Kashima Arts (Kyobashi, Chuo City, Tokyo) is holding a preview viewing for its "Meguru -MEGURU-" Art Auction Vol.27 MAIN SALE from Saturday, August 22 to Sunday, August 30, 2026.
This MAIN SALE brings together 213 fine works representing Japanese art, including 15 pieces by the Edo-period painting master Ito Jakuchu (伊藤若冲), along with works by Katsushika Hokusai (葛飾北斎), Kawanabe Kyosai (河鍋暁斎), Tsuguharu Foujita (藤田嗣治), and other leading figures.
To celebrate the occasion, a limited quantity of original eco bags featuring "10 Great Disciples of Shakamuni," a signature work by Living National Treasure katae-zome (paste-resist dyeing) artist Serizawa Keisuke (芹沢銈介), goes on sale, and visitors to the preview viewing receive a complimentary specially designed fan (three designs available) inspired by the works on offer.
From encountering the works themselves to experiencing the bidding process and picking up original merchandise, the event offers a chance to feel closer to the appeal of Japanese art.
Serizawa Keisuke's "10 Great Disciples of Shakamuni" Becomes an Original Eco Bag
To mark the "Meguru -MEGURU-" Art Auction Vol.27 MAIN SALE, a limited quantity of original eco bags featuring Serizawa Keisuke's "10 Great Disciples of Shakamuni" will go on sale.
"10 Great Disciples of Shakamuni" is a series depicting ten of Buddha's foremost disciples, one of the masterpieces that Living National Treasure katae-zome artist Serizawa Keisuke created in his later years. Through powerful line work and forms that make full use of negative space, it expresses the individuality and spirituality of each of the ten disciples, and is considered the very essence of Serizawa's art.
Serizawa Keisuke's "10 Great Disciples of Shakamuni"
To let people enjoy this world of expression in everyday life, an original eco bag has been created that makes the most of the work's appeal.
It comes in three colors — off-white, black, and pink — and is designed to suit everyday use as well as wear with kimono.
※Available in limited quantities; sales will end once stock runs out.
- Size: Width 385mm x Height 635mm x Gusset 130mm (includes a storage pouch: 150mm x 150mm)
- Material: Polyester
- Colors: Off-white / Black / Pink
- Price: ¥2,500 each (tax included)
- Sales location: Kashima Arts (Kyobashi, Chuo City, Tokyo)
- Sales period: From Saturday, August 22
- Payment method: Cash only
The Preview Viewing Begins August 22
The preview viewing starts Saturday, August 22. Anyone is welcome to attend and view the works on offer.
Because the works are displayed without glass cases, visitors can appreciate the brushwork, texture, and presence of each piece up close, and can also consult with specialist staff on-site. This is a valuable opportunity to see the works in person, confirm their appeal, and then place a bid.
Limited-Edition Fans as a Complimentary Gift
Visitors to the preview viewing receive a complimentary specially designed fan from "Meguru -MEGURU-" Vol.27 MAIN SALE.
Three designs are available, each inspired by works from the auction.
They are original items, available only to preview visitors, that let people enjoy a piece of Japanese art in everyday life.
※Available in limited quantities; distribution will end once stock runs out.
- Serizawa Keisuke's "10 Great Disciples of Shakamuni" design (available in black or red)
- A special design combining Maruyama Okyo's "登竜門" and Suzuki Kiitsu's "秋之七草図"
An Auction Offering the Chance to Encounter 213 Fine Works of Japanese Art
The "Meguru -MEGURU-" Art Auction Vol.27 MAIN SALE brings together 213 works spanning a wide range of periods, from the Edo era to modern and contemporary times.
It is a valuable opportunity to view works up close by leading figures in Japanese art, including Ito Jakuchu, Maruyama Okyo, Katsushika Hokusai, Yokoyama Taikan, Uemura Shoen, and Tsuguharu Foujita, and to enjoy the encounter with each piece.
All works on offer are currently listed on the auction's website, where visitors can review the details of each piece and place a bid directly.
View the full lineup on the website
Main Exhibiting Artists
- Old paintings: Yosa Buson (与謝蕪村), Ito Jakuchu (伊藤若冲), Soga Shohaku (曾我蕭白), Maruyama Okyo (円山應挙), Nagasawa Rosetsu (長澤蘆雪), Mori Sosen (森祖仙), Sakai Hoitsu (酒井抱一), Suzuki Kiitsu (鈴木其一), Katsushika Hokusai (葛飾北斎), Kano Hogai (狩野芳崖), Kawanabe Kyosai (河鍋暁斎), Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (月岡芳年), Watanabe Seitei (渡邊省亭)
- Modern paintings: Yokoyama Taikan (横山大観), Hishida Shunso (菱田春草), Kawai Gyokudo (川合玉堂), Kimura Buzan (木村武山), Takeuchi Seiho (竹内栖鳳), Uemura Shoen (上村松園), Ito Shinsui (伊東深水), Maeda Seison (前田青邨), Hayami Gyoshu (速水御舟), Ono Chikkyo (小野竹喬), Tanaka Isson (田中一村), Kataoka Tamako (片岡球子), Hirayama Ikuo (平山郁夫), Senju Hiroshi (千住博)
- Western-style paintings: Tsuguharu Foujita (藤田嗣治), Kumagai Morikazu (熊谷守一), Koiso Ryohei (小磯良平), Togo Seiji (東郷青児), Kamoi Rei (鴨居玲), Marc Chagall
- Calligraphy: Ikkyu Sojun (一休宗純), Date Masamune (伊達政宗), Taigu Ryokan (大愚良寛), Saigo Nanshu (西郷南洲), Nakaoka Shintaro (中岡慎太郎), Iwasaki Yataro (岩崎彌太郎), Fukuzawa Yukichi (福澤諭吉), Natsume Soseki (夏目漱石)
- Mingei (folk crafts): Munakata Shiko (棟方志功), Serizawa Keisuke (芹沢銈介), Kawai Kanjiro (河井寛次郎)
- Crafts: Ogata Kenzan (尾形乾山), Namikawa Yasuyuki (並河靖之), Kitaoji Rosanjin (北大路魯山人), Itaya Hazan (板谷波山), Hirakushi Denchu (平櫛田中), Émile Gallé
Event Overview
"Meguru -MEGURU-" Art Auction Vol.27 MAIN SALE
Preview viewing: Saturday, August 22 to Sunday, August 30, 2026 ※Free admission / open every day during the event
Venue: Kashima Arts (Kyobashi, Chuo City, Tokyo)
Hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Works on offer: 213 pieces
Bid deadline: Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Result announcement: Tuesday, September 1, 2027 at 3:00 PM
Highlights of the Preview Viewing
1. No glass cases — view the works up close
The works on offer are displayed without glass cases, letting visitors examine texture, brushwork, and scale up close.
※Not all works on offer are on display at all times during the preview viewing. If there is a particular piece you would like to see, please ask a staff member.
2. Guidance from specialist staff
Knowledgeable specialist staff are on hand throughout the preview viewing. Feel free to ask about a work's technique, highlights, the artist's background, or anything else that catches your interest.
3. Bid on the spot for any work you like
If you find a work you're interested in, simply fill out the required information on a bid application form and place it in the bid box at the venue to take part in the auction. It's a system that is easy to understand even for first-time bidders.
※For those unable to visit in person, condition reports for the works on offer can also be sent. Feel free to get in touch.
View and bid on the full lineup of works on the website!
Meguru website: https://meguru-auction.jp/
※Bid deadline: Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM
A free original catalog is available!
A free original catalog featuring all the works on offer is available.
Those who would like a copy can request one through the online form.
Catalog request form: https://meguru-auction.jp/mem_inquiry
※Printed catalogs are limited in number. Once the supply is exhausted, requests will be fulfilled with the web catalog instead.
A web-only auction, "Meguru -MEGURU- Online," is also being held!
Separate from the MAIN SALE, "Meguru -MEGURU-" is also holding a web-only auction called "Meguru -MEGURU- Online."
Unlike the MAIN SALE, where visitors preview works at the venue before bidding, "Meguru -MEGURU- Online" is an online-only auction where bidding and winning take place entirely on the web.
It uses an "open bidding" format that lets bidders check the current price in real time, and most works have a minimum bid starting in the low thousands of yen, making it known for a more accessible price range.
"Meguru -MEGURU-" Vol.27 [Meguru Online]
URL: https://meguru-auction.jp/mem_goodslist?action=interauc
- Bidding period: Friday, August 21 to Wednesday, September 9, 2026
- Bid deadline: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM
- Works on offer: 72 pieces
※"Meguru -MEGURU- Online" is a separate auction from the "Meguru -MEGURU-" Vol.27 MAIN SALE, with different works, a different bidding format, and a different schedule.
