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Art Fair & Open Studio Event for TENNOZ ART WEEK 2026 at TERRADA ART COMPLEX

Tokyo, Japan — Warehouse TERRADA will host the art fair “Tennoz Contemporary” alongside TERRADA ART STUDIO TENNOZ OPEN STUDIO 2026 during the district-wide art event TENNOZ ART WEEK 2026 in Tennoz, Tokyo, from Thursday, Sept. 10 to Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. At TERRADA ART COMPLEX, home to many of Japan’s leading contemporary art galleries, 38 galleries will participate — featuring collaborative exhibitions between resident galleries and partner galleries from Japan and overseas, as well as concurrent exhibitions hosted by resident galleries. At TERRADA ART STUDIO Tennoz, located inside TERRADA ART COMPLEX I, studio artists will open their spaces to the public exclusively for this occasion to exhibit and sell their works. As visitors explore these gallery venues and active creative workspaces, they can discover artworks that resonate with their sensibilities and find inspiration to bring art into their daily lives.

Tennoz Contemporary: An Art Fair Bringing Together Galleries from Japan and Overseas in Tennoz

This year, 38 galleries and art spaces will participate across TERRADA ART COMPLEX. At TERRADA ART COMPLEX I, resident galleries will host collaborative exhibitions with partner galleries from Japan and abroad. At TERRADA ART COMPLEX II, resident galleries will present concurrent exhibitions during the fair. The exhibition footprint will also expand into viewing spaces and common areas, transforming both buildings into dynamic venues for the art fair. 

Open Studio: Discovering the Stories Behind the Artworks

TERRADA ART STUDIO TENNOZ OPEN STUDIO 2026 will take place at TERRADA ART STUDIO Tennoz, located inside TERRADA ART COMPLEX I. Eight studio artists will open their usually private creative spaces to the public exclusively for this occasion. Through direct interaction with the artists and engaging with works in progress, visitors can gain insight into the stories behind the art while having the opportunity to purchase select exhibited works.

Connecting Yokohama and Tennoz in Collaboration with Tokyo Gendai

TENNOZ ART WEEK 2026 is a district-wide art event held in collaboration with the international art fair Tokyo Gendai. This year’s program features, in addition to the art fair and open studios, an exhibition co-curated with contemporary artist Noboru Tsubaki, as well as workshops utilizing traditional Eastern art materials. During the event, a complimentary shuttle bus service will operate between Tokyo Gendai’s venue at PACIFICO Yokohama and Tennoz, allowing visitors to seamlessly explore both art destinations.

Through TENNOZ ART WEEK 2026, Warehouse TERRADA connects the galleries, museum, art cafe, and art materials lab concentrated in the Tennoz area, offering multifaceted ways to experience contemporary art. Furthermore, by collaborating with an international art fair, Warehouse TERRADA aims to broaden touchpoints with the global art scene, foster the growth of Japan’s art market, and elevate the country’s cultural presence.

Tennoz Contemporary Photo by Yusuke Suzuki (USKfoto)

TERRADA ART STUDIO Tennoz

Overview of the Event

Tennoz Contemporary

Dates: Thursday, Sept. 10 – Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026

Hours: Varies by gallery

Entrance Fee: Free

Reservation: Not required

Venues:

TERRADA ART COMPLEX I (1-33-10 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo)

TERRADA ART COMPLEX II (1-32-8 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo)

Access:

8-minute walk from Tennoz Isle Station (Exit B) on the Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit Rinkai Line

11-minute walk from Tennoz Isle Station (Central Exit) on the Tokyo Monorail Haneda Airport Line

Official Website: https://terrada-art-complex.com/en

TERRADA ART COMPLEX I

Details: Exhibitions by resident galleries and collaborative exhibitions with partner galleries from Japan and overseas

Participating Galleries:

– MAKI Gallery x TEZUKAYAMA GALLERY, KOKI ARTS, LEESAYA, Marco Gallery

– KOTARO NUKAGA x NUKAGA GALLERY, N project, √K Contemporary, COHJU, TATSURO KISHIMOTO

– STANDING PINE x Atsuhiko Suematsu Gallery, Gallery HAM

– Tomio Koyama Gallery x KAYOKOYUKI, AWASE Gallery, Bambinart Gallery

– ANOMALY x A Thousand Plateaus Art Space, MISAKO & ROSEN, Satoko Oe Contemporary, WAITINGROOM, Yumiko Chiba Associates

– Takuro Someya Contemporary Art

– KOSAKU KANECHIKA

– SCAI PARK

TERRADA ART COMPLEX II

Details: Exhibitions by resident galleries and spaces, alongside special showcases utilizing common areas

Participating Galleries and Spaces:

KOTARO NUKAGA, YUKIKOMIZUTANI, MU GALLERY, gallery UG, Tokyo International Gallery, YOD Gallery, Goyo Gallery, THE HIRAKO HOUSE TOKYO | Yuichi Hirako Studio, ShugoArts, Taka Ishii Gallery, T&Y Projects

Special Exhibitions: Marco Gallery, MASUMI SASAKI GALLERY

TERRADA ART STUDIO TENNOZ OPEN STUDIO 2026

Details: Open studio access to artists’ spaces, exhibition of works in progress, and sale of select artworks

Participating Artists: Saeko Asai, Kzeymmt, GOU SHIBATA, RAURA SUZUKI, Yuji Tokuda, Nasim G. Pachi, Maasa Nishimura, Kumiko Miyoshi (in Japanese alphabetical order)

Dates: Thursday, Sept. 10 – Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026

Hours: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. (Closes at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13)

Entrance Fee: Free

Reservation: Not required

Venue: TERRADA ART STUDIO Tennoz (TERRADA ART COMPLEX I 2F, 1-33-10 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo)

Titles omitted, listed in no particular order

TENNOZ ART WEEK 2026 Overview

Dates: Thursday, Sept. 10 – Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026

(VIP preview on Wednesday, Sept. 9)

Official Website: https://warehouseofart.org/taw

Venues: TERRADA ART COMPLEX, WHAT MUSEUM, WHAT CAFE, PIGMENT TOKYO, and others

Organizer: Warehouse TERRADA

Support: Tennoz Canalside Vitalization Association

Endorsement: Shinagawa City

Shuttle Bus Service

A complimentary shuttle bus service will operate between Tokyo Gendai’s venue at PACIFICO Yokohama and Tennoz.

Dates: Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026

Route: Between PACIFICO Yokohama (National Convention Hall) and Tennoz

Fee: Free

Eligibility: Tokyo Gendai ticket holders

Reservation: Not required

Further details, including the operating timetable, will be announced on the official TENNOZ ART WEEK 2026 website (https://warehouseofart.org/taw) once confirmed.

Related Program: Art Cruise Along the Tennoz Canals

To coincide with TENNOZ ART WEEK 2026, Shinagawa Cruise, a boat tour traversing Shinagawa’s waterways, will operate a special art cruise along the canals surrounding Tennoz. Guests can appreciate large-scale murals on buildings from the water, enjoying the cityscape and public art of Tennoz from a fresh perspective.

Dates: Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026

Times: 12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Departure and Arrival Locations: Departs from T-LOTUS M Pier; arrives at Tennoz Yamatsu Pier

Capacity: 40 passengers per tour

Fee: 1,500 yen per adult

Registration: Reservation required. Same-day tickets available on-site only if seats remain.

URL: https://mizubetokyo.com/shinagawacruise (Japanese)

Organizers: Shinagawa City and Tennoz Canalside Vitalization Association

Cruises may be suspended or itineraries modified depending on weather and canal conditions.

Official Partner of Tokyo Gendai

Warehouse TERRADA will participate as an official partner of Tokyo Gendai again this year, aiming to invigorate the art market and foster regional vibrancy by connecting Tennoz with domestic and international art scenes.

Name: Tokyo Gendai

Dates: Friday, Sept. 11 – Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026 

(VIP preview and Vernissage on Thursday, Sept. 10)

Venue: National Convention Hall (PACIFICO Yokohama)

Address: 1-1-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-0012

URL: https://tokyogendai.com

About Warehouse TERRADA

Established in 1950 and located in Tennoz, Tokyo, Warehouse TERRADA has developed dedicated storage services for highly specialized items such as artworks, wine, media and confidential documents. In particular, the art storage service, first launched in 1975, has expanded into artwork restoration, transportation, exhibitions and other related solutions, all available in one-stop. In 2014, the company began operating a bonded warehouse for artworks. In 2022, it launched a new space that functions as a permanent gallery venue allowing for viewings, storage and more under bonded conditions, aiming to further invigorate art distribution. Warehouse TERRADA also operates art studios available for rent and hosts the TERRADA ART AWARD, supporting emerging artists. These initiatives earned the company the Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patronage Award in 2018. In recent years, Warehouse TERRADA has opened several facilities that promote art and culture, including the museum of contemporary art and architecture WHAT MUSEUM, art gallery cafe WHAT CAFE, art materials lab PIGMENT TOKYO, and TERRADA ART COMPLEX, which brings together numerous art galleries in Japan. Through these broad-ranging art industry operations, and as a frontrunner in the Japanese art world, we provide services that contribute to revitalizing the art market and developing Tennoz into the world’s most exciting art capital.

Company Name: Warehouse TERRADA

Representative: President & CEO, Kohei Terada

Address: 2-6-10 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

Foundation: October 1950

URL: https://www.terrada.co.jp/en