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Japan Hobby Show to celebrate its 50th anniversary at Tokyo Big Sight, May 8–10, 2026 — In collaboration with The Asahi Shimbun Company, attendance is expected to reach 120,000 at one of Japan’s largest handmade festivals

The Japan Hobby Association has announced that “The 50th Japan Hobby Show 2026,” one of the largest festivals for the hobby and handmade market, will be held over three days from May 8, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight. Since its first edition in 1976, the event has been supported as a place for makers to...

“KYOTO NIPPON FESTIVAL 2026” to be held February 1–May 24, 2026 at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto — 10th-anniversary edition featuring Mika Ninagawa with EiM and DAZZLE

Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026, “KYOTO NIPPON FESTIVAL,” which has shared the beauty and culture of Japan with the world, will present “KYOTO NIPPON FESTIVAL 2026 – Beyond time, the garden blooms –” at the historic Kitano Tenmangu Shrine (Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto) from February 1 to May 24, 2026. Artist Mika Ninagawa, the creative team...

Design Festa vol.62 — One of Asia’s largest international art events — November 15–16 at Tokyo Big Sight; experience “freedom of expression” across 6,500+ booths

Design Festa vol.62, one of Asia’s largest international art events, will be held over two days on Saturday–Sunday, November 15–16, 2025, across all West & South Halls of Tokyo Big Sight. Under its principle that “anyone can participate without screening as long as the work is original,” the event brings together the diverse expressions of...

On-site Preview: “teamLab Biovortex Kyoto” Opens October 7 — How long does a visit take? What can you experience? Knowing the works’ background can change the way you see the world

On October 7, 2025, a new permanent art museum by teamLab—“teamLab Biovortex Kyoto”—will open in the Higashikujo area of Minami Ward, a short walk from Kyoto Station. Ahead of the public opening, a media preview held on September 29 offered an early look at the newly completed venue. What is “teamLab Biovortex Kyoto”? “teamLab Biovortex...

Waves of art in motion across the lake country — “International Art Festival BIWAKO BIENNALE 2025” opens September 20 through November 16 in Omihachiman, Shiga

Set against the living history and nature of Omihachiman, Shiga Prefecture, the International Art Festival BIWAKO BIENNALE 2025 will run from Saturday, September 20 to Sunday, November 16, 2025. Now in its 11th edition and curated by General Director Yoko Nakata, the festival will invite around 70 artists from Japan and overseas under the theme...

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A Complete Guide to “Messe Taoyuan,” Taiwan’s New MICE Hub — 23 Minutes from the International Airport; A Full Look at the Exhibition Hall, Conference Center, and Commercial Mall / Interview with the Operating Representative

Opened in 2024, “Messe Taoyuan” (桃園会展中心, Taoyuan Convention and Exhibition Center) stands at Taiwan’s gateway as a new landmark that blends artistry with functionality. It is designed as an ideal platform for large-scale international conferences, specialized trade fairs, corporate events, and industry exchange. With the potential to elevate Taiwan’s MICE industry into an Asia–Pacific hub,...

Media-Only Preview Report: teamLab Biovortex Kyoto Opens October 7, 2025—Kyoto’s New Attraction and Placemaking Through Art

On October 7, 2025, a new permanent art museum by teamLab, “teamLab Biovortex Kyoto,” will open in the Higashi-Kujo area of Minami Ward, a short walk from Kyoto Station. The project is part of the Kyoto Station Southeast Area Project led by the City of Kyoto. Ahead of the opening, we were granted early on-site...

On-the-ground report: A Megijima-based reporter guides you through Setouchi Triennale 2025 — from standout artworks and recommended spots to how islanders live with the festival

A spring breeze blows across the Seto Inland Sea. Twenty minutes by ferry from Takamatsu Port, Megijima greets visitors with a unique mix of contemporary art and a cave tied to the Momotaro legend. The spring session of Setouchi Triennale 2025 has opened. New site-specific installations across the island link everyday life with the sea,...