ONLINE LECTURE 2026 | JapanCraft21 September Online Presentation | Annual Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition | Tuesday, Sep. 29 at 5PM, Pacific Time
Join Steve Beimel for an introduction to the annual Japan Traditional Kogei (Craft) Exhibition, which tours venues across Japan each autumn. Step into a world of remarkable beauty and discovery through this richly illustrated presentation, where striking images and concise insights bring the subject vividly to life. This prestigious juried exhibition brings together exceptional contemporary works in ceramics, textiles, lacquer, metal, wood and bamboo, and figurative art. Steve will introduce the exhibition’s different genres and highlight approximately 25 percent of its most representative works.
JapanCraft21 September Online Presentation
・Date & Time:
ーNorth America West Coast: Tuesday, September 29, 5 pm
ーNorth America East Coast: Tuesday, September 29, 8 pm
ーJapan: Wednesday, September 30, 9 am
Here is the registration link: https://surl.li/njwitv
Annual Craft Blockbuster From established masters—including Living National Treasures—to emerging makers, the exhibition offers a compelling view of the skill, creativity, diversity, and beauty that sustain Japan’s craft traditions today. Ideal for those planning to attend the Kyoto exhibition (October 7–12) and for those who can join only online.
The nationwide touring schedule for The 73rd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
Tokyo | September 2-15, 2026 | Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi
Aichi | September 25-October 5, 2026 | Furukawa Art Museum / Tamesaburo Memorial Hall
Kyoto | October 7-12, 2026 | Kyoto Takashimaya
Osaka | October 14-18, 2026 | Osaka Takashimaya
Miyagi | October 21-26, 2026 | Sendai Mitsukoshi
Ishikawa | October 30-November 8, 2026 | Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art
Okayama | November 12-29, 2026 | Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art
Shimane | December 2-25, 2026 | Shimane Art Museum
Kagawa | January 2-17, 2027 | Kagawa Prefectural Museum
Fukuoka | February 3-8, 2027 | Fukuoka Mitsukoshi
Hiroshima | February 17-March 7, 2027 | Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum
Admission fees and opening hours differ by venue. Tokyo, Miyagi, and Fukuoka are free according to official information, but some touring venues charge admission.