Art exhibitions in Tokyo
223 art exhibitions in Tokyo, on now or this week, with dates, hours, prices and nearest stations in English. 77 of them are free.
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Craft Circle "Chibimaru-chan": Make a Frisbee (Koremasa Culture Center)
Fuchu City Koremasa Culture Center, 1F Play Room (Koremasa Sta.)
Oct 27 (Tue) 10:00–11:40
A simple craft session for preschoolers with a children's center instructor; this time everyone makes a frisbee. Drop in during reception 10:00–11:40. Free, no booking.
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Hetalia 20th Anniversary Original Art Exhibition WorldFesta
Sunshine City Exhibition Hall A (World Import Mart Bldg 4F) (Higashi-ikebukuro Sta.)
Oct 17 (Sat) – Oct 28 (Wed) 10:00–19:00
Original art exhibition for Hetalia's 20th anniversary, with pencil sketches, color illustrations, a life-size Italy statue, photo spots and limited goods. Timed-entry tickets; closes at 17:00 on the last day.
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Riiri & Kosuzu: first parent-child solo exhibition (Investors Cafe, Ichibancho)
Investors Cafe (Kojimachi Sta.)
Oct 26 (Mon) – Oct 30 (Fri) 11:00–18:00
The first joint show by Riiri and her mother Kosuzu, with illustrations, picture books and handmade stuffed toys. Walk-ins welcome. Opens at noon on the 26th, closes at 3pm on the 30th.
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Tokyo Tower City Light Fantasia – Halloween Party 2026
Tokyo Tower Main Deck 2F (Akabanebashi Sta.)
Sep 11 (Fri) – Oct 31 (Sat) 17:30–22:50
Projection mapping fills the night view from the Main Deck with Halloween ghosts.
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A free exhibition of advertising copy, built around the TCC Awards 2026.
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Setagaya Central Library Planetarium Kids' Show: The Sun's Path
Setagaya Central Library Planetarium (Kamimachi Sta.)
Oct 17 (Sat) – Oct 31 (Sat) 11:00–11:50
An 11:00 weekend show for little ones. 140 seats per show; tickets from the machine from 9:00 on the day.
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A solo show by Yukiko Yanagida, who makes abstract works in titanium, at YUKI-SIS gallery in Kayabacho. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
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Ayuko Tanaka Exhibition “The Conspiracy of the Moon and Coffee”
GALLERY HOUSE MAYA (Gaiemmae Sta.)
Oct 19 (Mon) – Oct 31 (Sat) 12:00–19:00
The night town of an indie game, shown in acrylic gouache paintings and clay relief works. You can also try a demo of the game in development. Until 17:00 on Saturdays; closed Sundays.
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Special Viewing: Wooden Standing Fudo Myoo Statue (Important Cultural Property) at Keimyoji
Keimyoji Temple (Kameari Sta.)
Oct 24 (Sat) – Oct 31 (Sat) 14:00–16:00
A limited-time public viewing of Keimyoji Temple's wooden Fudo Myoo statue, a National Important Cultural Property, in Kameari. Also open 10:00–12:00 on Oct 26, 29 and 30.
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Special Public Viewing: Wooden Standing Fudo Myoo Statue, Important Cultural Property (Keimeiji Temple)
Keimyoji Temple (Kameari Sta.)
Oct 24 (Sat) – Oct 31 (Sat) 14:00–16:00
To mark the temple's 750th anniversary, a Heian-period wooden statue of Fudo Myoo, a nationally designated Important Cultural Property, is shown to the public for the first time. Open 2–4 pm, plus 10 am–noon on Oct 26, 29 and 30. Free.
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Bree Luey Artist Talk (MAM Project 035)
Mori Art Museum Learning Room (Roppongi Hills Mori Tower) (Roppongi Sta.)
Oct 31 (Sat) 14:00–15:30
An artist talk held with "MAM Project 035: Bree Luey". 70 seats, first come first served; booking required (until Oct 28). Japanese–English simultaneous interpretation and sign language.
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Story Time on the Terrace (Sekimachi Library)
Nerima City Sekimachi Library (Musashi-Seki Sta.)
Oct 31 (Sat) 16:30–17:00
A story time held on the terrace of Sekimachi Library for children aged 3 to elementary school with their parents. 16:30–17:00. First 30 groups, free (per Nerima City's Oct 1 newsletter).
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Origins of Japanese Emigration and Co-creation (JICA Yokohama Japanese Overseas Migration Museum)
JICA Yokohama 2F, Japanese Overseas Migration Museum (Bashamichi Sta.)
Jun 18 (Thu) – Nov 1 (Sun) 10:00–18:00
A free exhibition on postwar Japanese emigration to Latin America supported by JICA, with personal stories and history. Runs until November 1.
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Japan's first exhibition of the webtoon and anime Solo Leveling, spread over 400+ tsubo on Tokyu Plaza Shibuya's 4th floor. Weekdays date-specified, weekends timed entry. Weekdays 11:00-20:00, weekends and holidays until 21:00.
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Fusako Kodama: “1966–1981 in Tokyo, Osaka and Tohoku”
JCII Photo Salon (Hanzomon Sta.)
Sep 29 (Tue) – Nov 1 (Sun) 10:00–17:00
Photographs of streets and people from the 1960s to the 1980s.
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SONIC the Exhibition -ACROSS GENERATIONS-
Ikebukuro PARCO Main Bldg 7F PARCO FACTORY (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Oct 9 (Fri) – Nov 1 (Sun) 11:00–21:00
An archive exhibition tracing the history of the Sonic series, with design and development materials, some shown for the first time. Last entry 30 min before closing; closes 18:00 on the final day.
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Timmy Ying Photo Exhibition "Alone: Reflections on Street Corners"
Victoria 1842 (Ushigome-kagurazaka Sta.)
Oct 16 (Fri) – Nov 1 (Sun) 11:00–18:00
A photo show marking the release of a zine, with zines and art prints on sale. Open Fri to Sun only; free entry.
DetailsOct 22 (Thu) – Nov 1 (Sun) 11:00–18:00
A group show at MOUNT tokyo in Komazawa, with goods by participating artists on sale. Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
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A solo show by Junko Miya, who paints animals and plants with a limited palette on the theme of "color", at MOUNT tokyo (Gallery wall) in Komazawa. Closed Mon-Wed; closes at 17:00 on the last day. The artist is in the gallery on the afternoons of Oct 24, 25, 30, 31 and Nov 1.
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The 8th Bichokai Nihonga Exhibition (Meguro Museum of Art Citizens' Gallery)
Meguro Museum of Art, Tokyo – Citizens' Gallery (Meguro Sta.)
Oct 27 (Tue) – Nov 1 (Sun) 10:00–17:00
120 Japanese-style paintings by 32 students of a Nihonga class that has run for about 30 years.
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MINO stuffed toy exhibition (HATTIFNATT general store mini gallery, Kichijoji)
HATTIFNATT general store, 1F window space (Kichijoji Sta.)
Oct 28 (Wed) – Nov 1 (Sun) 11:00–19:00
A small display of MINO's quirky, cute handmade stuffed toys in the mini gallery of a Kichijoji general store. Closes at 6pm on the last day.
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Gendai Nichigei Small Works Exhibition
Katsushika Symphony Hills Gallery 2 (Aoto Sta.)
Oct 29 (Thu) – Nov 1 (Sun) 10:00–17:00
An exhibition of small works by the Contemporary Japan Art Association in Gallery 2 of Katsushika Symphony Hills. Free admission. Opens at 13:00 on the first day and closes at 16:00 on the last day.
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Group Show "Anata no Kokoro ni Hibike vol.1: Minerals" (2k540 AKI-OKA ARTISAN)
2k540 AKI-OKA ARTISAN Multi Space (C-1) (Okachimachi Sta.)
Oct 29 (Thu) – Nov 1 (Sun) 11:00–19:00
A group show of four makers on the theme of minerals: Kuroneko to Campanula (metal engraving), nico, Seirei no Sumu Mori Key of Mind ~seek~ and shiroiro JUWELRY. Under the tracks between Akihabara and Okachimachi; 4 min from Okachimachi Station South Exit. Closes at 17:00 on the last day.
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LUMINE ART FAIR – My 1st Collection Vol.5
LUMINE 0 (NEWoMan Shinjuku 5F) (Shinjuku Sta.)
Oct 30 (Fri) – Nov 1 (Sun) 11:00–19:00
An art fair themed on buying your first artwork, bringing together about 30 artists in Shinjuku. Open 11:00-19:00 on Oct 30-31 and 11:00-17:00 on Nov 1. Free entry and free art tours; workshops cost 3,000 yen and require advance booking.
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50th Anniversary Storytelling Gathering (Heiwadai Library)
Nerima City Heiwadai Library (Heiwadai Sta.)
Nov 1 (Sun) 10:00–15:40
For Heiwadai Library's 50th anniversary, its volunteer storytelling group holds story sessions. Sessions for elementary age and under at 10:00–11:00 and 14:00–15:00 (ages 2 and under with a guardian), and for junior high and up at 15:00–15:40. First 20 people per session, free.
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Special Baby Planetarium: "Genki Genki Nontan Kirakira Shanshan Ohoshisama" (Fuchu City Museum of Local History)
Fuchu City Museum of Local History (Kyodo-no-Mori) Planetarium (Bubaigawara Sta.)
Nov 1 (Sun) 10:15–10:45
A special show for small children and families: doors 10:05, starts 10:15, 30 minutes. The dome is not made fully dark, so there is no star commentary. On Nov 22 (Sun), "with the star sister and brother" plays at the same time.
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Arakawa City Culture Festival: Parent-and-Child Haiku Class
Machiya Culture Center, 3F Meeting Room 4 (Machiya Sta.)
Nov 1 (Sun) 13:00–15:00
The Arakawa Haiku Federation teaches how to write haiku to parents and children. For grades 1–6 living or studying in Arakawa City with a guardian, 20 pairs. Apply at the counter, by phone or email by Oct 28, 17:00; bring writing tools.
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Miniature Photo World Exhibition at Odakyu Shinjuku
Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku, 7F Event Space (Shinjuku Nishiguchi Halc) (Shinjuku Sta.)
Oct 21 (Wed) – Nov 2 (Mon) 10:00–20:00
Miniature art by about 67 creator groups, on display and for sale, with special sections on retro cafes and diners, seasonal meals and forest workshops. Last entry 30 minutes before closing. On Oct 24, 25, 31 and Nov 1 there is a workshop to make miniature versions of popular food-hall items (1,800-2,500 yen, book on LivePocket by 17:00 the day before). Oct 27 is a partial closing day for the store.
DetailsOct 29 (Thu) – Nov 2 (Mon) 12:00–18:00
A solo show on the theme of light, in three series: Buddhist deities, near-future goddesses, and new works using pure silver leaf. Last entry 15 min before closing.
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Katsushika Great Iris Exhibition (Part 2)
Katsushika City Museum, 2F Special Exhibition Room (Ohanajaya Sta.)
Jul 25 (Sat) – Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 09:00–17:00
The history of Katsushika's irises, from Edo-period cultivation and Horikiri Iris Garden to exports abroad, told through ukiyo-e, postcards and old photos. Open until 21:00 on Fri/Sat (non-holidays).
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90th Anniversary: Textiles of the Ryukyu Kingdom – Works of the Sho Family and the Goeku Family
The Japan Folk Crafts Museum (Komaba-todaimae Sta.)
Aug 22 (Sat) – Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 10:00–17:00
Ryukyu Kingdom textiles associated with the Sho royal family and the Goeku family.
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Taro Oono: WE ARE BABIES! in Yokohama Minatomirai
GREEN SPOT (Cross Patio, Grand Mall Park) (Minatomirai Sta.)
Sep 5 (Sat) – Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 11:00–17:00
An original-art show by Taro Oono, author of the picture-book series "Jinsei Saisho no." Photo corner with the artwork as a backdrop and goods for sale; visitors get a limited postcard. Weekdays 11:00–17:00, weekends and holidays 11:00–18:00 (last entry 30 min before closing). Closed Tue and Wed (open on holidays). High school and up 600 yen advance / 700 yen at the door; junior high and under free.
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Tomonori Taniguchi: Through the Black Forest
Musashino City Kichijoji Art Museum (Kichijoji Sta.)
Sep 19 (Sat) – Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 10:00–19:30
A solo show by picture-book artist Tomonori Taniguchi, featuring art from his new book and its sketchbook.
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Azamino Contemporary vol.17 "Suburban Interference: Relations with Urban Space"
Yokohama Civic Art Gallery Azamino, Galleries 1 & 2 (Azamino Sta.)
Oct 10 (Sat) – Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 11:00–18:00
A contemporary art show exploring how our relationship with places changes, through images of suburbs and new towns. Seven artists and groups present about 100 works in video, installation, painting and photography, along with excavated finds from the Akada burial mounds once located on the site.
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Chie and Harukara Shoten's "Delicious Time" (book fair & painting show)
BOOKSHOP TRAVELLER (Soshigaya-Okura) (Soshigaya-Okura Sta.)
Oct 23 (Fri) – Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 12:00–19:00
The third biennial book fair by Harukara Shoten, themed "delicious time": paintings by designer and writer Chie Tanaka alongside food-related books chosen by Harukara Shoten and the shop's box-shelf owners. Closed Tue and Wed.
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The Japan Art Academy Collection Exhibition 2026
The Japan Art Academy (Ueno Park) (Ueno Sta.)
Oct 28 (Wed) – Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 10:00–17:00
Paintings, sculpture, crafts and calligraphy from the Japan Art Academy collection on the theme of living creatures. Last entry 16:45; open every day.
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Neko Yasumi Ten (Cat Break Exhibition) 2026 at Yokohama Takashimaya
Yokohama Takashimaya 8F Event Hall (Yokohama Sta.)
Oct 29 (Thu) – Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 10:00–19:00
Joint cat photo exhibition and goods sale with 68 popular cat creators. 10:00-19:00 (closes 17:00 on the last day; last entry 30 min before closing). Adults/university/high school 500 yen, junior high and under free. Venue-only pop-ups and a 15th-anniversary feature.
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Hanapecha-ten 2026 at Yokohama Takashimaya
Yokohama Takashimaya 8F Event Hall (Yokohama Sta.)
Oct 29 (Thu) – Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 10:00–19:00
A group photo exhibition and goods sale of flat-faced dogs such as pugs and shih tzus, by 42 creator groups, held alongside the Neko Yasumi cat show. 10:00–19:00 (last day until 17:00; last entry 30 min before closing). Adults, university and high school students 500 yen, junior high and under free. An illustrator event on Oct 31 and Nov 1.
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Gendai Shukogyo no To Presents makin' edge (ZOU-NO-HANA TERRACE)
ZOU-NO-HANA TERRACE (Nihon-odori Sta.)
Oct 30 (Fri) – Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 10:00–18:00
An art furniture exhibition by Gendai Shukogyo no To. 10:00-18:00, free admission. Paid workshops available (bookings from Oct 5).
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Art Materials Lab: How Planographic Printing Works - Kitchen Lithography (Meguro Museum of Art)
Meguro Museum of Art, Workshop Room (Meguro Sta.)
Oct 30 (Fri) – Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 13:00–16:00
Related to the "Tokyo Puck" exhibition. Experience how lithography, used to print the magazine, works using everyday materials. Same-day entry, come and go freely; numbers may be limited when crowded.
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Arakawa Culture Festival: Ikebana and Haiku Exhibitions
Machiya Culture Center 2F Fureai Plaza (Machiya Sta.)
Nov 1 (Sun) – Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 10:00–17:00
Arakawa City's culture festival shows ikebana flower arrangements and prize-winning haiku by residents at Machiya Culture Center. 10:00-17:00 (last day until 16:00).
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Eat and Learn Archaeology: Make Pottery-Shard Cookies (Kasugacho Library)
Nerima City Kasugacho Youth Center (Nerima-kasugacho Sta.)
Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 10:00–16:00
A Kasugacho Library event inspired by Nerima's Ozaki ruins, making cookies shaped like pottery shards to learn about archaeology, led by sweets-play planner Ayami Shimojima. Session for grades 4–6 with a parent at 14:00–16:00, and for junior/senior high students at 10:00–12:00. Lottery; apply by Oct 23 (per Nerima City's Oct 1 newsletter).
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Special Baby Story Time (Kotake Library)
Nerima City Kotake Library (Kotake-mukaihara Sta.)
Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 10:30–11:10
A special story time at Kotake Library for children aged 0–3 and their parents. 10:30–11:10. 15 pairs by lottery; apply by Oct 24 (per Nerima City's Oct 1 newsletter).
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Meet Picture-Book Author Etsuyoshi Miyamoto (Obake Zukan)
Yuinomori Arakawa, Yuinomori Hall (1F) (Machiya Sta.)
Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 14:00–16:00
Talk and workshop by Etsuyoshi Miyamoto, author of the Obake Zukan picture books. Book sale and signing. For elementary students living or studying in Arakawa; registration required.
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Talk Session "All That Shines" (Mariko Mori exhibition program)
TOKYO NODE HALL (Toranomon Hills Station Tower 46F) (Toranomon-Hills Sta.)
Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 14:00–16:00
A talk with Mariko Mori, Alexandra Munroe of the Guggenheim, and Mori Art Museum director Mami Kataoka. 300 seats, first come first served; booking required (until Nov 1). Japanese–English simultaneous interpretation and sign language. Reception on the 45th floor.
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Story Time for Ages 3+ (Mitaka Station Library, Mitaka Autumn Children's Reading Fair)
Mitaka City Mitaka Station Library (Mitaka Sta.)
Oct 28 (Wed) – Nov 4 (Wed) 15:30–16:00
Story time held as part of the Mitaka Autumn Children's Reading Fair: Wed Oct 28 and Wed Nov 4, 15:30–16:00, up to 20 people, free with no booking. During the fair (until Nov 8) the library also lends surprise packs of age-based recommended books.
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Megumi Kimura "Yobiboen and Friends" Exhibition
Shinjuku Ophthalmologist Gallery (Shinjuku-sanchome Sta.)
Oct 30 (Fri) – Nov 4 (Wed) 12:00–20:00
Artworks of the white fairy Yobiboen and friends, on view and for sale; free admission.
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2nd Edogawa Culture & Arts Festival: Art Exhibition
Tower Hall Funabori, Exhibition Hall (Funabori Sta.)
Oct 31 (Sat) – Nov 4 (Wed) 10:00–18:00
Exhibition of Japanese and Western paintings, photography, crafts and sculpture at Tower Hall Funabori. Closes at 16:00 on the last day.
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National Noh Theatre Special Exhibition “The Beauty of Drum Bodies: The Miyamoto Unosuke Collection”
National Noh Theatre, Exhibition Room (Sendagaya Sta.)
Sep 5 (Sat) – Nov 6 (Fri) 11:00–17:00
A special exhibition of the bodies of Noh hand drums from the Miyamoto Unosuke collection. Open until 21:00 on Oct 15, Oct 30 and Nov 6. Closed Mondays (open on holidays).
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Vol.6 of RISE GALLERY's 2026 "Special Edition" series. Everyday moments, discoveries and feelings painted with bold brushwork, color and her own compositions. Closed Mon-Wed.
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Koharu Sonoda Solo Exhibition "Wearing Shoes on the Wrong Feet"
RISE GALLERY (Room 2, showroom) (Gakugei-daigaku Sta.)
Oct 17 (Sat) – Nov 7 (Sat) 12:00–19:00
A young artist who rebuilds textile materials and roulette wheels into sculptures. A playful show focused on movement and rhythm. Closed Mon-Wed.
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Autumn Wildflower Play (Heiwadai Library)
Nerima City Heiwadai Library (Heiwadai Sta.)
Nov 7 (Sat) 10:30–11:30
A session for elementary pupils to play with autumn grasses and flowers with picture-book artist Etsuko Aizawa. 10:30–11:30. 20 places by lottery; apply Oct 7–29 (per Nerima City's Oct 1 newsletter).
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Mixed-Age Kids' Theatre Workshop: Homes of Mysterious Creatures
Setagaya Public Theatre rehearsal room (Sangenjaya Sta.)
Nov 7 (Sat) 13:00–17:00
Walk around Setagaya looking for homes of mysterious creatures, then turn what you found and imagined into a play. Apply by Oct 26 (lottery).
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Discover the World Through Picture Encyclopedias with the Gakken Zukan LIVE Editor
Yuinomori Arakawa, Yuinomori Hall (1F) (Machiya Sta.)
Nov 7 (Sat) 14:00–16:30
The editor-in-chief of Gakken Zukan LIVE talks for about 90 minutes on how the encyclopedias are made and enjoyed, followed by a book sale and signing. For Arakawa elementary students; registration required.
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Takayuki Goto Exhibition — 45 Years as an Animator
Anime Tokyo Station B1F (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Aug 8 (Sat) – Nov 8 (Sun) 11:00–18:30
An exhibition tracing 45 years of animator Takayuki Goto, who worked on "Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C." and "Zillion," with hand-drawn licensed illustrations, original key animation and chief animation director corrections. Extended run.
DetailsAug 22 (Sat) – Nov 8 (Sun) 11:00–18:30
Displays on the history of the "Fist of the North Star" anime, scene photo panels, production materials and process videos, and a character quiz. Free admission. Closed Mondays (or the next weekday if Monday is a holiday).
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Mingei SHOCK!! Kawai Kanjiro at Seikado, 60 Years After His Death
Seikado Bunko Art Museum (Seikado @ Marunouchi) (Nijubashimae Sta.)
Sep 5 (Sat) – Nov 8 (Sun) 10:00–17:00
The appeal of mingei folk craft, centred on potter Kawai Kanjiro.
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Ryushi Plus One (Part 1): Kawauchi Rikako "LOVE, Wild Grape, Tiger, heart"
Ota City Ryushi Memorial Museum (Nishi-magome Sta.)
Sep 12 (Sat) – Nov 8 (Sun) 09:00–16:30
Contemporary artist Kawauchi Rikako responds to the work of Kawabata Ryushi. Works from the Takahashi Ryutaro Collection are shown alongside Ryushi's large paintings such as "Room of Tigers" and "Wild Grapes", and also in the studio and guest room of Ryushi's former house. Last entry 16:00; closed Mondays.
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Special Exhibition "The Toyotomi Brothers!" (Edo-Tokyo Museum)
Edo-Tokyo Museum, 1F Special Exhibition Gallery (Ryogoku Sta.)
Sep 15 (Tue) – Nov 8 (Sun) 09:30–17:30
A special exhibition at the renovated Edo-Tokyo Museum tracing Toyotomi Hideyoshi and his brother Hidenaga, tied to the NHK Taiga drama. Open until 19:30 on Saturdays; last entry 30 min before closing.
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Itsuo Art Museum Collection: Buson, Goshun and Masterpieces of the Tea Ceremony
Suntory Museum of Art (Roppongi Sta.)
Sep 16 (Wed) – Nov 8 (Sun) 10:00–18:00
Paintings by Buson and Goshun and tea utensils from the Itsuo Art Museum.
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Asami Kiyokawa | Kohei Nawa "Invisible Garden"
POLA MUSEUM ANNEX (Pola Ginza Bldg. 3F) (Ginza-itchome Sta.)
Sep 16 (Wed) – Nov 8 (Sun) 11:00–19:00
The first joint exhibition by artist Asami Kiyokawa and sculptor Kohei Nawa. Free admission, open daily; last entry 18:30 (opens at 10:00 on Nov 6–8). A joint work is also shown at POLA GINZA on the 1st floor of the same building.
DetailsSep 19 (Sat) – Nov 8 (Sun) 10:00–18:00
An exhibition themed on the Chinese classic Water Margin.
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“Midnight Diner” and “Kamome Diner”: 20 Years of Work by Food Stylist Nami Iijima
Hobonichiyobi (Shibuya PARCO 8F) (Shibuya Sta.)
Oct 2 (Fri) – Nov 8 (Sun) 11:00–20:00
An exhibition tracing 20 years of work by food stylist Nami Iijima, centred on “Midnight Diner” (Shinya Shokudo) and “Kamome Diner” (Kamome Shokudo).
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Contemporary Chinese Lacquer Painting: Panda World (Japan-China Friendship Center Art Museum)
Japan-China Friendship Center Art Museum (Iidabashi Sta.)
Oct 10 (Sat) – Nov 8 (Sun) 10:00–17:00
Thirteen contemporary Chinese lacquer paintings of pandas from the Shen Shao-an Lacquer Art Museum in Fujian. Open until 20:00 on Fridays. Closed Mondays (open Oct 12, closed Oct 13).
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Ryuichi Sakamoto Photo Exhibition: PHOTO RYUICHI SAKAMOTO
SAI (MIYASHITA PARK South 3F) (Shibuya Sta.)
Oct 17 (Sat) – Nov 8 (Sun) 11:00–20:00
An exhibition of photographs by Ryuichi Sakamoto, at a gallery on the 3rd floor of MIYASHITA PARK. Open daily.
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Yu Seto Exhibition CIRCULATION 2
Bunkamura Gallery 8/ (Shibuya Hikarie 8F) (Shibuya Sta.)
Oct 23 (Fri) – Nov 8 (Sun) 11:00–20:00
A solo show by sculptor Yu Seto with about 40 works. A live-making session (free, no booking) takes place in COURT on the same floor on Nov 1.
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esoratetora solo exhibition "esoragoto" (TOBICHI Tokyo)
TOBICHI Tokyo (Hobonichi Kanda Building 1F) (Jimbocho Sta.)
Oct 23 (Fri) – Nov 8 (Sun) 11:00–19:00
The first original-art exhibition in Tokyo by colored-pencil painter esoratetora. About 30 originals, including works shown for the first time, plus an art book and goods for sale. The artist will be at the venue on some days (announced on TOBICHI Tokyo's X).
DetailsOct 24 (Sat) – Nov 8 (Sun) 11:00–18:00
A solo show by a sculptor working mainly with ceramic techniques: vivid, textured objects and works on the cycles of life and nature, in a small gallery in Ueno-Sakuragi. Live flute performance from 17:00 on the opening day (Oct 24).
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greenhippo & PieniSieni duo exhibition "Monogatari no Sumika" (Ikebukuro Montparnasse Art Walk)
Kumagai Morikazu Museum, 3F Gallery (Toshima City) (Kanamecho Sta.)
Oct 28 (Wed) – Nov 8 (Sun) 10:30–17:30
A two-artist show by greenhippo and PieniSieni, part of the 21st Ikebukuro Montparnasse Art Walk. Open 10:30-17:30 (until 16:00 on the last day, Nov 8), closed Nov 2. The 3F gallery is free; the Kumagai Morikazu permanent collection is paid.
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Rock Balancing Art “Ishihana” – Chitoku Ishihana Solo Exhibition
Gallery NOOOG (Okazu Yokocho, Torigoe) (Shin-Okachimachi Sta.)
Oct 30 (Fri) – Nov 8 (Sun) 11:00–18:00
A solo show of rock balancing: natural stones stood on a single point of balance without glue or tools, seen as “stone flowers.”
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A three-artist show on the theme of doors in the mind and the invisible border between inside and outside, with glass by Mayu Otsuka, mineral-based work by kopfkino and a new series by Keitaro Matsui. Closed Mon-Wed.
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SORRI SORRI Vol.3 (Kira Imai, Miyuki Odani, MAKI)
BONUS TRACK GALLERY 2 (Shimokitazawa Sta.)
Oct 30 (Fri) – Nov 8 (Sun) 13:00–21:00
The third art show by Kira Imai, Miyuki Odani and MAKI: risograph and other works on display and for sale, plus goods and collab items. Order the collab menu at ANDON or YOYO in BONUS TRACK to get a sticker (limited). Keychain workshop on Nov 3, 14:30-16:00 (8,800 yen, BONUS TRACK HOUSE; numbered tickets at the venue from day one). Closes at 18:00 on the last day. No cash.
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Kiyoshi Furukawa Retirement Exhibition: Resonating Sound and Media — Media Art Music Today
The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts — Chinretsukan Gallery 1F & 2F (Ueno Sta.)
Oct 31 (Sat) – Nov 8 (Sun) 10:00–17:00
A retirement show for Professor Kiyoshi Furukawa of Intermedia Art, presenting his work from algorithmic composition and computer music to neuroscience, AI, and art and care through interactive works and documentary videos. Open daily during the exhibition.
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Jin Hasegawa "Shibuya to Mori" – Let's make a forest of creatures in Shibuya!
Shibuya Hikarie Hikarie Deck 4F (Shibuya Sta.)
Oct 31 (Sat) – Nov 8 (Sun) 10:00–18:00
An installation by Jin Hasegawa creating a forest of creatures in Shibuya. 10:00–18:00, free, no reservation. On Nov 3, 7 and 8 (13:00–16:00, last entry 15:45) a workshop to draw Shibuya creatures on acrylic key rings (100 yen, donated to nature conservation). Held in light rain, cancelled in storms.
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A solo show including new candle holders. Closed Mondays and Fridays.
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Works depicting "presence" (kehai), made after encountering neutron radiography as a scientific eye (Quantum Art). At a small gallery in Nezu; the artist is there every day of the show.
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STARRYWORKS 20th Anniversary Exhibition 'Glowing Sound' (Tokyo)
BONDED GALLERY (TERRADA ART COMPLEX II 4F) (Tennozu Isle Sta.)
Nov 4 (Wed) – Nov 8 (Sun) 11:00–19:00
An installation exhibition of light and sound where light and shadows change in sync with sound, including 'LUMEN', reflecting light in a room of facing mirrors, and 'RAY', which builds space from light and shadow around a bonsai.
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Alt Focus Photo School: 18th Student Exhibition (Meguro Museum of Art Citizens' Gallery)
Meguro Museum of Art, Tokyo – Citizens' Gallery (Meguro Sta.)
Nov 5 (Thu) – Nov 8 (Sun) 10:00–18:00
A photo exhibition by students and the instructor of the Alt Focus photo school, with about 30 works by seven photographers.
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Aloha ʻĀina Art Exhibition "A place of love and kindness" (Ikebukuro Orange Gallery)
Ikebukuro Orange Gallery (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Nov 7 (Sat) – Nov 8 (Sun) 11:00–18:00
Group show by five artists working in colored pencil, art clay, pastel, pressed flowers and acrylic, including hand-painted cotton cloths for everyday use. Closes at 4pm on the 8th.
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2nd Edogawa Arts Festival: Calligraphy Exhibition
Tower Hall Funabori 1F Exhibition Hall (Funabori Sta.)
Nov 6 (Fri) – Nov 9 (Mon) 10:00–17:00
A calligraphy exhibition by local groups, with a hands-on calligraphy class on Nov 7 (age 6+, booking by Oct 31). Closes 15:00 on the last day.
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Nippori Fashion Design Contest 2026: Selected Design Drawings
Furatto Nippori (Nippori Community Revitalization Facility) (Nippori Sta.)
Oct 1 (Thu) – Nov 10 (Tue) 08:30–18:00
An exhibition of the design drawings for works selected in the Nippori Fashion Design Contest 2026. The finished garments go on show at the public exhibition from Nov 13.
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Ai Yamaguchi: "Momo to Shijukara" (Isetan Shinjuku Art Gallery)
Isetan Shinjuku, Main Building 6F Art Gallery (Shinjuku-sanchome Sta.)
Oct 28 (Wed) – Nov 10 (Tue) 10:00–20:00
A solo show by Ai Yamaguchi, a painter pursuing a new kind of bijin-ga (beauty painting). Marking Isetan's 140th anniversary, she presents about 40 works in various materials and techniques. Works are for sale (prices on request). Closes at 16:00 on the last day.
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Katsushika Citizens' Culture Festival: Literary & Arts Exhibition
Techno Plaza Katsushika (Kameari Sta.)
Nov 6 (Fri) – Nov 10 (Tue) 10:00–17:00
Haiku, ikebana, senryu, tanka, bonkei and paintings by local residents at Techno Plaza Katsushika. A tea ceremony is held on Nov 7–8 (10:00–16:00, last entry 15:30); closes at 15:00 on the last day.
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"Doki-Doki! Planetarium": Crying Is OK, Your Baby's Planetarium Debut (Galaxcity)
Galaxcity Multi-Experience Dome (Nishiarai Sta.)
Nov 10 (Tue) 11:30–12:00
A planetarium session for families with babies and toddlers where crying is fine. After finger plays, the program "We Are the Eight Planet Brothers" is shown. 120 seats, tickets sold first come from 9:00 on the day at the 1F reception. Another session with the same title is planned for Dec 6.
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Swedish Textiles: Nordic Design Living in Daily Life and Nature
Setagaya Art Museum (Yoga Sta.)
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Special Exhibition “100 Years after the Death of 杉原祥造: A General Theory of Sword Studies – The History of the Japanese Sword through Interdisciplinary Research”
Kokugakuin University Museum (Shibuya Sta.)
Sep 19 (Sat) – Nov 15 (Sun) 10:00–18:00
Marking 100 years since the death of 杉原祥造, this show traces the history of the Japanese sword through interdisciplinary research. Closed Mondays (open on holidays).
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Meguro Museum of Art Collection: “Tokyo Puck” and Its Era + Feature: Kitazawa Rakuten’s “Kodomo no Tomo”
Meguro Museum of Art, Tokyo (Meguro Sta.)
Oct 10 (Sat) – Nov 15 (Sun) 10:00–18:00
The Meiji-era cartoon magazine Tokyo Puck and the work of Kitazawa Rakuten, from the collection.
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Yuko Shiga Solo Exhibition "Thread Painting" (Gallery Sun)
Gallery Sun (Naka-meguro Sta.)
Oct 24 (Sat) – Nov 15 (Sun) 12:00–18:00
Paintings made by layering embroidery thread chosen from 430 colors on canvas. Closed Mondays and Nov 8; last day until 4pm. Near Naka-meguro Station.
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The third photo show in the series by Mika Takahashi, Natsuki Yasuda and Kei Sato, conveying the situation in Palestine through the eyes of cats. Held at a bookshop with resident cats.
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WHAT CAFE x Miyamoto Unosuke Shoten "Matsuri x Art Exhibition"
WHAT CAFE (Tennoz) (Tennozu Isle Sta.)
Oct 30 (Fri) – Nov 15 (Sun) 11:00–18:00
A collaboration between WHAT CAFE and Miyamoto Unosuke Shoten, a long-established maker of festival instruments. Thirteen artists, including Keigo Kamide, Noritaka Tatehana and Hiromine Nakamura, reinterpret Japanese festivals through contemporary art. Open until 21:00 on Oct 30-31 during Tennoz Canal Fes. Free.
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SAWA and shimao paint a 'paradise' where people, animals and plants flourish. Open Thursday to Sunday (closed Mon–Wed).
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ChiMy A SOLO EXHIBITION "An Antithesis to You"
NONLECTURE books/arts (Shibuya ZERO GATE B1F) (Shibuya Sta.)
Nov 6 (Fri) – Nov 15 (Sun) 11:00–21:00
A solo show by illustrator and DJ ChiMy, revisiting swallowed emotions as a rebuttal to unspoken discomfort. No show-specific hours are listed; the hours shown are Shibuya PARCO retail hours (11:00–21:00). Check the official page for fees.
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Edogawa Arts Festival: Senryu, Tanka & Haiku Exhibition
Tower Hall Funabori 1F Atrium (Funabori Sta.)
Nov 8 (Sun) – Nov 15 (Sun) 08:30–21:00
Works by members of haiku, tanka and senryu groups in Edogawa. Free to view during opening hours; listed from 8:30 on Nov 8 to 21:00 on Nov 15.
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Arakawa Culture Festival: Calligraphy Exhibition
Machiya Culture Center (Machiya Sta.)
Nov 9 (Mon) – Nov 15 (Sun) 09:00–21:00
A large calligraphy show by the Arakawa Calligraphy Federation. Closes at 16:00 on the last day.
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Bunponichi Exhibition 2026
The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts — Chinretsukan Gallery 2F (Ueno Sta.)
Nov 11 (Wed) – Nov 15 (Sun) 10:00–17:00
Original works by students and faculty of the Conservation of Japanese Painting lab at Tokyo University of the Arts graduate school, created from their research on restoring classical paintings and on techniques and materials. Five days only.
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2nd Edogawa Culture & Arts Festival: Ikebana Show and Tea Ceremony
Tower Hall Funabori (exhibition hall and tatami room) (Funabori Sta.)
Nov 14 (Sat) – Nov 15 (Sun) 10:00–16:00
Ikebana schools arrange autumn flowers; a tea ceremony with matcha and sweets on Nov 15. No registration needed.
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Nature Explorers: How Do Seeds Travel?
Inokashira Park Zoo (main garden) (Kichijoji Sta.)
Nov 15 (Sun) 09:30–12:30
Observe plants around the zoo with an expert, then build seed models and test how they fly. Apply by Nov 1 (30 places, lottery).
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A talk by Sadako Nakamura, who spent ten years walking the sites of the Edo-era guidebook Edo Meisho Zue. This time: Kan'eiji Temple and 200 years of change.
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A solo show by artist duo MES. Starting from words read as “rei”, it brings up forgotten layers of Shibuya’s history through video installation and performance. Closes at 18:00 on the last day.
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Shogo Kariyazaki: Small Arrangements in His Vase Collection (40th Anniversary, 3rd edition)
Shogo Kariyazaki Flower School, Ginza (Dai-7 Central Bldg. 4F-A) (Shimbashi Sta.)
Nov 5 (Thu) – Nov 16 (Mon) 10:00–17:00
A solo show marking flower artist Shogo Kariyazaki's 40 years in ikebana, with small arrangements displayed in vases from his own collection, held at his flower school in Ginza.
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Tsugumi Sasao The Collage "Ceci est une lettre d'amour"
Shibuya Hikarie 8F Creative Lounge MOV aiiima (Shibuya Sta.)
Nov 12 (Thu) – Nov 16 (Mon) 11:00–20:00
An exhibition by collage artist Tsugumi Sasao, turning humor and small joys found in Paris into collages of buttons, tiles, miniatures and travel souvenirs, made like writing letters. 11:00–20:00 for five days. Check the official page for fees.
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Marron Nagao Exhibition: KAWAII FOREVER (Isetan Shinjuku)
Isetan Shinjuku, Main Building 6F Art & Frame (Shinjuku-sanchome Sta.)
Nov 4 (Wed) – Nov 17 (Tue) 10:00–20:00
An exhibition by illustrator Marron Nagao, who draws girls and animals in a "kawaii" world of manga-style girls, flowers and animals. On Nov 8 and 14 the artist takes orders for portraits in your chosen style (12:00, 13:00, 15:00). Closes at 17:00 on the last day.
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The Tokyo venue of the "Godzilla Expo" linking "Godzilla Minus One" to the newest film "Godzilla Minus Zero". 10:00–20:00 (last entry 19:30); closes 18:00 on the last day (last entry 17:30).
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Kimono and Kodomo: Children's Kimono (Museum Trainee Exhibition)
Suginami Local History Museum (Eifukucho Sta.)
Aug 7 (Fri) – Nov 18 (Wed) 09:00–17:00
A small show of children's kimono sewn and mended at home from the Taisho to mid-Showa eras, tracing pattern trends and meanings through magazines and postcards.
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Nippori Fashion Design Contest 2026 Public Exhibition
Furatto Nippori (Nippori Community Revitalization Facility) (Nippori Sta.)
Nov 13 (Fri) – Nov 18 (Wed) 10:00–18:00
Shows 40 award-winning and selected garments chosen from 4,310 entries to the Nippori Textile Town fashion design contest. Last entry 17:45. During the show, the first 700 people presenting a receipt of ¥2,000+ from participating textile shops get a gift.
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Good Parenting Day: Pop-up Parenting Space / First Museum Day (Chihiro Art Museum Tokyo)
Chihiro Art Museum Tokyo (Kami-Igusa Sta.)
Nov 19 (Thu) 10:00–15:00
On Nov 19, "Good Parenting Day", a pop-up parenting space opens in the children's room (10:00–15:00, no booking, come and go freely). The same day, "First Museum Day: Let's Go to the Museum with Baby!" for ages 0–3 with a parent (10:30–11:15 / 13:30–14:15, 5 families each, booking required).
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A 50th-anniversary solo show by Tamura Shigeru. Entry from 12:00 to 16:00 on the first day is by advance booking; otherwise walk in. Until 17:00 on Saturdays; closed Sundays.
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Workshop: Make a Glass Spoon (Machida City Museum)
Machida City Museum of Graphic Arts, Atelier (Machida Sta.)
Nov 21 (Sat) 10:00–16:00
Cut colored glass and arrange the pieces freely to make your own glass spoon. One session: 10:00–12:00 or 14:00–16:00, 10 people each. Advance booking required (Machida event phone line or online, Oct 20–Nov 15, first come first served).
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An open-call exhibition in five categories: Japanese-style painting, Western-style painting, sculpture, crafts and calligraphy, across floors 1–3 of the National Art Center. Closed Tuesdays (open Nov 3, closed Nov 4). A twilight ticket (adults ¥700) is valid from 16:00.
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21st Machikado Kids Art Exhibition (Ikebukuro Montparnasse Art Walk)
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre B1F, Atelier West (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Nov 18 (Wed) – Nov 22 (Sun) 10:00–18:00
An exhibition of works by Toshima children up to elementary school age, part of the Ikebukuro Montparnasse Art Walk. Open 10:00-18:00 (until 17:00 on the last day), free. During the same period, the neighboring Atelier East hosts the 5th Artist Debut Exhibition of works by junior and senior high school students.
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Koji Hirano First Solo Exhibition "Barrel and the Back of the Throat"
studio144 (Kamata Sta.)
Nov 18 (Wed) – Nov 22 (Sun) 12:00–18:00
First solo show by an artist studying oil painting at Musashino Art University: oil paintings from ten months exploring the pressure a rectangular support puts on a picture. Last entry 15 minutes before closing.
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Open Studio 96 Sachigusa Yasuda Workshop: "Make a T-shirt of Your Favorite Time" (Fuchu Art Museum)
Fuchu Art Museum 1F, Studio (Higashi-fuchu Sta.)
Nov 22 (Sun) 10:30–16:00
Remake a T-shirt using the numbers of your favorite time of day. Kids' session 10:30-12:30, general session 14:00-16:00. Bring a T-shirt you can alter. Apply online or by return postcard, must arrive by Oct 27.
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Workshop: Tap, Stretch and Make a Colorful Plate (Machida City Museum)
Naruse Community Center, Arts & Crafts Room (Naruse Sta.)
Nov 22 (Sun) 11:00–15:00
Press colorful clay into a mold and tap it flat with tools to shape your own plate (shipped cash-on-delivery about 1–2 months later). One session: 11:00–12:00 or 14:00–15:00, 12 people each. Advance booking required (Machida event phone line or online, Oct 20–Nov 15, first come first served).
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Taro Okamoto’s “black” works of the 1960s, including the first showing of three pieces said to have been painted at a restaurant in 1961. Closed Tuesdays (open on holidays).
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Yuko Mohri: Recompose - Japan Pavilion, 60th Venice Biennale, homecoming show (Yokohama Museum of Art)
Yokohama Museum of Art, Gallery 9 (Minatomirai Sta.)
Jul 24 (Fri) – Nov 23 (Mon, holiday) 10:00–18:00
Homecoming exhibition of the Japan Pavilion at the 60th Venice Biennale. Free. Open 10:00-18:00 (until 20:00 on Nov 21 and 22; last entry 30 min before closing). Closed Thursdays (open Nov 19).
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Marie Antoinette Style (Yokohama Museum of Art)
Yokohama Museum of Art (Minatomirai Sta.)
Aug 1 (Sat) – Nov 23 (Mon, holiday) 10:00–18:00
A touring exhibition organized by the V&A; Yokohama is its only venue in Japan. Open 10:00-18:00 (until 20:00 on Nov 2, 7, 14, 20, 21 and 22; last entry 30 min before closing). Closed Thursdays (open Nov 19). Online/advance tickets until Nov 22 23:59; on the final day, Nov 23, tickets are sold only at the museum. Photos allowed except works marked no-photography (no video or flash).
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Special Exhibition "Jiro Tsunoda 90th Birthday: I'll Draw Anything!"
Toshima City Tokiwaso Manga Museum (Ochiai-minami-nagasaki Sta.)
Aug 8 (Sat) – Nov 23 (Mon, holiday) 10:00–18:00
A special exhibition marking the 90th birthday of manga artist Jiro Tsunoda, held at the Tokiwaso Manga Museum. Open 10:00-18:00 (last entry 17:30), closed Mondays (or the next weekday if Monday is a holiday). Reservations are recommended, but same-day entry is possible if space allows.
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Yokohama Doll Museum 40th Anniversary Exhibition "Architecture and Memory"
Yokohama Doll Museum, 2F Multipurpose Room (Motomachi-Chukagai Sta.)
Sep 5 (Sat) – Nov 23 (Mon, holiday) 09:30–17:00
A 40th-anniversary exhibition looking back on the museum's building and history. Open 9:30-17:00 (last entry 16:30). Closed Mondays (open Nov 23). Adults ¥800, elementary/junior high ¥400, preschoolers free.
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10th Anniversary Special Exhibition: Best of the Sumida Hokusai Museum – “Both Banks of the Sumida River” Handscroll and Masterpieces
The Sumida Hokusai Museum (Ryogoku Sta.)
Sep 15 (Tue) – Nov 23 (Mon, holiday) 09:30–17:30
Hokusai’s hand-painted scroll and highlights of the collection, for the museum’s 10th anniversary.
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Special exhibition on poet Yosano Akiko's last 15 years living in Ogikubo, Suginami.
DetailsSep 19 (Sat) – Nov 23 (Mon, holiday) 10:00–18:00
An exhibition of art that takes the street as its theme.
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Drawings by Setsu Asakura: Focusing on the 1950s
Jissen Women’s University Kosetsu Memorial Museum (Shibuya Sta.)
Sep 26 (Sat) – Nov 23 (Mon, holiday) 10:30–17:00
Drawings by Setsu Asakura, centred on the 1950s. No booking needed. Closed Sundays and Nov 6–9.
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Special Exhibition: Tools of Silkworm Raising (Silk Museum)
Silk Museum (Silk Center 2F) (Nihon-odori Sta.)
Oct 10 (Sat) – Nov 23 (Mon, holiday) 09:30–17:00
The Silk Museum shows sericulture tools from Japan's long silk history and how they were improved after Yokohama's port opened and raw silk became a key export.
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About 1,000 pots of chrysanthemums, including large beds and cascades, fill Zenyoji Temple, famous for its Yogo pine. Plants on sale and growing advice throughout.
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Special Exhibition: Bugaku Costumes – The Inherited Beauty of Dyeing and Weaving
Nezu Museum (Omotesando Sta.)
Oct 24 (Sat) – Nov 23 (Mon, holiday) 10:00–17:00
A special exhibition on the textile art handed down in costumes for bugaku court dance. Closed Mondays (open Nov 23).
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Guilty Crown × Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Exhibition
Ginza Mirai Museum (Matsuya Ginza Namiki-dori Bldg) (Ginza-itchome Sta.)
Oct 30 (Fri) – Nov 23 (Mon, holiday) 11:00–20:00
A joint exhibition of two anime series. Timed-entry tickets are required on all days; last entry 30 minutes before closing. Closes 19:30 on Sundays and 17:00 on the last day.
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Sunshine City x STUDIO201 Dot Coloring Workshop (Ikebukuro Montparnasse Art Walk)
Sunshine City B2, Higashi-Ikebukuro underground passage (Higashi-ikebukuro Sta.)
Nov 2 (Mon) – Nov 23 (Mon, holiday) 11:00–19:00
A participatory artwork where visitors color in 52,224 dots by number across four canvases on a 6 m x 2 m wall. Open 11:00-19:00, free. Part of the Ikebukuro Montparnasse Art Walk.
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Setagaya Central Library Planetarium Kids' Show: Find the North Star
Setagaya Central Library Planetarium (Kamimachi Sta.)
Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) – Nov 23 (Mon, holiday) 11:00–11:50
An 11:00 weekend and holiday show for little ones. 140 seats per show; tickets from the machine from 9:00 on the day.
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An Edo-gardening display of large chrysanthemums carefully grown by local enthusiasts, in the tradition that created many varieties in the Edo period. Blooming may vary.
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A photo show tracing Shibuya's streets, events and people's memories, with oral histories and newly added photos such as the late-Taisho Shibuya Station building; compare with today's view via Google Street View. 11:00–20:00 (until 18:00 on the last day), free.
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DOTSTARS | Seiichiro Maki Solo Exhibition
Gallery NOOOG (Okazu Yokocho, Torigoe) (Shin-Okachimachi Sta.)
Nov 14 (Sat) – Nov 23 (Mon, holiday) 12:00–18:00
A solo show of “DOTSTARS,” which turns an optical illusion of white dots glowing black into twinkling stars. Thousands of dots are hand-painted one by one with a small flat brush.
DetailsNov 18 (Wed) – Nov 23 (Mon, holiday) 10:30–18:30
Free-spirited works by makers with and without disabilities, shown at three venues near Mitaka Station.
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Post-Punk and New Wave Posters 1970s-1980s from the Collection of Yasushi Ide (Meguro Museum of Art Citizens' Gallery)
Meguro Museum of Art, Tokyo – Citizens' Gallery (Meguro Sta.)
Nov 18 (Wed) – Nov 23 (Mon, holiday) 11:00–18:00
About 100 original overseas post-punk and new wave posters collected by music producer Yasushi Ide, filling the whole gallery for six days.
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Chieri Kobayashi solo exhibition "The last star, like a flash" (Gallery Summer of Love, Koenji)
Gallery Summer of Love (Koenji) (Koenji Sta.)
Nov 20 (Fri) – Nov 23 (Mon, holiday) 11:00–20:00
Chieri Kobayashi's first solo show, combining photos, video, music and words to turn the space into one experience. Closes at 5pm on the 23rd.
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NACT Artist Workshop "Painting and Walking!"
The National Art Center, Tokyo (3F studio, etc.) (Roppongi Sta.)
Nov 22 (Sun) – Nov 23 (Mon, holiday) 10:00–12:00
Families copy a painting chosen from Art Library books onto a board with artists Rintaro Hara and Yu Hara, then take it for a walk around the museum. 30 groups per session; wear clothes that can get dirty.
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Workshop: Make a Stained-Glass Christmas Ornament (Machida City Museum)
Machida City Museum of Graphic Arts, Atelier (Machida Sta.)
Nov 23 (Mon, holiday) 10:00–16:00
Cut glass pieces and make one stained-glass Christmas ornament to take home the same day. One session: 10:00–12:00 or 14:00–16:00, 8 people each. Advance booking required (Machida event phone line or online, Oct 20–Nov 15, first come first served).
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Clyv in Japan: La Magie de Noël (Isetan Shinjuku)
Isetan Shinjuku, Main Building 6F Art & Frame (Shinjuku-sanchome Sta.)
Nov 18 (Wed) – Nov 24 (Tue) 10:00–20:00
An exhibition by Clyv, a French painter who turned to watercolor after about 40 years as a high-school math teacher. Christmas-themed original paintings and prints are shown and sold. Signing event on Nov 21, 16:00-18:00 (for buyers of framed works, limited). Closes at 17:00 on the last day.
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"Sunrise Again": Kobayashi Keisei Prints 1967–2024 (O Art Museum)
O Art Museum (Osaki New City) (Osaki Sta.)
Oct 17 (Sat) – Nov 25 (Wed) 10:00–18:30
An exhibition of prints from 1967 to 2024 by Kobayashi Keisei, a printmaker living in Shinagawa. Gallery talks by the artist are also held. Last entry 18:15; closed Thursdays.
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Solo show of drawings in line and color that evoke faraway landscapes. Closes at 5pm on the last day. 7 minutes from JR Takadanobaba Station.
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A programme on the theme of “ibasho” (a place to be), with performances, talks and Sunday workshops for children. Open daily; closes at 17:00 on Nov 3 and 27.
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Picture Book Time (November, Chihiro Art Museum Tokyo)
Chihiro Art Museum Tokyo (Kami-Igusa Sta.)
Nov 14 (Sat) – Nov 28 (Sat) 11:00–11:30
Picture-book readings in the children's room on themes matching the season and exhibitions. Nov 14 and 28 (2nd and 4th Saturdays), 11:00–11:30. Open to everyone from babies to adults.
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Shin-Ei Animation 50th Anniversary Exhibition
Suginami Animation Museum (Ogikubo Sta.)
Jul 25 (Sat) – Nov 29 (Sun) 10:00–18:00
Fifty years of Shin-Ei Animation, the studio behind Crayon Shin-chan and Doraemon, from classic titles to works of the 2020s.
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Gleaming Contemporary Nihonga: Traditional Decorative Beauty (Sato Sakura Museum)
Sato Sakura Museum (Naka-meguro Sta.)
Sep 8 (Tue) – Nov 29 (Sun) 10:00–17:00
Decorative contemporary Japanese paintings with gold leaf and vivid color, shown with the cherry-blossom exhibition 'Sakura Hyakkei vol.45', a short walk from Naka-meguro Station.
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Sato Haruo Exhibition (Kanagawa Museum of Modern Literature)
Kanagawa Museum of Modern Literature (Motomachi-Chukagai Sta.)
Oct 3 (Sat) – Nov 29 (Sun) 09:30–17:00
Traces poet-novelist Sato Haruo through drafts, a self-portrait and letters from Tanizaki, Akutagawa and Dazai. 9:30-17:00, closed Mondays; adults 800 yen. Bungo Stray Dogs collab postcard giveaway.
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Yuriko Takagi photography: chaoscosmos vol.3 – visible viscosity
GYRE GALLERY (GYRE 3F) (Omotesando Sta.)
Oct 8 (Thu) – Nov 29 (Sun) 11:00–20:00
A photo exhibition by Yuriko Takagi capturing natural phenomena born from gravity, inertia and viscosity. Hours follow GYRE GALLERY (11:00–20:00). A free gallery tour (reservation) is held on Nov 14 from 11:30. Check the official page for fees.
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2026 Autumn Popular TV Programs Exhibition (Broadcast Library)
Broadcast Library Event Hall and Video Hall (Nihon-odori Sta.)
Oct 17 (Sat) – Nov 29 (Sun) 10:00–17:00
Free exhibition of posters, scripts, set models and goods from new and popular NHK and commercial TV programs, with daily giveaways while supplies last.
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Manga Made in Abyss Exhibition
Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store, Book Building 1F & B1 (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Oct 24 (Sat) – Nov 29 (Sun) 10:00–20:00
An exhibition centered on reproduction artwork from Akihito Tsukushi's "Made in Abyss." Part 1 Oct 24–Nov 11, Part 2 from Nov 13. Timed tickets required on weekends and holidays. Last entry 19:30. Closed Nov 12 for changeover.
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Flower and Light Movement: Hibiya Art Park 2026 "Timeless Phenomena"
Hibiya Park (Hibiya Sta.)
Nov 13 (Fri) – Nov 29 (Sun) 09:00–21:00
A large-scale outdoor art installation combining flowers, light and art in Hibiya Park, with works by Takashi Kuribayashi, Rui Sasaki and Taiki Yokote. After sunset, light installations transform the park. No booking needed.
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Kogin embroidery square frame workshop, Christmas version (studio nuts, Chitose-Karasuyama)
studio nuts (café in Chitose-Karasuyama) (Chitose-Karasuyama Sta.)
Nov 29 (Sun) 14:00–16:00
Make a colorful square frame with kogin embroidery at a café in Chitose-Karasuyama. Beginners welcome. Reservation required, up to 6 people. One drink included, cash only.
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Planetarium Autumn Programs incl. "Symphony of Universe No. 8" (Katsushika City Museum)
Katsushika City Museum (Planetarium) (Ohanajaya Sta.)
Oct 1 (Thu) – Nov 30 (Mon) 09:00–17:00
In October and November the planetarium shows "Symphony of Universe No. 8: Rondo of the Heavens" daily at 4 pm, plus "Katsushika Dome Station" and "From Katsushika to Space" on weekends and holidays. Open until 9 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Admission 100 yen plus 350 yen for the planetarium (adults); free for junior high students and under on Saturdays.
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The final Tokyo run of Yuki Urushibara's Mushishi art show, with high-definition reproductions of the color originals.
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Tokyo University of the Arts and Chinese Students: From Hu Gentian to Today
The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts — Chinretsukan Gallery 1F & 2F (Ueno Sta.)
Nov 21 (Sat) – Dec 5 (Sat) 10:00–17:00
Traces Japan–China exchange through the graduation work "Self-Portrait" and materials of Hu Gentian, who came to the Tokyo School of Fine Arts in 1915, alongside works by current students and alumni. International symposium on Nov 22 (free, no registration).
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21st Century Art Borderless Exhibition Japan Renaissance 2026
The National Art Center, Tokyo (Nogizaka Sta.)
Nov 26 (Thu) – Dec 5 (Sat) 10:00–18:00
An open-call art exhibition in the 1st-floor galleries of the National Art Center. Free. Closed Tuesday (Dec 1); open until 18:00 (last entry 17:30).
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Minami Tada: Light, Dignified and Swaying
Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo (Kiyosumi-shirakawa Sta.)
Aug 29 (Sat) – Dec 6 (Sun) 10:00–18:00
A retrospective of sculptor Minami Tada, who pursued light throughout her career.
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Katsushika Oi’s “Night Scene in the Yoshiwara” and the Lineage of Night Views
Ota Memorial Museum of Art (Harajuku Sta.)
Oct 6 (Tue) – Dec 6 (Sun) 10:30–17:30
Traces how ukiyo-e depicted the night, centred on Oi’s best-known work.
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The Best of the Yamatane Collection I: From Yokoyama Taikan and Takeuchi Seiho to Uemura Shoen and Hayami Gyoshu
Yamatane Museum of Art (Ebisu Sta.)
Oct 10 (Sat) – Dec 6 (Sun) 10:00–17:00
Masterpieces of modern Nihonga from the collection, including Taikan, Seiho, Shoen and Gyoshu.
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Special Exhibition: “Daitokuji – The Peerless Zen Temple” (700th anniversary)
Tokyo National Museum, Heiseikan (Ueno Sta.)
Oct 14 (Wed) – Dec 6 (Sun) 09:30–17:00
Treasures of Daitokuji in Kyoto, marking 700 years since its founding.
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Akane Yamamoto: KIRIKANE Sculpture (Sogo Museum of Art)
Sogo Museum of Art (Sogo Yokohama 6F) (Yokohama Sta.)
Oct 24 (Sat) – Dec 6 (Sun) 10:00–20:00
The first museum solo show of Akane Yamamoto, known for glass works using kirikane (cut gold leaf). About 60 works, from her student copies and wood pieces to glass, plus a new Tale of Genji piece, "Matsukaze." Open 10:00–20:00 (last entry 30 min before closing), no closing days. Adults 2,000 yen (1,800 yen advance/online), university and high school students 1,800 yen, junior high and under free.
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Detective Conan TV Anime 30th Anniversary Exhibition (Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse)
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Bldg. 1, 2F Space & 3F Hall (Nihon-odori Sta.)
Nov 14 (Sat) – Dec 6 (Sun) 10:00–18:30
The Yokohama stop of the exhibition marking 30 years of the Detective Conan TV anime. 10:00–18:30 (last entry 18:00). Day tickets: general ¥2,200, elementary to high school ¥1,500 (advance ¥2,000 / ¥1,300). Preschool children free. Numbered tickets may be used when crowded.
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Group show by members of ShibARTS, the online salon of watercolor painter Harumichi Shibasaki. Open 10:00–12:30 and 14:00–17:00 (until 15:00 on the last day). Near Kyobashi (Ginza Line) and Takaracho (Asakusa Line) stations.
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MAPPA EXPO 15th Anniversary
YURAKUCHO MUSEUM (Tokyo International Forum B1F) (Yurakucho Sta.)
Sep 16 (Wed) – Dec 7 (Mon) 10:00–18:00
15th-anniversary exhibition of anime studio MAPPA (Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack on Titan). Second period from Oct 28 (closed Oct 26-27); timed entry, last admission 17:00.
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Traditional Crafts Open-Call Exhibition 2026
The National Art Center, Tokyo (Nogizaka Sta.)
Nov 25 (Wed) – Dec 7 (Mon) 10:00–18:00
An exhibition of open-call works of traditional crafts from across Japan. Free. Closed Tuesday (Dec 1); last day closes at 13:00 (last entry 12:30).
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JAGDA International Student Poster Award 2026
The National Art Center, Tokyo (Nogizaka Sta.)
Nov 25 (Wed) – Dec 7 (Mon) 10:00–18:00
An exhibition of the student poster award by the Japan Graphic Designers Association (JAGDA). Free. Closed Tuesday (Dec 1); last day closes at 15:00 (last entry 14:30).
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"Hara Sankei and His Tea Companions: The Saito Kiyoshi Collection" (Sankeien Garden)
Sankei Memorial Hall, Sankeien Garden (Negishi Sta.)
Oct 31 (Sat) – Dec 8 (Tue) 09:00–17:00
An exhibition marking Sankeien Garden's 120th anniversary, showing about 60 items, including tea utensils once owned by Hara Sankei, his handwritten letters, and calligraphy and paintings by fellow tea connoisseurs, many shown for the first time. 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30). Viewing is free with garden admission.
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Ogu Then and Now: Photo Panel Exhibition (Ogu Library 5th Anniversary)
Ogu Library, Mezzanine Tasedai Stage (Kumanomae Sta.)
Oct 9 (Fri) – Dec 9 (Wed) 09:00–19:30
A photo panel exhibition marking Ogu Library's 5th anniversary, tracing the Ogu area from the Meiji-era founding of Ogu Village to today through photos and a timeline. Open Tue-Fri 9am-7:30pm, weekends and holidays 9am-5pm (closed Mondays and the 2nd Thursday).
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Calligraphy Museum 90th Anniversary: Nakamura Fusetsu and the Museum
Calligraphy Museum, Taito (Uguisudani Sta.)
Jul 18 (Sat) – Dec 13 (Sun) 09:30–16:30
An anniversary show at the museum painter-calligrapher Nakamura Fusetsu opened at his Negishi home, displaying its masterpieces together with the museum's history. The second half runs from Oct 6.
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Synchronic Constellation: Stars That Shared Their Time
Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo (Kiyosumi-shirakawa Sta.)
Sep 5 (Sat) – Dec 13 (Sun) 10:00–18:00
An exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo linking artists who lived in the same era and resonated across borders and genres, like stars in a constellation. Open until 20:00 on Fridays in November.
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Renaissance art from the Louvre. Open until 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Closed Tuesdays.
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Albert Marquet (Sompo Museum of Art 50th anniversary)
Sompo Museum of Art (Shinjuku Sta.)
Sep 22 (Tue) – Dec 13 (Sun) 10:00–18:00
A retrospective of the French painter Marquet. Open until 20:00 on Fridays.
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Special Exhibition "Introduction! Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History - The Collection We Preserve"
Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History (Bashamichi Sta.)
Oct 17 (Sat) – Dec 13 (Sun) 09:30–17:00
A special exhibition introducing the collection the museum has preserved and passed down. Open 9:30-17:00 (last entry 16:30), until 19:00 on Fri Nov 20. Closed Mondays (open Nov 23). Free for junior high school students and younger.
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Heian Buddhist Statues of Southern Musashi (Yokohama History Museum)
Yokohama History Museum, Special Exhibition Room (Center-Kita Sta.)
Oct 31 (Sat) – Dec 13 (Sun) 09:00–17:00
A special exhibition of late Heian-period (11th-12th c.) Buddhist statues from the Yokohama and Kawasaki area. Closed Mondays (open Nov 23).
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Dyed Washi Group Exhibition "Ikue ni mo" — Dyed Washi in Everyday Life (Gallery Sun)
Gallery Sun (Naka-meguro Sta.)
Nov 21 (Sat) – Dec 13 (Sun) 12:00–18:00
Works made with dyed washi paper by artisan Takeshi Umeda, shown by Tomoko Morisaki, Tamahime and Naomi Tanazawa. Dyed washi and washi crafts are also on sale. Closed Mondays. 4–5 min walk from Naka-meguro Station.
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Natsuno Hiroko Exhibition (Yurakucho Marui)
Yurakucho Marui 8F Event Space (Yurakucho Sta.)
Nov 28 (Sat) – Dec 13 (Sun) 11:00–20:00
An original-art exhibition tracing ten years of manga artist Natsuno Hiroko, from "25-ji, Akasaka de" back to her debut work. Timed advance tickets for Nov 28-29 and open-date advance tickets from Nov 30 (both 2,000 yen). Last entry 30 minutes before closing.
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39th Toden Arakawa Line Photo Contest Winners Exhibition
Machiya Culture Center Fureai Hiroba (Machiya Sta.)
Dec 8 (Tue) – Dec 15 (Tue) 09:00–19:00
Award-winning photos of the Toden Arakawa Line (Tokyo Sakura Tram). Closes at 16:00 on the last day.
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Topic Exhibition No. 31: Setsuko Tsumura and Echizen Ware (Akira Yoshimura Memorial Museum of Literature)
Akira Yoshimura Memorial Museum of Literature, 2F (inside Yuinomori Arakawa) (Machiya Sta.)
Oct 20 (Tue) – Dec 16 (Wed) 09:00–20:30
A joint Arakawa–Fukui exhibition tracing how Setsuko Tsumura wrote her novel about Echizen pottery, with manuscript panels, pottery she made and letters from a potter.
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A solo show by Nobuko Tsuchiya, known for curious sculptures built from everyday materials, at a gallery set in a former public bathhouse in Yanaka. Closed Sun, Mon and holidays.
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1945: The Back Pages of Newspapers (Newspark, Japan Newspaper Museum)
Newspark (Japan Newspaper Museum) (Nihon-odori Sta.)
Sep 5 (Sat) – Dec 20 (Sun) 10:00–17:00
Original 1945 newspapers' back pages arranged month by month, showing wartime daily life and occupied Yokohama. Closed Mondays.
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Special Exhibition: “Utagawa Hiroshige – Best Angles of Edo” (Uchiyama Collection gift)
Tokyo National Museum, Honkan Room A (Ueno Sta.)
Sep 29 (Tue) – Dec 20 (Sun) 09:30–17:00
Hiroshige’s views of famous places in Edo, from a newly donated collection.
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Exhibition: Picture Books with Limited Coloration – White, Black and More
International Library of Children's Literature, Brick Building 3F Museum (Ueno Sta.)
Oct 6 (Tue) – Dec 20 (Sun) 09:30–17:00
A free exhibition (first period) of picture books that make a strong impression by deliberately limiting their colors, in a Meiji-era brick library at the back of Ueno Park.
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An exhibition touring the ceramics of Saga and Nagasaki. Open until 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays (open on holidays). Free entry on Oct 14.
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Shinagawa Historical Museum Special Exhibition: From Shinagawa Bay to the Port of Tokyo - An Unfinished Port City
Shinagawa Historical Museum (Omori Sta.)
Oct 10 (Sat) – Dec 20 (Sun) 09:00–17:00
A special exhibition tracing how the Shinagawa waterfront became the Port of Tokyo, a partner program of the ARTE TOKYO festival.
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TOKYO ATLAS International Art Exhibition (Daiba, Aomi, Tennozu)
Daiba Park, Odaiba Kaihin Park, Telecom Center Bldg, Aomi Minami Futo Park, Ail Shinagawa, WHAT MUSEUM (Daiba Sta.)
Oct 10 (Sat) – Dec 20 (Sun) 10:00–17:00
A new international art exhibition held by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and others on the waterfront. Artists from Japan and abroad, including Yayoi Kusama and Leiko Ikemura, show at six venues in Daiba, Aomi and Tennozu, with a related show "Coordinates" of artists supported by Tokyo. Last entry 16:30; closed Mondays (next day if a holiday).
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The Design of Yoshida Shoya: The Future Envisioned by the New Mingei Movement
Panasonic Shiodome Museum of Art (Shimbashi Sta.)
Oct 15 (Thu) – Dec 20 (Sun) 10:00–18:00
The designs of Yoshida Shoya, who led the new mingei movement in Tottori.
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Exhibition "Made in Toshima Kamishibai: What Nippon Gageki Left Behind"
Toshima City Local History Museum (IKE · Biz 7F) (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Oct 17 (Sat) – Dec 20 (Sun) 09:00–16:30
An exhibition at Toshima City Local History Museum on kamishibai picture-story shows made in Toshima, introducing the legacy of the publisher "Nippon Gageki". Free, no reservation. Closed Mondays (open Nov 23) and Nov 24.
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Seeds and Roots: How to Cultivate the City
Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery (Hatsudai Sta.)
Oct 17 (Sat) – Dec 20 (Sun) 11:00–19:00
A contemporary art exhibition on the theme of “cultivating the city”.
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Nakarai Tosui and Higuchi Ichiyo: 100 Years On
Ichiyo Memorial Museum, Taito (Minowa Sta.)
Oct 24 (Sat) – Dec 20 (Sun) 09:00–16:30
A special exhibition on Nakarai Tosui, Higuchi Ichiyo's fiction mentor and the man she admired, marking 100 years since his death: his life, writings and bond with Ichiyo. The museum in Ryusen is a walk from Otori Shrine.
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Special Exhibition: Gokenin of Edo – The Samurai Who Supported the Shogunate
Bunkyo Museum (Hongo-sanchome Sta.)
Nov 7 (Sat) – Dec 20 (Sun) 10:00–17:00
A special exhibition tracing the work and lives of the gokenin retainers who ran the shogunate's daily business, through manuals and drawings they kept. Gallery talks need no booking.
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Special Exhibition: Eric Carle and the Colors of Life (Shinagawa Aquarium)
Shinagawa Aquarium (B1 Kumanomi Room and throughout) (Omorikaigan Sta.)
Jul 25 (Sat) – Dec 25 (Fri) 10:00–17:00
A 35th-anniversary show pairing the art of The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Eric Carle with the colors of sea life, with hands-on content for families.
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A special exhibition gathering sculptor Fumio Asakura's animal sculptures, cats included, at his former studio-home in Yanaka, along with crafts featuring animals and insects from his collection. Closed Mon and Thu; a temporary closure of about a week is planned during the run.
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Eyes on Cats, Stories for Children (Osaragi Jiro Memorial Museum)
Osaragi Jiro Memorial Museum 2F Gallery (Motomachi-Chukagai Sta.)
Aug 29 (Sat) – Dec 27 (Sun) 10:00–17:00
An exhibition introducing Osaragi Jiro's novels and fairy tales for young readers, focusing on works with cats and children as main characters. Oct–Mar: 10:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30). Closed Mondays (next weekday if a holiday).
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Photo Exhibition "Light and Shadow of Postwar Yokohama": Igarashi Hidetoshi, Tokiwa Toyoko, Okumura Yasuhiro (Yokohama Urban Development Memorial Museum)
Yokohama Urban Development Memorial Museum (Nihon-odori Sta.)
Oct 10 (Sat) – Dec 27 (Sun) 09:30–17:00
Marking 100 years of Showa, an exhibition of three photographers who captured postwar Yokohama: reconstruction and change, women of postwar Yokohama, occupied Yokohama and war orphans. 9:30–17:00 (tickets until 16:30); closed Mondays (next weekday if a holiday). Free admission on Nov 14–15.
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Art Brut 2026 Touring Exhibition: Sozo Training!
Tokyo Shibuya Koen-dori Gallery (Shibuya Sta.)
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Eternal Gaudí: The Miracle of the Sagrada Família in VR
Storydive Theater WAHHHP (Yodobashi Shinjuku West Exit Bldg 10F) (Shinjuku Sta.)
Aug 5 (Wed) – Dec 31 (Thu) 10:00–20:00
An immersive participatory VR experience marking 100 years since Gaudí's death, guided by his voice through the Sagrada Família. About 30 minutes including briefing. Last entry 19:30. Under-16s need a guardian.
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Cincinnati Art Museum: European Treasures That Crossed to America
The Ueno Royal Museum (Ueno Sta.)
Oct 10 (Sat) – Jan 10 (Sun) 10:00–17:00
Masterpieces of European painting from the Cincinnati Art Museum.
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Learning from Hojoki: Small Architecture for Re-weaving Life
21_21 DESIGN SIGHT (Roppongi Sta.)
Aug 28 (Fri) – Jan 11 (Mon) 10:00–19:00
A design exhibition on small architecture and ways of living, inspired by the classic essay Hojoki.
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A contemporary art solo show on the glass-walled 8th and 9th floors. Closed Wednesdays.
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MOMAT Collection (Sep 29, 2026 – Jan 11, 2027)
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo – Collection Gallery (Takebashi Sta.)
Sep 29 (Tue) – Jan 11 (Mon) 10:00–17:00
Follows the course of modern and contemporary Japanese art through the collection.
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Special Exhibition: Kanchoro Poetry Gatherings – Ogai's View of the Tanka World
Mori Ogai Memorial Museum (Sendagi Sta.)
Oct 10 (Sat) – Jan 11 (Mon) 10:00–18:00
A special exhibition on the tanka gatherings Mori Ogai hosted at his Sendagi home, Kanchoro, and his view of the poetry world of his day. Last entry 17:30.
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Ways of Reading: How the World Speaks to Us, How We Speak to the World
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Gallery A & C (Ueno Sta.)
Nov 19 (Thu) – Jan 11 (Mon) 09:30–17:30
A free exhibition offering five ways of reading the world through art, with Alberto Giacometti, Shuntaro Tanikawa, Bikky Sunazawa and others.
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Reassembling: Contemporary Japanese Photography vol. 23
Tokyo Photographic Art Museum (Ebisu Sta.)
Sep 30 (Wed) – Jan 17 (Sun) 10:00–18:00
Photography and video by contemporary artists from Asia.
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Contemporary Japanese Packaging 2026
Printing Museum, Tokyo – P&P Gallery (Edogawabashi Sta.)
Oct 17 (Sat) – Jan 17 (Sun) 10:00–18:00
A free exhibition of contemporary Japanese package design.
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Dazai Osamu's Evacuation Years (Part 2)
Mitaka City Gallery of Art, Dazai Osamu Exhibition Room (Mitaka Sta.)
Oct 18 (Sun) – Jan 17 (Sun) 10:00–18:00
Focuses on the manuscript of 'Suzume' and works Dazai wrote while evacuated in 1945-46.
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Uketsu's Strange World Exhibition (Terrada Warehouse G1 Building)
Terrada Warehouse G1 Building 5F (Tennozu Isle Sta.)
Oct 23 (Fri) – Jan 17 (Sun) 10:00–19:30
The first large exhibition by horror author Uketsu, an immersive walk through Strange Houses, Strange Pictures and more, with new works and venue-only goods.
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Fontanesi: Light of Italy, Landscapes of the Heart
Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, Tokyo (Nijubashimae Sta.)
Oct 17 (Sat) – Jan 24 (Sun) 10:00–18:00
Landscapes by Fontanesi, the Italian painter who came to Japan in the Meiji era.
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Yayoi Kusama: “A Burst of Light, and All Kinds of Things Come Sparkling into View”
Yayoi Kusama Museum (Ushigome-yanagicho Sta.)
Oct 8 (Thu) – Jan 31 (Sun) 11:00–17:30
A new exhibition at the Yayoi Kusama Museum. Timed tickets, advance booking only.
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Obitsu Seisakusho 60th Anniversary Exhibition (Yokohama Doll Museum)
Yokohama Doll Museum, 3F Special Exhibition Room (Motomachi-Chukagai Sta.)
Oct 17 (Sat) – Jan 31 (Sun) 09:30–17:00
An exhibition marking 60 years of Obitsu Seisakusho, known for doll bodies. 9:30–17:00 (last entry 16:30). Closed Mondays (open Nov 23 and Jan 11, closed the next day instead) and Dec 28–Jan 4. Adults ¥1,200, elementary and junior high ¥600, preschoolers free (museum admission included).
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Literary Tour Linking 8 Museums (Akira Yoshimura Memorial Literary Museum and more)
Akira Yoshimura Memorial Literary Museum (Yui no Mori Arakawa) (Machiya Sta.)
Nov 1 (Sun) – Jan 31 (Sun) 09:00–20:30
A stamp rally across 8 literary museums in Tokyo, from Arakawa's Akira Yoshimura Memorial Literary Museum to Ichiyo, Ogai, Soseki and Setagaya. Visit 4 for a bookmark or all 8 for a book cover (limited). Yoshimura museum open 9:00-20:30.
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Winter Planetarium Shows incl. "Symphony of the Universe No. 9: Genesis" (Katsushika City Museum)
Katsushika City Museum (Planetarium) (Ohanajaya Sta.)
Dec 1 (Tue) – Jan 31 (Sun) 09:00–17:00
From December, the new "Symphony of the Universe No. 9: Genesis" plays at 5:30pm on Saturdays (Dec 5 to Jan 30). "No. 8" runs daily at 4pm, and family programs run on weekends and holidays. Open until 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
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The World of Mari Yamazaki: Living in the Moment – Carpe Diem
Setagaya Literary Museum (Roka-koen Sta.)
Oct 3 (Sat) – Feb 7 (Sun) 10:00–18:00
A major exhibition tracing Mari Yamazaki's manga, essays and oil paintings.
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Yosooi Nemuru: Autumn and Winter Nihonga Masterpieces (Matsuoka Museum of Art)
Matsuoka Museum of Art (Shirokanedai Sta.)
Oct 27 (Tue) – Feb 7 (Sun) 10:00–17:00
Japanese paintings of autumn and winter from the museum's collection, including Sakai Hoitsu and Kawai Gyokudo in the first half and Ikeda Terukata's Momijigari in the second half.
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Shojo Manga Infinity: Moto Hagio x Ryoko Yamagishi x Waki Yamato
The National Art Center, Tokyo (Special Exhibition Gallery 2E) (Nogizaka Sta.)
Oct 28 (Wed) – Feb 8 (Mon) 10:00–18:00
An exhibition of three shojo manga legends with over 800 works planned, including original monochrome and color drawings. Closed Tuesdays; open until 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Collection: Women Who Crossed the Sea / Highlights (Yokohama Museum of Art)
Yokohama Museum of Art (Minatomirai Sta.)
Aug 1 (Sat) – Feb 11 (Thu) 10:00–18:00
Women artists who worked across borders, plus highlights including Dali, Magritte, Picasso, Kusama and Nara. 10:00-18:00, closed Thursdays and Nov 24-Dec 10; adults 500 yen.
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Turner from Tate: The Sublime in Painting and a Dialogue with Contemporary Art
The National Museum of Western Art (Ueno Sta.)
Oct 24 (Sat) – Feb 21 (Sun) 09:30–17:30
An exhibition centered on Turner works from Tate in the UK, tracing a dialogue between sublime painting and contemporary art. Open until 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays (last entry 30 minutes before closing).
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Special Exhibition: Sex in Nature (National Museum of Nature and Science)
National Museum of Nature and Science (Ueno Sta.)
Oct 31 (Sat) – Feb 21 (Sun) 09:00–17:00
First special exhibition at the museum on sex in living things, from courtship to sex determination and diversity beyond male and female. 9:00-17:00; adults 2,300 yen. Closed most Mondays.
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Hideyo Noguchi 150th Anniversary Exhibition: The Fight Against Infectious Diseases (National Museum of Nature and Science)
National Museum of Nature and Science (Ueno Sta.)
Oct 27 (Tue) – Feb 28 (Sun) 09:00–17:00
Exhibition tracing humanity's fight against infectious diseases, past to future. 9:00-17:00; adults 630 yen, free for high school students and under. Closed most Mondays.
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Exhibition: The Printing Power of Shitamachi – Nishiki-e, Postcards and Surimono
Taito City Shitamachi Museum (Ueno Sta.)
Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) – Feb 28 (Sun) 09:30–16:30
A small museum by Shinobazu Pond shows woodblock prints, postcards and other items from its collection to trace Shitamachi's printing culture. Last entry 16:00.
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Imawa Itsu no Koto ka: Komura Settai and Takuro Tamayama
Shiseido Gallery (Tokyo Ginza Shiseido Bldg. B1) (Shimbashi Sta.)
Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) – Feb 28 (Sun) 11:00–19:00
An exhibition featuring Taisho–Showa era book designer and illustrator Komura Settai alongside contemporary artist Takuro Tamayama. Free. Open until 19:00 (18:00 on Sundays and holidays). Closed Mondays (including holidays) and Dec 21–Jan 11.
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A collection exhibition marking 30 years since the death of writer Chiyo Uno; last entry 17:30.
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Mariko Mori: All That Shines
Mori Art Museum (Roppongi Hills Mori Tower 53F) (Roppongi Sta.)
Oct 31 (Sat) – Mar 28 (Sun) 10:00–22:00
A major solo show of about 40 works spanning Mariko Mori's 30-plus-year career. Open daily until 22:00 (Tuesdays until 17:00); on Oct 31 it stays open until 6:00 the next morning for Roppongi Art Night. Timed-entry tickets; walk-ins accepted when slots are available. Online tickets are cheaper.
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What a Wonderful World: Masterworks from the Musée d'Orsay
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Special Exhibition Gallery (Ueno Sta.)
Nov 14 (Sat) – Mar 28 (Sun) 09:30–17:30
About 110 works from the Musée d'Orsay, including Millet, Renoir, Monet and Van Gogh, showing everyday life and joy in the 19th century. Open until 20:00 on Fridays.
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THE MOVEUM YOKOHAMA: Impressionist Monet and Ukiyo-e
THE MOVEUM YOKOHAMA (Yamashita Pier Shed No. 4) (Motomachi-Chukagai Sta.)
Oct 24 (Sat) – Mar 31 (Wed) 10:30–18:30
An immersive video-and-sound exhibition in a harbor warehouse about how Japanese art shaped Monet and Impressionism. Online tickets are date-specific and the venue is cashless.
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