MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL 2026 in Tokyo: Highlights, Tickets, Venues

MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL in Tokyo's Tennoz Isle

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Tennoz Isle, Tokyo's vibrant art hub, will host the MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL 2026 from October 9 to 12.

The festival spans several exhibition areas, including live music, audio installations, and the SUPER ART & CRAFT MARKET, which highlights modern takes on traditional crafts.

A major highlight is the art fair CO-CROSSOVER, featuring Yoko Ono’s AN INVISIBLE FLOWER, new photography by Leslie Kee, and a special exhibition curated by ELLE titled "IN-BETWEEN THE LINES: Our New Perspective".

Read on for a closer look at what to expect.

• Table of Contents
• Art Fair: CO-CROSSOVER -Romantic beyond us (earth)-
• SUPER ART & CRAFT MARKET: Reimagining Traditional Craft
• Concept Shops: Meet the Artists
• Official Shops Curated by MEET YOUR ART
• Art Exhibition REFLUX: Rising Signs - Music and Audio Installations
• MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL 2026: Event Details

Art Fair: CO-CROSSOVER -Romantic beyond us (earth)-

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Photographer Leslie Kee—originally from Singapore and based in Tokyo for over 35 years—joins the art fair lineup as part of the new additions for "CO-CROSSOVER -Romantic beyond us (earth)-".

First created in New York in 2004, SUPER Magazine is an ongoing photography and art magazine series that sets cultural benchmarks through global artistic and corporate collaborations. This exhibition will showcase newly published photographs from the SUPER Magazine series.

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As part of the "CO-CROSSOVER" Art Fair announcements, Yoko Ono's unreleased series AN INVISIBLE FLOWER will be on display.

Under the full supervision of Sean Ono Lennon, 38 pieces from this previously unreleased series have been faithfully reproduced in texture and scale using Solegraph—an advanced digital art printing technology developed by Yamada Photo Process. These historical works, which vividly mark Yoko Ono's lesser-known artistic origins, will be exhibited and made available for purchase.

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In an era where AI enables instant access to information, what is needed most is not new knowledge, but a fresh perspective on how we view the world.

As a newly announced feature of the art fair, ELLE—a brand that continuously proposes new values across fashion, culture, and social issues—curates an exhibition around the theme IN-BETWEEN THE LINES: Our New Perspective.

Featuring photographer Ayaka Yamamoto alongside artists Lea Embeli and Jinhee Kim, the exhibition challenges existing values and boundaries through works exploring the body, memory, nature, and technology.

SUPER ART & CRAFT MARKET: Reimagining Traditional Craft

Based on the concept of "Contemporary Craftsmanship," the SUPER ART & CRAFT MARKET reinterprets regional aesthetics, traditional techniques, and local identities from across Japan through modern sensibilities.

This year's market brings together over 80 creators, brands, and shops across three main categories: Art Goods, Crafts, and Food & Drink.

Location: Boardwalk / Bond Street / WHAT CAFE
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacm_official/

Art Goods: Over 30 Shops

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In the market's Art Goods area, over 30 shops will showcase design-focused items. The 2026 edition introduces the new "Which artist? Who's the Artist? Bag" series, featuring mystery blind-bags containing stickers of famous artists—such as Basquiat and Warhol—drawn in Kagami’s signature humorous style.

Additionally, visitors can participate in "Narikiri Andy!!"—an interactive photo experience where guests can dress up as Andy Warhol. The booth comes fully equipped with iconic Warhol props, including silver wigs, signature glasses, and Campbell's Soup cans.

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Crossing boundaries between music, fashion, and art, Ikkyu Nakajima—known for her musical work with tricot, Genie High, Koshu, and her solo projects, as well as her apparel brand SUSU by Ikkyu Nakajima—will host her own booth.

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Fashion brand Whimsy, known for its sock-centric lineup expanding into streetwear, headwear, and accessories, will open a pop-up booth. Partnering with Osaka-based artist TAKESHI WADA, the space transforms simple 2D line drawings into a life-sized 3D shop—creating a surreal environment where flat illustration meets physical space.

An exclusive Whimsy × TAKESHI WADA collaboration collection created specifically for this event will be available on-site.

Crafts: Over 30 Makers From All Around Japan

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The popular Craft area returns with over 30 participating makers and shops from across the country.

Craft brand QUTOTEN, inspired by traditional Japanese culture and philosophy, works alongside master artisans to create items that bring a "stillness" into daily living. The booth will feature ceramics, apparel, and lifestyle items that honor traditional heritage while seamlessly fitting into modern homes.

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Ceramic artists Eri Higashi and Reiko Egawa will showcase their distinct works. Higashi uses Tokoname clay to craft tableware and vases defined by rhythmic forms, vibrant colors, and eye-catching hand-painted motifs inspired by daily landscapes and memories.

Egawa builds upon traditional pottery techniques to express playful shapes, colors, and patterns, balancing novelty with everyday usability.

Food & Drink: Over 15 Culinary Vendors

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Beloved Kumamoto noodle artisan Fuki Seimenjo teams up with urukamaru, a dedicated Ariake Sea seaweed producer, to serve an exclusive bowl created specifically for MYAF that highlights Kumamoto's local ingredients and craft noodle techniques.

A limited quantity of Fuki Seimenjo × MYAF packaged noodles will also be available for purchase, with sales going directly toward Kumamoto earthquake recovery efforts. Supported by TIPPER, who shares a passion for Kumamoto's recovery, the dish will be served out of a warm, wooden food truck for a truly unique dining experience.

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Nishi-Azabu's WALL_alternative curates a selection of fine domestic wines, centering on a special collaboration with Kumamoto Wine Farm to highlight the rich terroir of Kumamoto. Enjoy a moment of discovery connecting art and wine through the shared stories of land, culture, and dedicated producers.

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Exclusively handling heirloom and heritage-seed vegetables, green-grocer warmerwarmer makes its first appearance at the festival, introducing regional food cultures from across Japan through vegetables grown from ancient seeds.

Shiga-based FLORA FERMENTATION weaves a story of land and fermentation using crops cultivated in their own fields alongside globally selected ingredients, while Saitama-based Teenage Brewing operates under the philosophy "Music is Beer, Beer is Music," crafting expressive beers fused with culture. 

Visitors can sample distinct craft beers born from two entirely different backstories.

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Specialty tea brand 7T+ selects high-quality, unique tea leaves from Japan and around the world, categorizing their collection into seven distinct color groups.

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For MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL 2026, 7T+ offers limited-edition tea sodas developed specifically for the event alongside rare tea gelato not normally available in stores.

Concept Shops: Meet the Artists

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MY ROOM, MY ATELIER created by Hiroya Okamoto is a 4-day limited concept shop that expresses the worldview of artist and art director Hiroya Okamoto through the themes of his own room and workspace.

Focusing on Okamoto’s lifestyle—where daily living and creative production seamlessly overlap—the space blends his original artwork with houseplants, interior decor, and lifestyle goods to express his aesthetic philosophy as a unified environment.

Visitors can appreciate and purchase artwork, plants, and design objects to bring a piece of his artistic world back into their own homes.

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Juyonsai with IMA:ZINE is a special 4-day joint project bringing together Juyonsai—a pioneer in Japanese vintage located in the iconic Shozan Building of Osaka’s Amerikamura district—and IMA:ZINE, an editorial store based in Nakatsu, Osaka.

Running exclusively for four days, the pop-up features Japanese vintage clothing curated through the discerning eye of Juyonsai owner Daichi Shiomi, focusing on pop-culture staples such as anime, idol, sportswear, and kids' wear, alongside original artwork painted by Shiomi himself.

Additionally, IMA:ZINE will showcase and sell apparel and merchandise created in collaboration with various artists over the nine years since its founding.

Official Shops Curated by MEET YOUR ART

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Curated by MEET YOUR ART, the Official Shops sell festival merchandise, participating artists' goods, books, and featured regional crafts that highlight the charm of art and craftsmanship. One of these is the historic shop Yawaiya.

Operating out of a 150-year-old traditional folk house nestled in the mountains of Hida Takayama, Yawaiya is a folk craft shop that shares insights on traditional craft, architecture, philosophy, and lifestyle through folk art, everyday tools, and its private library. 

At the Official Shop, Yawaiya will sell folk crafts and lifestyle items from Hida, alongside self-published ZINEs.

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Based in Nanjo City, Okinawa, bonoho is a brand of tableware and decorative objects created by Naori Sato.

With roots in sculpture, Sato creates works that evoke the natural climate of Okinawa while breaking free from traditional pottery boundaries through organic forms, vibrant colors, and imaginative hand-painted designs.

The official shop will feature tableware from "bonoho" that brings the spirit of Okinawa to life.

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Inspired by folk art and wood-carved bears from across Japan, wood-carving artist Gizaguma creates works that cherish traditional techniques. Drawing motifs from mountain climbing and everyday life, Gizaguma carefully carves each bear by hand, aiming to create pieces that bring a smile to anyone's face.

Blending respect for tradition with a modern sensibility, Gizaguma’s wood-carved bears join the official shop lineup—offering a rare, limited-quantity chance to discover unique, one-of-a-kind pieces.

Art Exhibition REFLUX: Rising Signs - Music and Audio Installations

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Internationally acclaimed soprano singer Ayako Tanaka—based in Vienna and Tokyo—has been confirmed to join the latest installation in sound artist evala's Sprout series, showcased as a special MYAF 2026 edition within the art exhibition REFLUX: Rising Signs.

Sprout is a spatial audio artwork where distinct sounds resonate from dozens of custom-shaped original speakers, creating an organic sonic ecosystem across the entire space.

Visitors can walk freely through the immersive soundscapes. Featuring vocal recordings of Tanaka—one of the few singers in the world possessing a rare ultra-high vocal range—this new installation creates an expanded acoustic space that pushes the boundaries of human vocal possibilities.

MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL 2026: Event Details

Dates: October 9 – October 12
Location: Tokyo, Tennoz Canal Area

Official Website: https://avex.jp/meetyourart/festival/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meet_your_art/

Venues

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- REFLUX: Rising Signs Art Exhibition Location: Terrada Warehouse G1-5F *
- MEET YOUR ARTISTS Art Fair Location: Terrada Warehouse B and C HALL
- CO-CROSSOVER -Romantic beyond us (earth)- Art Fair Location: Terrada Warehouse D HALL
- Live Performances Location: T-LOTUS M *
- Talk Sessions Location: WHAT CAFE *
- SUPER ART & CRAFT MARKET Location: WHAT CAFE / Boardwalk / Bond Street

*Free for middle school students and younger.
*A 1-DAY TICKET grants access to the Art Exhibition "REFLUX: Rising Signs" (Terrada Warehouse G1-5F) and Art Fairs "MEET YOUR ARTISTS" / "CO-CROSSOVER" (Terrada Warehouse B and C HALL / D HALL), as well as priority entry to Live Performances and Talk Sessions.

Hours

- Oct 9: 16:00 – 21:30 (Market and Live Performances only; Art Area open for preview only)
- Oct 10: 11:00 – 20:00
- Oct 11: 11:00 – 20:00
- Oct 12: 11:00 – 18:00

Tickets

1-DAY TICKET Information: Ticket Portal: https://avex.jp/meetyourart/festival/tickets/

Early Bird Tickets (Purchased on or before Sept 8):
- General: 2,000 yen / Student: 1,000 yen (Student ID required)

Standard Advance / Same-Day Tickets (Purchased Sept 9 onwards):
- General: 2,500 yen (Advance) / 3,000 yen (Same-day)
- Student: 1,500 yen (Advance, Student ID required) / 2,000 yen (Same-day, Student ID required)

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