Soft Boundaries
Soft Boundaries is a painting-focused program at Masumi Sasaki Gallery in Tokyo, pairing new works with artist talks through May 2, 2026. The exhibition blends visual exploration with concise talks, inviting visitors to reflect on the edges between form and meaning in contemporary painting.
Chosei Kawakami Selection Ⅰ
This exhibition presents Chosei Kawakami’s printworks at the Kanuma Municipal Art Museum of Kawakami Sumio, paired with artist talks. Open from April 11 through June 21, 2026, it offers a focused survey of Kawakami’s graphic oeuvre in a quiet museum setting.
The World of Eikichi Iwata— Chain of Motifs
A solo painting exhibition by Eikichi Iwata at Yokohama Honmoku Gallery, exploring interconnected motifs through a vibrant series of works. The show runs from April 11, 2026, through July 20, 2026, offering a contemplative glimpse into contemporary Japanese painting.
Mitsuaki Iwago's World "Cats" Travelogue Photo Exhibition
Photographer Mitsuaki Iwago presents the World 'Cats' travelogue, a stunning photo exhibition focused on his feline subjects across diverse landscapes. Running at the Hokkaido Asahikawa Museum of Art from April 11 to June 21, the show includes talks that accompany the works, offering behind-the-scenes insights.
Shojo Heroes— Characters, Fables, and Fantasies
Explore Shojo Heroes, a museum exhibition weaving manga-inspired characters with painting and illustration. At Tagawa Museum of Art, the show surveys characters, fables, and fantasies through contemporary and classic artworks, on view through May 31, 2026. A vivid blend for shojo fans and narrative art lovers.
Yuka Omori "Come Upon"
Yuka Omori's Come Upon is a painting-focused solo exhibition at Light House Gallery in Tokyo, running through April 26, 2026. The works invite quiet attention to texture, light, and formal rhythm, set in a minimal, airy gallery space that encourages close looking and reflection.
Mitsuko Mori "Geometry Sight"
Experience Mitsuko Mori’s Geometry Sight, a painting-focused exhibition at Ashikaga Museum of Art. The show surveys geometric-inspired paintings and runs from April 11 to June 7, 2026, in the refined setting of the museum.
The Tree of Collections: The 36th Spring— New Acquisitions
Ashiya City Museum of Art and History hosts The Tree of Collections: The 36th Spring—New Acquisitions, a multi-media art exhibition featuring painting, sculpture and photography. The evolving collection runs through June 28, 2026, in a refined museum setting.
The Mountain Here, The Mountain Within
A painting-focused exhibition at Hokkaido Asahikawa Museum of Art, presenting works themed around mountains—The Mountain Here and The Mountain Within. Runs through September 6, 2026, inside the museum’s galleries, offering a contemplative look at contemporary Japanese painting in a regional setting.
Masters of Modern Western Painting
Masters of Modern Western Painting at Akita Museum of Art showcases landmark works that defined modern Western painting, highlighting pioneering artists and movements from the 20th century. Exhibition runs Apr 11–Jun 14, 2026 at the museum.
Changing Beauties of Nature— Nihonga from the Minami Alps City Museum of Art
This exhibition presents Nihonga and Ukiyo-e works from the Minami Alps City Museum of Art, showcasing refined traditional Japanese painting and nature-inspired motifs. Running from April 11 to June 28, 2026, the show invites visitors to explore historic brushwork and cultural artistry in the museum's galleries.
Takashimaya Chronicle: Hyakka Ryoran Ⅱ— The Age of One Hundred
Takashimaya Chronicle: Hyakka Ryoran II — The Age of One Hundred is an indoor archival exhibition at Takashimaya Archives in Tokyo. The show surveys archaeology, history, and folklore from the Hyakka Ryoran era, with artifacts and narratives tracing a hundred-year chronicle, on view until 2026-06-29.
Marion Peck "Forgotten Mysteries of the Sublunar Realm"
Tokyo-based painter Marion Peck presents Forgotten Mysteries of the Sublunar Realm at Nanzuka Underground. This solo exhibition highlights surreal, dreamlike paintings in an intimate underground space, with works on view through May 16, 2026.
Kumamoto Castle— 400 Years of a Legendary Fortress
Exhibition at Eisei-Bunko Museum tracing Kumamoto Castle's 400-year legend through Nihonga and Ukiyo-e, alongside archaeology, history, and folklore. The display pairs rare paintings with artifacts in a dedicated museum setting, running from April 11 to June 7, 2026, offering a captivating glimpse into Japan's feudal past.
Taro Gomi Picture Book Chronicle Exhibition
Explore Taro Gomi's picture-book world at Sakura City Museum of Art. This exhibition showcases his iconic children's book illustrations and playful storytelling, highlighting decades of work in a bright museum setting, on view through July 5, 2026.
Kagaya— Song of the Sky
Photography exhibition 'Kagaya— Song of the Sky' at the Sogo Museum of Art in Tokyo. The show features Kagaya's sky-inspired imagery in a serene, luminous setting and runs through May 31, 2026.
Japanese Art to Cherish
A curated exhibition of Nihonga and Ukiyo-e masterpieces at Chiba City Museum of Art, showcasing refined brushwork and iconic woodblock prints. This survey invites visitors to explore traditional Japanese painting and printmaking through June 7, 2026, highlighting cultural artistry and historical context.
Stop, Look Back, Face Forward – Vol. 5 (Takehiro Iikawa) at Decorator Club
Stop, Look Back, Face Forward – Vol. 5 presents Takehiro Iikawa in a sculpture and installation show at Gallery αM as part of Decorator Club: All in Unique Forms. An immersive, contemporary display exploring form, space and perception, running through June 13, 2026 in Tokyo.
Mitsuaki Iwago "Local Cats"
Mitsuaki Iwago's Local Cats, a photography exhibition at Sano Art Museum, features intimate portraits of felines captured in everyday settings. Open from April 11 to June 28, 2026, the show showcases the artist's signature animal photography in a serene gallery environment.
Wakumi Kanno 「Trace」
Wakumi Kanno's Trace showcases sculpture and installation works at Biscuit Gallery in Tokyo. From April 11 to 19, 2026, the exhibition explores traces of material and space within a minimalist gallery setting, inviting viewers to move around and reflect on form and memory.
Hokusai— 70 Years Through Masterpieces
This curated Hokusai show gathers masterworks from a 70-year span, highlighting Nihonga and Ukiyo-e from the Saito Fumio Collection at Kawasaki Ukiyo-e Gallery. A focused, intimate gallery experience through June 21, 2026, celebrating one of Japan's most iconic printmakers in a refined, art-forward setting.
Riko Okaniwa "Where the Tide Pauses"
Riko Okaniwa presents a photography solo exhibition, Where the Tide Pauses, at See You Gallery in Tokyo. Through contemplative coastal imagery and shifting light, the series invites quiet reflection on time, sea, and place, with works on view through April 27, 2026.
50th Anniversary: Eugène Boudin at Sompo Museum of Art
A painting-focused exhibition celebrating Eugène Boudin at the Sompo Museum of Art, part of the venue's 50th anniversary program. Experience a curated selection of Boudin's works on view through June 21, 2026, in a refined museum setting in Tokyo.
Imagery— Sachiko Fujino’s Ceramics
A focused survey of Sachiko Fujino’s ceramic and lacquer works, exploring surface textures and traditional techniques reimagined in contemporary forms. The exhibition at Shokado Garden and Art Museum in Tokyo presents intimate pieces blending ceramic forms with lacquer finishes, on view through May 24, 2026.
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