# Art and craft exhibitions in Japan

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/art-and-craft-exhibitions-in-japan
> Updated: 2026-10-06T21:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Various art and craft exhibitions are being held across Japan, showcasing a wide range of creative disciplines and movements.

Early reports highlight diverse displays, including the ‘Shigaraki New Wave’ exhibition in Shiga Prefecture featuring emerging artists, a Vincent van Gogh piece at the Nagoya City Art Museum, and a typographic exhibition in Kyoto. Additionally, an immersive installation titled ‘async - immersion’—a collaboration between Ryuichi Sakamoto and Shiro Takatani—is touring at Azabudai Hills Gallery.

Subsequent exhibitions continue to feature diverse crafts, such as Tajima Moe’s wood carving solo exhibition ‘Floating Souls’ in Inzai City and the ‘U-CLID 9 EXHIBITION’ in Sakura City, which brings together artists specializing in painting, photography, ceramics, and guitar making.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Art exhibitions showcase wood carving and diverse crafts in Japan

Art exhibitions in Japan feature diverse works, including Tajima Moe’s wood carvings in Inzai City and a multi-disciplinary exhibition at the Takizawa Family Residence in Sakura City.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/art-exhibitions-showcase-wood-carving-and-diverse-crafts-in-japan

### 2026-10-02: Art exhibitions across Japan feature Van Gogh, Shigaraki pottery, and Ryuichi Sakamoto

Japan hosts several notable art events, including a Shigaraki pottery exhibition in Shiga, Van Gogh’s “Bridge” in Nagoya, Alan Kitchen’s typography show in Kyoto, and Ryuichi Sakamoto’s immersive installation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/art-exhibitions-across-japan-feature-van-gogh-shigaraki-pottery-and-ryuichi-sakamoto

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