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…
Namco Game Selection Summer Market at Hakuhinkan Toy Park is now open!
Content Seed Co., Ltd. will be holding the Namco Game Selection Summer Market in Hakuhinkan TOY PARK starting Saturday, July 11, 2026. At this event, we will be selling new merchandise from the Namco Game Selection series. This event is designed for fans to enjoy, so please be sure to check it out! [Special Page] https://www.the-chara.com/blog/?p=117203 [Event Information] Event Name: Namco Game Selection Summer Market in Hakuhinkan Toy Park Event period: July 11th (Sat) – August 6th (Thu), 2026 Venue: Hakuhinkan TOY PARK Ginza Main Store, 1st Floor Event Space [Character Greeting Event Announced!] During the event, the characters will be coming to visit the venue! We'll be taking commemorative…
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…
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…
“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…
Three new areas, including the “Goldfish Screen Room,” will be unveiled from June 26th! An exclusive interview with actress Haru, who talks about the charms of the new areas while wearing a refreshing yukata, has also been released (Art Aquarium Museum GINZA).
Summer Art Aquarium 2026 – A journey through Japan's summer with goldfish – Art Aquarium Museum GINZA (located at Ginza Mitsukoshi) will open "Summer Art Aquarium 2026 – A Journey Through Japan's Summer with Goldfish -" from Friday, June 26, 2026. This year, the "Goldfish Screen Room" will be unveiled for the first time! "Super Oiran -Yui-" will also make its debut in Ginza. In addition, the "Edo Kiriko Glass Exhibition," featuring the beauty of traditional cut glass, will be held! Furthermore, hundreds of wind chimes, a symbol of summer, will adorn the corridor of goldfish! To commemorate the opening of this special event, actress Haru will appear at the…
The highlights of the “Outing Baby Shark Exhibition” are revealed! Messages from Kana Hanazawa, Megumi Han, and Misaki Kuno have arrived. Merchandise information is also being released all at once!
Exhibition exclusive! Special voice recordings are also in the works. A collaboration cafe has been confirmed at Matsuya Ginza! ©Penguin Box・KADOKAWA/Odekake Kozame The exhibition contents have been revealed! We're revealing all the highlights of the exhibition! The venue was decorated to the fullest with original illustrations specially drawn for the exhibition by the artist, Penguin Box. We'll bring you content that lets you fully enjoy the world of "The Baby Shark on an Outing." Please come and visit the exhibition! Main visual for the "Outing Baby Shark Exhibition" ■Highlights ① An Outing with Baby Shark! An Exciting Town Tour <br />This is the main area where you can experience the…
An exhibition by contemporary artist Tabaimo titled “Tabaimo Paintings: National Treasures”
Starting July 17th (Friday) The Pola Museum Annex (Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) will host "Tabaimo Paintings: National Treasures," an exhibition by contemporary artist Tabaimo, from July 17th (Fri) to August 30th (Sun), 2026. Pola Museum Annex: "Tabaimo Paintings – National Treasure" This exhibition will display all 500 illustrations created by Tabaimo for the novel "National Treasure" by Shuichi Yoshida, which was serialized in the Asahi Shimbun from 2017 to 2018, in two phases. When the series was being serialized, Tabaimo first drew line drawings in ink, and then, while reading the story of the novel, she layered the emotions and atmosphere of each scene as colors. She says that the process…
[Ginza Wako] “Nagamori Sokyu Calligraphy Exhibition: Teacher’s Gratitude, Light and Wind” will be held from July 16th (Thursday).
From July 16th (Thursday) to July 26th (Sunday), Seiko House Hall will host the second exhibition of calligrapher Sokyu Nagamori's work at Wako, his first in seven years. The theme of this exhibition is "Gratitude to Teachers: Light and Wind." "When I come across words I want to write, I keep them in mind and expand on the image by drawing them in the sky. 'Learn from the classics, create freely and always be creative, never settle down' is a teaching I received from my mentors, Kaneko Ōtei and Sadayoshi, and it is the source of my courage," says Nagamori. The exhibition features modern poetry and calligraphy, Chinese characters, mixed…