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Turner Prize 2026 Shortlist
The 2026 Turner Prize shortlist features four artists and their exhibitions.
Tokyo Art Beat
Tokyo National Museum Opens "Family Space" Aimed at Parenting Generations. What Is the Aim?
Tokyo National Museum launches a dedicated family space for preschool children and caregivers to lower visiting barriers and realize an open museum.
Design Stories
Father's Art Site Has Been Updated!
Three new works have been added to father's art site, with all 63 pieces signed and dated 2026.
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Review: Kurotsuka Saimon and Yamane Yasutaka's 'Maihime' (161st Kinkin Tea Ceremony 'Unknown and Innocence - The Beginning of Dance')
Yamane Yasutaka's 'Maihime' uses motion capture and LED technology to explore the boundaries between human and non-human, challenging perceptions of identity.
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Yuki Tanaka | Not Lack, but — On Disability, Visual Impairment, Dementia, and Design
A reflective journey through exhibitions and care facilities examining disability, visual impairment, and dementia through design.
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【Tokyo】Georges Rouault: Memories of the Studio Related Events
Related events for the exhibition 'Georges Rouault: Memories of the Studio' at Panasonic Shiodome Museum in Tokyo are introduced.
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Darkness to Explore Part 1: Kato Takashi's Exhibition 'Nonono Nonono Matsuri' at Ichihara Beach Art Museum
Kato Takashi's exhibition 'Nonono Nonono Matsuri' at Ichihara Beach Art Museum features video installations exploring local stone monuments and war memories.
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Report on the Opening of 'Waves and Coral Reefs - Eight Practices of Throwing Architecture Far Away' (WHAT MUSEUM). Glimpsing 'Fragments' of Architects' Thoughts Through Models
A group exhibition questioning architecture opened at WHAT MUSEUM, focusing on models as media for conceptual fragments.
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Best 11 Exhibitions to See This Weekend: From Mr.'s Solo Exhibition to Eric Carle and Margiela
This weekend's art exhibitions include a solo show for Kelli Win Evans and a major solo exhibition for Margiela in Tokyo.
Tokyo Art Beat
Photographer Issei Nishimura Captures the Invisible Structure in Clothing. 132 5. ISSEY MIYAKE Photo Exhibition 'Light Touches, Fold and Form'
A photo exhibition by Issei Nishimura explores the invisible structures of clothing using 'photograms' and 'scanninggrams'.
Tokyo Art Beat
【Free Admission】May 18 is
International Museum Day on May 18 features free admission and special events at museums nationwide.
Tokyo Art Beat
French Digital Art Facility 'RÊVE DES LUMIÈRES' Grand Opens in Tokyo Ariake on June 12. Facility Details Utilizing Latest Technology Revealed
The French digital art facility 'RÊVE DES LUMIÈRES' will grand open at Tokyo Ariake's Tokyo Dream Park on June 12.
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Launch of "Kids Time" at Iida City Library and Iida City Museum of Art
Starting April 2026, Iida City Library and Museum of Art offer a safe time for babies and young children to make noise and enjoy art.
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Special Exhibition "Genji Monogatari: The Radiance of the Imperial Court" to be Held in Kyoto and Tokyo. Vtuber Jounaifutei and Others Become Special Supporters
A special exhibition on "The Tale of Genji" will be held in Kyoto and Tokyo, featuring Vtuber special supporters.
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Fumio Tomobuchi and Peter Marino's "House of Dior Shinsaibashi" is born in Osaka. A new base where art and food intersect.
Dior opens a new complex "House of Dior Shinsaibashi" in Osaka, designed by architect Fumio Tomobuchi and interior designer Peter Marino.
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Dufy Exhibition to be Held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum; Original Fresco Painting “Spirit of Electricity” Arrives in Japan
The Dufy exhibition opens in Tokyo in April 2027, featuring the original “Spirit of Electricity” fresco painting.
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Original Chikei｜Hans Ulrich Obrist, Hilar Stadler, David Glanzmann『drawing together』
The book 'drawing together' revisits the Surrealist Cadavre exquis with contemporary artists worldwide.
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Koichi Kageyama | Morris Louis “Alpha‑Pi” — Experiencing “Seeing” with Kenji Kajiya
The article explores Morris Louis’s “Alpha‑Pi” and Professor Kenji Kajiya’s insights into its significance in Color Field painting.
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【Tokyo】 Central Asian Handicrafts — Exquisite Embroidery and Jewelry Related Events
An overview of related events for an exhibition on Central Asian embroidery and jewelry at Shibuya Matsunaga Museum.
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Yoko Matsumoto – The Day I Saw the Evening Star @ Fuchu City Museum of Art
Yoko Matsumoto's first major solo exhibition opens at Fuchu City Museum of Art with works and diverse talk events.
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Bottega Veneta Launches New Series "Bottega Veneta for the Arts" Collaborating with Contemporary Creators
Bottega Veneta partners with photographer Peter Fraser for the inaugural "Bottega Veneta for the Arts" series.
Tokyo Art Beat
What Does It Mean for Lines to Become Visible? Understanding "Ruth Asawa: Retrospective" at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (Review by Hirotaro Shimada)
A retrospective on Ruth Asawa reexamines postwar art institutions and boundaries through her wire sculptures.
Tokyo Art Beat
Sculptor Shigao Taniya Passes Away at 78, Pursuing the Reconstruction of "Sculpture"
Sculptor Shigao Taniya died at 78 from pneumonia; recognized for pursuing sculpture reconstruction and gaining international acclaim.
Tokyo Art Beat
Report on “Swiss Painting’s Genius Karl Walzer: The Dark Afterglow of the Century’s End” (Tokyo Station Gallery). Focus on 150 Unseen Works and Works Created During His Stay in Japan
The Tokyo Station Gallery exhibition showcases Karl Walzer’s 150 previously unseen works and highlights his Japan‑related pieces.
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【Obituary】Sculptor Shigeo Toya, Emeritus Professor at Musashino Art University, Dies at 78, Born in Ogawa Village, Nagano
Sculptor Shigeo Toya, known for his wood chain-saw
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Miyagi Museum of Art Reopens: The Entire Collection Showcases the Era of Art
The museum marks its 45th anniversary with around 7,000 pieces, showcasing modern art's dynamism through the full collection.
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Sculptor Seiichi Totani Passes Away at Age 78
Sculptor Seiichi Totani died at 78 from pneumonia.
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Series Rika Nakashima New Book of the Dead Part Three
Through the Yamagami trial and the artist's projects, the article critiques Japan's politics, religion, and concepts of life and death.
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Opening Special Exhibition "Jakuchu, Rinpa, Kyoto Art – The Sparkling Hosomi Collection" at Kyushu National Museum in Fukuoka Until June 14, Showcasing 110 Treasures Called "Textbook of Japanese Art"
The Hosomi Museum's 110-item collection, including Jakuchu and Rinpa works, is on display at Kyushu National Museum.
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Natsumi Oozawa | Museum Goods Walk 11 — The Different “Souvenir” and “Museum Goods”: From a Tourism Studies Perspective
Examines how museum goods differ from souvenirs, emphasizing their role in extending visitor experience.
朝日新聞
Contemporary Artist Hiroshi Sugimoto Donates Photographic Byobu to Kasuga Taisha in Nara
Artist Hiroshi Sugimoto presented two photographic folding screens to Kasuga Taisha, to be displayed in the Treasure Hall.
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Aichi: Doma – Creating, Using, Rediscovering
An exhibition at INAX Live Museum in Aichi explores the history and modern use of traditional Japanese doma spaces.
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Osaka: Let Us Disappear in the Amazing Room — Morimura Yasuaki, Yanobe Kenji, Yanagi Miwa — Related Events
Details of related events for the exhibition “Let Us Disappear in the Amazing Room” at Osaka Nakanoshima Museum.
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Art Exhibitions Opening on April 18: Kitano Tenjin, Toyotomi Brothers, Hokusai & Hiroshige Shows, etc.
Starting April 18, numerous art exhibitions open across Japan, featuring Kitano Tenjin, Toyotomi Brothers, and Hokusai‑Hiroshige shows.
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Art Director Okubo Kinichi, Cinematographer Oyama Yoshihisa, and Others Discuss Production Stories! Held on 4/21 (Tue) "Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Witch of Kilche" Production Staff Talk Show Official Report Arrives!
The official report of a staff talk show for "Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Witch of Kilche," focusing on production insights, has arrived.
Tokyo Art Beat
Interview with Takehiro Iikawa: Resisting Speed to Create 'Space'. The Confusion and Ambiguous Time Born Within (Interviewer: Miyuki Tanaka)
Artist Takehiro Iikawa discusses the significance of creating exhibition spaces that encourage audience confusion and trial-and-error at his solo show in Mito.
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Benesse House Museum and Park to Feature New Exhibitions; "Hiroshi Sugimoto Gallery: Time Reflected" to Undergo Partial Renewal
Benesse House Museum and Park are undergoing exhibition changes, with the Hiroshi Sugimoto Gallery also receiving a partial renewal.
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Historic Atmosphere of Tokyo Station Marunouchi Main Building: "TOKYO STATION CAFE -THE NORTH DOME-" Opens in the North Dome | Image Gallery 6/9
A cafe offering the historic atmosphere of Tokyo Station's Marunouchi building opens in the North Dome with original merchandise and seasonal dishes.
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Experience the Historic Texture of the Important Cultural Property Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building at a Café: "TOKYO STATION CAFE -THE NORTH DOME-" Opens in the North Dome | Image Gallery 4/9
The TOKYO STATION CAFE -THE NORTH DOME- opens in the North Dome, offering historic ambience and a curated menu.
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A cafe where you can experience the historical texture of the Important Cultural Property Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building. "TOKYO STATION CAFE -THE NORTH DOME-" opens in the North Dome.
The "TOKYO STATION CAFE -THE NORTH DOME-" has opened within Tokyo Station, offering a unique space surrounded by historic brick walls.
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Japan Contemporary Arts and Crafts Exhibition: Yoshie Matsunoki from Tono City, Iwate Prefecture, Wins the Contemporary Crafts Award
Yoshie Matsunoki from Tono City, Iwate, won the Contemporary Crafts Award at the 64th Japan Contemporary Arts and Crafts Exhibition for her work, "Seihitsu."
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Sachiko Katō | From Preconception Care to Slime Mold: On Satoko Ichihara's 'The Slime Mold Passed Over the Meat'
Critic Sachiko Katō analyzes Satoko Ichihara's installation project, which uses slime mold and AI to challenge modern scientific management and human-centric perspectives.
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Chantana Tiprachart Wins the Han Nefkens Foundation Southeast Asian Video Art Production Grant
Thai artist Chantana Tiprachart has been awarded the 2026 Han Nefkens Foundation Southeast Asian Video Art Production Grant.
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“Family Space” for Preschoolers and Parents Opens at the Tokyo National Museum, Featuring Baby Care Rooms for Nursing and Diaper Changing
The Tokyo National Museum has opened a new "Family Space" in the Heiseikan building, providing amenities for families with preschool children.
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Nara Prison Museum by Hoshino Resorts Opens: The Significance of Utilizing a 100-Year-Old Important Cultural Property
Hoshino Resorts opened the Nara Prison Museum, preserving a historic cultural asset and showcasing related art.
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Large-scale retrospective of Mako Idemitsu, a pioneer of Japanese video art, to be held
The Tokyo Photographic Art Museum is hosting a comprehensive retrospective exhibition of Japanese video art pioneer Mako Idemitsu.
Tokyo Art Beat
In the Interlude and Transition: A Review of the "Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale 2026" (Review by Yuko Hasegawa)
Yuko Hasegawa reviews the "Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale 2026," examining its "sonic curation" approach and the complex choreography of its thematic movements.
飯田経済新聞
Scenery from inside the Iida City Museum of Art
The Iida City Library and Iida City Museum of Art have launched "Kodomo Time" to make it easier for families to visit.
飯田経済新聞
Iida City Library and Art Museum introduce "Children's Time" to make facilities more accessible for parents and children
Iida City's library and art museum have introduced "Children's Time" to create a more welcoming environment for parents and children.
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Why Jeff Koons Continues to Love "Kitsch"
Jeff Koons' Louis Vuitton Osaka exhibition highlights his "BANALITY" series and its philosophy of finding beauty in the ordinary.
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Marimekko Exhibition “The Power of Patterns” to be Held Nationwide Including Kyoto and Tokyo, Showcasing About 70 Dresses and Behind-the-Scenes of Creation
The Marimekko exhibition travels across Japan, displaying around 70 dresses and revealing the design process.
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Screened for only 3 minutes at midnight on over 96 screens. Tomokazu Matsuyama's "Morning Again" is currently being shown in NY Times Square.
Contemporary artist Tomokazu Matsuyama's video work "Morning Again" is being shown nightly for one month across over 96 screens in NY Times Square.
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[Ishikawa] "Are you on the road?" Related Event: Reading, Printing, and Selling the Road! A Grand Gathering from Local Books to ZINEs
The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa will host a book fair featuring local books and ZINEs focused on street-level observation.
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Nodoka Odawara and Yuri Yamada selected as first fellows for the NCAR × AWARE Women Artists Research Fellowship
Nodoka Odawara and Yuri Yamada have been named the first recipients of the NCAR × AWARE Women Artists Research Fellowship.
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Masashi Asada x Osaka Prefecture 20th Century Art Collection Exhibition: Stories Only Families of Painters Know – artscape
Photographer Masashi Asada explores the private sides of painters through unique portraits, connecting his photography with the Osaka Prefecture 20th Century Art Collection.
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Report on the Opening of "Tameshite, Miru Ten" (Shiga Prefectural Museum of Art): Proposing New Appreciation Experiences through 10 "Tries"
A report on an exhibition at Shiga Prefectural Museum of Art proposing new ways to experience art through 10 interactive attempts.
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"Swedish Tableware: Life with Gustavsberg" exhibition opens at Shizuoka City Museum of Art, featuring four designers including Lisa Larson.
The Shizuoka City Museum of Art is hosting an exhibition showcasing the history and works of the iconic Swedish porcelain manufacturer, Gustavsberg.
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MOT Collection: First Time, Art
The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum's MOT Collection exhibition explores the concept of 'first time' with art.
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Collection Exhibition "A Way to Walk through Asian Art: East Asia Edition - A Journey Through Proximity and Difference" @ Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
The Fukuoka Asian Art Museum explores the history and diverse values of East Asia through a collection of 60 artworks from six regional countries.
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Nagano Prefecture 150th Anniversary / 5th Anniversary of Re-opening 'Re-organizing – The Present of the NAM Collection' @ Nagano Prefectural Art Museum
Nagano Prefectural Art Museum celebrates its anniversaries with an exhibition featuring 100 collection pieces and works by guest artists to reflect on museum practices.
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Turner Prize 2026 Shortlist
Tokyo Art Beat

Tokyo National Museum Opens "Family Space" Aimed at Parenting Generations. What Is the Aim?
Design Stories

Father's Art Site Has Been Updated!
ART iT

Review: Kurotsuka Saimon and Yamane Yasutaka's 'Maihime' (161st Kinkin Tea Ceremony 'Unknown and Innocence - The Beginning of Dance')
artscape

Yuki Tanaka | Not Lack, but — On Disability, Visual Impairment, Dementia, and Design
artscape

【Tokyo】Georges Rouault: Memories of the Studio Related Events
ART iT

Darkness to Explore Part 1: Kato Takashi's Exhibition 'Nonono Nonono Matsuri' at Ichihara Beach Art Museum
美術手帖

Report on the Opening of 'Waves and Coral Reefs - Eight Practices of Throwing Architecture Far Away' (WHAT MUSEUM). Glimpsing 'Fragments' of Architects' Thoughts Through Models
美術手帖

Best 11 Exhibitions to See This Weekend: From Mr.'s Solo Exhibition to Eric Carle and Margiela
Tokyo Art Beat

Photographer Issei Nishimura Captures the Invisible Structure in Clothing. 132 5. ISSEY MIYAKE Photo Exhibition 'Light Touches, Fold and Form'
Tokyo Art Beat

【Free Admission】May 18 is

Tokyo Art Beat

French Digital Art Facility 'RÊVE DES LUMIÈRES' Grand Opens in Tokyo Ariake on June 12. Facility Details Utilizing Latest Technology Revealed
カレントアウェアネス・ポータル

Launch of "Kids Time" at Iida City Library and Iida City Museum of Art
美術手帖

Special Exhibition "Genji Monogatari: The Radiance of the Imperial Court" to be Held in Kyoto and Tokyo. Vtuber Jounaifutei and Others Become Special Supporters
美術手帖

Fumio Tomobuchi and Peter Marino's "House of Dior Shinsaibashi" is born in Osaka. A new base where art and food intersect.
美術手帖

Dufy Exhibition to be Held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum; Original Fresco Painting “Spirit of Electricity” Arrives in Japan
artscape

Original Chikei｜Hans Ulrich Obrist, Hilar Stadler, David Glanzmann『drawing together』
artscape

Koichi Kageyama | Morris Louis “Alpha‑Pi” — Experiencing “Seeing” with Kenji Kajiya
artscape

【Tokyo】 Central Asian Handicrafts — Exquisite Embroidery and Jewelry Related Events
ART iT

Yoko Matsumoto – The Day I Saw the Evening Star @ Fuchu City Museum of Art
美術手帖

Bottega Veneta Launches New Series "Bottega Veneta for the Arts" Collaborating with Contemporary Creators
Tokyo Art Beat

What Does It Mean for Lines to Become Visible? Understanding "Ruth Asawa: Retrospective" at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (Review by Hirotaro Shimada)
Tokyo Art Beat

Sculptor Shigao Taniya Passes Away at 78, Pursuing the Reconstruction of "Sculpture"
Tokyo Art Beat

Report on “Swiss Painting’s Genius Karl Walzer: The Dark Afterglow of the Century’s End” (Tokyo Station Gallery). Focus on 150 Unseen Works and Works Created During His Stay in Japan
中日新聞Web

【Obituary】Sculptor Shigeo Toya, Emeritus Professor at Musashino Art University, Dies at 78, Born in Ogawa Village, Nagano
pref.miyagi.jp

Miyagi Museum of Art Reopens: The Entire Collection Showcases the Era of Art
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Sculptor Seiichi Totani Passes Away at Age 78
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Series Rika Nakashima New Book of the Dead Part Three
美術展ナビ

Opening Special Exhibition "Jakuchu, Rinpa, Kyoto Art – The Sparkling Hosomi Collection" at Kyushu National Museum in Fukuoka Until June 14, Showcasing 110 Treasures Called "Textbook of Japanese Art"
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Natsumi Oozawa | Museum Goods Walk 11 — The Different “Souvenir” and “Museum Goods”: From a Tourism Studies Perspective
朝日新聞

Contemporary Artist Hiroshi Sugimoto Donates Photographic Byobu to Kasuga Taisha in Nara
artscape

Aichi: Doma – Creating, Using, Rediscovering
artscape

Osaka: Let Us Disappear in the Amazing Room — Morimura Yasuaki, Yanobe Kenji, Yanagi Miwa — Related Events
美術展ナビ

Art Exhibitions Opening on April 18: Kitano Tenjin, Toyotomi Brothers, Hokusai & Hiroshige Shows, etc.
v-storage.jp

Art Director Okubo Kinichi, Cinematographer Oyama Yoshihisa, and Others Discuss Production Stories! Held on 4/21 (Tue) "Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Witch of Kilche" Production Staff Talk Show Official Report Arrives!
Tokyo Art Beat

Interview with Takehiro Iikawa: Resisting Speed to Create 'Space'. The Confusion and Ambiguous Time Born Within (Interviewer: Miyuki Tanaka)
美術手帖

Benesse House Museum and Park to Feature New Exhibitions; "Hiroshi Sugimoto Gallery: Time Reflected" to Undergo Partial Renewal
美術手帖

Historic Atmosphere of Tokyo Station Marunouchi Main Building: "TOKYO STATION CAFE -THE NORTH DOME-" Opens in the North Dome | Image Gallery 6/9
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Experience the Historic Texture of the Important Cultural Property Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building at a Café: "TOKYO STATION CAFE -THE NORTH DOME-" Opens in the North Dome | Image Gallery 4/9
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A cafe where you can experience the historical texture of the Important Cultural Property Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building. "TOKYO STATION CAFE -THE NORTH DOME-" opens in the North Dome.
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