Tokyo Metropolitan Meiji Park will hold its first art festival, "MEIJI PARK ART WEEK," for ten days from November 1 (Sunday) to November 10 (Tuesday), 2026. The festival is organized by Tokyo Legacy Parks Co., Ltd., which manages and operates the park.
Set in the park as autumn deepens, the festival features two major programs: theater (performing arts) and a contemporary art exhibition.
At Michi Hiroba, a special "Aka (red) Tent" will appear for a staging of Shitaya Mannenchō Monogatari, a masterpiece play by Juro Kara (唐十郎). The production is the debut performance of a theater company launched by his son, actor and film director Gitan Otsuru (大鶴義丹). Dai Watanabe and Kaname Ouki (凰稀かなめ) star.
At Kibō no Hiroba, artist はくいきしろい, who has drawn attention for works made with translucent resin ink, presents the solo exhibition "Northern Lights." The light-transmitting works overlap with the scenery of the park, creating a viewing experience that is possible only outdoors.
Meiji Park, where abundant greenery meets the urban space of central Tokyo, is the setting for both programs.
Event Overview
| Name | MEIJI PARK ART WEEK |
| Period | November 1 (Sunday) to November 10 (Tuesday), 2026 |
| Venue | Tokyo Metropolitan Meiji Park (5-7 Kasumigaoka-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0013) |
| Theater | Michi Hiroba, special tent |
| Art Exhibition | Kibō no Hiroba |
| Organizer | Tokyo Legacy Parks Co., Ltd. |
| Park Website | https://www.meiji-park.com/ |
| Park Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/meiji_park_tokyo/ |
Access
- Toei Oedo Line, Kokuritsu-Kyogijo Station: 9-minute walk
- Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Gaienmae Station: 9-minute walk
- JR Sobu Line, Sendagaya Station: 10-minute walk
Theater: Reiwa Jōkyō Gekijō Debut Performance "Shitaya Mannenchō Monogatari"
A special Aka (red) Tent, a symbol of underground (angura) theater, will be set up at Michi Hiroba in the park for performances of Shitaya Mannenchō Monogatari, one of Juro Kara's representative plays.
The production is directed by Kara's eldest son, Gitan Otsuru. It is the debut performance of "Reiwa Jōkyō Gekijō" (令和状況劇場), a new company that Otsuru is launching to carry on the lineage of Jōkyō Gekijō (状況劇場). The lead role is played by Dai Watanabe, son of Ken Watanabe, who made his debut as a lead actor in the 1981 premiere. The two, who carry on the bloodlines of legends of the theater world, team up on the tent stage at Meiji Park.
| Title | Reiwa Jōkyō Gekijō "Shitaya Mannenchō Monogatari" |
| Written by | Juro Kara |
| Director / Cast | Gitan Otsuru |
| Starring | Dai Watanabe, Kaname Ouki |
| Venue | Tokyo Metropolitan Meiji Park, Michi Hiroba, special tent |
| Organizers | Reiwa Jōkyō Gekijō "Shitaya Mannenchō Monogatari" Production Committee / BS11 and others; Tokyo Legacy Parks Co., Ltd. (operator of Tokyo Metropolitan Meiji Park) |
| Official Website | https://s.mxtv.jp/event/reiwajogeki2026/ |
| Tickets | Purchase tickets |
Performance Schedule
| Date | Doors Open | Curtain |
|---|---|---|
| November 1 (Sun), 3 (Tue, public holiday), 7 (Sat), 8 (Sun) | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| November 2 (Mon), 4 (Wed) to 6 (Fri), 9 (Mon), 10 (Tue) | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
Art Exhibition: はくいきしろい Solo Exhibition "Northern Lights"
At Kibō no Hiroba, artist はくいきしろい, who has gained popularity for colorful works made with resin ink, presents the solo exhibition "Northern Lights." The light-transmitting works overlap with the park's trees, the sky and the people passing by, showing an expression unique to an outdoor space. Visitors can look closely at the layers and texture of the ink, or step back and view the works together with the landscape, changing their distance from the pieces as they like.
During the exhibition period, the works can be viewed free of charge at any time, 24 hours a day. Weight-based sales, where a work is cut and sold by weight, as well as sales of stickers and art chairs, will also be offered.
はくいきしろい artwork image
Chair artwork image (courtesy of the artist)
| Exhibition | はくいきしろい Solo Exhibition "Northern Lights" |
| Venue | Tokyo Metropolitan Meiji Park, Kibō no Hiroba |
| Exhibition Hours | 24 hours (on permanent display during the period) |
| Artwork Sales | Daily, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Admission | Free |
About the Artist
はくいきしろい began creating work in 2017 and started exhibiting in 2018. Drawing inspiration from information found on the internet, the artist translates it through their own body into works with color and texture. They create sticker works using resin ink and regard the act of viewers cutting out a piece and sticking it onto something familiar as part of the work. The artist also extends works into spaces, including a window display at Matsuzakaya Nagoya and Christmas visuals and decorations at Laforet Harajuku. In September 2026, the artist took part in "TOKYO ISSUE" at Isetan Shinjuku.
