Arts and Culture section in the basement of its flagship store, which is celebrating its second anniversary, from Thursday, July 16th to Wednesday, August 12th. This exhibition, "About Wood," is a project that re-examines our relationship with forests and wood through a solo exhibition by woodworker Yu Kawai and the activities of the lifestyle brand "SOMA." Mr. Kawai, who creates his works while cherishing the expression and individuality of the wood itself, launched the lifestyle brand SOMA after an experience that made him…
Delicious foods from Aomori gather in Hibiya Park, Tokyo! The first-ever “Ummee Aomori Festival” is being held.
The "Ummee Aomori Festival" (organized by the Ummee Aomori Festival Executive Committee), where you can enjoy delicious Aomori cuisine made with seafood and mountain produce from Aomori Prefecture's abundant natural resources, will be held for the first time at Hibiya Park in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, for three days from September 18th (Fri) to 20th (Sun), 2026. Aomori Prefecture is a treasure trove of delicious ingredients. Surrounded by the sea on three sides, it boasts an abundance of seafood, including tuna from Oma and scallops from Mutsu Bay. The climate with its significant temperature differences produces sweet and delicious fruits such as apples and cherries. The prefecture also has many brand-name…
“Aipaku® TOKYO” opens for a limited time at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya! Enjoy a specialty craft soft-serve ice cream shop while strolling through the streets of Hibiya.
Open for a limited time from July 4th (Sat) to September 27th (Sun), 2026! Offering craft soft serve ice cream made with carefully selected ingredients from all over Japan, as well as soul ice cream from various regions across the country! "Aipaku® TOKYO," a specialty brand of craft soft serve ice cream and local ice cream born from the ice cream event "Aipaku®" which has attracted a cumulative total of 4.5 million people, will open a limited-time pop-up store at Hibiya Step Square in Tokyo Midtown Hibiya from July 4th (Sat) to September 27th (Sun), 2026. "Aipaku® TOKYO" opens for a limited time at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya! "Aipaku® TOKYO" inherits…
The lineup of vendors for “WaSHOKU FES 2026,” a festival featuring food, a market, stage performances, street performances, and traditional Japanese festival stalls, will be held at Hibiya Park starting this week, July 3rd!
"WaSHOKU FES 2026," a new kind of event featuring food, a market, stage performances, street performances, and traditional Japanese festival games, will be held at Hibiya Park from July 3rd (Friday). A diverse array of Japanese flavors and content will be gathered there. FoodFes Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce the participating vendors and event content for "WaSHOKU FES 2026," which will be held at Hibiya Park for three days from Friday, July 3rd to Sunday, July 5th, 2026. "WaSHOKU FES 2026" is a new kind of event that combines Japanese food culture with food, a market, and stage content, all in one place. The venue will be filled with…
The relocation event “Yamaguchi and Tsuwano: Relaxed Relocation Life 2026 – Learn, See, and Enjoy” will be held on July 26th at the Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan in Yurakucho.
The following cities and towns in Yamaguchi Prefecture will be exhibiting: Ube City, Yamaguchi City, Hagi City, Hofu City, Mine City, Sanyo-Onoda City, and Tsuwano Town in Shimane Prefecture. The Furusato Kaiki and Migration Exchange Promotion Organization (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Ko Takahashi), a public interest incorporated association that supports migration in cooperation with local governments nationwide, will co-host the migration event "Yamaguchi and Tsuwano Relaxed Migration Life 2026 ~Learn, See, and Enjoy~" on Sunday, July 26th, with the Yamaguchi Central Metropolitan Area Promotion Council Migration and Settlement Promotion Project Executive Committee. Six cities in Yamaguchi Prefecture and Tsuwano Town in Shimane Prefecture will exhibit, and visitors can feel free to…