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96th Kawasaki Art Association Exhibition at Art Garden Kawasaki until the 12th, featuring 116 works including oil paintings
The 96th Kawasaki Art Association Exhibition is open until the 12th at Art Garden Kawasaki, displaying 116 works.
Sponsoring Japan's Largest International Contemporary Art Fair, Art Collaboration Kyoto (ACK), Again This Year | CREA
THE THOUSAND KYOTO will sponsor the major domestic contemporary art fair, Art Collaboration Kyoto 2025, held in November 2025, as a Hotel Partner.
Gap Collaborates with Designer Sandy Liang, Inspired by Childhood Memories
Gap is launching a collaboration with designer Sandy Liang, featuring casual wear inspired by her childhood memories.
Sponsoring Japan's Largest International Contemporary Art Fair, Art Collaboration Kyoto (ACK), Again This Year (October 8, 2025) - Excite News
THE THOUSAND KYOTO will sponsor the nation's largest contemporary art fair, Art Collaboration Kyoto 2025, as a Hotel Partner.
Topics: Song and Yuan Dynasty Buddhist Paintings Exhibition in Kyoto - The Crystallization of Faith Across the Seas - The Source of Japanese Art, Full of Admiration and Familiarity
The Song and Yuan Dynasty Buddhist Paintings exhibition in Kyoto showcases art that reveals deep connection and admiration.
Tokushima Prefecture's Largest Art Festival, the First Term Exhibition of the "Prefectural Exhibition" Begins [Tokushima] (Published October 8, 2025) | JRT NEWS NNN
The first term of the Tokushima Prefectural Art Exhibition, featuring 178 selected works from Japanese painting, Western painting, and sculpture, has opened at Awa-gin Hall.
152 Masterpieces by Local Artists: "Kenshin Art Exhibition" Opens in Oita City (OAB Oita Asahi Broadcasting)
The "Kenshin Art Exhibition," featuring 152 works by local artists, has opened in Oita City.
Approximately 800 Contemporary Artworks, Including Unique Pieces Motifs of Myaku-Myaku, at the "ART365" Exhibition in Shinsaibashi
The "ART365" contemporary art fair in Shinsaibashi features about 800 works, including unique pieces inspired by Myaku-Myaku.
MBC Sam Hall Art Exhibition Works Displayed at Kagoshima Sogo Shinkin Bank in Kanoya City
Sixteen award-winning works from the MBC Sam Hall Art Exhibition are currently on display at Kagoshima Sogo Shinkin Bank in Kanoya City.
Former Art Teacher Simply Assembles Seria Round Stickers... Finished Item Praised for "Outstanding Sense" and "Wonderful Idea" (Netorabo)
A former art teacher created a three-dimensional bouquet card using only round stickers from the 100-yen shop Seria.
GⅢ-vol.162 Mika Shimauchi BOU BOU
This exhibition features new and recent works by Mika Shimauchi focusing on local traditional performing arts, particularly the Raihōshin rituals of Southern Kyushu.
The Oita Prefectural Museum of Art Opens Prefectural Art Exhibition Photography Show: 368 Works Displayed, Responding to Diversification of Expression Including Digital (Oita Godo Shimbun)
The 61st Oita Prefectural Art Exhibition Photography Show has opened at the Prefectural Museum of Art, displaying 368 works reflecting diverse expressions like digital photography.
Miki Tachibana | Supporting and Opening Up the Art Scene from Small Spaces—Visiting Emerging Art Spots in Kagawa
This article introduces unique, emerging art spots in Kagawa that are supporting and shaping the local art scene beyond the Setouchi Triennale.
Matsufusa House | Taichi Yamagata, Norimizu Aemizu "Trench"
The performance "Trench" by Taichi Yamagata and Norimizu Aemizu at Waikiki STUDIO explored the repetition and divergence between memorized text and physical movement.
【CASETiFY】Takashi Murakami's "Flower" Blooms Fully, The Third Chapter of the "Takashi Murakami x CASETiFY" Collaboration Blossoms
The third chapter of the Takashi Murakami x CASETiFY collaboration, the "FLOWERS BLOOM" collection, launches on October 10, 2025, celebrating the iconic Flower motif.
The 118th Nitten Kyoto Exhibition | Kyoto Shimbun Art & Event Information Site [Koto Shirube]
The 118th Nitten Kyoto Exhibition will be held at the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art from December 20, 2025, to January 17, 2026.
【Tokyo】Sumida Mukojima EXPO 6
Sumida Mukojima EXPO 6, a community-based art event utilizing old private houses and shops in northern Sumida Ward, Tokyo, is currently being held.
30th Anniversary of General Opening Exhibition "The Present, Past, and Future of Artists" @ Tokyo Photographic Art Museum
The Tokyo Photographic Art Museum is holding an exhibition celebrating its 30th anniversary, showcasing the past and present work of five photographers, including Miyako Ishiuchi.
Nintama Rantarō Exhibition of Original Drawings
The first exhibition of original drawings for the beloved series 'Nintama Rantarō' in Eastern Japan will feature key art and special displays of ninja tools collected by the author.
Ryuichi Sakamoto's Phantom Documentary 'Tokyo Melody Ryuichi Sakamoto' to be Released in 4K Restored Version
Ryuichi Sakamoto's phantom documentary 'Tokyo Melody Ryuichi Sakamoto,' originally made in 1985, will be released in a 4K restored version on January 16, 2026.
Masterpieces from a Wide Range of Generations Gather: Matsusaka City Art Exhibition, Part 1 Until the 12th
Part 1 of the Matsusaka City Art Exhibition is being held, featuring works until the 12th.
Nagoya City: Atsuta Ward Citizens' Festival Culture Fair - Citizens' Art Exhibition and Calligraphy Exhibition (September, Reiwa 7) (Atsuta Ward)
The 76th Atsuta Ward Citizens' Art Exhibition and 72nd Calligraphy Exhibition were held from September 26th to 28th, attracting over 440 visitors.
【Opening】 "Geidai Collection Exhibition 2025 Masterpiece Remix!" At Tokyo University of the Arts Museum (Ueno) Until November 3rd
The Tokyo University of the Arts Museum is hosting the "Geidai Collection Exhibition 2025 Masterpiece Remix!" showcasing 135 years of artistic learning.
Notice of Interior Art Cooperation for the Drama "Jaa, Anta ga Tsukutte Miro yo" | Sangetsu
Sangetsu announces its interior material cooperation for the set design of the TBS drama "Jaa, Anta ga Tsukutte Miro yo."
Ayumi Matsuoka "When Feelings Are Conveyed" (Nihombashi Takashimaya 6F / Art Gallery)
The Ayumi Matsuoka exhibition, "When Feelings Are Conveyed," is being held at Nihombashi Takashimaya, showcasing about 30 works featuring amphibians and animals.
Expressing with Free Ideas! 'Nika Exhibition' Held in Niigata City, Featuring About 70 Works Full of Individuality, "Confidence is Conveyed" (Niigata News NST)
The Nika Exhibition is being held in Niigata City, showcasing about 70 works reflecting free expression from members and the public.
NEWS: The highly popular exhibition that attracted over 30,000 visitors in Niigata, "Exhibition to Touch Horror - The World of Movie Art -," will be held at Tokyo Solamachi® starting October 11th (Saturday)!
The popular interactive exhibition "Exhibition to Touch Horror," which drew over 30,000 people in Niigata, is coming to Tokyo Solamachi®.
Exhibition of Palettes by 27 Master Painters in Akita: 58 Items Including Used Art Supplies and Paintings
An exhibition featuring the actual palettes and 58 paintings by 27 master painters is currently being held at the Akita Prefectural Museum of Art.
[Tokyo] Setagaya Museum of Literature 30th Anniversary Project "Setabun 30 Festival 1995-2025" Exhibition
The Setagaya Museum of Literature is holding the "Setabun 30 Festival 1995-2025" exhibition to commemorate its 30th anniversary.
Daitozan Museum of Art: Sakaguchi Ango Letter Newly Discovered! [Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture] | Tokamachi City Tourism Association
A copy of a newly discovered letter from author Sakaguchi Ango to an 18-year-old reader is available for viewing at the Daitozan Museum of Art in Tokamachi City.
"Sweets and Funny" Pictures and Crafts: Katsuyama Junior High Art Club Holds Exhibition in Maniwa: Sanyo Shimbun Digital | San-Digi
The Katsuyama Junior High School Art Club in Maniwa is holding an exhibition themed around "Sweets and Funny."
"Art Teller Toni's Must-See Exhibitions This Month!!" October Issue: Huh? This is Free?! Top 3 Amazing Free Exhibitions: Shiseido Gallery, Okayama Art Exchange 2025, Marunouchi Street Gallery
Art Teller Toni introduces the top three amazing, free art exhibitions to enjoy in October: Shiseido Gallery, Okayama Art Exchange 2025, and Marunouchi Street Gallery.
Joetsu City Art Exhibition "Shiten" Held Until the 13th (Monday) | Joetsu Myoko Town Information
The Joetsu City Art Exhibition "Shiten" is being held until the 13th at Olen Plaza and Musee Yukikomachi, featuring 312 submissions from 273 artists.
Yujiro Ueno Solo Exhibition "Formed by Force - Form and Power" (Empathy Gallery)
Yujiro Ueno's solo exhibition at Empathy Gallery explores forms created by the action of force in the natural world.
"Pilgrimage to Sacred Sites of Nihonga 2025 - From速水御舟 and 東山魁夷 to 山口晃" (Yamatane Museum of Art) Opening Report: Touring Famous Places Through "Nihonga" (Bijutsu Techo)
The Yamatane Museum of Art's special exhibition, "Pilgrimage to Sacred Sites of Nihonga 2025," offers a journey through famous Japanese locations via Nihonga paintings.
Prefectural Art Exhibition Photography Show Opens, Displaying 369 Works by Enthusiasts, Including Pieces Created with Generative AI and Editing Apps, Oita (Published October 7, 2025) | NTV NEWS NNN
The Oita Prefectural Art Exhibition photography show has opened, featuring 369 works by enthusiasts, including a new section for generative AI creations.
Press Release: Announcement of Yokohama College of Art 2025 Art Festival "Steam Romance" (PR TIMES) | Mainichi Shimbun
Yokohama College of Art will hold its 2025 Art Festival, "Steam Romance," on October 11th and 12th, concurrently with a mini open campus.
Atelier Joubitaki (Tokushima City) Forging a Fun Future with Programs Utilizing Clinical Art Therapist Qualifications
Atelier Joubitaki in Tokushima City, run by Minami Nemoto, offers programs leveraging her Clinical Art Therapist qualifications to create a joyful future.
Regarding the Art Born in Shiraoi: "Roots & Arts Shiraoi" Centered on Citizen Participation
"Roots & Arts Shiraoi," started in Shiraoi in 2021, develops art activities rooted in local culture and history, focusing on citizen participation.
Aoyama Shin | Yasuyuki Nishio 'Immortal' (Part 2)
This essay explores themes of ghosts, immortality, mirrors, and lenses in Yasuyuki Nishio's work, linking them to resistance against the physical world.
Yu Tsukada | Tomoyuki Arima “The Entrance and Exit of Design – A Dialogue on Design, Planning, and Implementation” (Part 2)
This article delves into Tomoyuki Arima's approach to design, exploring planning and implementation, and considering methodologies for social application.
Jam Session: Ishibashi Foundation Collection x Chikako Yamashiro x Rieko Shiga – Adrift
This exhibition features the Ishibashi Foundation Collection alongside works by Chikako Yamashiro and Rieko Shiga, exploring themes of region, memory, and truth.
Announcement of the 2025 Yokohama University of Art and Design Art Festival "Steam Romance"
The Yokohama University of Art and Design Art Festival, themed "Steam Romance," will be held on October 11th and 12th, featuring comedy shows and a mini open campus.
Akira Yamaguchi's "Shuto": Enjoy the Refreshing Narrative Style and Fantastical Scenery | Good Books Good Days
The article praises Akira Yamaguchi's long-awaited manga "Shuto" for its refreshing narrative and visually stunning, fantastical depiction of urban landscapes.
[Recruiting Participants] Tama Art University to Hold Individual Consultation Session for New Graduate School Program "School of Integrated Design" Opening Next Spring on October 18th at Kaminoge Campus
Tama Art University will hold an individual consultation session for its new graduate program, the School of Integrated Design (SID), on October 18th.
【Tokyo】T3 PHOTO FESTIVAL TOKYO 2025
The 7th T3 PHOTO FESTIVAL TOKYO 2025, themed "Garden," is being held across an expanded area of Tokyo.
The Showa Era Ended, A Turbulent Period Reflected in Art: Tokyo and Hong Kong Museums Collaborate
The National Art Center, Tokyo, and Hong Kong's M+ museum are collaborating on an exhibition reviewing Japanese art from the end of the Showa era to 2010.
Expression in the delicate black of mulberry charcoal: Special exhibition by painter Kana Watanabe (Takasaki City, Gunma) featuring 24 works including drawings of cats and giant trees at Tomioka City Museum of Art
Painter Kana Watanabe's special exhibition, featuring 24 works made with delicate mulberry charcoal, is being held at the Tomioka City Museum of Art.
Ko-Imari Color Palette—Paints Edition—
This exhibition focuses on the colors applied using pigments in Edo-period Ko-Imari ware, showcasing the evolution of underglaze and overglaze decoration.
Free Transmitting National Important Cultural Property "Jomon Kurara" with Young Sensibility; Noheji Junior High Art Club Members Create Can Badges
Art club members at Noheji Junior High School created 21 types of can badges to promote the National Important Cultural Property, "Jomon Kurara," using their youthful creativity.
Black and White Beyond the Heat - Big Joe and Sachiko Kazama: Two Unconventional Artists @ Fujisawa City Art Space
Fujisawa City Art Space is hosting a joint exhibition featuring manga artist Big Joe and printmaker Sachiko Kazama, exploring themes of post-war Japan and economic growth.
Tokyo Photographic Art Museum to Hold Talk Sessions Commemorating Its 30th Anniversary
The Tokyo Photographic Art Museum will host a series of talk sessions from October 9 to November 2, 2025, to celebrate its 30th anniversary.
Q-Haku Autumn Tour: Sweet Attraction
The Q-Haku Autumn Tour in 2025 will focus on the theme of "sweets" and feature related art, archaeological, and historical artifacts.
"Munakata Miare Art Festival" Towards an Art Event Connected to the Community and Growing with Children (Minna no Keizai Shimbun Network)
The Munakata Miare Art Festival 2025 has begun, featuring collaborative art events connecting the community and children.
Who was Dōmoto Inshō? Report on the Opening of "Dōmoto Inshō: Free Creation After 50 Years Since His Death" (The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto) | Page 3
This report focuses on the "Debut in the Art World" section of the Dōmoto Inshō exhibition, highlighting his important early works.
A Learning Place for Next-Generation Curators: The 5th Floor to Hold Educational Program "Pre-Curatorial 2025"
The 5th Floor will host the educational program "Pre-Curatorial 2025" from November 5th to 9th to foster next-generation curators.
About 200 Reproduction Photos of Western Art Discovered at Iwate University, Including Van Gogh Works - Mainichi Shimbun
Approximately 200 reproduction photos of Western art, including works by Van Gogh, were discovered at Iwate University, considered crucial historical materials.
[Serial Project] "Shin Hanga - Another Ukiyo-e" Prologue: What is "Shin Hanga"?
Shin Hanga is a style of woodblock print art, inheriting Ukiyo-e techniques, which was established as "new art" by Shozaburo Watanabe during the Taisho era.
"Shadows Reflect Reality" Sapporo Art Unit "Furusato 2nd" Solo Exhibition Starts on the 8th
Sapporo art unit "Furusato 2nd" will hold a solo exhibition titled "Kage Hiroba" (Shadow Plaza) starting on the 8th.
Art Appreciation While Walking in Nature: Kitami Morinaka Art Exhibition
The Kitami Morinaka Art Exhibition 2025 in Kitami City allowed visitors to enjoy art while walking through nature.
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96th Kawasaki Art Association Exhibition at Art Garden Kawasaki until the 12th, featuring 116 works including oil paintings

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Sponsoring Japan's Largest International Contemporary Art Fair, Art Collaboration Kyoto (ACK), Again This Year | CREA

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Gap Collaborates with Designer Sandy Liang, Inspired by Childhood Memories

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Sponsoring Japan's Largest International Contemporary Art Fair, Art Collaboration Kyoto (ACK), Again This Year (October 8, 2025) - Excite News

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Topics: Song and Yuan Dynasty Buddhist Paintings Exhibition in Kyoto - The Crystallization of Faith Across the Seas - The Source of Japanese Art, Full of Admiration and Familiarity

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Tokushima Prefecture's Largest Art Festival, the First Term Exhibition of the "Prefectural Exhibition" Begins [Tokushima] (Published October 8, 2025) | JRT NEWS NNN

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152 Masterpieces by Local Artists: "Kenshin Art Exhibition" Opens in Oita City (OAB Oita Asahi Broadcasting)

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Approximately 800 Contemporary Artworks, Including Unique Pieces Motifs of Myaku-Myaku, at the "ART365" Exhibition in Shinsaibashi

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MBC Sam Hall Art Exhibition Works Displayed at Kagoshima Sogo Shinkin Bank in Kanoya City

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Former Art Teacher Simply Assembles Seria Round Stickers... Finished Item Praised for "Outstanding Sense" and "Wonderful Idea" (Netorabo)

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GⅢ-vol.162 Mika Shimauchi BOU BOU

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The Oita Prefectural Museum of Art Opens Prefectural Art Exhibition Photography Show: 368 Works Displayed, Responding to Diversification of Expression Including Digital (Oita Godo Shimbun)

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Miki Tachibana | Supporting and Opening Up the Art Scene from Small Spaces—Visiting Emerging Art Spots in Kagawa

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Matsufusa House | Taichi Yamagata, Norimizu Aemizu "Trench"

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【CASETiFY】Takashi Murakami's "Flower" Blooms Fully, The Third Chapter of the "Takashi Murakami x CASETiFY" Collaboration Blossoms

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The 118th Nitten Kyoto Exhibition | Kyoto Shimbun Art & Event Information Site [Koto Shirube]

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【Tokyo】Sumida Mukojima EXPO 6

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30th Anniversary of General Opening Exhibition "The Present, Past, and Future of Artists" @ Tokyo Photographic Art Museum

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Nintama Rantarō Exhibition of Original Drawings

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Ryuichi Sakamoto's Phantom Documentary 'Tokyo Melody Ryuichi Sakamoto' to be Released in 4K Restored Version

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Masterpieces from a Wide Range of Generations Gather: Matsusaka City Art Exhibition, Part 1 Until the 12th

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Nagoya City: Atsuta Ward Citizens' Festival Culture Fair - Citizens' Art Exhibition and Calligraphy Exhibition (September, Reiwa 7) (Atsuta Ward)

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【Opening】 "Geidai Collection Exhibition 2025 Masterpiece Remix!" At Tokyo University of the Arts Museum (Ueno) Until November 3rd

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Notice of Interior Art Cooperation for the Drama "Jaa, Anta ga Tsukutte Miro yo" | Sangetsu

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Ayumi Matsuoka "When Feelings Are Conveyed" (Nihombashi Takashimaya 6F / Art Gallery)

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Expressing with Free Ideas! 'Nika Exhibition' Held in Niigata City, Featuring About 70 Works Full of Individuality, "Confidence is Conveyed" (Niigata News NST)

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NEWS: The highly popular exhibition that attracted over 30,000 visitors in Niigata, "Exhibition to Touch Horror - The World of Movie Art -," will be held at Tokyo Solamachi® starting October 11th (Saturday)!

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Exhibition of Palettes by 27 Master Painters in Akita: 58 Items Including Used Art Supplies and Paintings

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[Tokyo] Setagaya Museum of Literature 30th Anniversary Project "Setabun 30 Festival 1995-2025" Exhibition

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Daitozan Museum of Art: Sakaguchi Ango Letter Newly Discovered! [Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture] | Tokamachi City Tourism Association

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"Sweets and Funny" Pictures and Crafts: Katsuyama Junior High Art Club Holds Exhibition in Maniwa: Sanyo Shimbun Digital | San-Digi

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"Art Teller Toni's Must-See Exhibitions This Month!!" October Issue: Huh? This is Free?! Top 3 Amazing Free Exhibitions: Shiseido Gallery, Okayama Art Exchange 2025, Marunouchi Street Gallery

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Joetsu City Art Exhibition "Shiten" Held Until the 13th (Monday) | Joetsu Myoko Town Information

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Yujiro Ueno Solo Exhibition "Formed by Force - Form and Power" (Empathy Gallery)

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"Pilgrimage to Sacred Sites of Nihonga 2025 - From速水御舟 and 東山魁夷 to 山口晃" (Yamatane Museum of Art) Opening Report: Touring Famous Places Through "Nihonga" (Bijutsu Techo)

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Prefectural Art Exhibition Photography Show Opens, Displaying 369 Works by Enthusiasts, Including Pieces Created with Generative AI and Editing Apps, Oita (Published October 7, 2025) | NTV NEWS NNN

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Press Release: Announcement of Yokohama College of Art 2025 Art Festival "Steam Romance" (PR TIMES) | Mainichi Shimbun

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Atelier Joubitaki (Tokushima City) Forging a Fun Future with Programs Utilizing Clinical Art Therapist Qualifications

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Regarding the Art Born in Shiraoi: "Roots & Arts Shiraoi" Centered on Citizen Participation

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Aoyama Shin | Yasuyuki Nishio 'Immortal' (Part 2)