When looking at the rich history of Japanese cinema, it is impossible to forget the name of the famous director Tasaka Tomotaka (1902-1974). Tasaka made his debut in 1926 with The Pumpkin Riots, and soon established a style full of humanism with literary works such as The True Path (1937) and The Roadside Stone (1938), and together with Uchida Tomu, he built the heyday of Nikkatsu Tamagawa Studios. Furthermore, from The Five Scouts (1938) onwards, he made a name for himself as a creator of war films full of realism and humanity. Snapshots from "Lake no Koto" (1966) (from left: Nakamura Ganjiro II, Director Tasaka, and Sakuma Yoshiko) Courtesy of…
Contemporary artist NAGON holds solo exhibition in Ginza, Tokyo
From Thursday, August 15th to Wednesday, August 21st, 2024 Contemporary artist NAGON (affiliated with DISH) will hold a solo exhibition "NAGON solo exhibition ink brush art – influence -" at Artglorieux GALLERY OF TOKYO (Ginza, Tokyo) from Thursday, August 15th to Wednesday, August 21st, 2024. NAGON is a contemporary artist who skillfully uses ink and brush to express modern Japanese style. Drawing on his intuition, he pursues "calligraphy as modern art" and continues to express traditional culture in his own style. NAGON solo exhibition ink brush art – influence – "Being influenced by nature is not a bad thing" Nagon's art is incorporated into the installation from the production process…
Experience classical music and art for free at “HIBIYA CLASSICS” at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, a five-day event that will be held during the autumn art season, where you can experience classical music, opera, ballet, and more!
The first public viewing of an Italian opera in Japan will also be held at the same time. Period: Thursday, September 12, 2024 to Monday, September 16, 2024 (National Holiday) Tokyo Midtown Hibiya will be holding "HIBIYA CLASSICS," a five-day event from September 12th (Thursday) to September 16th (Monday, national holiday), where people can enjoy music and art, with a focus on classical music. "HIBIYA CLASSICS" is an event that aims to make visitors to Tokyo Midtown Hibiya feel the autumn of the arts and to make classical music more familiar to them by creating an opportunity to experience live classical music and art performances and live singing, which are…
START Box presents the works of young artists in Yurakucho
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture operate "START Box," a creative space that utilizes vacant storefronts in metropolitan housing and other locations, to provide young artists with a place to create and support their ongoing activities. This time, as an opportunity for artists working at START Box to present their works, we will be holding the "START Box Exhibition vol.2" following last year's event, in cooperation with Yurakucho Art Urbanism YAU. We hope you will come and visit us. <Event summary> Date and time: Tuesday, September 3rd to Sunday, September 8th, 2024, 12:00-18:00 *Until 20:00 on the 3rd only Venue: YAU CENTER, 1st floor,…
Announcement of the ATELIER MUJI special exhibition “MUJI’s Basic Clothing”
9/6 (Friday) – 9/23 (Monday) Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd., which develops MUJI products, will hold a special exhibition "MUJI We will be holding an event called "Quality Basic Clothing." Ryohin Keikaku adheres to the three principles of "selection of materials," "process inspection," and "simplification of packaging" in the manufacturing of MUJI products, while incorporating the traditions and cultures of countries and regions around the world, the wisdom of our forefathers, and nature. We aim to realize "comfortable lives and society" not only through our products but also through our services and activities, by learning from our past and continuing to create everyday items that support the basics of everyday life…
Galerie Tamenaga announces the Bernard Buffet Exhibition (Saturday, September 21st – Ginza, Tokyo)
Galerie Tamenaga will hold a retrospective of the contemporary figurative painter Bernard Buffet (1928-1999), known as the last great French master of the 20th century, from Saturday, September 21 to Sunday, October 20, 2024. This exhibition, which will be held for the first time in five years at the Tokyo store, will trace Buffet's life, showcasing approximately 35 pieces spanning from his early years to his final years. During the heyday of abstract painting, Bernard Buffet quickly made a name for himself in the French painting world with his figurative paintings featuring strong, sharp black lines and unique colors. Galerie Tamenaga founder Seiji Tamenaga was one of the first to…
The 5th Antique Watch Fair, the largest antique watch sales event in Japan, will be held in Ginza, Tokyo on August 3rd (Sat) and 4th (Sun).
LowBEAT, the industry's only antique watch magazine, published by Seeds Factory Co., Ltd., which publishes watch-related magazines and MOOKs and operates a watch news site, will hold its fifth sales event over two days, August 3rd (Sat) and 4th (Sun), 2024, with the aim of allowing people to experience the charm of antique watches in a more realistic way. The event will mainly sell antique watches manufactured before the 1970s, ranging from famous brands such as Rolex and Omega to domestic brands such as Seiko. This fair will be attended by not only specialist stores from around the country, but also dealers, with over 20 stalls, making it the largest…
[Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore] YU SORA’s solo exhibition “Watermelon, Tomato” will be held from Saturday, August 10th. Using white cloth and black thread, he expresses the importance of our fragile daily lives.
Ginza Tsutaya Books (6th floor, GINZA SIX, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) will hold a solo exhibition by Korean artist YU SORA titled "Watermelon, Tomato" at the store's FOAM CONTEMPORARY from Saturday, August 10th to Tuesday, August 27th, 2024. Special feature page | https://store.tsite.jp/ginza/event/architectural-design/41235-1605120626.html "Living Together" mixed media, installation 2024 ·overview YU SORA was born in South Korea in 1987. In 2020, she completed her Master's in Sculpture at the Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School. She creates casual domestic scenes, mainly through sculptures and installations using white cloth and black thread. Although the home is an extremely private space, the works created by YU SORA evoke a sense of familiarity that…
[Wako Ginza] Lacquer artist Kohei Kirimoto’s new lacquerware exhibition will be held in the basement of the main store
The basement floor of the main store will be hosting an exhibition of new lacquerware by lacquer artist Kohei Kirimoto from August 1st to 28th. In addition to new flower vases and sake vessels inspired by the nature of Noto, there will be a series of regenerated Wajima lacquerware that was damaged in this year's earthquake. The basement of the main store was reborn as "Arts and Culture" on July 20th of this year. This floor is not just a place to shop, but a base for conveying the stories behind the products, such as the traditions and techniques that have been handed down for hundreds of years, the Japanese…
[Loft] “Ginza Curry Laboratory 2024” to be held, featuring curry-themed apparel and miscellaneous goods
You can enjoy curry from nearby Ginza Loft restaurants at home Ginza Loft will hold the "Ginza Curry Laboratory 2024" from Thursday, August 1st to Sunday, August 25th, 2024. This year marks the sixth time the event has been held, and the store will stock apparel from Curry Mason, a brand run by the owner of a second-hand clothing store in Koenji, as well as tableware and cooking utensils for enjoying curry. In addition, the store will collect ready-made curry from Ginza curry restaurant "Hangetsu" and other stores near Ginza Loft, as well as offer ready-made curry from famous restaurants all over the country. ＜【Ginza Curry Laboratory 2024】Overview＞ ■Period: Thursday,…