VISVIM Subsequence Salon: A Celebration of Art, Fashion, and Craft in Tokyo
VISVIM GENERAL STORE in Nakameguro will host Subsequence Salon from September 7 to 16, 2024, celebrating the release of Subsequence Magazine Vol. 7. The event will showcase and sell over ten curated works by photographer Samuel Bradley and stylist Stephen Mann, offering visitors a rare opportunity to view their art in Japan.
Tokyo Geidai Art Festival 2024: Celebrating Creativity and Connections Through “EN”
The Tokyo Geidai Art Festival 2024, themed “EN” (meaning connection, performance, and more), will be held from September 6 to 8, showcasing a blend of artistic performances, exhibitions, and student-crafted goods across Tokyo University of the Arts and Ueno Park. The festival’s highlight is the Mikoshi Parade, where students collaborate to create large, symbolic floats representing creativity and mythology. Geisai 2024 offers a unique cultural experience that celebrates Tokyo’s artistic heritage and fosters community connections.
Ginza Sony Park Project Exhibition
The Ginza Sony Park Project Exhibition at Sony Park Mini in Tokyo offers a glimpse into the transformation of the Sony Building into the new Ginza Sony Park, set to open in January 2025. Visitors can explore the project’s history through videos, photos, and artefacts, while engaging with interactive displays highlighting the park’s innovative design. The exhibition runs from August 23 to September 29, 2024.
Celebrating 35 Years of Chibi Maruko-chan: A Special Pop-up Café in Shimokitazawa
To celebrate Chibi Maruko-chan‘s 35th anniversary, a themed pop-up café will open in Shimokitazawa from September 18 to October 31, 2024. The café will offer dishes inspired by Maruko, including a hamburger and French toast combo, tarako pasta, and a pudding parfait, all creatively reflecting the show’s playful spirit. Reservations can be made online starting September 5, 2024, for this limited-time event.
100 years of Phototypesetting
An ongoing exhibition in Tokyo delves into this revolutionary technology, celebrating its history and its enduring impact on typography and beyond. This exhibition offers visitors a chance to explore phototypesetting’s pivotal role in shaping the printed word as we know it today.
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.
