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The Anticipation Grows for TOKYO CREATIVE SALON 2026

Tokyo is set to host its largest creative festival, the TOKYO CREATIVE SALON 2026, from March 13 to March 22, 2026. This year marks the seventh edition of the festival, which has become a staple in celebrating creativity across various fields including fashion, design, art, technology, and more. This event will take place in nine iconic districts of the city — Marunouchi, Nihonbashi, Ginza, Akasaka, Roppongi, Shibuya, Harajuku, Shinjuku, and Haneda. Notably, entry to the events will be free of charge.

Theme: FUTURE VINTAGE

The central theme for the 2026 salon is “FUTURE VINTAGE - Connecting the Memories of the Past to Future Creativity.” This theme invites participants and visitors alike to explore the layers of culture that have developed in Tokyo and to find new forms of expression that resonate with the future.

What is TOKYO CREATIVE SALON?

Established in 2020, the TOKYO CREATIVE SALON aims to broadcast Tokyo's immense creativity to the world. This festival coincides with the cherry blossom season, creating a vibrant atmosphere where diverse forms of expression come alive in the streets of Tokyo. Over the years, TCS has attracted a massive audience, with 125 million visitors recorded during the 2025 festival alone, underscoring the event's growing significance both domestically and internationally.

TCS 2026 Overview

• - Event: TOKYO CREATIVE SALON 2026
• - Dates: March 13-22, 2026
• - Locations: Marunouchi, Nihonbashi, Ginza, Akasaka, Roppongi, Shibuya, Harajuku, Shinjuku, Haneda
• - Admission: Free
• - Organizer: TOKYO CREATIVE SALON Executive Committee
• - Website: TOKYO CREATIVE SALON

Featured Programs and Events

1. City Wide Program

The City Wide Program will allow attendees to engage with creativity across all nine districts. Throughout these areas, the program will showcase a variety of creative contents reflecting local histories and cultures, including fashion, art, and crafts.

2. Tokyo Vintage Fashion Week

From March 13 to 15, the Tokyo Vintage Fashion Week will highlight the allure of vintage culture. The event will be hosted at the Sumitomo Building’s triangular plaza in Shinjuku, featuring approximately 100 vendors showcasing a range of vintage items and a fashion show that encapsulates the rich narratives behind vintage fashion.

3. Focus Exhibition: “Tokyo Trace”

Another cornerstone of the TCS 2026 will be the “Tokyo Trace” exhibition, which seeks to explore the creative backgrounds of brands and designers while revealing the influences of Tokyo on their artwork. The 2026 featured brand will be NOMARHYTHM TEXTILE, lighting a spotlight on their global resonance.

4. Collaboration with the Mainichi Fashion Awards

TCS 2026 will continue its partnership with Mainichi Fashion Awards, which honors extraordinary contributions to Japan's fashion scene since 1983. This collaboration will showcase the evolving cultural significance of fashion in Tokyo.

Visual Identity of TCS 2026

The logo for this year's event will capture the essence of a city that harmoniously melds its past with the present to forge a creative future. The imagery incorporates the cherry blossom as a key symbol of spring and celebration, signifying the diverse cultures coalescing under the TCS umbrella.

Remarks from the Executive Committee

The chairperson, Takeshi Hirouchi, expressed the festival's ambition to utilize the “creative layers” accumulated over generations in Tokyo. He highlighted the challenge of reconstructing these layers with present sensibilities to create new cultural dimensions. The festival aims to uncover the memories embedded within the city and inspire new values through shared experiences.

TOKYO CREATIVE SALON 2026 promises to be a dynamic and enriching celebration, gathering creative minds to showcase work that captures the essence of dual legacy and innovation. With various districts involved, attendees will experience the intricate relationship between the city and its creative output, solidifying the festival's role as a key cultural event in Tokyo.