As the first installment, the Takeshi Kitano "Beat & Art Takeshi Exhibition" will be held. A premium edition*1 created using preservation techniques for national treasures and important cultural properties will be unveiled for the first time. Tsutaya Juzaburo Shoten Co., Ltd. will unveil a "Premium Edition Work" for the first time on July 20th (Monday) and 21st (Tuesday), 2026, to commemorate a new initiative to apply ultra-high-definition cultural property preservation technology with up to 18 billion pixels to contemporary art. The first exhibition in this initiative, "Beat & Art Takeshi Exhibition," will be held at Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore GINZA ATRIUM. During the Edo period, Tsutaya Juzaburo discovered the talents of…
To commemorate the 35th anniversary of author Atsuko Asano’s debut, an exhibition celebrating her popular near-future science fiction novel series, “The World of NO.6,” which has sold over 2.4 million copies, will be held in Ginza, Tokyo in October 2026!
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…
[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…
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…
Information on original merchandise for the “Not Just Cute!? Pingu Exhibition” has been released.
Over 100 Pingu items are gathered here! Customizable goods and collaboration items with Tatsuya Tanaka are also available. We will be providing the latest information, including details on original exhibition merchandise, for the "Not Just Cute!? Pingu Exhibition," which will be held at YURAKUCHO MUSEUM from July 10th (Fri) to September 6th (Sun). "More Than Just Cute!? Pingu Exhibition" is the inaugural event for the newly opened "YURAKUCHO MUSEUM" in Yurakucho, Tokyo. The exhibition is themed around an amusement park and is an interactive experience where visitors can see, touch, and enjoy Pingu's previously unknown charms. The museum shop offers over 100 items featuring Pingu, who is "more than just…
Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore and Kyoto Tsutaya Bookstore will be holding a fair called “Summer Time” from July 1st (Wednesday) to help you spend this summer comfortably and richly.
Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore and Kyoto Tsutaya Bookstore will be holding a fair themed "Summer Time" from July 1st (Wed) to August 31st (Mon), 2026. We will be offering tips for enjoying a comfortable and fulfilling time even during the hot summer, in collaboration with creators and brands from various fields. As a joint project between Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore and Kyoto Tsutaya Bookstore, we will be introducing yukata and kimono from the Dutch sustainable brand "SUSAN BIJL" and kimono enthusiast Sankaku, who boasts a total of 400,000 followers on social media. In addition, we have prepared a variety of projects that take advantage of the unique characteristics of each area and…
“Shochiku Geino Togeki Live Make-Za Comedy Theater in Ginza ~The creeping terror of laughter~”
Shochiku Geino Co., Ltd. will hold a comedy show, "Shochiku Geino Togeki Live Make-Za Comedy Theater in Ginza ~The creeping terror of laughter~," at the Shochiku Information Center (1st floor, Togeki Building, 4-1-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. This event is a monthly free comedy show featuring young comedians and talents belonging to Shochiku Geino. Located in the prime location of Ginza, our entertainment venue is popular with many customers as a place they can easily drop by on their way home from work or while shopping. On the day of the event, in addition to performances by up-and-coming comedians, A collaboration event with the movie "Shall…