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Charitable Mission at Polaris Museum Annex

The Polaris Museum Annex, located in the heart of Tokyo's Ginza district, has made headlines with its remarkable charity auction titled "Blooming towards the sky", which ran from November 7 to November 30, 2025. The event successfully raised 15,740,000 yen, which was subsequently donated to the Japanese Red Cross for the Noto Peninsula earthquake relief fund, emphasizing the museum's commitment to social responsibility and community support.

This initiative emerged during the uncertain times of the COVID-19 pandemic, born from a collective desire to assist healthcare professionals and respond to societal challenges. Each year, the Polaris Museum has adapted its theme and beneficiaries to mirror the prevailing social landscape. This year's auction is the sixth edition of the initiative, and it proudly marks a cumulative donation surpassing 100 million yen to NGOs and disaster relief funds.

Two years have passed since the last earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula, but the recovery efforts are still in critical need of support. To symbolize rebirth and resilience, the charity exhibition was aptly titled, reinforcing a theme of "new buds blooming." The event featured original works from 24 talented artists, which were auctioned in a silent auction format and through a lottery for drawings, generating an outpouring of generous support from the community.

The museum expresses deep gratitude to all the patrons, participating artists, and everyone involved in making this charitable endeavor a success. The contributions received demonstrate the power of art to inspire change, bringing people together for a noble cause.

As we look ahead, the Polaris Museum Annex remains dedicated to enhancing society through the arts and culture, promoting values of peace and enrichment. Through ongoing initiatives like these, the museum aims to further cultivate appreciation for art while actively contributing to social betterment.

Donation Details

• - Recipient: Noto Peninsula Earthquake Relief Fund
• - Donation Amount: 15,740,000 yen
• - Number of Participants: 528 (including auction and lottery applications)
• - Purpose: Support for the Noto Peninsula region

Exhibition Overview

• - Exhibition Name: Charitable Auction "Blooming towards the sky"
• - Venue: Polaris Museum Annex website
• - Organizer: Polaris Holdings Co., Ltd.
• - Content: Auction and lottery for art pieces by 24 artists, with all proceeds donated.

Participating Artists:

• - Nahoko Iino
• - Masayo Imai
• - Saya Irie
• - Toshihiko Iwata
• - Yuka Kashiwabara
• - Kengo Kito
• - Anna Ochiai (Sukurikari)
• - Hiraku Suzuki
• - Kyo Takemura
• - Noritaka Tatehana
• - Miyuki Tsugami
• - Hirofumi Nakamura
• - Moe Nakamura
• - Nika Nagama
• - Yushi Nishijima
• - Tetsuya Noguchi
• - Yuko Higuchi
• - Risa Fukui
• - Sebastian Masuda
• - Rina Mizuno
• - Mai Miyake
• - Miyuki Yokomizo
• - Ryu Itadani
• - Osamu Watanabe (in alphabetical order)

This story showcases how art can transcend beyond creativity, acting as a beacon of hope and support for communities in need, showcasing the Polaris Museum Annex's invaluable role in philanthropy.