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Exhibition: 'I Love Convenience Store Chocolate'

Running from November 14 to December 6, 2025, the 'I Love Convenience Store Chocolate' exhibition showcases the innovative works of contemporary Ikebana artist Ayaho Osono. Organized by SIGNING at their social issue gallery, SIGNAL, this exhibition aims to explore the fusion of everyday convenience stores with traditional Japanese Ikebana art.

About the Exhibition

In our fast-paced world, where convenience often takes precedence, this exhibition seeks to bridge the gap between the mundane and the profound. Ayaho Osono’s works serve as a thought-provoking inquiry into the essence of culture and its relevance in today's society. She reflects on how Japanese culture can provide insightful guidance amidst the chaos and uncertainty of modern life.

Osano emphasizes the need for a renewed awareness of Japanese heritage, especially in an age where many feel distanced from their cultural roots. The blending of convenience store aesthetics—representing modern pop culture—with the refined craft of Ikebana represents her vision of creating new, inclusive values that celebrate both elements. Through her art, Osano aims for visitors to gain a fresh perspective on the beauty of Ikebana while recognizing its potential as a way to address contemporary social anxieties.

Artist Statement

In her statement, Osano reflects on the challenges faced in 2025—a year marked by various global and domestic upheavals. She acknowledges the rising frustrations and insecurities within society, emphasizing that understanding traditional Japanese practices like Ikebana could offer solutions to the chaos of modern life. By intertwining Ikebana with the phenomenon of convenience stores, she hopes to create artworks that evoke conversations about identity, nostalgia, and the values we attach to our daily lives.

Exhibition Details

• - Dates: November 14 (Friday) - December 6 (Saturday), 2025
• - Hours: Tuesdays 10:00-20:00 (Gallery only)

Wednesdays to Fridays 11:00-23:00 (Café & Gallery)
Saturdays 11:00-18:00 (Café & Gallery)
(Closed on Sundays, Mondays, and public holidays)

• - Entry: Free
• - Location: 1-2-11 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, The ParkRex TORANOMON 1F
• - Contact: 03-6205-8220
• - Website: SIGNING Website
• - Instagram: SIGNAL Instagram

Opening Event Details

• - Date and Time: November 14, 2025, 18:00 - 21:00
• - Event: Live Ikebana performance followed by a reception
• - Cost: Free (drinks not included)

Additional Events

• - Ikebana Live Demonstration: November 29, 2025, 13:00 - 15:00
• - Cost: Free (drinks not included)

The Significance of SIGNAL Gallery

The SIGNAL gallery is unique in its dual role as an input and output space for social issues. It not only offers a platform for art exhibitions but engages visitors to confront unrecognized societal challenges through a participatory approach. By collecting visitor responses, SIGNAL transforms these insights into actionable ideas for addressing social issues.

Future Exhibitions

Following 'I Love Convenience Store Chocolate', subsequent exhibitions will feature artists Yoji Sakuma in December and Makoto Egashira in April 2026.

About SIGNING

SIGNING is a social design company dedicated to simultaneously solving business challenges and social issues, positioned at the forefront of a rapidly changing world. We operate with a focus on promoting social good through innovative designs that address new market opportunities. Our goal is to foster growth that is sustainable and meaningful, encouraging businesses to adopt socially responsible practices.

• - Location: 1-4-28 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 16F Mita International Building
• - Director: Takahiro Maki
• - URL: SIGNING Company