(Un)known Hiroko Koshino
Exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo presenting Hiroko Koshino's fashion and textile design, highlighting the designer's influence on contemporary craft. Running from May 26 to July 26, 2026, the show showcases garments, textiles, and sketches that fuse couture with design.
Papercutting Exhibition
A five-day papercutting exhibition at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Atelier West, showcasing intricate cut-paper artworks in a theatre setting. The program runs May 27–31, 2026, blending visual art with performance ambiance in a contemporary venue.
Grand Van Gogh Exhibition ― Terrace of a Café at night
A major Van Gogh exhibition at Ueno Royal Museum in Tokyo, showcasing paintings including Terrace of a Café at Night. The show blends immersive display with period-curated design, ideal for art lovers and museum-goers. Runs through August 12, 2026.
Stories Painted by Heinz Werner: Porcelain Art of Meissen
This exhibition at the Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum surveys Stories Painted by Heinz Werner, exploring contemporary Meissen porcelain and lacquer crafts. Expect delicate pieces and dialogue between tradition and modernity, on view May 30 to September 27, 2026.
Tsubaki Noboru: Freedom–Living with “the Elephant in the Room”
Sculpture exhibition by Noboru Tsubaki at Towada Art Center. The show 'Freedom–Living with the Elephant in the Room' presents sculptural works exploring freedom and social taboos, on view from 2026-06-06 through 2026-11-08 in Towada's premier art venue.
90th Anniversary: Soetsu Yanagi and Japan Folk-Craft Museum
An exhibition commemorating the 90th anniversary of Soetsu Yanagi and the Japan Folk-Craft Museum, surveying influential folk crafts and Yanagi’s design philosophy. Housed at the Japan Folk-Craft Museum in Tokyo, the show runs from June 6 to August 12, 2026, highlighting key works and archival materials.
Joint Randoseru Exhibition
Explore a wide range of Randoseru backpacks and related school gear at this large Makuhari Messe exhibition. The joint event brings major brands for hands-on viewing, color-and-size comparisons, and on-site ordering, creating a family-friendly shopping experience ahead of the school year.
Watercolor painting exhibition
Watercolor painting exhibition at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Atelier West, June 8–14, 2026. The show features delicate watercolor works in a venue known for performing arts, offering an intimate, artsy experience indoors.
Book Fair Exhibition
Exhibition: Book Fair at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Gallery 1 runs June 9–12, 2026. This art-exhibition-style showcase presents a curated selection of books and related performances inside the theatre’s gallery space, inviting visitors into a literary-arts atmosphere.
Calligraphy Exhibition
An exhibition focused on calligraphy and related works presented at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Atelier East. Running June 10–14, 2026, the program pairs visual-art displays with live performances in the theatre’s intimate Atelier East space.
Design
Design talk at the National Institute of Informatics in Tokyo. This concise session explores design thinking and its role in information science, featuring brief presentations and discussion in a prestigious academic setting.
Flower Arrangement Exhibition
A floral arrangement exhibition at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Gallery 2, highlighting intricate flower designs and seasonal arrangements. The schedule spans June 13–14, 2026, with timed viewing and rotating displays in a refined gallery space.
Exhibition [photography]
A photography exhibition at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Atelier West running June 15–21, 2026. The show invites visitors to explore contemporary imagery in a refined theatre setting, with a schedule spanning Mon 15 through Sun 21.
杉本博司 絶滅写真
Hiroshi Sugimoto's Extinction Photos exhibition at the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT) surveys vanished worlds through stark, contemplative photographs. Presented in MOMAT's modern galleries, the show invites a meditative reflection on time, memory and extinction in nature and culture.
The Creative Origins of Mamoru Hosoda
An immersive exhibition at Creative Museum Tokyo exploring Mamoru Hosoda's creative origins. Visit to see early sketches, behind‑the‑scenes notes, and key influences that shaped his iconic animated films. Ongoing through August 31, 2026, the show blends design, narrative, and museum storytelling in a contemporary setting.
The Ainu and the Expositions: 150 Years of Experience
Explore 150 years of Ainu archaeology, history and folklore in a major exhibition at the National Ainu Museum. This immersive show traces evolving expositions of Ainu culture and identity, presented in a contemporary museum setting in Shiraoi.
Western-Style Architecture in Japan
Explore Western-style architecture in Japan through a curated Edo-Tokyo Museum exhibition. The show traces influences, adaptations, and design trends with drawings, models, and multimedia displays, highlighting cross-cultural exchange from the late 19th century onward.
Ettore Sottsass: Design begins where magic begins
Explore the pioneering design of Ettore Sottsass in this exhibition at Artizon Museum. Spanning his postwar Italian work through the vibrant Memphis era, the show reveals how form and magic intersect in his groundbreaking pieces. On view June 23–October 4, 2026, in Tokyo.
TAKIGUCHI Shuzo: Writing and Drawing
TAKIGUCHI Shuzo: Writing and Drawing is an exhibition at Artizon Museum in Tokyo, exploring the relationship between text and image in the works of Shuzo Takiguchi. On view June 23–October 4, 2026, the show juxtaposes drawings with accompanying writings in a contemporary gallery setting.
Painting Exhibition
Painting exhibition at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Gallery 1, showcasing contemporary works. Runs June 23–28, 2026, with the venue offering a curated viewing experience in an intimate theatre-gallery space.
Tokyo Dog Show 2026
Tokyo Dog Show 2026 at Makuhari Messe runs June 26–28, 2026, featuring canine exhibitions, breed showcases, grooming demos, and vendor booths. A premier, family-friendly event for dog lovers with demonstrations, competitions, and insights for prospective owners.
Exhibition [calligraphy]
An immersive calligraphy exhibition at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Atelier East, running June 26–28, 2026. Explore refined brushwork and script across a curated display inside a modern theatre complex, blending traditional ink art with contemporary gallery presentation.
Picture Book Artist Yoshikazu Takai's Happy World
Step into Yoshikazu Takai's Happy World at the Hiratsuka Museum of Art. This exhibition presents Takai's enchanting picture-book artwork—original illustrations, character designs, and story panels—inviting families and art lovers to wander a whimsical, book-inspired universe through September 6, 2026.
Unraveling the Mysteries of Ancient Egypt
Discover the Mysteries of Ancient Egypt as artifacts from the Brooklyn Museum travel to Nagano Prefectural Art Museum. This exhibition blends archaeology, history, and folklore to illuminate daily life along the Nile, on view through September 27, 2026.
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