TERU, vocalist of the rock band GLAY, is set to host his fifth solo art exhibition in Hakodate, Hokkaido. Titled "HAKODATE ART EXHIBITION 2026 Vol.3 'Kyushigai'" (旧市街 / Old Town), the event will take place from August 1 (Saturday) to August 11 (Tuesday), 2026, across three venues in Hakodate's historic western district — known locally as the "Kyushigai" (Old Town).
The event is designed as a walking-tour-style exhibition, with each of the three venues offering a distinct program. Visitors are encouraged to travel between them via the area's historic streetcar line, itself part of the immersive experience.
Venue 1: Odajima Suisan Foods — TERU Installations
At Odajima Suisan Foods, two separate installation artworks will be on display. Installations are an art form in which the entire exhibition space is considered part of the work itself.
The first installation is a reworked and updated version of TERU's character exhibition that previously drew strong interest when it was held in Shibuya. The second explores the theme of "lines" (線), expressing the relationship between society and people.
Session Schedule (45-minute sessions, timed entry)
- 1st: 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
- 2nd: 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
- 3rd: 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
- 4th: 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM
- 5th: 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM
- 6th: 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM
- 7th: 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM
- 8th: 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Venue 2: TSU@THE TABLE GALLERY — Photography Exhibition & Collaborative Work
TSU@THE TABLE GALLERY will host a photography exhibition by five photographers from Hakodate, all connected to TERU, on the theme of their hometown.
Participating photographers include Yusuke Oishi, Yusuke Baba, Takayuki Koike, Kostarou, and JIRO (bassist of GLAY). JIRO has long pursued photography as a personal passion, and his work received high praise from industry professionals at a photography exhibition organized by RICOH in 2025.
On the second floor of the same venue, a collaborative installation themed around "threads" (糸) will feature works created together with calligrapher Akiko Sasaki, students from her calligraphy classes, and children from Aiai Kindergarten in Hakodate.
Photography Exhibition Session Schedule (45-minute sessions, timed entry)
- 1st: 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
- 2nd: 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
- 3rd: 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
- 4th: 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM
- 5th: 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM
- 6th: 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM
- 7th: 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM
- 8th: 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Venue 3: Tachikawa Family House — Free Admission
The third venue, Tachikawa Family House, will display a poem written by GLAY's main composer TAKURO specifically about Hakodate, rendered as a hanging scroll by calligrapher Akiko Sasaki.
In collaboration with the popular Hakodate matcha café "HAKODATE MATCHA STAND," original matcha drinks served in special cups will be available for purchase on-site. Artist Azumi (wyolica), a close friend of TERU, is also scheduled to perform a DJ set.
Entry to Tachikawa Family House is free of charge. No timed entry or advance reservation is required, though access may be restricted during periods of heavy congestion.
About Hakodate's Western District (Kyushigai)
The western district of Hakodate — known as Kyushigai, or "Old Town" — is a historic neighborhood surrounding Hakodate Port. Following the port's opening in the late Edo period in 1859, the area developed into an international trading hub, blending Japanese and Western architectural styles into a distinctive streetscape. This exhibition uses the entire district as its backdrop, offering visitors a chance to experience not only the artworks but also the nostalgic atmosphere of the city itself.
Hakodate Port Festival Participation
TERU will also participate in the Hakodate Port Festival (函館港まつり), held during the same period.
Festival dates: August 2 (Sunday) to August 3 (Monday), 2026 (Backup date: August 4, Tuesday)
- August 2: 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM
- August 3: 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
- Backup date August 4: 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Details about participating as "TEAM 太陽の子供たち" (Team Children of the Sun):
https://taiyounokodomotachi.com/
Exhibition Overview
Event: HAKODATE ART EXHIBITION 2026 Vol.3 "Kyushigai"
Dates: August 1 (Saturday) to August 11 (Tuesday), 2026
Venues:
- Odajima Suisan Foods
- TSU@THE TABLE GALLERY
- Tachikawa Family House
Official site: https://www.glay.co.jp/feature/hakodateart_vol3
Tickets
Advance ticket price (electronic ticket): ¥4,000
Tickets are available via Lawson Ticket with a lottery-based advance entry system (assigned queue numbers).
Note: A TERU installation ticket does not grant access to the photography exhibition. A separate (free) reservation must be made for the photo exhibition.
Lottery Round 1-1: TERU Installation (Advance)
- Application period: June 3, 2026 (Wednesday), 5:00 PM to June 10, 2026 (Wednesday), 11:59 PM
- Result & payment period: June 13, 2026 (Saturday), 3:00 PM to June 15, 2026 (Monday), 11:00 PM
- Application URL: https://l-tike.com/st1/hakodate-art-exhibition2026-vol3
Lottery Round 1-2: Photography Exhibition (Advance, Free)
- Application period: June 18, 2026 (Thursday), 5:00 PM to June 22, 2026 (Monday), 11:59 PM
- Result announcement: June 25, 2026 (Thursday), 3:00 PM (no payment required)
- Application URL: https://l-tike.com/st1/shashinten-hakodate
General Sale
- Available from: June 27, 2026 (Saturday), 10:00 AM
- URL: https://l-tike.com/st1/hakodate-art-exhibition2026-vol3
TERU's Comment
For the past three years, I've been holding art exhibitions in Hakodate, but this time the stage is the "Old Town" area — a place with deep historical roots in the city. I'd like visitors to ride the streetcar that connects the three venues as part of the immersive experience, and to enjoy the city itself through art.
Kyushigai is the "birthplace of modern Japan," a city that developed as an international trade hub following the port's opening in 1859. By combining the city's history with art, I hope to help create a new culture for Hakodate's Old Town.
Participating Artists
- TERU: https://www.glay.co.jp/feature/terunews
- JIRO: https://www.glay.co.jp/feature/biography
- Yusuke Oishi: https://www.instagram.com/yusuke_oishi_marcomonk/
- Yusuke Baba: https://www.instagram.com/yusukebaba/
- Kostarou: https://www.instagram.com/kostaraw_9/
- Takayuki Koike: https://www.instagram.com/51foto/
- TAKURO: https://www.glay.co.jp/feature/biography
- Akiko Sasaki (Calligrapher): https://www.instagram.com/akiko_sasaki_calligraphy/
- Azumi (wyolica): https://azumiofficial.bitfan.id/
Venue Details
Odajima Suisan Foods
https://www.instagram.com/odajimasuisan_hakodate/
TSU@THE TABLE GALLERY
https://www.instagram.com/epuis_and_co/
Tachikawa Family House
https://tachikawafamilyhouse.com/bunquet/
