The Antiquarian Booksellers Association of Japan (ABAJ)* will hold Japan's largest antiquarian book exhibition, "International Rare Book Fair 2026 – Japanese Antiquarian Books, World Antiquarian Books," at the Tokyo Transportation Center Exhibition Hall for three days from March 13th (Fri) to 15th (Sun), 2026. Admission is free. This book fair, organized by ABAJ and held for the 19th time since its founding in 1964, will see participation from leading second-hand bookstores in Hokkaido, Kanto, Kansai, and Kyushu, as well as leading overseas bookstores from New York, Europe, Australia, and other countries. This is the one and only worldwide antique book exhibition and sale in Japan, gathering together over 5,000 old…
[CIBONE] Ceramic artist Toru Itabashi’s solo exhibition will be held at CIBONE CASE (Ginza)
Approximately 300 pieces will be on display, including new platinum-colored pieces that represent the culmination of his research into crystalline glazes. Starting Saturday, March 14th, CIBONE CASE (Ginza) will be holding a solo exhibition by Fukushima-based ceramic artist Toru Itabashi. This is Itabashi's second exhibition, and in addition to his signature work "Snow Flowers" made with zinc crystal glaze, we will be showcasing approximately 300 works, including new works mainly using platinum colors, which is a work he has been focusing on recently. Platinum coloring is a technique of applying platinum to ceramics and porcelain, and is characterized by its resistance to discoloration and its ability to maintain a subdued…
ATELIER MUJI Special Exhibition “Totonoou”
Friday, March 20, 2026 – Sunday, May 31, 2026 ©ATELIER MUJI Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd., the operator of MUJI, will hold a special exhibition titled "Totonoau" at ATELIER MUJI GINZA Gallery 1 and 2 in MUJI Ginza (Chuo-ku, Tokyo) from Friday, March 20, 2026 to Sunday, May 31, 2026. This exhibition focuses on the word "totono," which is used in a variety of ways in our daily lives, and introduces various forms of "totono" seen in "space and life," "mind and body," and "each individual." In today's society, overflowing with information and things, the "totono" introduced in the three sections of this exhibition is not about adding something or drastically…
Contemporary artist LOTTA, who has captivated many fans with his monochrome worldview, will be holding a solo exhibition titled “DOWN THE ALLEYWAY” at Barneys New York Ginza flagship store!
ART EXHIBITION: LOTTA “DOWN THE ALLEYWAY” Barneys Japan Co., Ltd. will be holding "DOWN THE ALLEYWAY," a solo exhibition by LOTTA, a contemporary artist garnering attention for his work that combines the nostalgia of old cartoons with the sensibility of modern street art, at the B1 Stage of Barneys New York Ginza Flagship Store from Wednesday, February 25th to Sunday, March 15th. LOTTA's works, which feature expressive depictions of characters including his original ghost cat "SOCKS" against monochrome backgrounds that evoke the feeling of moonlight, stimulate the viewer's imagination and create a unique art story in their mind. In addition to the exhibition and sale of all new works created…
“Immersive Planetarium – Monet”, which traces the life of Monet as etched in his famous paintings, will be screened for a limited time from March 3rd (Tuesday) to May 31st (Sunday)!
Konica Minolta Planetarium TOKYO (Yurakucho, Tokyo), an entertainment planetarium facility for adults, has decided to screen a special program, "Immersive Planetarium – Monet," starting on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Claude Monet is a leading Impressionist painter. This immersive program allows visitors to experience the "transition of light" that he depicted throughout his life in the planetarium's full-dome. Supervised by Claude Monet researcher Yasui Hiroo, the program explores what Monet loved, what he focused on, and how he left his mark on the canvas with light. Along with his many masterpieces, the program introduces the journey of Monet's life. A new dimension of immersive experience depicting the world as seen by…
[Ginza Wako] “Crafts Expressions by Four Artists” will be held from Thursday, March 19th
An exhibition by four artists at the forefront of contemporary Japanese crafts From Thursday, March 19th to Sunday, March 29th, 2026, Wako Ginza will be holding an exhibition at the Seiko House Hall featuring four cutting-edge artists in their 40s and 50s who have established their own unique styles in the fields of lacquerware, metalwork, and ceramics and have received high praise both in Japan and abroad. (Top image: Mitsuke Masayasu, red-glazed incense burner, w6.6 x d6.6 x h7 cm) Lacquer artist Ikeda Akimasa creates cyberspace that fits in the palm of your hand, with delicate mother-of-pearl and maki-e designs emerging from a jet-black world. Hasegawa Seikichi is a metalworker…
RIKO MATSUYAMA’s solo exhibition “LOST IN STRUCTURE” will be held at Artglorieux GALLERY OF TOKYO in Ginza
RIKO MATSUYAMA is an up-and-coming artist who uses rod-shaped objects as a central element to express the importance of connections between diverse people through their strength and permanence. Artglorieux GALLERY OF TOKYO, an art gallery operated by Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Store on the 5th floor of GINZA SIX, will be holding a solo exhibition by up-and-coming artist RIKO MATSUYAMA, titled "LOST IN STRUCTURE." Date: February 26th (Thursday) – March 4th (Wednesday), 2026 Business hours: 10:30-20:30 (closing at 18:00 on the last day) Comment from the artist In Tokyo, which is filled with buildings, people, cars, light, and wind move through the gaps in the limited space. It feels like being…
“TOKYO CRAFT STORIES: Memories of Beauty Woven by Hand” A pop-up event featuring traditional Tokyo crafts will be held at Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore from February 18th to March 4th
The Tokyo Handicraft Project, an initiative of the Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center, will be holding a pop-up event at Ginza Tsutaya Books from Wednesday, February 18th to Wednesday, March 4th, where you can directly purchase products developed by this project and traditional Tokyo crafts. Tokyo's traditional crafts are refined through skilled techniques and delicate designs, and are constantly evolving into forms that add color to modern life. Why not try incorporating these carefully handcrafted products into your modern life? During the event, artisans will be holding demonstrations, so please take this opportunity to stop by. Event details Event name: "TOKYO CRAFT STORIES: Memories of beauty woven…
The 11th Paella and Tapas Festival 2026 will be held at Hibiya Park! The Japanese representative qualifier for the world championship to be held in Valencia, Spain will also be held.
Held at Hibiya Park for three days from June 5th (Friday) to June 7th (Sunday) The Paella and Tapas Festival, Japan's largest Spanish food festival, will be held for three days from June 5th (Fri) to 7th (Sun), 2026, at Hibiya Park (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo). The festival will also feature the National Paella Championship and National Tapas Championship , where the grand prize winners will be decided by visitor votes, as well as the Valenciana Paella Japan Competition, where paella is made using the authentic Valencian method, using chicken and rabbit meat and cooked over a wood fire. The official selection for Japan's representative for the World Paella Day Cup 2026,…
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya: “HIBIYA BLOSSOM 2026,” a “flower and magical festival” featuring over 15,000 artificial flowers, will be held from March 3rd (Tue) to April 4th (Sat), 2026.
The Flower Dome, in collaboration with the film "Wicked," will feature a tulip field that recreates the world of the film, as well as the "Yellow Brick Road" that will lead visitors to Oz! Starting on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya will host "HIBIYA BLOSSOM 2026," an event to celebrate the arrival of spring. This annual spring event, themed around "art and flowers," will decorate the streets of Hibiya, and this year marks its eighth year. Following on from last year's collaboration with the film "Wicked," which was well-received by many visitors, this year the park will collaborate with the sequel, "Wicked: The Forever Promise" (released March 6th).…