Nijo Castle hosts digital art exhibition in Kyoto

Nijo Castle digital art exhibition Kyoto heritage Kanei Gyoko 400th Anniversary Japanese tradition

The creative collective Naked, Inc. is hosting an immersive digital art exhibition at Nijo Castle in Kyoto, running from October 23 through December 5. The event, titled ‘Naked Meets Nijo Castle 2026’, utilizes light, sound, and interactive technology to transform the UNESCO World Heritage Site into a digital canvas.

The exhibition commemorates the 400th anniversary of the 1626 Kanei Gyoko, an imperial visit by Emperor Go-Mizunoo that facilitated cultural exchange between the imperial court and the samurai elite. The art draws inspiration from Tokugawa Masako, the daughter of the shogun and empress consort to Emperor Go-Mizunoo, highlighting her role in bridging courtly elegance and samurai culture.

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Emperor Go-Mizunoo · Kyoto · Naked, Inc. · Nijo Castle · Tokugawa Masako

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