Art
Places and Events which you can appreciate art and fine arts.
Report on "Hokusai from the British Museum": Going through the paintings that came home from the UK by the Edo period artist Hokusai Katsushika
Apr 28, 2022
"Hokusai from the British Museum -together with masterpieces of painting from collections in Japan" is held in Suntory Museum in Tokyo Midtown until June 12th. This article will introduce you to the highlights of the exhibition, along with scenes from the press preview held before the April 16th ope...
"Sen-Oku Hakukokan Museum Tokyo" Has Reopened! Introducing Three Must-See Renewed Exhibits Including the "Japanese Art Triangle" Exhibition
Feb 18, 2022
The "Sen-Oku Hakukokan Museum Tokyo" re-opened since it closed from the end of 2019. With a new name, the museum will be unveiled at the "Japanese Art Triangle: The Artists' Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo" Exhibition on March 19, 2022. In this article, we will show you through the new museum and must-sees ...
5 Popular Original Items of Museum Shops in Minato Ward, Tokyo ~National Art Center and Minato City Local History Museum~
Nov 17, 2021
Many museum facilities in Minato Ward have elaborate, original items available. This time, we will focus on shops in the National Art Center in Roppongi and the Minato City Local History Museum in Shirokanedai. We also will introduce 5 of the most popular original items. "Souvenir From Tokyo": Museu...
"19th Minato Ward Travel Photo Contest 2021" Is Here Again This Year! Introduction to Some Popular Photo Spots in Minato Ward, Tokyo and Past Awards
Nov 9, 2021
The Minato Travel & Tourism Association will hold its "19th Minato Ward Travel Photo Contest 2021" this year. During the entry period from November 1st, 2021 to January 31st, 2022, anyone can submit photos that introduce tourism and rediscover attractive spots of the city. The contest is divided int...
What's So "Amazing" About the "'Demon Slayer' Koyoharu Gotouge Sketch Exhibition"?
Nov 2, 2021
The "'Demon Slayer' Gotoge Koyoharu Sketch Exhibition", which discloses more than 450 handwritten sketches of "Demon Slayer", a manga by Koyoharu Gotouge The introduction of the manga "Demon Slayer" and a summary of the exhibition "Demon Slayer" is a manga that was published by Koyoharu Gotouge from...
Report on the "Hideaki Anno Exhibition": The Path of the Hit-Maker from "Neon Genesis Evangelion," "Shin Godzilla," and "Shin Kamen Rider"
Oct 7, 2021
Hideaki Anno, the general director of the "Rebuild of Evangelion" series and "Shin Godzilla." The world-first exhibition that traces his path until now, the "Hideaki Anno Exhibition," opened on October 1st at The National Art Center at Roppongi, Minato Ward. Here I will introduce the must-sees of th...
Opening Report on "Sanrio Exhibition: Japan's 60 Year History of Kawaii Culture" at Roppongi Hills Tokyo City View Welcome to the "Sanrio world" with More Than 800 Valuable Displays!
Sep 28, 2021
The "Sanrio Exhibition: Japan's 60 Year History of Kawaii Culture" opened on September 17th at the Tokyo City View on the 52nd floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower. This exhibition, which will be held until January 10th next year, will explore the 60-year history of Sanrio, known for its characters su...
[Video article] Feel the power of the passion of genius artist Taro Okamoto at the "Taro Okamoto Memorial Hall"!
Aug 18, 2021
Taro Okamoto, a genius artist known for his masterpieces such as "The Tower of the Sun" standing in the Expo '70 Commemorative Park in Osaka, and "Myth of Tomorrow" exhibited in Shibuya Mark City, greatly influenced the avant-garde art movement of the 20th century. Did you know that there is a home ...
Mori Arts Center Gallery 'KAWS TOKYO FIRST' Appreciation Review Trace the path of over 20 years of pop art master, KAWS
Jul 30, 2021
KAWS TOKYO FIRST, the first large-scale exhibition in Japan by artist KAWS who is actively based in Brooklyn, New York, will begin on Friday, July 16th at the Mori Arts Center Gallery in Roppongi Hills, Minato-ku. This exhibition, which will be held until October 11th (Monday), has garnered a lot of...
Report on “Saarinen and His Beautiful Architecture in Finland” Exhibition at Panasonic Shiodome Museum of Art, the first retrospective exhibition covering the Finnish master that Aalto admired!
Jul 8, 2021
“Saarinen and His Beautiful Architecture in Finland” opened July 3rd at the Panasonic Shiodome Museum of Art. The exhibition, which runs until September 20th, is the first in Japan to cover Eliel Saarinen, who worked from the beginning to the middle of the 20th century, creating unique architecture ...
Opened at "JR-EAST Shiki Theatre HARU" in Takeshiba, Tokyo! The highlights of the Disney musical "Frozen" by Shiki Theatre Company
Jun 17, 2021
Disney's animated movie "Frozen" was released in 2013 and became a worldwide hit. The Disney musical "Frozen" by Shiki Theatre Company is a musical version of the masterpiece. Its performance in Tokyo began on June 24, 2021 at "JR-EAST Shiki Theatre HARU" in Takeshiba, Minato-ku. It is the seventh c...
Escape the Summer Heat! The Coolest Spots in Minato Ward
Jun 17, 2021
Summer is nearly here. As the days start to get hotter, I'm sure many of you out there will start feel like leaving the city to escape the oppressive heat. Well did you know that Minato Ward's many parks and waterfronts make it a cool oasis right in the heart of Tokyo? Keep reading to learn about a ...
Recommended rainy day sightseeing spots in Tokyo's Minato Ward, which you can reach from the station almost without getting wet.
May 31, 2021
The rainy season will soon be upon us again this year. On a wet day in the rainy season, there are few places you can visit comfortably. Here we will feature some recommended sightseeing spots that you can reach from the nearest station without getting wet, even when it's raining. There are some spo...
Discover the city's attractions and the latest tourist information! Spots providing information that will make you love Minato City, Tokyo, even more!
May 24, 2021
Minato City, Tokyo, has many attractive spots for sightseeing and shopping. If you have enjoyed window-shopping in Aoyama, experiencing art in Roppongi, and playing around with the attraction facilities in Odaiba, and you have committed the name “Minato City” to memory, we hope you will love this a...
The Deep History of Optics at the Nikon Museum, Presented by a Nikon Fan of 15 Years!
Apr 28, 2021
Nikon is a world-famous camera manufacturer headquartered in Japan. You can learn about Nikon’s 100+ years of history and the various products they’ve made at the Nikon Museum located in Minato, Tokyo. The writer of this article has been a user of Nikon cameras for 15 years, and will guide you on a ...
Takeshiba area special: The charms of Takeshiba—rebirth through the creation of fantastic locales
Apr 9, 2021
The Takeshiba area, just two stops away from the Shimbashi Station on the Yurikamome Line or a five-minute walk from the Daimon Station, is currently undergoing city-wide redevelopment. It is no exaggeration to say that it is the most rapidly changing area in Tokyo's Minato Ward. The Takeshiba Passe...
Participate Easily Even with Photos Taken on a Smartphone! Minato City Tokyo Photo Spot Feature that Will Make You Want to Apply for the Minato City Tourism Photo Contest
Dec 23, 2020
At the Minato City Travel & Tourism Association, we are currently accepting entries for the 18th Minato City Tourism Photo Contest, which is aimed at introducing the tourism resources of Minato City, Tokyo and also rediscovering the charm of Minato City. Every year, the photo contest has three divis...
Tokyo's Minato-ku Special 2020 Celebration of Light - come appreciate this artistic and sophisticated urban light display
Nov 20, 2020
This grand display of lights in Tokyo's Minato-ku features lights of all sizes across a range of dazzling colors that announce the coming of winter to the city. This year, the organizers are taking measures to adjust the event to avoid crowding as per the requirements of the current situation, tho...
Special Feature for the Minami-Aoyama Area! Enjoy a day trip to an area filled with "Grown-Up Indulgences"
Oct 22, 2020
In this month's special feature, we put a spotlight on the Minami-Aoyama area. Minami-Aoyama, situated in the North-East of Tokyo's Minato-ku, is a very sophisticated area where the most cutting edge culture of Minato-ku—which itself has many hip spots—all come together and amalgamate with good old ...
Be immersed in a high class feeling as you walk through architecture and gardens with the scent of historical romance Shirokanedai Stroll - Special Feature
Aug 19, 2020
Shirokanedai is known as one of Minato Ward's most quiet residential areas. Many people who are not familiar with the Shirokanedai name are likely aware of "Shiroganese," in reference to the women who live in the area. Shirokanedai is famous as a high-class residential area, but it also is home to e...