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International French and Japanese cultural exhibitions

Overview

The 2026 cultural season features several major international exhibitions involving French heritage and craftsmanship. In late August, reports highlighted large-scale showcases including the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum and Renaissance masterpieces from the Louvre at the National Art Center in Tokyo.

Further developments in the season focus on the intersection of Japanese and French craftsmanship. These include the ‘JAPAN WOOD x CRAFTSMANSHIP’ pavilion at MAISON & OBJET PARIS, which showcases sustainable wood products and traditional techniques like ‘Odate Magewappa’. Additionally, the ‘KOGEism 2026 — Material and Human Thought Exhibition’ in Roppongi will feature 20 artisans from both Japan and France working with media such as lacquer, ceramics, and metalwork.

Entities

Gurunavi, Inc. · Bayeux Tapestry · National Art Center, Tokyo · Louvre · 4D Co., Ltd.

Timeline

  1. 12 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Japanese and French craftsmanship to be featured in 2026 exhibitions

    Japanese and French artisans will showcase traditional and modern craftsmanship through two major 2026 exhibitions in Paris and Tokyo, focusing on sustainable materials and contemporary design.

  2. 14 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    French cultural season features major international exhibitions

    Major French cultural events for 2026 include the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at the British Museum in London and a Louvre Renaissance masterpiece showcase at the National Art Center in Tokyo.

Sources

japanindustrynews.com · lesfrancais.press · midilibre.fr · prtimes.jp