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Fly to the Moon: Five Stories Around the Moon
A 120‑minute exhibition at the Haramuseum ARC featuring five artworks themed around the moon.
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Saison Museum of Modern Art Reopens: Aiming to be a "Place to Breathe Deeply with Works," Passing Kiyonori Kikutake's Architecture to the Next Generation
Saison Museum of Modern Art in Karuizawa has reopened after renovations.
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Buddhist Art Masterpieces 'Manko o Mochite' Nara Buddhist Painting Exhibition Opens Today
The Nara National Museum's 'Nara Buddhist Painting Exhibition' opens today, featuring around 170 masterpieces from domestic and international collections in a joint project with the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
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Tokyo Station Gallery to launch 'Water Margin' exhibition in September, unveiling all 74 works of Utagawa Kuniyoshi's 'Popular Water Margin: One of the 108 Heroes'
The exhibition at Tokyo Station Gallery showcases Kuniyoshi's complete 74-print series on the Chinese classic 'Water Margin,' exploring its historical and cultural impact.
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British Museum Japanese Art Collection Exhibition Recommended Program | NHK Aomori
NHK Aomori's special program follows the 150‑year reunion of fusuma paintings at the British Museum.
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Fukui Ayaka | Before We Create Together — From the Frontlines Connecting Healthcare and Community
The article discusses collaborative design projects with dementia patients, highlighting communication, health concepts, and community engagement in Japan.
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ArtNoto 2026 Academic Year Courses Student Recruitment
ArtNoto is launching 41 courses across 9 themes for 2026, recruiting students at the Tokyo Arts & Culture Support Center.
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Want to go this weekend! Buddhist art you want to see up close "Kukai and Shingon Masterpieces" "Masterpieces of Myoshin-ji" "Nanto Buddhist Painting" etc. don't miss
Buddhist art exhibitions featuring national treasures and important cultural properties are being held in Tokyo and the Kansai region.
Tokyo Art Beat
Construction Hoarding Art Project 'Shibuya Matsudo Wall Gallery'. First Artist Decided as Photographer Rinko Kawauchi
A construction hoarding art project in Shibuya has begun, featuring photographer Rinko Kawauchi as its first artist.
Tokyo Art Beat
Fujita Satoru's 'Unpublished Works' to be Special Exhibition at the National Treasure, Roppongi Hills Mori Art Museum for the 140th Anniversary of His Birth in August
Fujita Satoru's previously unseen works will be exhibited as national treasures at the Roppongi Hills Mori Art Museum to commemorate his 140th birthday.
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Explore 9 National and Metropolitan Museums to Solve Mysteries: 'Museum Rally 2026' Is Held
The 'Museum Rally 2026' event invites participants to solve puzzles across nine Tokyo museums from July 23 to September 23.
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Best 14 Exhibitions to See This Weekend. From 'The Room of Miracles, We Must Disappear' to Kūkai and Nam June Paik
This article lists the best 14 exhibitions to see this weekend, including 'The Room of Miracles, We Must Disappear' and the Chester Beatty Collection.
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Open Call | Kyoto City Special Arts and Culture Encouragement System (Reiwa 9)
Kyoto City invites young artists to apply for a 3 million yen grant under its Special Arts and Culture Encouragement System.
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Klimt's "The Kiss" becomes an adult-oriented LEGO®; the largest 4,000-piece set in the Art Series
LEGO® Art is releasing a 4,000-piece set inspired by Gustav Klimt's "The Kiss."
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8 Artists to Bring Shunji Iwai's "Mermaid Town" to Life Through Art. Large-Scale Public Art Project Launches at TOFROM YAESU TOWER
Eight artists will realize Shunji Iwai's story "Mermaid Town" in a large-scale art project at TOFROM YAESU TOWER.
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The 41st Tokyo Metropolitan Exhibition of Art by Persons with Disabilities "Interactions within Beauty" | July | Tokyo Metropolitan Government Official Website
Announcement of the 41st Tokyo Metropolitan Exhibition of Art by Persons with Disabilities, showcasing diverse works to promote social participation.
Tokyo Art Beat
Report on the "Nukemichi Exhibition: Evade, Create, Live Together – Circuit for Living" (Arts Maebashi). Seven groups of artists show small paths within reality
At Arts Maebashi, the Nukemichi Exhibition showcased seven artists exploring small paths within reality.
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Ako Sugie | Stéphane Dumoustier "The Great Arch"
A film about an architect's struggle between ideals and reality.
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Makoto Murata | Art Stroll 13: Murals, Murals, and Construction Fence Art
An exploration of the evolution from traditional murals to murals and construction fence art in Japan.
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Kyoto: 'Fontanesi—Scenery of Light and Heart in Italy' Exhibition Related Events
The Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art announces related events for the 'Fontanesi—Scenery of Light and Heart in Italy' exhibition.
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Hermès Foundation's "Skill Academy" at SKWAT: An Experiment to Reconnect Material and Body
Hermès Foundation's Skill Academy at SKAC explores the connection between metal, body, and art.
Tokyo Art Beat
Setouchi Industrial Arts Festival 2026 to Hold First Event in October; Seven Operating Factories in Okayama and Ehime Become Venues; Kazuya Oshima, Yuko Hasegawa, and Others Supervise
The Setouchi Industrial Arts Festival 2026 will debut in October across seven factories in Okayama and Ehime, featuring supervision by Kazuya Oshima and Yuko Hasegawa.
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【Next Sunday Art Museum】Fading Photography and Humanity – Contemporary Artist Hiroshi Sugimoto – E-Tele 19th Morning Broadcast
Hiroshi Sugimoto discusses the disappearance of silver‑tone photography and its message to humanity on the E‑Tele program
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Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art 'Hiroshi Sugimoto Extinct Photographs' Ticket Giveaway
A ticket giveaway for the Hiroshi Sugimoto 'Extinct Photographs' exhibition at Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art is offering 5 pairs of tickets to 10 readers.
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Report on the Opening of the Exhibition "Two Africas, Universe of Handcrafts" (Setagaya Art Museum): "Another Africa" Nurtured in Daily Life
Setagaya Art Museum hosts an exhibition showcasing African crafts collected by Junzo Kawada and Machiko Ogawa.
Tokyo Art Beat
Workshop by Teppei Kaneuji to be held at Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art! Recruitment for participants for the 'YBA & BEYOND' exhibition summer vacation special project
Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art will host a summer workshop featuring artist Teppei Kaneuji.
Tokyo Art Beat
A Dream Space Where Fashion and Contemporary Art Merge is Born: "Maison Dior Shinsaibashi" in Shinsaibashi, Osaka
Dior has opened "Maison Dior Shinsaibashi" in Osaka, merging architecture, fashion, and contemporary art.
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Central Community Center September 12 Opening: Enjoy Learning Western Art Appreciation Intro - Community Center Course
On September 12, a free introductory course on Impressionist art will be held at the Central Community Center, welcoming beginners.
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400 Years Ago, Vessels Carried Messages: "Feast for the Eyes: Tableware" Opens at Suntory Museum of Art
The Suntory Museum of Art is hosting an exhibition featuring ceramics from the Momoyama and Edo periods.
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Tsukaimo Illustrations: Kokuhou
An exhibition featuring 500 illustrations by Tsukaimo created for Shuichi Yoshida's novel "Kokuhou".
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Editorial Miscellany...57 -- A Gaze Toward the Distant 'Elsewhere'
This article explores how extreme environments inspire artistic creativity, referencing historical visions and modern technological approaches.
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塚田優｜What is a character for an illustrator? — "Hatchpouch: Fujieda Ryuji's World" / Part 2
A follow‑up article comparing Fujieda Ryuji’s character design and painterly approach with Sakazaki Chiharu’s strategy, exploring their artistic differences.
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Almost, Sky: Jun Aoki + Richard Tuttle
An exhibition titled "Almost, Sky" featuring the collaboration between architect Jun Aoki and artist Richard Tuttle.
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Are Art Universities Popular but Facing a Difficult Future? Publicizing the Hidden Performance Table of Escalator Schools at Women's Art University, Bunsei Art University, and Yokohama Art University (Rebroadcast)
Releases performance data for the escalator schools of Women's Art University, Bunsei Art University, and Yokohama Art University, examining their popularity and future prospects.
Tokyo Art Beat
Report on the Group Exhibition 'Fault Lines' (BUoY) by 10 Female Artists with Different Cultural Backgrounds Depicting 'Fault Lines' and Exploring Invisible Power Structures
A group exhibition titled 'Fault Lines' by 10 female artists with diverse cultural backgrounds is currently taking place at BUoY in Tokyo, exploring invisible power structures.
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Drama 'Kimi no Sukii wa Muteki' Interior Art Collaboration Announcement | Sangeatsu
This announcement highlights Sangeatsu interior products used in the drama 'Kimi no Sukii wa Muteki'.
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Art Teacher at Shimonoseki High School (48) Arrested for Alleged Non-Consensual Sexual Act Against a Known Woman, Denies Allegations (IBC Tohoku Broadcasting)
A 48-year-old art teacher at Shimonoseki High School was arrested for alleged non-consensual sexual acts against a known woman, denying the charges.
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Original Chikei | Are You an Obstacle on the Street?
The exhibition at Kanazawa 21st Century Museum commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Street Observation Society, showcasing diverse practices questioning public space in urban areas.
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Midori Nakayama's Felt Art Exhibition of Dogs and Cats
Midori Nakayama's felt art exhibit runs July 17–Sept 6, 2026, showing lifelike wool dogs and cats.
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Renovation of a Showa-era bank building. A small hotel "Arbor Onomichi" that connects the town and travelers, born in Onomichi
A former Showa-era China Bank branch in Onomichi was renovated into the small hotel "Arbor Onomichi", opening on April 25.
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Special Exhibition "Treasures of Kukai and Shingon" (Tokyo National Museum) Opening Report: Prayers and Beauty of the 1250th Anniversary of Kukai's Birth Converge
A report on the large-scale special exhibition at the Tokyo National Museum celebrating Kukai's 1250th anniversary.
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90th Anniversary Special Exhibition 'Water Margin' at Osaka City Museum of Art and Related Events
Osaka City Museum of Art hosts a special exhibition 'Water Margin' to celebrate its 90th anniversary, featuring related events.
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Miyagi Museum of Art Renewal Opening: Showcasing the Collection Throughout the Museum – The Era of Art – artscape
The Miyagi Museum of Art reopens after renovation, showcasing its expanded collection of regional and modern works, including Kandinsky and Klee, throughout the museum.
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Yu Tsukada | What is a Character to an Illustrator? ── "Hotchpotch: The World of Ryuji Fujieda" / Part 1
An exploration of Ryuji Fujieda's career as both a designer and illustrator through his touring exhibition.
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[Tokyo] TOKAS Open Studio 2026-2027/July
TOKAS Residence will host the Open Studio 2026-2027, showcasing the creative processes of resident artists.
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Ettore Sottsass — Design begins where magic begins @ Artizon Museum
The exhibition "Ettore Sottsass — Design begins where magic begins" will be held at Artizon Museum in Tokyo from June 23 to October 4, 2026.
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Book and Art Exhibition vol.6 Trace
The exhibition showcases works created by tracing and re‑creating linguistic and visual subjects, inviting reflection on language’s imaginative power.
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Tokyo Spring Festival x Tama Art University Photographer Project 2026
A project where Tama Art University students photograph musicians at the Tokyo Spring Festival.
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New Space Created by Architecture and Art: "Almost, Sky: Jun Aoki + Richard Tuttle" Exhibition
An exhibition exploring new spatial relationships through a collaboration between architect Jun Aoki and artist Richard Tuttle.
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Different Cast, Art, Lighting, and Direction: Kuyo Yoshigumi's "Tō no Ue no" Osaka Performance Begins (Stage Natalie)
Kuyo Yoshigumi's new play "Tō no Ue no" has opened for performances in Osaka.
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Nerima City Art Museum Collection: Fumio Wakabayashi – Run and Rest – | Terada Mayumi – Absence of Presence – @ Nerima City Art Museum
Nerima City Art Museum hosts simultaneous solo exhibitions of Fumio Wakabayashi and Terada Mayumi, showcasing postwar Japanese sculpture and photography.
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Report on the Opening of "Takashi Yanase Exhibition: Life is a Game of Making People Happy" (Setagaya Art Museum). The Philosophy of "Making People Happy" Maintained Throughout His Life | Page 2
A report on chapters 2 to 4 of the Takashi Yanase exhibition.
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National Art Exhibitions Opening on Saturday, July 11: 水滸伝, 山口華楊, 長谷川潔, シティーハンター, etc.
A list of art exhibitions opening nationwide on Saturday, July 11, featuring works by 水滸伝, 山口華楊, 長谷川潔, and シティーハンター.
Tokyo Art Beat
Will Expressions Surrounding the National Flag Be Punishable? Art Critics Federation Volunteers Oppose the 'National Flag Desecration Crime'
Art critics federation volunteers oppose the new national flag desecration law, defending freedom of expression.
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Tokyo: Talk Event Commemorating the Publication of 'Performance Art: From Futurism to the Present'
A talk event in Tokyo commemorates the reprint of RoseLee Goldberg's 'Performance Art: From Futurism to the Present'.
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Introducing 39 Postwar Japanese Women Artists. Europe's First Large-Scale Exhibition 'Kaihō' to be Held at Luxembourg Museum of Modern Art (MUDAM)
Mudam Luxembourg will host 'Kaihō,' Europe's first major exhibition of 39 postwar Japanese women artists, featuring about 120 works from 1945 to early 2000s.
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Kagawa: Call for Entries for the 2nd MIMOCA EYE
The 2nd MIMOCA EYE art call invites artists under 36 in Kagawa's Murakami Genzō Contemporary Art Museum.
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48 Volunteer Members of the Art Critics Federation Issue Joint Statement Opposing the Establishment of a Law Criminalizing Flag Desecration
48 art critics from the Art Critics Federation issued a joint statement opposing the proposed law criminalizing flag desecration.
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Summer Studio 2026
Summer Studio 2026 offers free workshops and exhibitions for all ages, featuring nine artists and a youth program.
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Riku Yamakawa | Hyakkeisya Tour 2026 "Urikotoba" (Part 1)
A critique of Hyakkeisya's production of Hideki Noda's play "Urikotoba."
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Fly to the Moon: Five Stories Around the Moon
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Saison Museum of Modern Art Reopens: Aiming to be a "Place to Breathe Deeply with Works," Passing Kiyonori Kikutake's Architecture to the Next Generation
朝日新聞

Buddhist Art Masterpieces 'Manko o Mochite' Nara Buddhist Painting Exhibition Opens Today
Tokyo Art Beat

Tokyo Station Gallery to launch 'Water Margin' exhibition in September, unveiling all 74 works of Utagawa Kuniyoshi's 'Popular Water Margin: One of the 108 Heroes'
nhk.or.jp

British Museum Japanese Art Collection Exhibition Recommended Program | NHK Aomori
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Fukui Ayaka | Before We Create Together — From the Frontlines Connecting Healthcare and Community
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ArtNoto 2026 Academic Year Courses Student Recruitment
美術展ナビ

Want to go this weekend! Buddhist art you want to see up close "Kukai and Shingon Masterpieces" "Masterpieces of Myoshin-ji" "Nanto Buddhist Painting" etc. don't miss
Tokyo Art Beat

Construction Hoarding Art Project 'Shibuya Matsudo Wall Gallery'. First Artist Decided as Photographer Rinko Kawauchi
Tokyo Art Beat

Fujita Satoru's 'Unpublished Works' to be Special Exhibition at the National Treasure, Roppongi Hills Mori Art Museum for the 140th Anniversary of His Birth in August
美術手帖

Explore 9 National and Metropolitan Museums to Solve Mysteries: 'Museum Rally 2026' Is Held
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Best 14 Exhibitions to See This Weekend. From 'The Room of Miracles, We Must Disappear' to Kūkai and Nam June Paik
ART iT

Open Call | Kyoto City Special Arts and Culture Encouragement System (Reiwa 9)
美術手帖

Klimt's "The Kiss" becomes an adult-oriented LEGO®; the largest 4,000-piece set in the Art Series
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8 Artists to Bring Shunji Iwai's "Mermaid Town" to Life Through Art. Large-Scale Public Art Project Launches at TOFROM YAESU TOWER
metro.tokyo.lg.jp

The 41st Tokyo Metropolitan Exhibition of Art by Persons with Disabilities "Interactions within Beauty" | July | Tokyo Metropolitan Government Official Website
Tokyo Art Beat

Report on the "Nukemichi Exhibition: Evade, Create, Live Together – Circuit for Living" (Arts Maebashi). Seven groups of artists show small paths within reality
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Ako Sugie | Stéphane Dumoustier "The Great Arch"
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Makoto Murata | Art Stroll 13: Murals, Murals, and Construction Fence Art
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Kyoto: 'Fontanesi—Scenery of Light and Heart in Italy' Exhibition Related Events
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Hermès Foundation's "Skill Academy" at SKWAT: An Experiment to Reconnect Material and Body
Tokyo Art Beat

Setouchi Industrial Arts Festival 2026 to Hold First Event in October; Seven Operating Factories in Okayama and Ehime Become Venues; Kazuya Oshima, Yuko Hasegawa, and Others Supervise
美術展ナビ

【Next Sunday Art Museum】Fading Photography and Humanity – Contemporary Artist Hiroshi Sugimoto – E-Tele 19th Morning Broadcast
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Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art 'Hiroshi Sugimoto Extinct Photographs' Ticket Giveaway
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Report on the Opening of the Exhibition "Two Africas, Universe of Handcrafts" (Setagaya Art Museum): "Another Africa" Nurtured in Daily Life
Tokyo Art Beat

Workshop by Teppei Kaneuji to be held at Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art! Recruitment for participants for the 'YBA & BEYOND' exhibition summer vacation special project
Tokyo Art Beat

A Dream Space Where Fashion and Contemporary Art Merge is Born: "Maison Dior Shinsaibashi" in Shinsaibashi, Osaka
city.niiza.lg.jp

Central Community Center September 12 Opening: Enjoy Learning Western Art Appreciation Intro - Community Center Course
Tokyo Art Beat

400 Years Ago, Vessels Carried Messages: "Feast for the Eyes: Tableware" Opens at Suntory Museum of Art
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Tsukaimo Illustrations: Kokuhou
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Editorial Miscellany...57 -- A Gaze Toward the Distant 'Elsewhere'
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塚田優｜What is a character for an illustrator? — "Hatchpouch: Fujieda Ryuji's World" / Part 2
美術展ナビ

Almost, Sky: Jun Aoki + Richard Tuttle
ダイヤモンド・オンライン

Are Art Universities Popular but Facing a Difficult Future? Publicizing the Hidden Performance Table of Escalator Schools at Women's Art University, Bunsei Art University, and Yokohama Art University (Rebroadcast)
Tokyo Art Beat

Report on the Group Exhibition 'Fault Lines' (BUoY) by 10 Female Artists with Different Cultural Backgrounds Depicting 'Fault Lines' and Exploring Invisible Power Structures
sangetsu.co.jp

Drama 'Kimi no Sukii wa Muteki' Interior Art Collaboration Announcement | Sangeatsu
Yahoo!ニュース

Art Teacher at Shimonoseki High School (48) Arrested for Alleged Non-Consensual Sexual Act Against a Known Woman, Denies Allegations (IBC Tohoku Broadcasting)
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Original Chikei | Are You an Obstacle on the Street?
美術展ナビ

Midori Nakayama's Felt Art Exhibition of Dogs and Cats
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Renovation of a Showa-era bank building. A small hotel "Arbor Onomichi" that connects the town and travelers, born in Onomichi
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