TOKYO ATLAS International Art Exhibition: Yayoi Kusama Art and More!

Until December 20! TOKYO ATLAS International Art Exhibition

The highly anticipated TOKYO ATLAS International Art Exhibition is being held in Tokyo from October 10 to December 20, 2026.

Set in Tokyo's waterfront areas—including Odaiba, Aomi, and Tennozu—the event features works by globally acclaimed artists from Japan and abroad, such as Yayoi Kusama and Leiko Ikemura.

A diverse array of locations, including parks, seaside areas, office buildings, and normally inaccessible underground parking lots, will transform into art spaces.

Most of the exhibitions can be enjoyed free of charge, making it an appealing way to casually experience contemporary art while sightseeing in Tokyo. Some programs require a fee or entry time slot reservation.

Below, we introduce the highlighted works and venues to enjoy in each area.

Aomi Area: A Giant Balloon Artwork by Yayoi Kusama Makes Its Debut

Yayoi Kusama "Yayoi-chan" 2012/2023 | Yayoi Kusama "Bouquet of Love I Saw in the Universe" 2021

One of the exhibitions drawing particular attention at this event is Yayoi Kusama's large-scale balloon artwork appearing in the Aomi area.

In the Telecom Center Building's atrium, Yayoi Kusama's "Yayoi-chan" and "Bouquet of Love I Saw in the Universe" (unveiled in Japan for the first time) are on display. This marks the world's first time these two works are presented side by side in the same venue.

Yayoi Kusama "Yayoi-chan" 2012/2023 | Yayoi Kusama "Bouquet of Love I Saw in the Universe" 2021

The works are installed in a massive open-ceiling atrium, allowing visitors to view them from different heights and angles while moving across the floors. Experience Yayoi Kusama's colorful, fantastical world throughout the entire architectural space.

"La Bouteille" 2024, performance view in Paris Photo by Hafid Lhachmi / ADAGP Paris 2024. Courtesy Semiose

At the nearby Aomi Minami Terminal Park, the performance piece La Bouteille by French artist Abraham Poincheval will unfold. It is a work in which the artist lives inside a giant bottle, questioning the relationship between privacy and public space.

Han Ishu "Becoming a Wave" 2026 Courtesy of the artist and ANOMALY

Beneath Aomi Minami Terminal Park lies an underground space spanning 197.5 meters in total length. An underground parking lot that is currently not open to the public will be made accessible as a special exhibition venue exclusively during the event.

Please note that admission to the underground parking lot exhibition requires a timed entry reservation. If you wish to view it, please make a reservation in advance through the official website.

Odaiba Area: Giant Floating Sculptures and Historical Parks

The main venues in the Daiba area are Daiba Park and Odaiba Marine Park.

Leiko Ikemura "Moonrabbit Landing" 2026

On the waters of Odaiba Marine Park, a giant sculpture approximately 6 meters tall by Leiko Ikemura, Moonrabbit Landing, will make its debut.

Enjoy an artistic landscape exclusive to the event duration, blending seamlessly with the sea, sky, and Tokyo's cityscape.

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Daiba Park is the site of a battery (fortification) built in the late Edo period to prepare for the arrival of foreign ships. Within this park, where historical traces co-exist with nature to this day, works such as Yayoi Kusama's "Narcissus Garden," Zhao Yao's "Something in the Air," and Kenta Ishige's sound installation will be exhibited.

It is an area where you can feel the relationship between history, nature, and contemporary art within an open-air environment distinct from an art museum.

Tennozu Area: An Art Stroll Along the Canals

Along with Odaiba and Aomi, Tennozu—which has gained attention in recent years as an art district—is also a major area for this exhibition.

One of the venues, "Isle Shinagawa," is a facility that was formerly used as a waste collection facility.

Today, developed alongside surrounding waterfront plazas and promenades, it serves as a cultural and artistic exchange hub that retains traces of its past.

Keita Mori "Bug report" 2024

At Isle Shinagawa, video installations by video artist Yuriko Sasaoka and installation works by Keita Mori will be on display. Rui Mizuki and South Korean contemporary artist Kimsooja are also participating.

At the nearby WHAT MUSEUM, a TOKYO ATLAS-related exhibition titled "Coordinates: Where Tokyo-Supported Artists Stand Today" will be held free of charge.

This exhibition showcases artists and curators who have been supported by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, featuring works by up-and-coming artists including Sarah Yu-Wen Chen and Chen Hsi-Ku.

Takayoshi Ohara "Suspensions" 2026

For those who want to enjoy both canal-side views and art simultaneously, try visiting both Isle Shinagawa and WHAT MUSEUM together for an art walk unique to Tennozu.

TOKYO ATLAS International Art Exhibition

Event Period: October 10 – December 20, 2026
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 17:00 (Last entry 16:30)
Closed Days: Mondays
*Open on October 12 and November 23; closed the following Tuesday instead.

Venues:
Odaiba: Daiba Park, Odaiba Marine Park
Aomi: Telecom Center Building, Aomi Minami Terminal Park, Underground Parking Lot inside Aomi Minami Terminal Park, Tokyo International Cruise Terminal, TOKYO MINATOLIE
Tennozu Isle: Isle Shinagawa, WHAT MUSEUM

Admission Fee: Free
*Some programs and exhibitions require a fee.
*The underground parking lot in Aomi Minami Terminal Park requires a timed-entry reservation.
Official Website: https://tokyoatlas.jp/en

This article has been partially based on information from PR TIMES.