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Celebrating Five Years at Yokumoku Museum

Yokumoku Museum, located at 6-15-1 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, is excited to announce that it will celebrate its fifth anniversary on October 25, 2025, coinciding with the ongoing exhibition titled "Pablo Picasso: The Art of Ceramics - 'Mitate'". To express gratitude for five years of visits and support, the museum will host a special campaign from October 18 to November 3, 2025. This campaign is aimed at rewarding both visitors and social media followers.

The museum's founder, Norikazu Fujinawa, believed that sweets are not merely manufactured but are created from the heart. This philosophy has been carried forward by the museum's first director, Toshikazu Fujinawa, who has envisioned a space where the vibrant and free expression of Picasso is showcased through ceramic art. Since its inauguration on Picasso's birthday, October 25, 2020, the museum has become a place for surprises and discoveries, even through the challenging times of the pandemic. It has now reached its fifth exhibition cycle centered on Picasso's ceramic works, with its popular art sessions now having exceeded 400 sessions in total.

Anniversary Campaign Details

Visitor Gifts

Participate in quizzes and surveys to receive exclusive gifts! Visitors can look forward to receiving original postcards, drip coffee packs, notebooks, and other delightful items during their visit.

Social Media Campaign

For those following on social media, a special lottery will be held to win pairs of admission tickets (available until December 28), luxurious gifts like the Petit Cigare “Valoris” tin, and complete catalogs of past exhibitions. Note that the content of the gifts may change without prior notice.

Exhibition Overview: "Pablo Picasso: The Art of Ceramics - 'Mitate'"

This ongoing exhibition, which runs until December 28, 2025, explores Picasso's experimentation with the repurposing of shapes through his sculptural and ceramic works, interpreted through the Japanese cultural lens of "mitate". The exhibition highlights how Picasso creatively sees the form of existing vases as birds or circular plates resembling bullfighting rings. By reevaluating these methods as metaphors in humor, it reveals glimpses into Picasso's creative process in ceramic production. Online ticket purchases come with a discount of 200 yen and allow the accumulation of Rakuten points.
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YM Art Sessions

The YM Art Sessions focus on the therapeutic benefits of art, allowing participants to engage their senses and stimulate their creativity, ultimately promoting relaxation and mental well-being. This program invites everyone looking to express themselves freely and revitalize their spirits through art.
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Gallery Talks

Join our curators as they guide participants around the exhibition space, sharing the fascinating stories behind the showcased pieces. Take your time to appreciate the artworks in a relaxed environment.
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Picasso Talks

Participate in our engaging worksheet and stroller tours, where educators will converse with attendees, uncovering the interesting aspects of the artworks for an enriched viewing experience.
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Student Support Project: "Pikatto! Student"

This original program combines observation and creation, encouraging students to utilize the museum's resources. It aims to foster a lasting relationship with the world of art and museums for students.
Learn More About the Project

Venue Information

Yokumoku Museum
Address: 6-15-1 Minami-Aoyama, Minato, Tokyo, 107-0062
Transportation: A 9-minute walk from Omotesando Station (Tokyo Metro) B1 exit. Take the Toei Bus from Shibuya Station East Exit, line 51, to "Aoyama Gakuin Chutobu Mae" stop, and walk 1 minute. Parking is not available.
Phone: 03-3486-8000

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