Golden Week starts this weekend. What will you be doing this year?
With the long weekend approaching, new exhibitions are opening at art museums and galleries, and new spots are opening. Following our Golden Week Outing Roundup "6 Art Spots Worth Traveling For", we've compiled a list of six art spots and trending outdoor spots perfect for families!
◆Miniature Artist Satoshi Tanaka's First Solo Exhibition Begins in Ginza (April 27th - May 27th)
Artist Satoshi Tanaka's first solo exhibition is being held at the Pola Museum Annex in Ginza. "Tiny little happiness that fits on the tip of your finger" -- enjoy the exquisite miniature world of tiny buckets, Danish pastries, colorful sweets, and more, all 1/12 the size of the real thing.
◆Enjoy an artistic experience at teamLab's "Drawing Town & Paper Craft" (May 3rd-6th)
Two of teamLab's much talked about works will be exhibited at "Connecting Towns, People, and Futures through Art: Connecting! Saitama Art Festival 2018," held to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the opening of Sonic City in Omiya, Saitama. In "Drawing Town," freely drawn pictures of cars and buildings appear in 3D and move around the city on a giant screen, while in "Drawing Town Paper Craft," the drawings are developed into one-of-a-kind paper crafts. Parents and children can experience the latest digital technology together.
Sketch Town teamLab, 2014-, Interactive Digital Installation, Sound: Hideaki Takahashi, teamLab
◆Approximately 300 carp streamers swimming! "Koinobori Now!" at the National Art Center, Tokyo (until 5/28)
"Koinobori Now!" by Sudo Reiko x Adrien Gardère x Saito Seiichi is currently being held at the National Art Center, Tokyo in Roppongi. The installation, featuring approximately 300 carp streamers swimming dynamically in the largest exhibition room at the National Art Center, Tokyo, covering 2,000 square meters and with a ceiling height of 8 meters, is a must-see.
Reiko Sudo + Adrien Gardère, "Carp Streamer," 2014, Installation view at the Guimet Museum, France
◆The Snoopy Museum's final exhibition before closing! (Until September 24th)
The Snoopy Museum will sadly close after its scheduled run in September this year, with its final exhibition, "All My Friends Are Here." This will be a valuable exhibition that allows visitors to experience the humorous yet melancholic interactions between the friends and the true essence of Peanuts through the oldest original drawings of "Peanuts" depicting episodes of Snoopy and Charlie Brown, as well as new animated footage.
"Peanuts" original drawing (detail) October 3, 1993 / © Peanuts Worldwide LLC
◆An event where you can experience all of Disney/Pixar's feature films, from "Toy Story" to "Coco" (until May 13th)
"Pixar the Friendship" exhibition is currently being held at Laforet Museum Harajuku. "Go on an adventure with your friends" is an experiential project that will cover all of Disney/Pixar's feature films, including popular titles such as "Toy Story," "Monsters, Inc." and "The Incredibles," as well as the latest film, "Coco," which will be released on March 16th. You will be able to take photos while experiencing a space that makes you feel like you've stepped into a famous scene from a Disney/Pixar film. It's an event that can be enjoyed by both adults and children, and is perfect for Golden Week.
©Disney/Pixar
◆A Huge, Limited-Time Campsite, About 70 Minutes by Car from Tokyo (Until July 16th)
Ichibanboshi Village, a limited-time auto campsite located on a vast meadow in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, is open for a limited time. Located about a 70-minute drive from Tokyo, the campsite offers outdoor experiences on a vast meadow the size of about 13 Tokyo Domes, surrounded by breeze and lush forests. It's gaining popularity every year. Pitch a tent next to your car and camp, or enjoy a simple one-day BBQ. Choose your plan and escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy nature to the fullest! You can also rent everything from BBQ sets to camping equipment.
→→See more event information for Golden Week.
With the long weekend approaching, new exhibitions are opening at art museums and galleries, and new spots are opening. Following our Golden Week Outing Roundup "6 Art Spots Worth Traveling For", we've compiled a list of six art spots and trending outdoor spots perfect for families!
An Art Exhibition Full of Surprises
◆Miniature Artist Satoshi Tanaka's First Solo Exhibition Begins in Ginza (April 27th - May 27th)
Artist Satoshi Tanaka's first solo exhibition is being held at the Pola Museum Annex in Ginza. "Tiny little happiness that fits on the tip of your finger" -- enjoy the exquisite miniature world of tiny buckets, Danish pastries, colorful sweets, and more, all 1/12 the size of the real thing.
◆Enjoy an artistic experience at teamLab's "Drawing Town & Paper Craft" (May 3rd-6th)
Two of teamLab's much talked about works will be exhibited at "Connecting Towns, People, and Futures through Art: Connecting! Saitama Art Festival 2018," held to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the opening of Sonic City in Omiya, Saitama. In "Drawing Town," freely drawn pictures of cars and buildings appear in 3D and move around the city on a giant screen, while in "Drawing Town Paper Craft," the drawings are developed into one-of-a-kind paper crafts. Parents and children can experience the latest digital technology together.
Sketch Town teamLab, 2014-, Interactive Digital Installation, Sound: Hideaki Takahashi, teamLab◆Approximately 300 carp streamers swimming! "Koinobori Now!" at the National Art Center, Tokyo (until 5/28)
"Koinobori Now!" by Sudo Reiko x Adrien Gardère x Saito Seiichi is currently being held at the National Art Center, Tokyo in Roppongi. The installation, featuring approximately 300 carp streamers swimming dynamically in the largest exhibition room at the National Art Center, Tokyo, covering 2,000 square meters and with a ceiling height of 8 meters, is a must-see.
Reiko Sudo + Adrien Gardère, "Carp Streamer," 2014, Installation view at the Guimet Museum, FranceCome meet your favorite characters
◆The Snoopy Museum's final exhibition before closing! (Until September 24th)
The Snoopy Museum will sadly close after its scheduled run in September this year, with its final exhibition, "All My Friends Are Here." This will be a valuable exhibition that allows visitors to experience the humorous yet melancholic interactions between the friends and the true essence of Peanuts through the oldest original drawings of "Peanuts" depicting episodes of Snoopy and Charlie Brown, as well as new animated footage.
"Peanuts" original drawing (detail) October 3, 1993 / © Peanuts Worldwide LLC◆An event where you can experience all of Disney/Pixar's feature films, from "Toy Story" to "Coco" (until May 13th)
"Pixar the Friendship" exhibition is currently being held at Laforet Museum Harajuku. "Go on an adventure with your friends" is an experiential project that will cover all of Disney/Pixar's feature films, including popular titles such as "Toy Story," "Monsters, Inc." and "The Incredibles," as well as the latest film, "Coco," which will be released on March 16th. You will be able to take photos while experiencing a space that makes you feel like you've stepped into a famous scene from a Disney/Pixar film. It's an event that can be enjoyed by both adults and children, and is perfect for Golden Week.
©Disney/PixarA Little Journey to Explore Vast Nature
◆A Huge, Limited-Time Campsite, About 70 Minutes by Car from Tokyo (Until July 16th)
Ichibanboshi Village, a limited-time auto campsite located on a vast meadow in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, is open for a limited time. Located about a 70-minute drive from Tokyo, the campsite offers outdoor experiences on a vast meadow the size of about 13 Tokyo Domes, surrounded by breeze and lush forests. It's gaining popularity every year. Pitch a tent next to your car and camp, or enjoy a simple one-day BBQ. Choose your plan and escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy nature to the fullest! You can also rent everything from BBQ sets to camping equipment.
→→See more event information for Golden Week.
