The DNP Foundation for Cultural Promotion, a public interest incorporated foundation, will hold the "Japanese Art Direction Exhibition 2025" at the Ginza Graphic Gallery (ggg, Ginza, Tokyo) from Friday, October 31, 2025 to Saturday, November 29, 2025. [About the "Japanese Art Direction Exhibition 2025"] Founded in 1952, the Tokyo Art Directors Club (ADC) currently consists of 85 of Japan's leading art directors. The annual open exhibition, "Japan Art Direction Exhibition," is held with all members as judges. The "ADC Award," selected here, is an award that reflects the cutting edge of Japanese advertising and graphic design, and is attracting attention both from within Japan and overseas. This year, ADC members…
“Morimoto Cider’s Sad People Exhibition” to be held!
The "Sad People Imitation Exhibition – First Time" was held last year and ended with great success. We are pleased to announce that the second event will be held! Morimoto Cider began posting on social media as part of his "Sad People Imitation Series," and has been steadily posting almost every day for about seven years. The heart-wrenching melancholy resonated with viewers, and the song gradually spread beyond comedy fans. Recently, TikTok has recorded 1.8 million views and X posts have recorded 200,000 likes. The number of exhibits and experiential elements have been increased from the previous edition, creating a space where you can fully experience the poignant worldview. [Morimoto…
Matsuya Ginza transforms into a haunted house!? Report on the media preview of the 100th anniversary event “Matsuen Festival”
Matsuya Ginza will celebrate its 100th anniversary in May 2025, and since spring has been holding various anniversary events under the theme of "Connect, Connect, Connect." The main event of the second half, the Shoensai Festival , will be held from Wednesday, October 29th to Tuesday, November 11th. With the opening just around the corner, details were revealed at a media preview, so we've picked out some of the most noteworthy events to introduce. *The contents of this article are current as of the time of the interview. Please note that they may differ from the latest information. Media preview In the "After-Closing Haunted House Mission," Matsuya employees play the…
From “reading” to “watching.” The world of Miyazawa Kenji is depicted through Japanese paintings. Japanese painter Nojima Hamae’s new work, “The Exhibition of Many Orders,” will be held from October 23rd.
Ginza Nakajima Art October 23rd to November 5th, 2025 Experience the joy of expression in a Japanese painting workshop using face paint and gold paint. Main visual: "Everyone please come in" Japanese painting (three-dimensional) from Miyazawa Kenji's "The Restaurant of Many Orders" The works of Japanese painter Hamae Nojima are woven with poetry and stories that resonate with the viewer, teaching us that words are not necessarily the key to entering the world of a story. This exhibition will feature 13 Japanese paintings and three-dimensional works inspired by three of Miyazawa Kenji's works: "The Restaurant of Many Orders," "The Chief Who Likes Poisonous Folds," and "The Three Who Graduated from…
[Ginza Wako] “Jihei Murase’s Lacquer Work: Forms Guided by Wood” will be held from Thursday, November 6th
Lacquer artist Jihei Murase's third solo exhibition at Wako Main visual: Gold and silver glazed bottle (φ20×H22.9cm) Wako Ginza will be holding an exhibition by lacquer artist Jihei Murase titled "Jihei Murase: Lacquer Work – Forms Guided by Wood" at the Seiko House Hall from Thursday, November 6th to Sunday, November 16th. Born into a family of woodworkers dating back to the Edo period, Murase succeeded to the name "Murase Jihei III" in 2001. He has received high praise both at home and abroad for his unique style that combines the natural beauty of wood with the depth of lacquer. This exhibition will feature over 70 pieces that will add…
[Special Exhibition: This is KABUKI Experience! The world of Kabuki is enticed by “Yoshitsune Senbonzakura”] We’ll show you the preview with photos!
This experiential exhibition is being held at the Kabukiza Gallery and Kabukiza Hall in Higashi Ginza from October 1st to November 16th. Onoe Ukon, who will be appearing at the October Kabukiza, will also be making an appearance at the preview! [Shochiku Co., Ltd.] Press Release Shochiku Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Shochiku"), whose mission is to inherit and develop the traditions of Japanese culture and contribute to global culture, is holding a special exhibition, "This is KABUKI Experience! 'Yoshitsune Senbonzakura' Invites You to the World of Kabuki," at the Kabukiza Gallery and Kabukiza Hall in Higashi Ginza from Wednesday, October 1, 2025, as part of the 2025 Japan Cultural Expo 2.0…
A fantasy space that lets you feel the autumn has appeared in Ginza! The first autumn exhibition since the renovation, “Fantastic Autumn Nights with Swimming Goldfish 2025”
October 1st (Wed) – November 26th (Wed) The Art Aquarium Museum will be bathed in autumn colors The Art Aquarium Museum Ginza (located at Ginza Mitsukoshi) will be holding a special autumn exhibition, "Goldfish Swimming Fantasy Autumn Night 2025," for a limited time from Wednesday, October 1st to Wednesday, November 26th. The Art Aquarium Museum Ginza, which was renovated in June this year, is now an autumn space! Each area, where goldfish swim in aquariums, is lined with beautiful autumn flowers, such as maples, ginkgo trees, and red spider lilies. The entire space is bathed in the emotional colors of autumn, creating a scene perfect for the coming season. Enjoy…
[Tsutaya Bookstore] Illustrator Natsumi Terao’s exhibition will be held at five stores starting Monday, October 6th
Starting in Ginza, the event will be held in Kyoto, Daikanyama, Umeda, and Ropponmatsu. Original goods will also be on sale, allowing you to enjoy adorable dogs in your daily life. ■Detailed information Starting Monday, October 6, 2025, Tsutaya Books Ginza (Chuo-ku, Tokyo), Tsutaya Books Kyoto (Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture), Tsutaya Books Daikanyama (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo), Tsutaya Books Umeda (Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture), and Tsutaya Books Ropponmatsu (Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture) will hold exhibitions of illustrator Natsumi Terao's artwork. In addition to original artwork (select stores), giclee prints, and a collection of her works, the exhibition will also sell original merchandise by Natsumi Terao, including magnets, plates, and wooden postcards. Enjoy…
An original art world reflecting the universe, woven from wood and resin, will be held at Ginza Apollo Showakan YOHAKU
mawood Exhibition 4 ~Dimension~ A solo exhibition by mawood, an original artist whose artworks reflect the universe, will be held for three days from September 13th (Sat) to 15th (Mon) at Ginza Apollo Showakan YOHAKU (1st basement floor, 4-12-20 Ginza, Chuo-ku). This is the artist's fourth solo exhibition and will feature over 200 one-of-a-kind pieces that combine wood and resin, with space and galaxy motifs. The works, such as "Dragon Egg" that seems to contain galaxies, stars, and fantastical landscapes, and the latest "A Certain Star +" series, are like scenes from another dimension. Visitors can pick them up and enjoy the way the light filters in, or gaze upon…
[Ginza Wako] The first two-person exhibition by ceramic artists Keita Matsunaga and Tomonari Hashimoto, “The Shape of the Intangible,” will be held at the Arts and Culture basement.
Wako Co., Ltd. will be holding "The Shape of the Intangible: Keita Matsunaga Tomonari Hashimoto" in the basement of the Wako main store from Thursday, October 2nd to Wednesday, October 15th. This exhibition will mainly introduce new works by two artists with different techniques and philosophies, Keita Matsunaga and Tomonari Hashimoto, who create their works using the material "earth." Matsunaga pursues forms that combine the powerful vitality of nature with the transience of nature itself through art rooted in the earth, while Hashimoto views the entire space as an installation, skillfully utilizing the natural expressions of materials within a structural approach. How will these two artists, who have different perspectives…