The rainy season is finally here. While the weather looks like it'll be bad across the country this weekend, we've picked out some indoor exhibitions and events you can enjoy even on rainy days! We'll also introduce some recommended rain items! ■ Energize Japan with food. "Cheer Up! Japan's Food" Exhibition Location: Isetan Shinjuku Main Building, 6th Floor Event Hall (3-14-1 Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) This is the fourth Isetan event. This year's highlight is "Cu-Cal," where you can enjoy a course meal created in collaboration with popular chefs. On Saturday, Chef Saito of Wakayama's Royal Pines Hotel and Chef Kobayashi of Villa Aida will be serving up a menu created in collaboration with chefs from three famous Ginza restaurants: Chef Inno, Ginza L'ecrin, and Restaurant Kairada. Enjoy the menu until June 3rd.
■Pop Addict "Works of Popholic Man - Kawakatsu Masayuki Exhibition"
Venue: Tokyo Culturet by Beams (3-24-7 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 3rd floor)
Free admission
This exhibition commemorates the release of the paperback edition of the three books in the "Pop Addict" series by editor Kawakatsu Masayuki, who passed away in an accident last year. From Fujiwara Hiroshi and Crazy Ken Band, to Scha Dara Parr and Katsu Shintaro, you can view artwork from Kawakatsu's deep love of pop culture and his profound influence on the Tokyo cultural scene, all in one place. The exhibition runs until June 19th.
■Sigalit Landau Exhibition currently being held at Maison Hermès
Location: Forum, 8th floor, Maison Hermès (5-4-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
Free admission
Features video works "Out in the Thicket" and "Behold the Fire and the Wood" by Israeli artist Sigalit Landau. Experience this serious installation. A romantic evening out at the Dom Pérignon Lounge, located on the top floor of Bulgari, is also a great option. Ginza is highly recommended, as you can avoid getting wet in the rain by using the underground passage. Until August 18th.
■The first collaboration between Maison Kitsuné and Aigle features festival items with a French feel
Location: Maison Kitsuné flagship stores, Aigle flagship stores, Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku pop-up shop, and more
Items include a poncho and rubber boots. As befits a collaboration between two French brands, the design is based on tricolor. The boots feature a navy body with a white sole, belt, and tricolor lines. The poncho features a large red pocket with a red flap.
■Rainwear from Denmark's Ilse Jacobsen, all in one place!
Location: Isetan Shinjuku, 1st Floor, Women's Accessories Corner
The Danish brand Ilse Jacobsen Hornback is already popular in Europe for its rain boots and coats that are stylish even in the city. This time, for the first time in Japan, the full lineup is available. The popular lace-up rain boots come in three designs—long, half, and short—and come in a whopping 16 colors. They're perfect not only for rainy days, but also for outdoor activities like camping and outdoor festivals. Available until June 4th.
Why not head out on a rainy day in your favorite rainwear?
Have a nice weekend!
