Claude Monet: Journey to Series Paintings

An exhibition that traces the career of the preeminent Impressionist painter Claude Monet (1840–1926), and commemorates the 150th anniversary of the First Impressionist Exhibition, held in Paris in 1874. Focusing on Claude Monet’s “series paintings”, this exhibition features representative works from more than 40 museums in Japan and abroad, all of which are Monet works.…

The National Art Center, Tokyo

The National Art Center, Tokyo was founded in 2007 with the mission of contributing to the creation of a new culture that advances mutual understanding and inclusion through the power of art. Since then, the NACT–the fifth institution to be established under the Independent Administrative Institution National Museum of Art–has functioned as an art center…

The ‘Chocorooms’ is now Available Without the Chocolate Part

Introducing the summer 2023 limited edition “Choco Nui Jatta! Kikonoyama” from Meiji’s beloved confectionery, ‘Kiko no yama’ (also known as Chocorooms). These delightful treats are now available at supermarkets, convenience stores, and drugstores nationwide starting Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Grab yours today! To address the desire for enjoying Chocorooms even in the scorching summer heat,…

Art Show of Haroshi and James Jean

Haroshi, a Japanese artist, made a work called Trespassers with visual artist James Jean. Prints of the work will be released soon. To celebrate the collaboration, they will hold a one-day art show this weekend on the 16th at Shibuya Parco 2G, including unreleased works by Haroshi and James. Drop by! Date: 16 July (Sun) 2023…

COLORS 2023

A live event “COLORS” will be held at Tokyo Garden Theater on August 26th. “COLORS” is an event sponsored by CITTA WORKS, which has been producing live performances that have been a highlight of Japanese hip-hop history for a long time. KOWICHI, NORIKIYO, ralph, ¥ellow Bucks, Bonbero, LANA, OZworld and Watson will perform. This time,…