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Ito Jakuchu’s National Treasure, Doshoku Sai-e, is on display at the Museum of Imperial Collections as part of the “Flowers Bloom” exhibition, which showcases artworks themed around flowers
As spring breathes new life into Tokyo, the Imperial Palace’s Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan, invites art enthusiasts and nature lovers alike to immerse themselves in the “A Flourish of Flowers—The Beauty of Blossoms” exhibition. Running from March 11 to May 6, 2025, this captivating showcase celebrates the timeless allure of floral motifs…
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Shinsuke Yoshitake’s “It Might Be an Exhibition” Returns to Tokyo
Celebrated Japanese author and illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake’s acclaimed exhibition, “It Might Be Shinsuke Yoshitake’s Exhibition,” is making a grand return to Tokyo, now expanded and enriched as the “Plenty More” edition. Having attracted over 700,000 visitors nationwide since its debut in April 2022 at the Setagaya Literary Museum, this enhanced exhibition offers fresh experiences for…
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Miffy’s 70th Anniversary Exhibition at Matsuya Ginza in Tokyo
In 2025, the beloved character Miffy, known as “うさこちゃん” (Usako-chan) in Japan, celebrates her 70th anniversary. Created in 1955 by Dutch artist and graphic designer Dick Bruna, Miffy has captured the hearts of fans worldwide with her simple yet expressive design and heartwarming stories. To commemorate this milestone, a special exhibition, “Miffy 70th Anniversary Exhibition,”…
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Tokyo Creative Salon 2025: Celebrating Creativity Across the City’s Vibrant Districts
Tokyo is set to host one of its most anticipated annual events, the Tokyo Creative Salon 2025 (TCS 2025), from March 13 to 23, 2025. This expansive festival aims to transform Tokyo into a global hub of fashion and design, showcasing the city’s rich creative spirit. A Decade of Creative Exploration Launched in 2020, TCS…
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Leo Lionni and his Circle of Friends
Tokyo’s Itabashi Art Museum is hosting a captivating exhibition that delves into the life and works of Leo Lionni (1910–1999), a multidisciplinary artist, designer, and children’s book author whose creations have enthralled audiences for over six decades. Best known for his iconic books like Swimmy and Little Blue and Little Yellow, Lionni’s artistic legacy spans…
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Junaida “World” Original Art Exhibition
Celebrated illustrator junaida brings his acclaimed picture book Sekai (World) to life in an extraordinary exhibition. Running for a limited time, this unique showcase invites visitors to experience the magic of Sekai through a bold and innovative concept: just two original illustrations are on display. Why Only Two Pieces? While the 33-page Sekai is brimming…
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Monet: The Late Waterscapes
In 1890, the year he turned 50, the leading Impressionist painter Claude Monet (1840–1926) purchased an estate in the Norman hamlet of Giverny and made it his final home. A few years later, he created a “water garden” featuring a pond with water lilies. The pond proved to be the artist’s greatest source of inspiration,…
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100 years of Phototypesetting
From movable type to digital fonts, the journey of typesetting is a fascinating story of technological innovation and cultural evolution. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the invention of phototypesetting, a groundbreaking advancement that forever changed the publishing, print, and design industries. An ongoing exhibition in Tokyo delves into this revolutionary technology, celebrating its…
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Appearance of “The Tale of Genji” Revival of the classics
The world-renowned Japanese classic, The Tale of Genji, is being celebrated in a unique and immersive exhibition in Tokyo this winter. Running from September 25, 2024, to January 13, 2025, this event offers visitors an extraordinary opportunity to explore the cultural significance and enduring appeal of what is often considered the world’s first novel. Learn…