Japan Art News (Page 8)

αM Project 2025–2026 “Stop, Look Back, Face Forward. vol.5 Takehiro Iikawa: Decorator Crab-No Two Alike” @ gallery αM
Takehiro Iikawa's new exhibition "Decorator Crab: No Two Alike" opens at gallery αM in Tokyo.
Re-reading Art History as an 'Operation': The Practice of 'Kochi Avant-Garde: Genzo Takasaki and Tomiji Hamaguchi' (Kochi Prefectural Museum of Art)
This article analyzes the exhibition 'Kochi Avant-Garde: Genzo Takasaki and Tomiji Hamaguchi' through the lens of 'Operation' theory to examine how local avant-garde artists connected with the global art world.
30 Gazes That Rewrite Japanese Photographic History: Interview with Curator Mari Takeuchi for “The Miracle of the Gaze: The Adventure of Japanese Women Photographers” (Hikarie Hall)
The internationally touring exhibition “The Miracle of the Gaze,” originating from the 2024 Arles Photography Festival, arrives in Tokyo at Hikarie Hall from July 4 to August 26, featuring 30 Japanese women photographers from the 1950s to today.
【Free Art Walk】 Top 10 Free Exhibitions in Tokyo | May 2026 Picks from Museums to Galleries
This article highlights the top 10 free art exhibitions in Tokyo scheduled for May 2026.
【BOOKS】「Experts Look Here: The Most Understandable Guide to Japanese Art Appreciation」(Chikuma Shobo, edited by Aoi Nikki-cho)Released on May 10
Art Exhibition Navigator writer Aoi Nikki-cho (Masato Nakamura) publishes a new book interviewing seven experts to explain how to appreciate Japanese art.
The Moment "Bijutsu" Was Born: About 150 Western Paintings by Takahashi Yuichi and Others, Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art
An exhibition at the Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art traces the emergence of "bijutsu" through about 150 Western paintings from Japan's early modern era.
【Tokyo】bootopia meetup #01 "Movable"
An announcement for a meetup in Tokyo exploring diverse forms of expression and evolving Japanese language.
Exhibition of Stored Artworks "Hometown Spun by Sea and Mountains ~Painting, Photographing, and Writing Landscapes~"
The exhibition features stored artworks themed on hometown landscapes, including Japanese painting, oil painting, photography, and calligraphy.
Exhibited Works at the Tokyo Metropolitan Comprehensive Exhibition of Art by Persons with Disabilities | Tokyo Metropolitan Government
The exhibition is accepting applications for works to be displayed from August 12 to 16.
TOKIO ART BOOK FAIR 2026
An art book fair held at Shiba Park Hotel in Tokyo featuring 52 exhibitors from Japan and abroad.
The 2026 Kiwami Art Exhibition, Featuring 379 Masterpieces, Begins in Sendai on May 1 (tbc Tohoku Broadcasting)
The 87th Kiwami Art Exhibition in Sendai showcases 379 works of sculpture, oil painting, and Nihonga, with 'Kokoku' by Sunamoto Saeka winning the top Kiwami Prize in the Nihonga category.
379 Masterpieces Line Up at 2026 Kahoku Art Exhibition, Opening in Sendai from May 1
The Kahoku Art Exhibition, one of the largest open-call art exhibitions in the Tohoku region, opened in Sendai, awarding top prize in Japanese painting to Saho Kanemoto's work.
To the Intersection of Memory and Imagination: Group Exhibition "Daily Life and Imagination" Held at Zuien-an with Four Artists
At Zuien-an in Kyoto, four artists participate in the group exhibition "Daily Life and Imagination," exploring the intersection of memory, imagination, and the everyday.
Tsuda Yuki | Visualized Creativity — «Tada Hokyo Gaiga Exhibition — Animator's Work to Materialize Imagery» (Part 2)
Tada Hokyo's exhibition showcases his creative process through annotations on storyboards, revealing how animators shape expressions and actions.
Tsukada Yu | Visualized Creativity—"Takeshi Ota Animation Exhibition: The Animator's Job of Materializing Images" (Part 1)
Through the Takeshi Ota Animation Exhibition at the Toei Animation Museum, the creative ingenuity of original animation and animation supervision is explained.
Takashima Sachi | kondaba#5 'kondaba Port'
The unit 'kondaba', formed by former members of the experimental theater group 'Shinsei-pai', stages a site-specific performance in a former shipyard, exploring Japan's industrial history through family stories and interviews.
Hisano Iguchi (Interviewer: Yū Tsukada) | “If It Doesn’t Exist, Create It”: Academic Research as a Creative Activity—Explorers of Graphic Culture, Part 4
Hisano Iguchi discusses the breadth of graphic culture and the significance of academic research grants, while exploring creative practices such as archive-building and the archival project on Katsuhiro Yamaguchi.
Awa-zuki Yoshi Exhibition: 'The Street Was a Great Teacher! Reproduction Art Goes'
An exhibition in Nagoya re-examines the expression of Awa-zuki Yoshi, a leader in postwar Japanese graphic design, from the perspective of reproduction art.
Traveling Mood with Exquisite Oil Paintings: Exhibition by Former Art Teacher Mr. Mori, 89, in Hikone
An exhibition featuring about 60 oil paintings by former art teacher Mr. Mori, 89, is held in Hikone, faithfully recreating domestic and international landscapes.
マルタン・マルジェラが語る、“不在”によって空間を満たすこと、彫刻の“不完全性” (聞き手:倉田佳子)
東京・九段ハウスでの大規模個展「MARTIN MARGIELA AT KUDAN HOUSE」に際して、メールインタビューを行った(構成:後藤美波[編集部])
【Discount】5 Notable Exhibitions Where 'Muu-pon' Can Be Used | Surrealism Exhibition, Mueck, Hungry Caterpillar, etc.
This article introduces five notable exhibitions where the 'Muu-pon' discount can be used, scheduled for May 2026.
Report on the Edo-Tokyo Museum Reopening Special Exhibition "Ooh Edo Raisan": Approaching the Full Scope of Edo through Ukiyo-e by Utamaro and Hokusai, as well as Arms, Performing Arts, and Commoner Culture
The report introduces the Edo-Tokyo Museum reopening special exhibition and explains the full picture of Edo’s urban formation and diverse culture through ukiyo-e, arms, performing arts, and related materials.
ゲオルク・バゼリッツが88歳で逝去
戦後ドイツの現代美術を代表するアーティストのひとり、ゲオルク・バゼリッツが4月30日、逝去した。88歳だった。
Yanaose Tashichi Retrospective Exhibition 'Yanaose Tashichi Exhibition: Life is a Happy Game' Touring to Tokyo at the Setagaya Literary Museum
The Yanaose Tashichi retrospective exhibition 'Life is a Happy Game' will be held at the Setagaya Literary Museum from June 30 to September 6, featuring around 200 original artworks.
Art Exhibitions and Shows Starting in May: After the Long Holiday, Major Van Gogh Exhibition (Ueno no Mori Art Museum), Gaudi Exhibition (Minato Ward, 21_21 Design Site), and in Kansai, "Kobe Architecture Festival" and "Osaka Art & Design 2026" Open
A guide to art exhibitions, memorial exhibitions, design events, and architecture events scheduled across Japan in May 2026, with venues and dates.
【Coming Soon】Pre-sale tickets for 'Geidai-style Guide to Art—Become an Art Student This Summer' (Tokyo University of the Arts University Museum) go on sale on May 12! A summer 'Intensive Lecture Style' exhibition visiting 12 'Lectures'
The Tokyo University of the Arts University Museum's 'Geidai-style Guide to Art' exhibition opens on July 24, with pre-sale tickets available from May 12.
【Kanazawa】Related Events for 'May I Intrude on the Road?'
Various related events are being held at the Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art for the exhibition 'May I Intrude on the Road?'.
Report on the Opening of the 'Ron Mueck' Exhibition (Mori Art Museum). Beyond the Overwhelming Reality Lies Room for Interpretation and Reflection | Image Gallery 1/10
The opening report of the 'Ron Mueck' exhibition at the Mori Art Museum introduces his works' reality and room for interpretation.
「ロン・ミュエク」展(森美術館)開幕レポート。圧倒的なリアリティの先に広がる解釈や思索の余白|画像ギャラリー 10 / 10
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Ron Mueck Exhibition at Mori Art Museum: Report on the Opening. Beyond Overwhelming Realism, Space for Interpretation and Reflection
Ron Mueck's solo exhibition at Mori Art Museum opens, featuring large-scale human sculptures that invite viewers' interpretation and reflection.
Personalities Shine at Toyohashi Art Exhibition Opening Until May 3
The 47th Toyohashi Art Exhibition, featuring works by contemporary artists from the Tokai region, opened at the Toyohashi City Museum of Art on the 28th and runs until May 3rd.
The exhibition "Ron Mueck" co-organized by the Mori Art Museum and the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain has started today.
The Mori Art Museum is hosting a major solo exhibition of Australian contemporary artist Ron Mueck.
Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art Publishes Record Book for 'Opening Records, Weaving Memories' Exhibition. Focus on War Paintings and Post-War Art
Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art publishes online record book for 'Opening Records, Weaving Memories' exhibition focusing on war paintings and post-war art.
18 Recommended Exhibitions Starting in May: Gaudi, Tokyo Architecture Festival, Van Gogh, Hiroko Koshino, etc. [2026 Edition]
A curated list of 18 recommended exhibitions opening in May 2026 across Japan.
Feeling Light, Shadow, Boundaries, and the Presence of Absence: A Report on the "Andrew Wyeth Exhibition" (Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum)
A report on the large-scale Andrew Wyeth exhibition held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum.
【Museum Goods】6 Editor's Recommended Goods Found at the 'Ron Mueck' Exhibition (Mori Art Museum)
We introduce 6 original goods from the 'Ron Mueck' exhibition at the Mori Art Museum.
【New Book Info】Books We Want to Read This Month! From Performance Art to ZINEs, and the Journey of Class and 'Us' (May 2026 Edition)
This article introduces new art books released in May 2026, covering performance art, class dynamics, and ZINE culture.
Report on the Opening of the "Andrew Wyeth Exhibition" (Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum). A Dialogue with Painting Regarding Windows, Doors, and People, and Boundaries.
A retrospective exhibition at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum explores Wyeth's focus on 'boundaries' and his dialogue with painting.
Amami Yuki Visits the "Sunday Art Museum 50th Anniversary Exhibition" "Sunday Art Museum 50: The World's Best Museum" General 29th Morning Broadcast
Amami Yuki visits the exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of the program.
【Opening】 "Ron Mueck" What 11 Sculptures That Are Too Big or Too Small Ask Us: Pay Attention to Details and the "Back Side" International Touring Exhibition Comes to Tokyo Mori Art Museum until September 23
The "Ron Mueck" exhibition at Mori Art Museum features 11 sculptures that challenge our perception of scale and reality, including the massive installation "Mass."
Yamazaki Kenta | re:group performance collective 'POV' / DARKFIELD (Adelaide Inspection Report Extra 2)
Report on two works performed at Adelaide Festival and Fringe, emphasizing improvisation and the significance of legal constraints.
Artscape Editorial | Catalog & Books | April 2026 [Upcoming Titles]
Artscape introduces upcoming art and design-related exhibition catalogs and books for April 2026.
第13回 陶美展 inはつかいち
1月に東京で開催された「第13回陶美展」(応募総数194点)の入選作品から選抜した多様な作品を一堂に展観。さくらぴあで2月14日に開催したワークショップでの作品も展示される。
Kanagawa: AWAZU HOUSE into the FUTURE 5 Print Exhibition "Two Souls dos almas" by Masayoshi Nakamura and Kikuji Yamashita
An exhibition of prints by Masayoshi Nakamura and Kikuji Yamashita titled "Two Souls dos almas" will be held at AWAZU HOUSE ART CENTER in Kanagawa.
Special Exhibition: Art of Kure, Makiko Yamaguchi: Playing with the Colors of the Earth
A special exhibition showcasing the works and sketches of contemporary artist Makiko Yamaguchi.
The "High School and Junior High School Art Seminar" Opens Again at Nerima City Museum of Art. 10 Artists and Curators Appear on Stage
The "High School and Junior High School Art Seminar" at Nerima City Museum of Art in Tokyo opens again this year with 10 artists and curators as speakers.
New Exhibition Space "YURAKUCHO MUSEUM" Opens in July at Tokyo International Forum. Debut Exhibition is the Pingu Exhibition
YURAKUCHO MUSEUM opens July 10 at Tokyo International Forum, debuting the Pingu exhibition by Ottmar Gutmann
【Museum Goods】10 Recommended Goods Found at the 'Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art 100th Anniversary: Andrew Wyeth Exhibition'
We introduce 10 recommended goods found at the 'Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art 100th Anniversary: Andrew Wyeth Exhibition' currently held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Turner Prize Announces 2026 Finalists
The Turner Prize 2026 finalists have been announced.
Hoshino Ta | Sugita Atsushi 'Art, Seeking Lost Trust'
Art critic Sugita Atsushi explores international art exhibitions like the Venice Biennale and Documenta through 'hodology,' examining the ethical responsibility of the viewer in a changing world.
【Osaka】Brown Things Happen: Related Events
An introduction to related events for the "Brown Things Happen: Special Matters of Yaki-e" exhibition at Nakanoshima Kusetsu Museum in Osaka.
Collection Exhibition I: Yujiro Nakahara's Words — A New Eye for Viewing the Collection @ Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art
The Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art presents a special exhibition featuring Yujiro Nakahara, the museum's former director.
Kurokawa Kaku capsule utilized art space "SHUTL" undergoes spatial renewal. Design by architect Itosaka Rugo
SHUTL, storing two capsules from the demolished Kurokawa Kaku capsule towers, renews its space with a concept focusing on future authenticity.
"What are these folk artifacts?" Exhibition at Musashino Art University Museum & Library: Unraveling the Forms of Life from an Art and Design Perspective
An exhibition at Musashino Art University Museum showcasing folk artifact collections left by folklorist Joichi Miyamoto, viewed through art and design.
Silver and Mica Sparkle — Japanese Art of Radiance
A special exhibition featuring about 40 artworks showcasing gold, silver, and mica from the Heian period to the present.
Mastering Western Art in 3 Months: Episode 4 is 'Excessive Detail ~Renaissance North of the Alps~' Adult Refresher Series, 12 Episodes Total, Aired April 29, E-TELE
Episode 4 focuses on the Renaissance north of the Alps, featuring excessive detail in works by Jan van Eyck and Dürer.
We in the Room of Marvels, Let Us Perish. (Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art) Opening Report. What Is the "Museum of Perishing" That Lies Beyond the Three Types of "Excess"?
The Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art opens a first major joint exhibition by Yasumasa Morimura, Kenji Yanobe, and Miyako Ya-nagiwa, presenting their excesses and a vision toward a museum of perishing.
"YURAKUCHO MUSEUM," a New Exhibition Space, Opens at Tokyo International Forum
Sony Creative Products opens "YURAKUCHO MUSEUM" at Tokyo International Forum and launches with a Pingu exhibition starting July 10.
National Hansen's Disease Museum to Hold "Understanding Kawase Hiroko's World of Art Through Paintings and Knitting"
An exhibition examines the life and work of Kawase Hiroko, a Hansen's disease survivor who persisted in artistic expression despite isolation.
【Museum Goods】Six Recommended Items Found at "The Marvelous Room: Let Us Perish, Let Us Disappear— Yasumasa Morimura, Kenji Yanobe, Miyako Yamagishi—" (Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art)
This article introduces six recommended items from the special shop tied to a three-artist exhibition at Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art.
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20 Years After Death: Nam June Paik | Juge Mu Exhibition @ Watarium Art Museum

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Linda Starr Exhibition 'LINDER: GODDESS OF THE MIND' (Shanel Nexus Hall) Report. A Photo Montage Reimagining the Gaze on Women

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Opening Report: 'Enryaku! Shibukawa Theatre Twelve Months of Folk Customs Scroll Exhibition' (Shijikadō @ Marunouchi). How Ryōkō Shibukawa Was Loved and Passed On

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A building before demolition becomes an art space: Participatory event "AKASAKA ART ACTION" held in Akasaka

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"Animals & Monsters: Cute, Scary, and a Bit Strange" (Ota Memorial Museum of Art) Report. 140 Ukiyo-e Creatures Gather

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Beppu City Art Association Holds General Meeting – Today Newspaper

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36 Recommended Exhibitions Starting in July: Nam June Paik, Mouri Yoko, Sasamoto Akira, Godzilla Exhibition, etc. [2026 Edition]

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Best 28 Exhibitions to See This Weekend. From 'Tanaka Nobutaro' to 'Ettore Sottsass' | Page 3

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Sugiue Ako | Soup is Life

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[New Publication Info] Books to Read This Month! From the "Little Exhibition" Series to Generative AI and On Photography (July 2026 Edition)

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Art Collaboration Kyoto(ACK)が出展ギャラリーを発表

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Art Exhibitions and Exhibitions Closing on June 28 (Sun) "Tachikawa Hideko Exhibition", "Charming Chinese Dresses", "Heisei Love Exhibition", "Moving Yokai Exhibition" and More

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101st Kenshin-sama Festival: Kasuga Junior High School Art Club Designs Handkerchiefs!

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Special Exhibition "On the Asymmetry of the Universe" to Be Held at teamLab Borderless. Two New Series Works First Revealed

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Details Decided for British Museum Japanese Art Collection Exhibition x Sumikko Gurashi Collaboration Goods!

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Kurotsuka Kansai | The Imagination and

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Mizuho Fujita | Field Note / Kyoto: Robert Zhao Renfui 'After Control'

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Artistic 'Mikata' of Tokyo University of the Arts - This Summer, Become a Tokyo University Student!

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Yoshida Seiya's Design: New Works of the Mingei Movement Exhibition and Related Events in Gifu

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Almost, Empty: Jun Aoki + Richard Tuttle @ Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery

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July-Starting Art Exhibitions: Tokyo's "Kukai Exhibition" (Tokyo National Museum), "British Museum Exhibition" (Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum), "Geidai Style" (Tokyo University of the Arts Museum), Osaka's "Water Margin Exhibition" (Osaka Municipal Museum of Art), "Great Extinction Exhibition" (Osaka Municipal Museum of Natural History), etc.

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Oil Paintings and Prints: Bold and Delicate – Muroran Art Association Exhibition Runs Until the 28th

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A 'Cave' Appearing in the City. 'Urban Cave ESOLOGOT ver.1' Featuring the Starry Sky 20,000 Years Ago and Lascaux Cave Paintings Opens in Hibiya

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The 4th "Tokyo Gendai" to be Held at Pacifico Yokohama. What Are the Highlights This Year?

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Galleries participating in Art Collaboration Kyoto 2026 announced. First-time participants include Jeffrey Diatch and Hauser & Wirth.

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Special Ticket Information for the Geidai-style Art 'Mikata' Exhibition: 'Quiz Rally' and 'Student ID' Tickets Go on Sale July 1

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Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art Selection Group Exhibition 2026 BBBdabada @ Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art Gallery B

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Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum Selection Group Exhibition 2026 Interdisciplinary Region Between 0 and 1 @ Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art Gallery A

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都美セレクション グループ展 土にかへれ @ 東京都美術館 ギャラリーC

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Sugiie Ako | Beyond the Rainbow | Hayama Yuki Exhibition

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星野太|Andreas Broeckmann, “The Making of Les Immatériaux”

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Acne Studios' 30th Anniversary: Launch of Latest 'Acne Paper' Issue and 'Pink Library' Pop-Up

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Miracle of Gaze: The Adventure of Japanese Female Photographers @ Hikarie Hall

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James Turrell Opens His 100th 'Skyspace,' the Largest in His Career, at Aarhus Art Museum in Denmark

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First Art Longano Circulating Exhibition from 24th

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Exhibition "Co-program Reframed: Hikou, Hikou" - Call for Participants for Miyu Imajuku's 《BURN PLAY》 Test Play

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"Geidai-style Art 'Mikata' Exhibition" Special Tutors Join Knights "It's a Dream to Study Art at Geidai" Opening July 24 at Tokyo University of the Arts Museum

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Exhibition "Jewelry: Whose Dream?" Held at Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art. Large-scale Exhibition Tracing Postwar Japanese Contemporary Jewelry

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Shinoyu Masashi × Ishii Koji (Host: Yamaoka Yutoki) | Is Art Necessary in Regions? (5) — Discovering the Charm of Regions and Updating Daily Life Through Relationships [Part 1]