This time of year, you’ll find exhibitions that celebrate the season’s harvest, ikebana or textile works that harness fall plants and flowers, or hands-on workshops that, much like the season, inspire creative change. Autumn signifies many things, but for the artists of Japan, it’s —autumn of art. Have a full-day art walk through stylish neighborhoods like Shimokitazawa and Roppongi or visit a special gallery to appreciate rice field art, autumn ikebana, mid-autumn moon sculptures and more.
Here’s a look at some autumn art events inspiring an artful fall in Tokyo this year. Giant (moon) and (rabbit) sculptures, sound and light installations, handcrafted plants that glow in the moonlight and other delightful artworks will be scattered throughout Shimokitazawa. Just in time for (moon viewing), you may take part in many activities such as “harvest moon yoga” on the rooftop, crafting moon-rabbit bamboo lanterns and tasting many tsukimi-inspired treats.
Moon Art Night also encourages artistic exploration through a “Moon Viewing Stamp Rally,” where you can collect digital art stamps at participating locations and win a special Rabbit NFT. Experimental environments, architectural illuminations, multimedia sculptures and many otherworldly artworks created by distinguished international and Japanese artists will be exhibited throughout Roppongi. The theme “a festival of city, art and future” will spread throughout Roppongi Hills, The National Art Center, Mori Art.