Forty holders of important intangible cultural properties (living national treasures) from five craft fields – ceramics, dyeing and weaving, lacquerware, metalwork, and wood and bamboo work – will be exhibiting. (Image used at the top: [Ceramics] Nakata Kazuo White Silver Glaze Underglaze Silver-colored Vase (Diameter 21 x Height 24.5cm)) Seiko House Hall will be holding the "Craftsmanship and Creation of Kôgei – Living National Treasures Exhibition" from April 3rd (Fri) to April 19th (Sun). This exhibition, held every spring, brings together works by Important Intangible Cultural Property Holders (Living National Treasures) from five craft fields, and marks its 11th anniversary. "Living National Treasure" is the nickname given to those who…
Artistic cherry blossom viewing event “Harugasumi Cherry Blossom Viewing Noh Theater” to be held in Ginza on March 20, 2026!
With the theme of "Noh and Cherry Blossom Viewing," a Noh performance entitled "Spring Mist Cherry Blossom Viewing Noh Theater" will be held at the Kanze Noh Theater in GINZA SIX, allowing visitors to enjoy the cherry blossom viewing atmosphere. TOKYO CREATIVE SALON 2026 (TCS 2026), Japan's largest creative festival, is now in its seventh year and will be held over 10 days from Friday, March 13th to Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, mainly in nine of Tokyo's most representative areas (Akasaka, Ginza, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Nihonbashi, Haneda, Harajuku, Marunouchi, and Roppongi). Spend a day experiencing traditional Japanese culture in spring in Ginza GINZA SIX will be showcasing the charm of traditional…
“Shangri-La – The Aesthetics of the East” will be held at Artglorieux GALLERY OF TOKYO in Ginza
– A beautiful collaboration between artists with a delicate gaze on the Eastern identity seen from an overseas perspective and the everyday – Artglorieux GALLERY OF TOKYO, an art gallery operated by Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Store on the 5th floor of GINZA SIX, will be hosting "Shangri-La – The Aesthetics of the East," a competition of beauty by artists who view Eastern identity from an international perspective and have a sensitive eye for the everyday. Date: March 12th (Thursday) – March 18th (Wednesday), 2026 Business hours: 10:30-20:30 (closing at 18:00 on the last day) This exhibition focuses on "Contemporary Japanese painting and three-dimensional expression seen from an international perspective," highlighting…
Japan’s only worldwide book fair brings together Japan’s leading secondhand bookstores as well as those from around the world! Over 5,000 treasure-worthy books, ranging in value from tens of thousands to tens of millions of yen, will be on display and for sale! The “ABAJ International Book Fair 2026” will be held from March 13th to 15th.
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…