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Through January 3

STARS: Six Contemporary
Artists from Japan to
the World

An unprecedented collection of Japan's
top contemporary artists at Mori Art Museum
An unprecedented collection of Japan's
top contemporary artists at
Mori Art Museum
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July 30–March 29

Yayoi Kusama
– ‘The Vision of Fantasy’

The visionary artist delivers another
mind-bending exhibition.
The visionary artist delivers another
mind-bending exhibition.
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Nov 28–29 and Dec 5 & 7

Best of Tohoku Showcase at
JAPAN RAIL CAFE TOKYO

Discover the traditions, crafts, foods and
drink of Japan's Tohoku region at
JAPAN RAIL CAFE TOKYO
Discover the traditions, crafts, foods and
drink of Japan's Tohoku region at
JAPAN RAIL CAFE TOKYO
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