The 50th Japan Hobby Show
Join the 50th Japan Hobby Show in Tokyo, a long-running expo celebrating crafts, model-building, and maker culture. Explore dozens of vendor booths, live demonstrations, and interactive exhibits across a wide range of hobbies, with family-friendly activities and hands-on workshops throughout the day.
SICF26 Winners Exhibition
A showcase of the SICF26 Exhibition Section Winners, featuring winning paintings from the competition. Held at Spiral in Tokyo, the exhibition runs through May 24, 2026, highlighting contemporary painting and the next generation of artists in a sleek urban gallery setting.
Echoes of Neo-Dadaism
Multi-disciplinary art showcase at Gallery 58 presenting Neo-Dada-inspired works across performance, photography, installation and sculpture. The show opens May 11 and runs through May 30, 2026, weaving provocative, boundary-pushing pieces in an intimate gallery setting.
Chihiro Iwasaki Exhibition
Chihiro Iwasaki's picture-book art is showcased at Chihiro Art Museum Tokyo from May 15 to July 20, 2026. This exhibition surveys her delicate line drawings and nature motifs that shaped early 20th-century Japanese children's literature, inviting visitors into a quietly enchanting world.
Magic Picture Books
Discover Picture Book Magic at Chihiro Art Museum Tokyo. The exhibition runs May 15–July 20, 2026 and showcases whimsical illustration and storytelling from beloved children's books, set in a intimate museum setting in Tokyo.
Tokyo Tokyo Delicious Museum
Explore the Tokyo Tokyo Delicious Museum in Odaiba, a free-entry exhibit opening on May 15, 2026 at 11:00 that celebrates edible culture and design through interactive displays. This museum experience blends art and cuisine with playful installations, perfect for locals and visitors seeking a tasty, family-friendly outing.
The Art of Kawai Gyokudō
Discover the refined brushwork of Kawai Gyokudō in The Art of Kawai Gyokudō at the Yamatane Museum of Art in Tokyo. Showcasing Nihonga and Ukiyo-e, the exhibition runs from May 16 through July 26, offering a concentrated look at one of Japan's celebrated painters in a traditional museum setting.
International Museum Day
Celebrate International Museum Day in Tokyo as Ueno-area museums open their doors with free admission. Explore diverse collections, special tours, and hands-on activities across several institutions, offering family-friendly options for locals and visitors alike.
Mizumaru Anzai "I Draw to Play"
Mizumaru Anzai's I Draw to Play brings an engaging illustration showcase to Play! Museum in Tokyo. The exhibition invites visitors to explore playful sketches and interactive pieces, highlighting the artist's signature approach to drawing as play. Runs May 20–July 12.
Sakyamuni in Gandharan Art: The Buddha's Life
Explore Sakyamuni's life through Gandharan Buddhist imagery in this Tokyo museum exhibition at the Hanzomon Museum. Tracing two millennia of cultural exchange, the display blends archaeology and history with reverent sculpture to illuminate how Gandharan art shaped Buddhist devotion.
(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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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