21 Best Exhibitions to See in October
A guide to 21 must-see exhibitions in Japan from October to December 2026, featuring diverse artists and themes.Summary
From October to December 2026, Japan will host a variety of compelling exhibitions. The Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum presents a retrospective of Toshinari Sugai, a postwar Paris-based artist, from October 2 to December 6, marking 30 years since his death and showcasing his career from designer to abstract painter, including private materials. The Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art hosts "Zen and Ghibli," produced by Studio Ghibli, from October 3 to December 6, an immersive exhibition exploring Zen-like perspectives through Ghibli films, centered on Hayao Miyazaki's "The Boy and the Heron." The Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum features "Marimekko: The Power of Patterns" from October 3 to December 20, displaying over 60 dresses and fabrics, video installations, and a new installation by designer Akira Minagawa, set against the Art Deco architecture of the former Asaka Prince Residence. The National Museum of Japanese History presents "The Ainu People and Exhibitions: 150 Years of Experience" from October 6 to November 29, a joint project with the National Ainu Museum, examining the Ainu's involvement in expositions from 1872 to the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo through about 200 items and personal voices.
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