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[Tokyo] Publication Commemorative Exhibition "Satsuei: Naoki Takehisa"
An exhibition celebrating photographer Naoki Takehisa's first photo book "Satsuei" will be held at POST in Ebisu.
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Shooting the Moon @ KAG
The 'Shooting the Moon' exhibition at KAG in Okayama runs from May 19 to August 16, 2026.
Tokyo Art Beat
“KYOTO EXPERIMENT 2026” Announces Full Program: 19 Groups from Japan and Abroad to Present Experimental Programs in October
KYOTO EXPERIMENT 2026 has announced its full program, featuring 19 experimental groups from Japan and abroad this October.
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artscape Editorial Department | Catalogs & Books | July 2026 [Upcoming Publications]
Introducing upcoming exhibition catalogs and books related to art and design for July 2026.
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[Kyoto] 30th Kyoto International Dance Workshop Festival "Kyoto's Hot Summer"
The 30th Kyoto International Dance Workshop Festival "Kyoto's Hot Summer" will be held.
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[Limited to 3 groups of 6 people] Tokyo University of the Arts Museum "The 'Viewpoint' of Geidai-style Art—Become a Geidai Student This Summer" Invitation Giveaway. Deadline: August 7 (Fri)
A giveaway for exhibition invitations to the Tokyo University of the Arts Museum for 3 groups of 6 people.
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Editorial Notes…58 — The 'K' Part of Media Management (What to Do with Tags? About the Meeting)
artscape added new tags and held a meeting to refine editorial policy and operational details.
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Baito Meibutsu Honbuten Presents 'IMPRINTED ― Hiroshi Suginami Poster Exhibition'
Baito Meibutsu Honbuten in Tokyo opens 'IMPRINTED ― Hiroshi Suginami Poster Exhibition' showcasing international exhibition posters.
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Your Favorite Artwork? 49 Artworks Selected by Citizens at Fubuki City Art Museum
Fubuki City Art Museum exhibits 49 artworks selected by citizens through voting.
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Toyo Ito Designs 'Children's Playground' at Seishun Art Village; Completion Celebration Exhibition 'Under the Cherry Blossoms—Nature and Architecture' Held
Toyo Ito's new children's playground at Seishun Art Village is celebrated with an exhibition titled 'Under the Cherry Blossoms—Nature and Architecture'.
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My Painting, My Exhibition – 85th National Educational Art Exhibition
NHK Okinawa is showcasing 12 works by Okinawan children from the 85th National Educational Art Exhibition in its 'My Painting, My Exhibition' display.
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[Kanto, Chubu, Kansai] Performance Art 'Festival of the Body and Space'
A performance art festival titled 'Festival of the Body and Space' will be held in Tokyo and other locations starting August 1, 2026.
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Noboru Tsubaki and WHAT CAFE Select 37 Artists. "u.n.l.o.c.k. tube++" to be Held in Tennozu
Contemporary artist Noboru Tsubaki curates an exhibition featuring 37 artists at WHAT CAFE in Tennozu.
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First in Japan, a Full-Scale Introduction of Lithuanian Handicrafts: 'Weaving Love, Carving Prayer' Held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
Japan's first major exhibition of Lithuanian handicrafts opens at the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, showcasing folk faith and craft.
Tokyo Art Beat
Why Does Theaster Gates Turn History and Memory into Art? The Revival of Nishijin Weaving and the Black Archive — 'Theaster Gates: Glorious Robe' (Text by Seika Mori)
Theaster Gates collaborates with Kyoto’s HOSOO to revive Nishijin weaving, honoring Black liberation leaders through his 'Glorious Robe' exhibition.
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Books to Read This Month! From the History of Women’s Bodies in Art to Handicrafts, Marie Antoinette (August 2026 Edition)
Tokyo Art Beat’s August 2026 book recommendation list covers a wide range of topics, from the history of women’s bodies in art to handicrafts and Marie Antoinette.
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“NEW PLATFORM – Alternative JAPAN –” to be held at Art Center NEW, bringing together 23 alternative spaces from across Japan
An art fair featuring 23 alternative spaces from across Japan will be held at Art Center NEW.
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Bijutsutecho publishes article summarizing temporary museum closures due to the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake
Bijutsutecho published an article summarizing temporary museum closures due to the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake.
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Sugi-e Ako | 80 GRAPHIC TRIALS: 80 Creators and TOPPAN's 20-Year Challenge
80 creators and TOPPAN collaborate over 20 years in the GRAPHIC TRIALS exhibition, showcasing 400 works exploring printing techniques.
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Summary: Temporary Closure Information Regarding the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake (As of July 29, 2026)
A summary of temporary closures of museums in Kumamoto Prefecture due to the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake.
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KIPPU: 2027 Participating Artists Recruitment by Kyoto Art Center and Rohm Theatre Kyoto
Kyoto Art Center and Rohm Theatre Kyoto are recruiting U35 artists for their collaborative KIPPU program in 2027.
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Ron Muëk Exhibition (Mori Art Museum) Special Viewing Report
The Ron Muëk exhibition at Mori Art Museum attracted over 200,000 visitors, with a special viewing event for Beauty Handbooks Premium members.
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Tokyo University of the Arts' 'Mikata' art exhibition features special tutors Nights, offering unique learning experiences through lectures and artworks.
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【群馬】「チェコのおもちゃとデザイン」展　関連イベント ほか
Gunma Tatebayashi Art Museum hosts related events for the Czech toys and design exhibition, including talks, workshops, and kids activities.
waseda.jp
Reading Chinese Art: Professor Yamae Mizuki (New Faculty Introduction)
Professor Yamae Mizuki, a new faculty member at Waseda University, specializes in Chinese art history and has conducted extensive research on Dunhuang and Longmen grottos.
Tokyo Art Beat
Winners of the 76th Gakuten Exhibition for Emerging Artists Announced. Exhibition at the National Art Museum from August 6
The winners of the 76th Gakuten Exhibition have been announced and will be displayed at the National Art Museum starting August 6.
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Matsu-boshi | Setagaya Art Museum Museum Collection I "Musashino Reconsidered: Musashino through the Eyes of Photographers and the Photographs of Junkichi Mukai"
An introduction to the Setagaya Art Museum exhibition exploring Musashino's landscape through Junkichi Mukai's paintings and various photographers' works.
Tokyo Art Beat
[0 Yen Art Walk] 7 Free Exhibitions in Tokyo | August 2026: Recommended Picks from Museums to Galleries
A selection of seven free exhibitions to enjoy in Tokyo during August 2026.
Tokyo Art Beat
45th Anniversary Pingu Comes to Yurakucho. "Not Just Cute!? Pingu Exhibition" Opens at New Spot YURAKUCHO MUSEUM
A Pingu exhibition celebrating its 45th anniversary is opening at the new YURAKUCHO MUSEUM in Yurakucho.
Tokyo Art Beat
TENNOZ ART WEEK 2026, a Circulating Art Event by Terrada Warehouse, Held in Tenoosu, Tokyo
Terrada Warehouse hosts the TENNOZ ART WEEK 2026 in Tenoosu, Tokyo, from September 10-13, featuring a touring art fair and workshops.
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Jessica Morgan Appointed as the 10th Director of Tate, to Take Office in January 2027
Tate has named Jessica Morgan as its new director, effective January 2027, succeeding Maria Balshaw.
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杉江あこ｜杉本博司 Extinct Photography
An exhibition at the Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art showcases Sugimoto Hiroshi’s 13 silver gelatin series, themed around the medium’s extinction.
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Kenta Yamazaki | Konomi Otake Solo Play "I, the Child-Room Auntie"
An introduction to Konomi Otake's solo play about embracing a lifestyle outside social norms.
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The Asuka and Fujiwara Capitals Registered as World Heritage; Japan's World Heritage Total Reaches 27
UNESCO's 48th committee added the Asuka and Fujiwara Capitals to its list, bringing Japan's total World Heritage sites to 27.
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News Club Interview at Takatsu Decorative Arts Co., Ltd.
Newspaper club visited Takatsu Decorative Arts in Chofu, interviewed staff about movie props, toured warehouse, and will share story via school newspaper and city Instagram.
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Performing Arts Festival "Autumn Meteorite 2026 Tokyo" Announces Full Program
The full program for the "Autumn Meteorite 2026 Tokyo" performing arts festival has been announced.
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[Report] 'Game and Art: Nobunaga's Ambition / Koei Tecmo Games' at Tochigi Prefectural Museum until September 6 – Play becomes…
The Tochigi Prefectural Museum exhibition reinterprets the Nobunaga's Ambition series as interactive art, blending game mechanics with traditional art displays.
Tokyo Art Beat
Recommended Spots in Nara Prefecture's New World Heritage "Asuka-Fujiwara Capital" for Families? Former Cultural Property Reporter Explains Highlights
Former cultural property reporter Mina guides families through Nara's new UNESCO site, the Asuka-Fujiwara capital, highlighting accessible and educational spots.
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Opening Report of "Life's Future+ (MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives)". Using Androids to Question "What is Life?"
In Tokyo's MoN Takanawa, the exhibition "Life's Future+" uses androids to question "What is life?"
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Cute Appearance Is Adorable! Trending. Limited to the British Museum Japanese Art Collection Exhibition: "Sumikko Gurashi" Collaboration Items Released. Edo Painting Motif Goods Galore (Asahi Digital Magazine & [and])
During the Tokyo Art Museum's British Museum Japanese Art Collection exhibition, exclusive "Sumikko Gurashi" collaboration goods are sold.
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Planned Exhibition "Mucha Art Expo Returns"
Mucha’s diverse artworks will be showcased again in a 2026 exhibition.
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Comprehensive Exhibition: Ancient Capital Depictions - Iizawa Genichi's View of Kyoto
An exhibition showcasing Iizawa Genichi's oil paintings depicting Kyoto's traditional festivals and culture will be held.
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Let's Learn and Play at the Museum: Summer Museum Lab
Sakura City Art Museum opens a Summer Museum Lab offering workshops that let visitors learn and create through interactive experiences.
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Criticism and Solidarity Among Writers: The 17th Art Criticism Award Ceremony Held
The 17th Art Criticism Award ceremony celebrated winners emphasizing critical dialogue and solidarity among artists.
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Art Exhibitions Starting in August: "Marie Antoinette Style" at Yokohama Museum of Art and "Vermeer: Girl with a Pearl Earring Exhibition" at Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka
An overview of notable art exhibitions scheduled to open in August across Japan.
Tokyo Art Beat
Shabir Hussain Mustafa Appointed as Art Director for Aichi 2028 International Art Festival
Singaporean curator Shabir Hussain Mustafa is appointed as the art director for the Aichi 2028 International Art Festival.
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Princess Michiko's Wall Painting Model 'First Homecoming' Brings Joy at the British Museum Exhibition
Princess Michiko attended the British Museum exhibition where her discovered wall painting model was returned to Japan for the first time.
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Dance Entertainment Play "PASSION — Hokusai's Dream —" to be staged this October: Contemporary Artist Shinji Omata to join as Art Concept Designer! Main Visual Released [Advance Sales Start July 25th] | [Official] Horipro Stage
Contemporary artist Shinji Omata will join the dance play "PASSION — Hokusai's Dream —" as art concept designer.
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A Summer Becoming an "Geidai Student" at the Museum — "Geidai-style Ways of Seeing Art: Become a Geidai Student This Summer" (Report)
A report on a new exhibition at Tokyo Geidai University Museum that allows visitors to experience university lectures.
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International Art Festival 'Aichi 2028' Artistic Director Appointed
Shabbir Hussain Mustafa has been appointed as the artistic director of the International Art Festival 'Aichi 2028'.
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Tomakomai City Museum of Art
Tomakomai City Museum of Art will host an exhibition featuring geological specimens to study natural disasters.
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Art's Mechanism Atlas: From Cave Paintings to Modern Art, Exploring Diverse Global Art
This book explores the allure of masterpieces by Fermer and Gogh, explaining the mechanisms behind global art through 50 works spanning 30,000 years.
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Touching the Real, Honing Expression: Activities of the Art Course in the First Semester
Students visited museums and craft exhibitions, met artisans, and held an exhibition to develop artistic skills and expression.
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International Art Festival "Aichi 2028", Shabire Hussain Mustafa Appointed as Artistic Director
Shabire Hussain Mustafa has been appointed as the artistic director for the international art festival "Aichi 2028."
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Joshibi University of Art and Design Launches "2026 Summer Resilience Career Program®" for Working Professionals - Design Information Site [JDN]
Joshibi University of Art and Design is recruiting participants for its "2026 Summer Resilience Career Program®" for professionals.
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【Opening】 Exhibition "Geidai Style: Ways of Seeing Art - Become a Geidai Student This Summer" at Tokyo University of the Arts Museum until September 23rd: Rich Collections, Hands-on Exhibits, and Engaging Learning
An exhibition at Tokyo University of the Arts Museum offers immersive learning experiences through university-style lectures until September 23rd.
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Matsubangisha | Kota Takeuchi "Nononononomatsuri"
Kota Takeuchi's solo exhibition explores history and nature through local folk beliefs and stone statues in Ichihara.
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Kageyama Yasushi | Giacomo Balla's 'Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash' — 'Tooada Taketo'
This article features Giacomo Balla's 1912 painting 'Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash' analyzed by Tooada Taketo, highlighting the Futurist depiction of speed and movement.
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【Kyoto / Online】Art for Well-being Seminar & Workshop 'What is Technology? Let's Play with Our Bodies'
A Kyoto seminar and workshop combining VR and dance to explore technology through bodily play.
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[Tochigi] 'Kandinsky: The World Resonates' Exhibition Related Events
Information regarding lectures, workshops, and guided tours related to the Kandinsky exhibition at Utsunomiya Art Museum.
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[Tokyo] Publication Commemorative Exhibition "Satsuei: Naoki Takehisa"
ART iT

Shooting the Moon @ KAG
Tokyo Art Beat

“KYOTO EXPERIMENT 2026” Announces Full Program: 19 Groups from Japan and Abroad to Present Experimental Programs in October
artscape

artscape Editorial Department | Catalogs & Books | July 2026 [Upcoming Publications]
artscape

[Kyoto] 30th Kyoto International Dance Workshop Festival "Kyoto's Hot Summer"
美術展ナビ

[Limited to 3 groups of 6 people] Tokyo University of the Arts Museum "The 'Viewpoint' of Geidai-style Art—Become a Geidai Student This Summer" Invitation Giveaway. Deadline: August 7 (Fri)
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Editorial Notes…58 — The 'K' Part of Media Management (What to Do with Tags? About the Meeting)
美術手帖

Baito Meibutsu Honbuten Presents 'IMPRINTED ― Hiroshi Suginami Poster Exhibition'
中日新聞Web

Your Favorite Artwork? 49 Artworks Selected by Citizens at Fubuki City Art Museum
美術手帖

Toyo Ito Designs 'Children's Playground' at Seishun Art Village; Completion Celebration Exhibition 'Under the Cherry Blossoms—Nature and Architecture' Held
nhk.or.jp

My Painting, My Exhibition – 85th National Educational Art Exhibition
artscape

[Kanto, Chubu, Kansai] Performance Art 'Festival of the Body and Space'
美術手帖

Noboru Tsubaki and WHAT CAFE Select 37 Artists. "u.n.l.o.c.k. tube++" to be Held in Tennozu
美術手帖

First in Japan, a Full-Scale Introduction of Lithuanian Handicrafts: 'Weaving Love, Carving Prayer' Held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
Tokyo Art Beat

Why Does Theaster Gates Turn History and Memory into Art? The Revival of Nishijin Weaving and the Black Archive — 'Theaster Gates: Glorious Robe' (Text by Seika Mori)
tokyoartbeat.com

Books to Read This Month! From the History of Women’s Bodies in Art to Handicrafts, Marie Antoinette (August 2026 Edition)
美術手帖

“NEW PLATFORM – Alternative JAPAN –” to be held at Art Center NEW, bringing together 23 alternative spaces from across Japan
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Bijutsutecho publishes article summarizing temporary museum closures due to the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake
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Sugi-e Ako | 80 GRAPHIC TRIALS: 80 Creators and TOPPAN's 20-Year Challenge
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Summary: Temporary Closure Information Regarding the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake (As of July 29, 2026)
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KIPPU: 2027 Participating Artists Recruitment by Kyoto Art Center and Rohm Theatre Kyoto
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Ron Muëk Exhibition (Mori Art Museum) Special Viewing Report
美術展ナビ

【Video】
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【群馬】「チェコのおもちゃとデザイン」展　関連イベント ほか
waseda.jp

Reading Chinese Art: Professor Yamae Mizuki (New Faculty Introduction)
Tokyo Art Beat

Winners of the 76th Gakuten Exhibition for Emerging Artists Announced. Exhibition at the National Art Museum from August 6
artscape

Matsu-boshi | Setagaya Art Museum Museum Collection I "Musashino Reconsidered: Musashino through the Eyes of Photographers and the Photographs of Junkichi Mukai"
Tokyo Art Beat

[0 Yen Art Walk] 7 Free Exhibitions in Tokyo | August 2026: Recommended Picks from Museums to Galleries
Tokyo Art Beat

45th Anniversary Pingu Comes to Yurakucho. "Not Just Cute!? Pingu Exhibition" Opens at New Spot YURAKUCHO MUSEUM
Tokyo Art Beat

TENNOZ ART WEEK 2026, a Circulating Art Event by Terrada Warehouse, Held in Tenoosu, Tokyo
美術手帖

Jessica Morgan Appointed as the 10th Director of Tate, to Take Office in January 2027
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杉江あこ｜杉本博司 Extinct Photography
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Kenta Yamazaki | Konomi Otake Solo Play "I, the Child-Room Auntie"
美術手帖

The Asuka and Fujiwara Capitals Registered as World Heritage; Japan's World Heritage Total Reaches 27
meiji.ac.jp

News Club Interview at Takatsu Decorative Arts Co., Ltd.
ART iT

Performing Arts Festival "Autumn Meteorite 2026 Tokyo" Announces Full Program
美術展ナビ

[Report] 'Game and Art: Nobunaga's Ambition / Koei Tecmo Games' at Tochigi Prefectural Museum until September 6 – Play becomes…
Tokyo Art Beat

Recommended Spots in Nara Prefecture's New World Heritage "Asuka-Fujiwara Capital" for Families? Former Cultural Property Reporter Explains Highlights
美術手帖

Opening Report of "Life's Future+ (MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives)". Using Androids to Question "What is Life?"
Yahoo!ニュース

Cute Appearance Is Adorable! Trending. Limited to the British Museum Japanese Art Collection Exhibition: "Sumikko Gurashi" Collaboration Items Released. Edo Painting Motif Goods Galore (Asahi Digital Magazine & [and])
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