100 upcoming art events
Japanese Calligraphy (Shodō) Event in Akihabara
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 at 11:00
Akihabara
Join a hands-on Shodō session in Akihabara, Tokyo. Learn traditional brush techniques, kanji strokes, and composition in this accessible art workshop, ideal for culture lovers and curious visitors exploring Tokyo's vibrant district.
Ser Serpas + Rafik Greiss "Clockwork"
Sat, 21 Mar 2026
Taka Ishii Gallery Kyobashi
Two artists Ser Serpas and Rafik Greiss present Clockwork, a joint exhibition of painting and sculpture at Taka Ishii Gallery Kyobashi. The show explores mechanical forms and movement and runs until April 25, 2026.
MeMeMe— MeMe Design School 2025
Sun, 22 Mar 2026
CCAA Art Plaza
MeMe Design School 2025 curates graphics, animation and media-arts works across a multi-day program at CCAA Art Plaza. From March 22–29, 2026, students and designers present projects, demos and hands-on sessions in a contemporary Tokyo venue, blending exhibition vibes with education.
Insects: Look, Feel, and Think
Sat, 21 Mar 2026
Tokyo Photographic Art Museum
This photography exhibition at Tokyo Photographic Art Museum surveys insects through the works of Takeshi Yoro and Kenji Kohiyama. Look, Feel, and Think invites visitors to explore nature’s micro-world with bold imagery, blending scientific curiosity with contemporary visual storytelling.
Almost Real - Images in Transformation with AI
Sat, 21 Mar 2026
Pocko Gallery Tokyo
Chino Moya and Chris Hoffmann present Almost Real - Images in Transformation with AI at Pocko Gallery Tokyo. A media-art exhibition exploring AI-driven transformations of imagery, blending human creativity with algorithmic processes. Open Mar 21 - Apr 12, 2026.
Courtyard
Sat, 21 Mar 2026
YOD Gallery
Courtyard is a media arts exhibition at Pot Gallery in Tokyo running March 21–22, 2026. Immersive installations and digital artworks fill the space, inviting reflection on light, space, and urban courtyards.
Midnight Picnic: Illustration Exhibition by Sha’an d’Anthes
Sat, 21 Mar 2026
K's Gallery
Explore Sha’an d’Anthes’ illustrated world in the 'Midnight Picnic' exhibition at SH Gallery. The 'Furry Little Peach' series blends playful characters with bold lines in a captivating show running through April 18, 2026 in Tokyo.
Nozomi Suzuki: Slow Glass—Afterglow
Sat, 21 Mar 2026
Poetic Scape
Nozomi Suzuki’s sculpture Slow Glass—Afterglow: Transmission, Reflection, Refraction is on view at Poetic Scape. The installation investigates light and perception through translucent forms, inviting quiet reflection in a contemporary gallery setting in Tokyo. On view through 2026-04-26.
Shigeki Fujishiro "Mix"
Sat, 21 Mar 2026
Licht Gallery
Shigeki Fujishiro presents 'Mix' at Licht Gallery, a design-inspired installation exploring form and function. The project runs as an installation through April 19, 2026, inviting visitors to engage with tactile objects within a minimalist gallery space in Tokyo.
Takeshi Hosaka "Traces of Light and a Garden of Dust"
Sat, 21 Mar 2026
See Saw gallery + Hibit
Japanese artist Takeshi Hosaka presents Traces of Light and a Garden of Dust at See Saw Gallery + Hibit in Tokyo. This painting-focused exhibition features artist talks and runs from March 21 to May 23, 2026.
Toshimasa Yasumitsu Exhibition
Sat, 21 Mar 2026
Luft+alt
Toshimasa Yasumitsu's solo exhibition at Luft+alt in Tokyo showcases illustration, drawing, and prints. Spanning works that emphasize delicate lines and bold compositions, the show invites visitors to explore his evolving graphic language through March 29, 2026.
Sawa Amo Aicou "Synchronous Strata"
Sat, 21 Mar 2026
Awase Gallery
Tokyo-based artist Sawa Amo Aicou presents Synchronous Strata at Awase Gallery, a painting exhibition running through April 5, 2026. The show explores layered textures and shifting forms in a contemporary gallery space, inviting close looking and reflection.
Kohki Hirata "Translucent Shadow"
Sat, 21 Mar 2026
Earth + Gallery
Kohki Hirata's Translucent Shadow is a painting-and-graphics exhibition at Earth + Gallery in Tokyo. The show pairs new works with artist talks running through March 29, inviting visitors to explore translucent layering and bold graphic textures in an intimate gallery setting.
Osamu Kanemura "Skeleton Goats Dust Storms"
Sat, 21 Mar 2026
MEM
Osamu Kanemura's Skeleton Goats Dust Storms is a photography exhibition at MEM, presenting stark, surreal images that fuse natural forms with industrial textures. Running through April 12, the show invites intimate, contemplative viewing in a minimalist Tokyo venue.
Tracing Names and Contours
Sat, 21 Mar 2026
Marco Gallery
Tracing Names and Contours at Marco Gallery brings together painting and sculpture in a dynamic contemporary exhibition. Viewers are invited to trace lines and contours across varied works that explore identity and form, on view through April 18, 2026 in Tokyo.
Mayu Watanabe + Ayane Sasaki Exhibition
Sat, 21 Mar 2026
Goriranomori
Joint exhibition by Mayu Watanabe and Ayane Sasaki at Goriranomori in Tokyo. This contemporary-art showcase invites visitors to engage with two artists' works in a gallery setting, with workshops noted for 2026-03-21. A thoughtful, immersive experience highlighting texture, form, and concept.
Momoe + Nami Toma "Play of Images"
Sat, 21 Mar 2026
Gallery Monma
Joint painting exhibition Play of Images by Momoe and Nami Toma at Gallery Room A in Tokyo. Explore vibrant canvases that fuse imagery and memory, with works on view through April 19, 2026.
Kotaro Togashi "Remaining Quietly"
Sat, 21 Mar 2026
Courtyard Hiroo
Kotaro Togashi presents a photography exhibition titled Remaining Quietly at Courtyard Hiroo in Tokyo. This contemporary show features restrained, contemplative images and runs from March 21 to April 4, 2026. An intimate indoor gallery experience highlighting Togashi's quiet, perceptive photography.
Chiaki Kato + Hanae Nakamura "Living Room"
Sat, 21 Mar 2026
Valor Lab.
Two artists, Chiaki Kato and Hanae Nakamura, present 'Living Room' at Valor Lab, a painting-focused exhibition exploring intimate domestic spaces and quiet moments. Through bold color and texture, the works invite viewers to rethink everyday interiors. Ongoing through April 19, 2026.
Jun Sato + Sachiko Nakajima Exhibition
Sat, 21 Mar 2026
Gallery Ueda
Gallery Yume hosts a dual-artist exhibition featuring Jun Sato and Sachiko Nakajima. This show pairs sculptural works with painting, offering a dialogue between form and color that runs through April 5, 2026. A refined, contemporary installation in a minimalist gallery setting.
Keiji Okushima "Amorphous Dream"
Sat, 21 Mar 2026
Paku Paku An
Keiji Okushima's Amorphous Dream presents ceramic and lacquer works at Paku Paku An in Tokyo. A contemporary take on folkcraft through sculptural pieces, the show runs March 21–29, offering intimate insights into material exploration.
Soft Silence
Sat, 21 Mar 2026
Kinosho Kikaku
Soft Silence is a painting exhibition at Kinosho Kikaku in Tokyo, featuring contemplative works. The show runs from March 21, 2026 through April 3, 2026, inviting visitors to explore intimate visual narratives in a gallery setting.
Korehiko Hino "Blue Painting, White Statue"
Sat, 21 Mar 2026
Foam Contemporary
Japanese artist Korehiko Hino presents Blue Painting, White Statue at SNOW Contemporary in Tokyo. This painting-focused exhibition explores color and form through blue canvases and sculptural references, with works on view from March 21 to May 9, 2026.
Futurama vol.2
Sat, 21 Mar 2026
Foam Contemporary
Futurama vol.2 is an exhibition of painting at Foam Contemporary in Tokyo, running until 2026-04-05. The show presents bold, contemporary works that explore color and form in a sleek gallery setting, inviting viewers to engage with a forward-looking visual dialogue.
Angel Eyes Exhibition
Sat, 21 Mar 2026
Tetoka
Experience the Angel Eyes Exhibition at Tetoka, featuring painting by Kidney and Kenny Rodriguez Hamaguchi. This contemporary collection runs through April 5, inviting visitors to explore bold brushwork and collaborative visions in a Tokyo gallery setting.
Takahiro Ishida "Dialog in Time_From Iwate Vol.1"
Sat, 21 Mar 2026
Gallery Heptagon
Exhibition of Takahiro Ishida's prints and paintings at Gallery Heptagon in Tokyo, running March 21–29, 2026. 'Dialog in Time_From Iwate Vol.1' surveys memory and time through layered prints and paintings, blending contemporary gesture with precise technique in a compact gallery setting.
Almost Real – AI and Shifting Images
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 at 18:00
Azabu Jūban
Free exhibition in Tokyo's Azabu-Jūban exploring AI-generated imagery and shifting visuals. 'Almost Real – AI and Shifting Images' invites visitors to experience how algorithms transform perception through immersive artworks and media. A thoughtful, accessible look at the intersection of technology and art.
John Button Exhibition
Sat, 21 Mar 2026
Gallery Yukihira
John Button's paintings are on show at Gallery Suiha in Tokyo. The solo exhibition runs from March 21 to April 4, 2026, presenting contemporary works in a sleek gallery space.
Taku Nishimura + Shogo Takahashi "Layers of time"
Sun, 22 Mar 2026
Azur rosé Galerie
Two artists, Taku Nishimura and Shogo Takahashi, present 'Layers of Time' in a sculpture-focused show at Azur rosé Galerie. The exhibition runs from 2026-03-22 to 2026-04-12, exploring time and form through contemporary sculpture in a sleek Tokyo gallery.
Exhibition ［model railroad］
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 at 14:00
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Theater West
Two-day model railroad exhibition at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Atelier West, blending miniature railways with theatrical presentation. Explore detailed dioramas and live installations as part of a theatre-inspired gallery experience on March 21–22, 2026.
Sound Out
Sun, 22 Mar 2026
Motoeigakan
Sound Out at Motoeigakan showcases contemporary media art, blending sound, performance, and immersive installations in Tokyo. Audiences experience experimental sonic works and live acts inside a gallery-like venue.
Kaoru Sotome Exhibition
Sun, 22 Mar 2026
Somsoc Gallery
Kaoru Sotome presents a new immersive installation at Momo Gallery in Tokyo, opening March 22 and running through April 5, 2026. The work invites viewers to rethink space and perception within a minimalist gallery setting.
Atsuko Fujii "Transformation - Experiments and Approximate Results -"
Sun, 22 Mar 2026
Art Trace Gallery
Atsuko Fujii debuts Transformation - Experiments and Approximate Results at Art Trace Gallery, showcasing painting works that probe experimental methods and approximate outcomes. The exhibition runs through April 12, 2026, offering a contemplative, contemporary art experience in a gallery setting.
Yungang— Chinese Buddhist Heritage Through Seiyo Ogawa’s Eyes
Mon, 23 Mar 2026
Waseda University Aizu Museum
A multi-month exhibition at Waseda University Aizu Museum exploring Yungang’s Chinese Buddhist heritage through Seiyo Ogawa’s eyes. The show blends archaeology, history and folklore to illuminate ancient Buddhist art and site narratives, running through May 31.
Maki-e— Urushi Uruwashi 2026
Mon, 23 Mar 2026
Wabi
Discover the refinement of Maki-e and Urushi lacquer in a focused exhibition at Wabi, Tokyo. The show runs March 23–29, 2026, pairing traditional lacquer craft with contemporary ceramics.
Taku Ibuki Exhibition
Mon, 23 Mar 2026
Art Gallery Closet
Solo exhibition by painter Taku Ibuki at Art Gallery Closet in Tokyo, presenting a suite of contemporary paintings in an intimate gallery setting. The show runs March 23–April 4, 2026 and highlights Ibuki's brushwork and color palette.
Jun Ito "Make a promise after the rain and dreams"
Mon, 23 Mar 2026
Gallery Hinoki e, F
A solo painting exhibition by Jun Ito at Gallery Hinoki e in Tokyo, presenting dreamlike works that explore promise after rain. The show runs March 23–28, 2026, inviting visitors to experience delicate color and memory within a contemporary gallery setting.
Naoko Majima "Chimimōryō – Begging"
Mon, 23 Mar 2026
Know Gallery
Naoko Majima presents Chimimōryō – Begging, a painting exhibition at Hino Gallery. Running March 23–April 11, 2026, the show weaves mythic motifs and stark imagery in contemporary painting, inviting reflection on begging and ritual through Majima's bold brushwork in an intimate Tokyo gallery setting.
Interactive Youth
Mon, 23 Mar 2026
Gallery Hinoki e, F
A contemporary art exhibition titled Interactive Youth at Gallery Hinoki B, featuring painting and sculpture works on view from March 23–28, 2026. The show invites visitors to explore youth-centric, interactive pieces within a minimalist Tokyo gallery space.
Kana Ueda Exhibition
Mon, 23 Mar 2026
Gallery Saoh & Tomos
Solo exhibition by Kana Ueda at Gallery Saoh & Tomos presenting a suite of prints that explore texture and narrative. The show runs March 23 to April 4, 2026, inviting visitors to engage with intimate works in a contemporary Tokyo gallery.
Kazumi Kobayashi Exhibition
Mon, 23 Mar 2026
K's Gallery
A solo exhibition by painter Kazumi Kobayashi at K's Gallery in Tokyo, presenting recent paintings on canvas. The show runs March 23–28, inviting visitors to explore expressive color fields and contemplative landscapes within a bright, intimate gallery space.
Satoshi Kako’s Science Picture Books— 100th Birth Anniversary Exhibition
Tue, 24 Mar 2026
National Museum of Nature and Science
Centennial exhibition honoring Satoshi Kako’s science picture books at Tokyo's National Museum of Nature and Science. This engaging display pairs science themes with imaginative picture-book art, offering a vivid glimpse into Kako’s contributions and the science-literature crossover. Open through June 14, 2026.
Hiroshi Gunji Exhibition
Mon, 23 Mar 2026
K's Gallery
A painting-focused exhibition by Hiroshi Gunji at K's Gallery in Tokyo runs March 23–28, 2026. The show highlights contemporary painting with nuanced textures and restrained palettes in an intimate gallery setting. A must-see for fans of modern Japanese art visiting Tokyo.
Suzanne Squires "From Sea to Sky"
Mon, 23 Mar 2026
Gallery Kobo
Suzanne Squires presents 'From Sea to Sky' at Gallery Kobo in Tokyo, a ceramics and lacquer exhibition running March 23–28, 2026. The show highlights tactile ceramic sculpture and lacquer finishes in an intimate gallery setting, inviting close-up appreciation of texture and light.
Kohei Yamashita Exhibition
Mon, 23 Mar 2026
Gallery 58
Kohei Yamashita's painting exhibition at Gallery 58 in Tokyo runs March 23–28, 2026. The show presents recent canvases in a compact indoor space, highlighting the artist's distinctive brushwork and color palette within a contemporary gallery setting.
Rie Sasaki Exhibition
Mon, 23 Mar 2026
Gallery Kobo
Rie Sasaki presents a collection of prints at Gallery Kobo in Tokyo. The solo exhibition runs from March 23–28, 2026, inviting visitors to experience nuanced printmaking in an intimate gallery setting, with close attention to line, texture, and form.
Water Veins— The Dual Worlds of Kimiko Misawa
Mon, 23 Mar 2026
Gallery Hinoki e, F
A focused showcase of Kimiko Misawa's prints in Water Veins: The Dual Worlds of Kimiko Misawa, presented at Gallery Hinoki e in Tokyo. The exhibition runs through March 28, inviting viewers to explore Misawa's dual imagery through deft printmaking and delicate visuals.
Chaoran Wang "Beyond Tokyo"
Tue, 24 Mar 2026
Totem Pole Photo Gallery
Chaoran Wang's 'Beyond Tokyo' presents a photography exhibition at Totem Pole Photo Gallery, surveying urban scenes inspired by Tokyo. The show runs through March 29, 2026, offering viewers a contemplative glimpse into the artist's Tokyo-inspired vision.
Minori Sakai "Collapse and Formation"
Mon, 23 Mar 2026
E2 Gallery
Japanese artist Minori Sakai presents Collapse and Formation, a painting-focused solo show at Ai Gallery in Tokyo. Running March 23–28, 2026, the exhibition pairs bold canvases with minimalist spaces to explore notions of disruption and emergence in contemporary painting.
Norifumi Inagaki "Blue Period"
Tue, 24 Mar 2026
Gallery Solaris
Norifumi Inagaki presents 'Blue Period', a photography exhibition at Gallery Solaris in Tokyo. Running March 24–April 5, 2026, it features contemplative images with a cool blue palette and nuanced storytelling. An artsy, intellectual showcase for photography lovers.
Painting Exhibition
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 at 14:00
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Theater West
Explore a curated collection of paintings at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Gallery 2. This week-long exhibition runs March 23–29, 2026, showcasing contemporary visual art in a refined theatre-gallery setting and inviting quiet reflections and artistic dialogue.
Japan Institute of Photography and Film Graduation & Year-End Exhibition
Tue, 24 Mar 2026
Open Gallery 1&2
Graduation and year-end exhibition by the Japan Institute of Photography and Film, showcasing student photography and film projects in Open Gallery 1&2. The multi-day show runs from March 24 to April 9, 2026, offering a glimpse of tomorrow’s photographers and filmmakers in a contemporary Tokyo gallery setting.
Think with Pokémon: Art and Environment Education 4
Thu, 26 Mar 2026
Tokyo Midtown Design Hub
Think with Pokémon: Art and Environment Education 4 brings sculpture, product design, and hands-on workshops to Tokyo Midtown Design Hub. The exhibit blends environmental themes with playful Pokémon imagery and runs through April 6, offering a family-friendly, educational art experience in a sleek design space.
Yuki Koinuma "Flowers, Trees and Sky"
Tue, 24 Mar 2026
Gallery Hare Minamiaoyama
Yuki Koinuma presents Flowers, Trees and Sky at Gallery Hare Minamiaoyama, a painting and illustration exhibition. The show runs March 24–April 5, 2026, in a minimalist Tokyo space, inviting visitors to enjoy delicate color and nature-inspired imagery.
Haruka Yamada "Time-zone: Sun, Standard Time, Map"
Wed, 25 Mar 2026
Gallery Full⇔Empty
Japanese artist Haruka Yamada presents Time-zone: Sun, Standard Time, Map at Gallery Full⇔Empty in Tokyo. The exhibition blends photography and sculpture to explore how time and geography intersect, running March 25–29, 2026.
Aruto Kusakabe Exhibition
Tue, 24 Mar 2026
Gallery Iro
Aruto Kusakabe's painting exhibition at Gallery Kingyo in Tokyo runs through March 29, 2026. A focused solo show presenting recent works in a refined, contemporary setting, inviting visitors to experience Kusakabe's approach to form and color within a minimalist gallery space.
Water Resonates
Wed, 25 Mar 2026
Moon Gallery & Studio
Water Resonates is an immersive art installation at Moon Gallery & Studio in Tokyo, inviting visitors to explore how water resonates through sound and sculpture. On view from March 25 to March 29, 2026, the piece transforms the gallery space with flowing textures and ambient imagery.
Kiyoshi Takeshita "My past and future"
Tue, 24 Mar 2026
Hiroshige Gallery
Photographic exhibition by Kiyoshi Takeshita titled 'My past and future' at Hiroshige Gallery in Tokyo, running through March 29, 2026. A contemplative look at memory and time through meticulously composed images.
Hazuki Tachibana Exhibition
Wed, 25 Mar 2026
Edit Room
Hazuki Tachibana's painting exhibition at Edit Room in Tokyo opens March 25 and runs through April 25, 2026. The artist presents intimate canvases exploring color, texture, and rhythm in a minimalist gallery setting, inviting quiet reflection and conversation.
Kunihiko Nogami Exhibition
Tue, 24 Mar 2026
Gallery Ueda
A solo painting exhibition by Kunihiko Nogami at Gallery Em in Shinjuku, Tokyo, running March 24–29. The show showcases Nogami’s lush brushwork and atmospheric color in a contemporary gallery setting, inviting art lovers to experience a contemplative body of work.
Tetsuro Kadonaga "This Is What Came of Living"
Tue, 24 Mar 2026
Gallery Seizan
Solo painting exhibition by Tetsuro Kadonaga at Gallery Seizan in Tokyo, running from March 24 to April 3, 2026. This show features Kadonaga's contemplative canvases and textured surfaces, offering visitors a focused look at contemporary Japanese painting in an intimate gallery setting.
Fumi Abe "Dots and Stripes"
Wed, 25 Mar 2026
Hirota Fine Arts
Fumi Abe presents Dots and Stripes, a painting exhibition at Hirota Fine Arts in Tokyo. The show explores patterns and textures through bold, geometric compositions and color contrasts, running through April 18 and inviting visitors to linger with each dot and stripe.
Messenger of the Cosmos: Sublimity in the Micros
Wed, 25 Mar 2026
New Auction
Japanese artist Yushi Dangami presents Messenger of the Cosmos at New Auction, a focused exhibition of painting and sculpture exploring sublimity and cosmic scales. The show runs March 25–April 5, 2026, in Tokyo, offering a concise, immersive viewing experience in a contemporary gallery space.
GR Photo Festival 2025 Award-Winning Works Exhibition
Thu, 26 Mar 2026
Three Space Tokyo
Experience award-winning photography from the GR Photo Festival 2025 in this exhibition at GR Space Tokyo. The show gathers standout prints selected from the festival's top works, pairing contemporary imagery with a gallery space known for its modern character; runs through April 20, 2026.
Ami Akamatsu: Gentle Breeze
Tue, 24 Mar 2026
The Artcomplex Center of Tokyo
Tokyo-based artist Ami Akamatsu presents Gentle Breeze, a painting exhibition at The Artcomplex Center of Tokyo. The show runs through March 29, featuring delicate brushwork and atmospheric compositions in a contemporary gallery setting.
Yet Unacquainted with Life, How Could One Know Death?— Human Resources
Tue, 24 Mar 2026
The Artcomplex Center of Tokyo
An English-language painting and illustration exhibition at The Artcomplex Center of Tokyo exploring life and mortality in contemporary works. Yet Unacquainted with Life, How Could One Know Death?— Human Resources features recent pieces by artists responding to existential themes, on view through March 29, 2026.
Junko Umemiya "The World of Blue 2026"
Wed, 25 Mar 2026
Gallery Kobo
Explore Junko Umemiya's The World of Blue 2026 at Gallery Nooog in Tokyo, presenting Nihonga and Ukiyo-e works in a refined gallery setting. The show runs through March 29 and includes hands-on workshops that invite visitors to try traditional techniques.
Yuko Kawazoe "Non C’è Niente"
Wed, 25 Mar 2026
Art Gallery Time
Yuko Kawazoe presents a solo exhibition of Nihonga and Ukiyo-e paintings at Art Gallery Time in Tokyo, showcasing refined strokes and delicate color that bridge traditional Japanese art with contemporary sensibilities. The show runs from March 25 to March 29, inviting gallery-goers to experience a quiet, painterly world through Kawazoe’s evocative works.
Hito Hito Ten 2026
Wed, 25 Mar 2026
Shinobazu Gallery
Hito Hito Ten 2026 at Shinobazu Gallery in Tokyo presents a painting- and folkcraft-focused exhibition. Running March 25–April 4, 2026, the show pairs contemporary painting with traditional folk crafts in a compact gallery setting.
Keiko Nomura "Ryugu"
Thu, 26 Mar 2026
Canon Gallery S
Keiko Nomura's 'Ryugu' presents a focused photography exhibition at Canon Gallery S in Tokyo. Running through May 11, 2026, the show gathers evocative images that fuse marine-inspired motifs with minimalist composition, offering a contemplative tour of Nomura's waves, textures, and light.
Exhibition [origami]
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 at 14:00
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Theater West
Exhibition [origami] showcases intricate origami artworks at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Atelier West, running March 25–29, 2026. Set within a prominent theatre venue, the week-long show invites visitors to explore folding techniques and contemporary paper art in a staged exhibition environment.
The Eye of Sakata
Wed, 25 Mar 2026
Sakatashitsu
A focused exhibition of traditional crafts and folk-art at Sakatashitsu in Tokyo. The Eye of Sakata presents handmade works and craft techniques, exploring Japan’s folkcraft heritage in an intimate gallery setting from March 25 to June 6, 2026.
Romanesque and Us
Wed, 25 Mar 2026
Seikashitsu
Romanesque and Us is an art exhibition at Seikashitsu in Tokyo featuring ceramics, lacquer, and sculpture. The show runs from March 25 to April 6, 2026, highlighting refined craftsmanship and contemporary interpretations of traditional materials.
Hisashi Tenmyouya "Ink Painting"
Fri, 27 Mar 2026
Gallery Monma
Renowned artist Hisashi Tenmyouya presents Ink Painting, a focused exhibition of ink drawings and paintings at Gallery Mumon in Tokyo. The show blends traditional Japanese motifs with contemporary sensibilities, on view through April 11, 2026.
Yumeji and Kabuki
Fri, 27 Mar 2026
Yumeji Art Museum
An art exhibition at Yumeji Art Museum pairing Nihonga and Ukiyo-e traditions in the dialogue between Yumeji and Kabuki. On through June 21, the show highlights cross-cultural links between early 20th-century painting and iconic woodblock prints in a refined museum setting.
Flowers and Imperial Household Culture
Sat, 28 Mar 2026
Meiji Jingu Museum
Explore Nihonga and Ukiyo-e along with traditional folkcraft at Meiji Jingu Museum. This exhibition traces imperial household culture through paintings, prints and crafts, offering a window into Meiji-era aesthetics and Japan’s artistic lineage. A refined, museum-quality showcase ideal for art lovers and cultural explorers.
Yoshiko Hada "Where is the cherry?"
Thu, 26 Mar 2026
Shimokitazawa Arts
Yoshiko Hada presents a solo art exhibition at Shimokitazawa Arts, weaving painting with picture-book motifs into a vivid narrative world. The show runs March 26–April 5, 2026, inviting gallery-goers to linger with color, form, and story in an intimate Tokyo space.
Artists by Artists in Western Prints
Sat, 28 Mar 2026
National Museum Of Western Art, Tokyo
On display at Tokyo's National Museum of Western Art, Artists by Artists in Western Prints surveys masterful printmaking from Western traditions. The multi-month exhibition runs through June 21, 2026, inviting visitors to compare styles and techniques across eras.
Light / Structure
Wed, 25 Mar 2026
Daimaru Tokyo 10F Art Gallery
Light / Structure is a painting exhibition at Daimaru Tokyo's 10F Art Gallery, exploring the relationship between light and form in contemporary paintings. The show runs through April 7, 2026.
Like Drawing Breath
Fri, 27 Mar 2026
Gift_lab
Tokyo-based artist Asuki presents Like Drawing Breath at Gift_lab, a fusion of exhibition, live performance, and hands-on workshop running through April 5, 2026. Visitors experience evolving drawings and performance art and can join interactive sessions.
Shozaburo Kawai "The World of Stillness and Movement"
Thu, 26 Mar 2026
Gallery & Office Irohani
Opening a focused showing of Shozaburo Kawai's painting and prints at Gallery & Office Irohani in Tokyo. The World of Stillness and Movement invites viewers into serene forms and dynamic contrasts, running through April 12, 2026. An intimate, contemplative art experience in a contemporary Tokyo space.
Yusuke Adachi "Body / Hole / the Other"
Thu, 26 Mar 2026
Ava
A multi-media show by Yusuke Adachi at Ava in Tokyo, presenting sculpture, installation, video, media art and performance works exploring body, space and otherness. The exhibition runs Mar 26–30, offering a cross-disciplinary look at form and perception.
teamLab Sketch Umwelt World
Fri, 20 Mar 2026
Museum of Aeronautical Sciences
Immerse yourself in teamLab Sketch Umwelt World, a media-art installation at the Museum of Aeronautical Sciences. This immersive, video-driven experience blends digital visuals and interactive environments across multiple rooms, running from March 20 to April 19, 2026 in Tokyo.
Masato Koseki "Someone’s Album"
Thu, 26 Mar 2026
America-Bashi Gallery
Tokyo-based illustrator Masato Koseki presents 'Someone’s Album' in a solo exhibition at America-Bashi Gallery, running through March 30, 2026. The show features intimate illustrations and narrative imagery, inviting close viewing of delicate linework in a contemporary Tokyo gallery context.
Timeless Art: Ryusei Kishida and Van Gogh
Fri, 20 Mar 2026
Torek Museum of Art
A joint exhibition bringing together Ryusei Kishida and Vincent van Gogh, showcasing Nihonga and Ukiyo-e painting. At Woodone Museum of Art in Tokyo, the show runs from March 20 to June 28, 2026, highlighting cross-cultural dialogue and masterful brushwork.
Pixar World Exhibition: To the world of the story you dreamed of
Fri, 20 Mar 2026
Crevia Base Tokyo
Dive into the Pixar World Exhibition 'To the world of the story you dreamed of' at Crevia Base Tokyo. The show gathers Pixar video and animation works for a cinematic look at beloved stories and characters, running through Oct 12, 2026.
Exploring Contemporary Art: Ikegami, Taguchi Collection & Gunn-Salie
Sat, 28 Mar 2026
Kadokawa Culture Museum
Explore a contemporary-art survey featuring Akira Ikegami, the Taguchi Art Collection, and Haroon Gunn-Salie’s Senzenina, with painting and sculpture on view at Kadokawa Culture Museum. The show runs through July 6, 2026, melding Japanese and international voices in a distinctive museum setting.
Masataka Kougo "Mountain Pass"
Thu, 26 Mar 2026
Zakura
Masataka Kougo's Mountain Pass is a photography exhibition at Zakura in Tokyo, running March 26–29, 2026. The show presents stark, contemplative landscapes with precise framing and moody light, inviting viewers to wander through quiet, cinematic passages.
Spiral, Spiral Evolving Human Narratives
Sat, 28 Mar 2026
MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives
An immersive installation at MoN Takanawa in Tokyo titled Spiral, Spiral Evolving Human Narratives. The work invites visitors to experience evolving human narratives through a spiral form, on view at The Museum of Narratives from March 28, 2026 to September 23, 2026.
Calligraphy Exhibition
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 at 14:00
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Theater West
An immersive calligraphy exhibition at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Gallery 1, running March 26–29, 2026. Discover contemporary and traditional brushwork in a refined gallery setting within the theatre complex, celebrating the artistry and discipline of Japanese calligraphy.
Fuji 50 Fifty
Thu, 26 Mar 2026
Gallery 201
Explore contemporary ceramics and lacquer in Fuji '50 Fifty' at Gallery 201 in Tokyo. The exhibition runs March 26–30, showcasing traditional techniques reimagined through modern design. A focused showcase for lovers of crafted art and Japanese craftsmanship.
90th Anniversary: Kawai & Hamada Foundation Ceramics
Fri, 20 Mar 2026
Japan Folk-Craft Museum
Joint exhibition at the Japan Folk-Craft Museum celebrating the 90th anniversary of Kanjiro Kawai and Shoji Hamada’s foundation, highlighting ceramics and lacquer works rooted in Japanese folk craft, on view through May 27, 2026.
Paintings, Books and Words: Overlapping, Inspiring
Fri, 27 Mar 2026
Gallery Sincerite
A curated exhibition at Gallery Sincerite in Tokyo, presenting Nihonga and Ukiyo-e prints alongside drawings, exploring how painting and literature intersect. The show invites viewers to consider overlap and inspiration between visual art and books, running through April 19, 2026.
Circles
Wed, 1 Apr 2026
Ava
Circles at Ava is a multi-day workshop series focused on video, film and media arts. Running April 1–7, 2026 in Tokyo, the program pairs hands-on sessions with screenings to explore experimental moving-image practices.
Bontaro Dokuyama "A N/ot/ation of Harmony"
Sat, 28 Mar 2026
Leesaya
Bontaro Dokuyama presents A Notation of Harmony at Leesaya in Tokyo, an immersive mix of painting, video and film. The installation invites viewers to slide between still images and moving pictures, unfolding March 28–April 19, 2026.
Graceful Crafts
Sat, 28 Mar 2026
Kogei Art Gallery Ginza no Kanazawa
Graceful Crafts presents ceramics, lacquerware, and folkcraft at Kogei Art Gallery Ginza no Kanazawa, pairing traditional crafts with contemporary sensibilities. The Tokyo exhibition runs March 28 through May 27, 2026, inviting visitors to explore refined materials and artisanal techniques in a intimate gallery setting.
Kuma Exhibition 2026
Sat, 28 Mar 2026
Spiral
Kuma Exhibition 2026 at Spiral in Tokyo gathers painting, sculpture, media arts and installation, pairing craft traditions with contemporary expression. A bold, indoor gallery show that invites visitors to explore folkcraft alongside modern art across two days.
National Treasures: Kizaemon Ido Tea-leaf Jar with Wisteria
Fri, 20 Mar 2026
Miyake Museum of Art
Explore National Treasures: Kizaemon Ido's tea-leaf jar with a wisteria motif, on display at the MOA Museum of Art in Tokyo. The exhibition highlights wabi and miyabi in tea ceremony ceramics and lacquer, running through May 12, 2026.
Austyn Taylor + Tamaki Yoshimura "The In-Between of Life"
Fri, 27 Mar 2026
Yod Tokyo
Collaborative exhibition by Austyn Taylor and Tamaki Yoshimura, The In-Between of Life, at Yod Tokyo. This show combines sculpture and painting to explore life's thresholds in a contemporary gallery setting. On view March 27–April 8, 2026, in central Tokyo.
Laughter and Tears— The World of Clowns
Fri, 27 Mar 2026
Machida City Museum of Graphic Arts
Explore the world of clowns through a curated set of prints at the Machida City Museum of Graphic Arts. Laughter and Tears contrasts playful humor with melancholy, offering striking graphic works that reinterpret clown imagery. On view through June 14, 2026, in a refined museum setting.