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Trucks Wrapped with Winning Designs from "Mobile Art CAR Painting Contest" Unveiled in Fukuoka City, Carrying Wishes for Traffic Safety (TNC Television Nishinippon)
Trucks featuring winning artwork from a traffic safety painting contest were unveiled in Fukuoka City.
As part of the Toyota City Museum of Art's 30th Anniversary Project, a piano and vocal live performance by Saho Terao will be held in the garden. Free admission!
A free piano and vocal live performance by Saho Terao will be held in the garden of the Toyota City Museum of Art for its 30th anniversary.
[3-Day Limited] Shosha no Sato Art and Craft Museum Night Museum | Himeji City
Himeji City's Shosha no Sato Art and Craft Museum will host a limited three-day Night Museum event from November 21st to 23rd, Reiwa 7.
"Feel the narrative and dreams" Contemporary Children's Art World Exhibition Opens
The Contemporary Children's Art World Exhibition and Junior Exhibition have opened in Sakaide City, Kagawa Prefecture.
Museums and Galleries Offering Free Admission on Culture Day (2025 Edition) | Page 2
Several institutions, including the National Film Archive and the Printing Museum, will offer free exhibitions on Culture Day.
Turner Prize 2025 (Cartwright Hall Art Gallery) Report: Navigating Difficult Realities That Surge Like Waves (Tokyo Art Beat)
The Turner Prize 2025 finalists' exhibition is being held in Bradford, showcasing diverse expressions confronting contemporary difficult realities.
Tottori Prefectural Art Exhibition Yonago Venue Opens (Nihonkai Shimbun)
The Yonago venue for the 69th Tottori Prefectural Art Exhibition has opened, displaying 420 works across eight categories.
30th Anniversary Collection Exhibition "VISION Stars and Star Charts | Star Charts II: Solitude and Group" @ Toyota City Museum of Art
The Toyota City Museum of Art is holding its 30th Anniversary Collection Exhibition, focusing on post-war Japanese art movements and individual artists.
Arata Isozaki: Architecture as Archipelago @ Art Tower Mito Contemporary Art Gallery
The Art Tower Mito Contemporary Art Gallery will host the first major retrospective since the passing of architect Arata Isozaki, titled "Architecture as Archipelago."
Osaka-Kansai Expo, and Onward to the "Forest of Serenity": Sou Fujimoto, Hiroaki Miyata, and SANAA on the Future of Cities | Page 2
Discussions focused on the future use of the Expo's "Forest of Serenity" and Ring, emphasizing the importance of purposeless public spaces in urban design.
Kobe City Higashinada Ward Kobe Portopia Museum "The 51st Kobe Citizens' Art Exhibition" Entry Applications Now Being Accepted - Koji Yano | Senkyo Dot Com
Applications are now open for the 51st Kobe Citizens' Art Exhibition, to be held at the Kobe Portopia Museum in Higashinada Ward, Kobe City.
Series of 'Pro-North Korea' Moves in Russia: Art Exhibition of War Paintings, Erection of Memorial Statue
Russia is seeing a series of moves promoting North Korea, including a large art exhibition featuring war paintings and the erection of a memorial statue.
Interview with Art Designer Atsuhiko Arakawa: Unraveling the Mystery of 'Inokashira Apartment' where Mitsuhiro Oikawa's 'Genichi' and others live (WEB The Television)
Art designer Atsuhiko Arakawa discussed the detailed design choices for the crucial setting, 'Inokashira Apartment,' in the drama 'Bokutachi no Ie.'
283 Calligraphy, Photography, and Artworks Selected; Okinawa Prefectural Arts and Culture Festival Opens in Naha
The 54th Okinawa Prefectural Arts and Culture Festival has opened in Naha, featuring 283 selected works across calligraphy, photography, and art.
The National Art Center, Tokyo Announces 2026 Exhibition Schedule, Featuring Five Diverse Exhibitions Including the Louvre Museum Exhibition with First-Time Visit by Da Vinci and a Trio Exhibition of Moto Hagio, Ryoko Yamagishi, and Waki Yamato
The National Art Center, Tokyo announced its 2026 schedule, featuring five diverse exhibitions, including a Louvre Museum show with a Da Vinci masterpiece and a manga artists' trio exhibition.
The Highly Popular Exhibition That Drew Over 30,000 Visitors in Niigata Lands in Tokyo Solamachi®! Report from the Opening Day, Saturday, October 11th, of 'Horror Touch Exhibition - The World of Film Art -' Arrives!
The popular interactive exhibition 'Horror Touch Exhibition,' which attracted over 30,000 people in Niigata, has opened at Tokyo Solamachi® to great success.
Ryo Iwamatsu Challenges "Abstraction Rather Than Concrete Art" as "Don't Look for Me" Opens (Stage Natalie)
Ryo Iwamatsu's suspense play "Don't Look for Me" opened at Honda Theatre, with the cast expressing their enthusiasm.
Valuable Wooden Coffins and Mummy Masks Too: An Art Exhibition to Feel Ancient Egyptian History in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture
An art exhibition featuring about 200 items, including valuable wooden coffins and mummy masks from Ancient Egypt, is being held in Hachinohe City.
Report on "BIWAKO Biennale 2025": An Art Festival Where History, Town, and Art Become One on the Shores of Lake Biwa
The "BIWAKO Biennale 2025," themed "FLUX," utilizes historic private houses and temples in Omihachiman City, integrating art with the town's history.
Aomori Prefecture High School General Culture Festival Art, Shimosa and Ichikawa Win Top Prize
Shimosa and Ichikawa won the top prize in the Aomori Prefecture High School General Culture Festival Art division.
Regional Review (Kansai): Akemi Otsuki's Review of "Art History and the History of Art" (Wakayama Prefectural Museum of Art) / Ibaraki Municipal Museum of Christian Relics Permanent Exhibition
This review examines an exhibition on art and history at the Wakayama Museum and the permanent collection at the Ibaraki Christian Relics Museum.
Jakuchu's Folding Screen Painting Unveiled for the First Time: "The Kachoga: Japanese Art and Living Creatures" Prefectural Museum Opens Special Exhibition Ceremony (Nihonkai Shimbun)
Ito Jakuchu's folding screen painting was unveiled for the first time at the opening ceremony of the Tottori Prefectural Museum's special exhibition.
SIDE CORE Living road, Living space @ 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa
The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa hosts a solo exhibition by the art team SIDE CORE exploring street culture and public space messaging.
Wakamatsu Daini Junior High School Wins Grand Prize in Aizukko Chalkboard Art Contest, Exhibition in Wakamatsu Until the 14th: Local News: Fukushima Minpo Shinposha
Wakamatsu Daini Junior High School won the Mayor's Prize in the Aizukko Chalkboard Art Contest, with works displayed until the 14th.
What is the Aesthetics of Marie Antoinette Still Inherited Today? "Marie Antoinette Style" Exhibition Now Open at V&A South Kensington
The exhibition at V&A South Kensington examines the enduring style created by Marie Antoinette, which continues to influence design.
Five Works by 'Pro-Japanese' Artists Among Bank of Korea's Art Collection... Calls in National Assembly to Question Disposal (KOREA WAVE)
Five artworks by controversial 'pro-Japanese' artists were found in the Bank of Korea's collection, leading to questions in the National Assembly about their disposal.
[Fukuoka Prefecture] Omuta Art Exhibition Second Period Begins; Total of 101 Calligraphy, Dyeing, and Pottery Works at the Cultural Hall
The second period of the Omuta Art Exhibition has started, featuring 101 works in calligraphy, dyeing, and pottery.
Asian Treasures Gather in Autumn Kyoto: Highlights of Buddhist Paintings Brought Back at Great Risk Are Not Limited to Masterpieces...
An exhibition featuring precious Song and Yuan dynasty Buddhist paintings, brought to Japan at great risk, is currently being held at the Kyoto National Museum.
Yokota High School Students Create Artworks Based on Orochi Legend; Exhibition of Swords and Eggs in Okuizumo
Yokota High School students are holding an exhibition of craft and design works inspired by the Yamata no Orochi legend in Okuizumo.
【Breaking News】'Antonio Fontanesi Exhibition' to be Held at Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum in Autumn 2026 - Trained Artists such as Tadashi Asai...
The Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum will hold an exhibition of Italian painter Antonio Fontanesi, who connected Europe and Japan, in autumn 2026.
"Horror ni Fureru Ten - The World of Movie Art" at Tokyo Solamachi: An Experiential Exhibition Where You Can "See and Touch" Horror Movie Sets
The "Horror ni Fureru Ten" exhibition at Tokyo Solamachi allows visitors to see and physically interact with horror movie art sets.
Exhibition of Ancient Egyptian Art Collection Unveiled in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, Revealing History and Charm (Published October 10, 2025) | Aomori Broadcasting NEWS NNN
An exhibition featuring a collection of Ancient Egyptian art from Japan's only specialized museum opens in Hachinohe City.
Treasures of the Expo's Italy Pavilion to Remain in Osaka After the Expo! Special Exhibition to be Held at Osaka City Museum of Art from October 25 to January 12 Next Year (MBS News)
Treasures from the popular Italy Pavilion at the Osaka-Kansai Expo will be featured in a special exhibition at the Osaka City Museum of Art after the Expo closes.
Creating a Space Where Blind, Partially Sighted, and Sighted People Can Enjoy Art Together @ Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum [Part 1] | Yuri Shirasaka's "Dance of Care and Art: Project Reports for Accessibility"
The "Kikutabi Project" held a workshop at the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum to create audio works for blind, partially sighted, and sighted people to enjoy architectural works together.
Exhibition Opens at Tottori Prefectural Museum: Masterpieces by Ito Jakuchu and Others Gathered for "The Kachoga - Japanese Art and Living Creatures" (Kurayoshi City) (TSK San-in Chuo Television)
An exhibition featuring masterpieces of Japanese flower-and-bird painting, including works by Ito Jakuchu, opens at the Tottori Prefectural Museum on October 11th.
Art Exhibition by Four Artists Connected to Saga and Kyushu: "Choose Interesting Over Correct"—Considering Coexistence with AI and Human Potential [Saga Prefecture] | FNN Prime Online
An art exhibition featuring four artists connected to Saga and Kyushu, themed "Choose Interesting Over Correct," is being held in Saga City to explore AI coexistence and human potential.
Promoting Exchange with Hachinohe through Sports and Art: Tomakomai "Hachitoma Net" Meeting
Tomakomai and Hachinohe confirmed their 2026 business plan at the "Hachitoma Network" meeting, focusing on deepening cooperation in sports and art.
“Horror Touching Exhibition” at Tokyo Skytree Town: Experience the Behind-the-Scenes of Movie Art
The "Horror Touching Exhibition," allowing visitors to experience movie art's behind-the-scenes, is opening at Tokyo Skytree Town.
Exhibition "Touch Horror" at Skytree Town: Experience the Behind-the-Scenes of Movie Art (Minna no Keizai Shimbun Network)
The exhibition "Touch Horror" is being held at Tokyo Skytree Town, allowing visitors to experience the behind-the-scenes world of movie art, focusing on Showa-era horror.
“Horror Exhibition” Mobilized 30,000 People in Niigata, Offering a Chance to Experience the World of Film Art
The “Horror Exhibition” attracted 30,000 visitors in Niigata, and a similar exhibition offering a film art experience will be held at Tokyo Skytree Town.
MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL
“MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL 2025” opened in Tennozu, Tokyo on October 10th, showcasing art from over 150 artists.
Tama Art University to Hold the 4th Session of the Free-to-Audit Design Lecture Series "Tama Design University" at Tokyo Midtown and Online
Tama Art University will host the fourth installment of its free design lecture series, "Tama Design University," from October 17th at Tokyo Midtown and online.
"Sol LeWitt: Open Structures" to be Held at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo Starting in December: First Solo Exhibition in a Japanese Public Museum for the Representative Artist of the Late 20th Century
A solo exhibition of Sol LeWitt, a leading conceptual artist, will open at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo on December 25th.
Global Arts and Crafts Market 2025-2029
The global arts and crafts market is projected to reach $42.3437 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 10%.
The Farnese Atlas from the Italian Pavilion to be Exhibited at the Osaka City Museum of Art. Leonardo da Vinci Manuscripts Also Newly Revealed in Japan for the First Time.
The Farnese Atlas, a highlight from the Osaka-Kansai Expo's Italian Pavilion, will be exhibited at the Osaka City Museum of Art.
The 36th Tango Art and Craft Exhibition, part of the Reiwa 7 Tango Culture and Arts Festival, will be held! - Miyazu City Homepage
The 36th Tango Art and Craft Exhibition will be held from November 21st to 23rd, Reiwa 7, at the Kyotango City Amino Gymnasium.
The 63rd Nagaoka City Art Exhibition
The 63rd Nagaoka City Art Exhibition will be held at Aore Nagaoka from October 31, Reiwa 7, followed by a smaller touring exhibition in the Tochio area.
"The Stroll Exhibition: From Kuya Shonin to Jiro Taniguchi" (The Shiga Museum of Art) Report: Diverse Expressions Seen from the Starting Point of Strolling
The Shiga Museum of Art's "Stroll Exhibition" showcases diverse expressions of walking, ranging from religious practices to contemporary manga, all centered on the theme of strolling.
Artwork "Dandelion Necklace" by Artist Wakako Kawakami
The artwork "Dandelion Necklace" by artist Wakako Kawakami is being exhibited at an art event in Kashiwa.
The 19th Tokorozawa Kokoro Art Exhibition Will Be Held
The 19th Tokorozawa Kokoro Art Exhibition will be held at the Tokorozawa City Hall lobby from October 20th to 24th.
Street Art Research Base "LGSA by EIOS" by Enrico Isamu Oyama Studio Opens in Shibuya, Sakuragaoka-cho
The street art research base "LGSA by EIOS," operated by Enrico Isamu Oyama Studio, has opened in Shibuya's Sakuragaoka-cho.
【Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama City】Yokohama College of Art and Design Art Festival "Steam Romance Tale" to be Held! Also Featuring a Comedy Live Show by Comedian "Go☆Jyas"
Yokohama College of Art and Design will hold its art festival "Steam Romance Tale" on October 11th and 12th, featuring a comedy show by Go☆Jyas and admissions counseling.
"Eisei-Bunko: The Essence of Modern Japanese Painting—That Cat is Back!" (Eisei-Bunko) Report: Reunion with the "Iconic Cat" alongside Works by Leading Modern Japanese Painters
The Eisei-Bunko is holding a special exhibition featuring Hishida Shunso's Important Cultural Property, "Black Cat," which has recently completed restoration.
【Visited the Numazu Technical High School Alumni Art Exhibition】From today the 10th (Fri) to the 15th (Wed), at the 8th floor of Shizuoka Bank Numazu Branch...
Takashi Hikita visited the Numazu Technical High School Alumni Art Exhibition featuring photos, paintings, and lacquerware.
【YUGEN Gallery Traveling Exhibition】Encountering 'Foreign Objects' that Shake Values. Nori Okawa Solo Exhibition Held
Nori Okawa's solo exhibition, "Shokutaku" (Dining Table), opens at YUGEN Gallery, exploring encounters with 'foreign objects' that challenge values.
"Kenshin Art Exhibition" Features 152 Masterpieces Including Figure and Landscape Paintings, Held Until October 17 in Oita (TOS TV Oita)
The Kenshin Art Exhibition in Oita features 152 impressive works, including figure and landscape paintings, running until October 17.
Artizon Museum Announces 2026 Fiscal Year Exhibition Schedule: Seven Fulfilling Exhibitions Planned, Ranging from Monet to Contemporary Art, with Focus on Museum Collection...
The Artizon Museum announced its 2026 schedule featuring seven diverse exhibitions, including Monet, Sottsass, and contemporary collaborations.
Kotaro Iizawa | Photo Walk 08 -- From Eye to Eye (July - September 2025)
This is a review column by Kotaro Iizawa covering various Japanese photography exhibitions and photobooks viewed between July and September 2025.
Yu Tsukada | “Nippon Uniform Chronicle” (Part 1)
The “Nippon Uniform Chronicle” exhibition at the YAYOI Museum explores 100 years of Japanese school uniform evolution, including unique styles like 'tsuppari' and 'kogal'.
Yu Tsukada | "Nippon Seifuku Chronicle" (Part 2)
The second part of the review for the "Nippon Seifuku Chronicle" exhibition at the Yayoi Museum discusses the evolution of functional and diverse modern uniforms and the students' conflicting desire for self-expression.
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Trucks Wrapped with Winning Designs from "Mobile Art CAR Painting Contest" Unveiled in Fukuoka City, Carrying Wishes for Traffic Safety (TNC Television Nishinippon)

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As part of the Toyota City Museum of Art's 30th Anniversary Project, a piano and vocal live performance by Saho Terao will be held in the garden. Free admission!

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[3-Day Limited] Shosha no Sato Art and Craft Museum Night Museum | Himeji City

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"Feel the narrative and dreams" Contemporary Children's Art World Exhibition Opens

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Museums and Galleries Offering Free Admission on Culture Day (2025 Edition) | Page 2

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Turner Prize 2025 (Cartwright Hall Art Gallery) Report: Navigating Difficult Realities That Surge Like Waves (Tokyo Art Beat)

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Tottori Prefectural Art Exhibition Yonago Venue Opens (Nihonkai Shimbun)

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30th Anniversary Collection Exhibition "VISION Stars and Star Charts | Star Charts II: Solitude and Group" @ Toyota City Museum of Art

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Arata Isozaki: Architecture as Archipelago @ Art Tower Mito Contemporary Art Gallery

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Osaka-Kansai Expo, and Onward to the "Forest of Serenity": Sou Fujimoto, Hiroaki Miyata, and SANAA on the Future of Cities | Page 2

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Kobe City Higashinada Ward Kobe Portopia Museum "The 51st Kobe Citizens' Art Exhibition" Entry Applications Now Being Accepted - Koji Yano | Senkyo Dot Com

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Series of 'Pro-North Korea' Moves in Russia: Art Exhibition of War Paintings, Erection of Memorial Statue

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Interview with Art Designer Atsuhiko Arakawa: Unraveling the Mystery of 'Inokashira Apartment' where Mitsuhiro Oikawa's 'Genichi' and others live (WEB The Television)

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283 Calligraphy, Photography, and Artworks Selected; Okinawa Prefectural Arts and Culture Festival Opens in Naha

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The National Art Center, Tokyo Announces 2026 Exhibition Schedule, Featuring Five Diverse Exhibitions Including the Louvre Museum Exhibition with First-Time Visit by Da Vinci and a Trio Exhibition of Moto Hagio, Ryoko Yamagishi, and Waki Yamato

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The Highly Popular Exhibition That Drew Over 30,000 Visitors in Niigata Lands in Tokyo Solamachi®! Report from the Opening Day, Saturday, October 11th, of 'Horror Touch Exhibition - The World of Film Art -' Arrives!

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Ryo Iwamatsu Challenges "Abstraction Rather Than Concrete Art" as "Don't Look for Me" Opens (Stage Natalie)

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Valuable Wooden Coffins and Mummy Masks Too: An Art Exhibition to Feel Ancient Egyptian History in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture

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Report on "BIWAKO Biennale 2025": An Art Festival Where History, Town, and Art Become One on the Shores of Lake Biwa

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Aomori Prefecture High School General Culture Festival Art, Shimosa and Ichikawa Win Top Prize

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Regional Review (Kansai): Akemi Otsuki's Review of "Art History and the History of Art" (Wakayama Prefectural Museum of Art) / Ibaraki Municipal Museum of Christian Relics Permanent Exhibition

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Jakuchu's Folding Screen Painting Unveiled for the First Time: "The Kachoga: Japanese Art and Living Creatures" Prefectural Museum Opens Special Exhibition Ceremony (Nihonkai Shimbun)

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SIDE CORE Living road, Living space @ 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa

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Wakamatsu Daini Junior High School Wins Grand Prize in Aizukko Chalkboard Art Contest, Exhibition in Wakamatsu Until the 14th: Local News: Fukushima Minpo Shinposha

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What is the Aesthetics of Marie Antoinette Still Inherited Today? "Marie Antoinette Style" Exhibition Now Open at V&A South Kensington

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Five Works by 'Pro-Japanese' Artists Among Bank of Korea's Art Collection... Calls in National Assembly to Question Disposal (KOREA WAVE)

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[Fukuoka Prefecture] Omuta Art Exhibition Second Period Begins; Total of 101 Calligraphy, Dyeing, and Pottery Works at the Cultural Hall

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Asian Treasures Gather in Autumn Kyoto: Highlights of Buddhist Paintings Brought Back at Great Risk Are Not Limited to Masterpieces...

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Yokota High School Students Create Artworks Based on Orochi Legend; Exhibition of Swords and Eggs in Okuizumo

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【Breaking News】'Antonio Fontanesi Exhibition' to be Held at Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum in Autumn 2026 - Trained Artists such as Tadashi Asai...

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"Horror ni Fureru Ten - The World of Movie Art" at Tokyo Solamachi: An Experiential Exhibition Where You Can "See and Touch" Horror Movie Sets

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Exhibition of Ancient Egyptian Art Collection Unveiled in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, Revealing History and Charm (Published October 10, 2025) | Aomori Broadcasting NEWS NNN

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Treasures of the Expo's Italy Pavilion to Remain in Osaka After the Expo! Special Exhibition to be Held at Osaka City Museum of Art from October 25 to January 12 Next Year (MBS News)

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Creating a Space Where Blind, Partially Sighted, and Sighted People Can Enjoy Art Together @ Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum [Part 1] | Yuri Shirasaka's "Dance of Care and Art: Project Reports for Accessibility"

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Exhibition Opens at Tottori Prefectural Museum: Masterpieces by Ito Jakuchu and Others Gathered for "The Kachoga - Japanese Art and Living Creatures" (Kurayoshi City) (TSK San-in Chuo Television)

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Art Exhibition by Four Artists Connected to Saga and Kyushu: "Choose Interesting Over Correct"—Considering Coexistence with AI and Human Potential [Saga Prefecture] | FNN Prime Online

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Promoting Exchange with Hachinohe through Sports and Art: Tomakomai "Hachitoma Net" Meeting

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“Horror Touching Exhibition” at Tokyo Skytree Town: Experience the Behind-the-Scenes of Movie Art

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Exhibition "Touch Horror" at Skytree Town: Experience the Behind-the-Scenes of Movie Art (Minna no Keizai Shimbun Network)

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“Horror Exhibition” Mobilized 30,000 People in Niigata, Offering a Chance to Experience the World of Film Art