Upcoming Tokyo Exhibitions and Art Shows: April 2025

Daido Moriyama and Sayre Gomez: "Hellooooo" Exhibition

Daido Moriyama’s Tokyo street photography meets the sharp grit of Sayre Gomez’s photorealistic Los Angeles paintings in this exhibition.

Andaz x Hebru Brantley Present 'Away We Go'

Multimedia artist Hebru Brantley is teaming up with Andaz hotels this spring to create a capsule collection titled "Away We Go."

Love Fashion: In Search of Myself Exhibition

A fashion exhibition from the archives of the Kyoto Costume, exploring clothing through our dreams and desires. From luxurious historical garments to iconic contemporary pieces from Alexander McQueen to Yohji Yamamoto, the show covers centuries of style to examine the deep connection that clothing has with human nature and the self.

Ukiyo-e In Play Exhibition

Explore the evolution of traditional Japanese woodcut printing at the Contemporary Ukiyo-e Exhibition, featuring 85 artists reimagining the timeless art of ukiyo-e.

Yamada Koki's Nahar Exhibition

Wildlife photographer Koki Yamada's latest exhibition displays shots of the Bengal Tigers in their natural habitat.

Sara Anstis 'Bath'

Perrotin Tokyo hosts Sara Anstis: Bath, the artist’s first solo show in Japan, featuring oil paintings and drawings that blend surrealism with historical influences.

Thinking with Pokémon: Art and Environmental Education Exhibition

Tama Art University is hosting their third rendition of the "Thinking with Pokémon: Art and Environmental Education" exhibition. Art students have reimagined over 70 Pokémon characters recycling everyday items as art materials.

Polygon1993's 'Paradigm Shifters'

Paradigm Shifters embodies the Web3 ethos of empowering artists by breaking away from traditional art hierarchies. It places the artist at the center, bypassing intermediaries to elevate voices that have historically been marginalized or overlooked. This shift is about redefining the creative landscape and supporting innovation.

Art Exhibition: Half Made Heaven

In her second solo exhibition, Swedish artist Josephine Rossing explores the intersection of landscape and poerty at the Hiromart Gallery.

Living Modernity: 1920s–1970s Architecture Exhibition

"Living Modernity" explores the home as an innovative space of beauty, and the 20th century ideals that shaped how we live today. Showcasing projects from Japan, Europe, America and Brazil, the exhibition includes an impressive name-call of iconic architects, and shares how Japan responded to modernism with a focus on natural materials. With display objects spanning graphic art, models and immersive experiences, this exhibition is sure to delight fans of interior and architectural design, alongside anyone who has ever taken pleasure in a Zillow scrolling session.

Joan Miró Exhibition

From March 1 to July 6, the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum will host a retrospective dedicated to Joan Miró, one of the 20th century's most celebrated artists.

Irises at Yatsuhashi and Other Masterpieces on Display at the Nezu Museum

For only a few weeks each year, the Nezu Museum displays Ogata Korin’s “Irises at Yatsuhashi” screens, a jewel of the museum's collections.

Yudai Takeuchi and Bechir Boussandel's Yugen

UltraSuperNew Gallery is pleased to announce an exhibition by Béchir Boussandel & Yudai Takeuchi, exploring the essence of the Japanese word 幽玄 (Yugen). The French-Tunisian and Japanese artworks showcases a powerful call to reconnect with the essence of our existence.

A24 Pop-Up

Style Department, a select shop with stores in Tokyo and Osaka, will hold a pop-up for the American-based indie film company A24. The pop-up will be held to commemorate the release of A24's new psycho-thriller film "The House of Heretics," which will be released nationwide on April 25. The lineup will include items that have never been sold in Japan before, such as goods that were previously only available to paid A24 members, T-shirts that will be resold for the event, and books related to the film.

Tokyo Kimono Show

Tokyo Kimono Show is a 3-day event celebrating the traditions of kimono and traditional culture. The event will host special exhibitions, performances, fashion shows, pop-up booths and workshops.

Sashiko stitched tabi socks, c. 1940. Japan Folk Art Museum collection. Photo: Yuki Ogawa

Mingei: The Beauty of Everyday Things Exhibition

Miffy 70th Anniversary Exhibition

Miffy, the rabbit character created by Dutch picture book author and graphic designer Dick Bruna, is celebrating her 70th anniversary.

Wisteria and Hydrangea Early Summer Goldfish 2025

Dive into the beauty of early summer at Art Aquarium Museum GINZA’s Wisteria and Hydrangea Early Summer Goldfish 2025.

Godzilla the Art 70th Anniversary Exhibition

Godzilla is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Godzilla the Art Exhibition at Mori Arts Center Gallery showcases 29 artists and their interpretation of the giant monster.

Kenjiro Okazaki Exhibition at Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo

Kenjiro Okazaki’s first major Tokyo retrospective highlights groundbreaking works, exploring the transformative power of form across media.

Spring Festival at The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo

For a unique way to enjoy cherry blossom season, The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT) is holding its annual Spring Festival.

Brooklyn Museum Ancient Egypt Collection Exhibit at Mori Arts Center

Over 150 artifacts from Brooklyn Museum's ancient Egyptian collection are coming to Japan to be displayed at the Mori Arts Center Gallery in their new exhibition, "Unraveling the Mysteries of Ancient Egypt from Brooklyn Museum."

Theatrical Undersurface by Fabien Verschaere

French artist Fabien Verschaere debuts in Japan with “Theatrical Undersurface," featuring 18 vibrant watercolors at Institut français Tokyo.

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The Sakura Skytree

For a limited time, Tokyo Skytree is having a special seasonal event to highlight the beauty of sakura, with new interior decorations and installations, seasonal drinks and outer lighting. 

FIRST LAST by Tomokazu Matsuyama

Renowned contemporary artist Tomokazu Matsuyama presents his first major solo exhibition in Tokyo, “FIRST LAST supported by UNIMAT GROUP,” from March 8 to May 11, 2025, at Azabudai Hills Gallery. Known for his bold colors and dynamic compositions, Matsuyama, who has spent over 25 years in New York’s art scene, showcases around 40 works, including 15 large-scale pieces premiering in Japan.

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Loewe Crafted World Exhibition

Loewe's large scale exhibition celebrates the brand's rich history, Spanish heritage and the joy of making things by hand. Check out the brand's collaboration with Studio Ghibli, which includes immersive installations and designs featuring film characters.

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No Unchi, No Life: The Poo Exhibition

Tokyo has many weird and wonderful events going on, but an entire exhibition dedicated to poo is one of the best.

Hokusai: Another Story in Tokyo Immersive Exhibit

Hokusai's masterpiece ukiyo-e come to life in a way never experienced before. This immersive experience presents the beauty of Hokusai's art with modern technology for an interactive exhibit.

Sophie Taeuber-Arp and Jean Arp Exhibition

Celebrating the visionary duo Sophie Taeuber-Arp and Jean Arp, this exhibition explores their radical art and design fusion in the Dadaist movement. Together their work redefined 20th century modernism — offering a vibrant dialogue between form, freedom, and creative synergy.

Machine Love: Video Game, AI and Contemporary Art

"Machine Love: Video Game, AI and Contemporary Art" at the Mori Art Museum spotlights contemporary artists that utilize game engines, generative AI and virtual reality technologies as tools for their visualization. 

Hilma af Klint: The Beyond

Go and see the new exhibition of pineoreeing abstract artist Hilma af Klint (1862-1994) coming to the National Museum of Modern Art in March.

Exhibition: World Fair in Japan 1970-2005

Architecture fans will delight in this deep dive into Japan’s Expo designs, from Osaka in the ’70’s to Aichi 2005’s eco-conscious pavilions.