EVENT INDEX

[Time] 11:00 - 21:00

[Location] Grass Square, Midtown Garden

[Sponsored By] Tokyo Midtown

[Organized By] ULTRA PUBLIC PROJECT

The Grass Square will play host to this exciting project, using new ideas to consider the parks of the future. The key to this event lies with square containers called “PARK PACKS.” They contain a variety of tools, including unique and flexible collapsible tables and chairs. Based on these variety of tools, and with a splash of imagination, the park can be transformed into any number of “places,” from a movie theatre to a concert venue or a charming cafe. During the period of the event a variety of different fun places will appear on the Grass Square. This constantly shifting, transformative event allows every visitor to enjoy themselves while thinking together about the parks of the future.

[Time] 11:00 - 21:00

[Location] Midtown Garden

[Charge] Free

[Sponsored By] Tokyo Midtown

[Organized By] we+

[With Cooperation From] NBC Meshtec Inc.

An installation will appear in the Midtown Garden in which the wind and sunlight are made visible. The mirror mesh that undulates in the breeze allows the wind itself to be seen. The changes in the reflected light give the aspect of a living creature, just enjoying the process of breathing, and creating a light and comfortable space to exist. This is your chance to feel the future not from new technology or materials, but from ways of thinking and the way things are used.

[Time] 11:00 - 21:00

[Location] Atrium

[Charge] Free

[Organized By] NTT DOCOMO, INC.

DOCOMO’s commitment to product design - that is to reach the ideal through trial and error, thinking of those who use our products. We are reaching out to express our attitudes towards product design in this exhibition. The theme is “color.” We will communicate our feelings for each and every phone user, by installation of smartphone-shaped papers of various colors. We hope you enjoy this colorful experience.

[Time] 11:00 - 19:00

[Location] Canopy Square

[Charge] Free

[Organized By] Mazda Motor Corporation

At the entryway to Tokyo Midtown, Canopy Square, Mazda will again be creating a special space to explore their designs up close. A design vision model will be exhibited depicting the “elegant and high-quality style” aimed for by next generation designs. This globally award winning vision model is more than just a concept car, and will be thoroughly reflected in the next generation of automobiles. Don’t miss this opportunity to take in it's elegant curves for yourself.

[Time] 11:00 - 21:00

[Location] Galleria B1

[Charge] Free

[Organized By] Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

This crystal grand piano has been created by Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing based on more than 90 years of accumulated piano-making knowledge and craftsmanship. Just it’s very appearance creates a luxurious space in which art and technology are fused together. Beyond the bounds of the music industry, this exhibition provides a rich space featuring a piano and music to a wide range of people from all walks of life.

[Location] Monitors around Tokyo Midtown, Galleria B1, Tokyo Midtown Conference

[Charge] Free

[Organized By] Tokyo Midtown

[With Cooperation From] Ars Electronica

“SCHOOL OF THE FUTURE” is an event offered in collaboration between Tokyo Midtown and the global creative organization Ars Electronica, during which participants join us in thinking about the society of the future. This year marks the third time the school is opening its doors, and the theme will be “future working.”

[Location] Tokyo Midtown Design Hub (Midtown Tower 5F), Tokyo Midtown Conference (Midtown Tower 4F), Work Styling (Midtown Tower 18F)

[Charge] Free / prior registration required

[Organized By] Tokyo Midtown Design Club

A four-day event during which you can come into contact with the thoughts and ideas of a variety of pioneers who embody the “future” in a variety of frontline fields. Themes include “ideas of the future” and “esthetics of future lifestyles,” and there will also be lectures by the creators responsible for DESIGN TOUCH installations. Get a grip on the future!

[Time] 11:00 - 19:00

[Location] Midtown Garden

[Admission] No restrictions

[Charge] Free

[Organized By] Salone in Roppongi Executive Committee

[With Cooperation From] IMAIZUMI TENT

[Produced By] Ryoji Iedokoro

The buzz of the “Milano Salone,” the largest design event in the world and which is sponsored in Milan, Italy each year, now descends upon Roppongi. World renowned Japanese creators and designers come together to enjoy free communication. This year sees the appearance of a 3x3m tent called “M-BOX,” much like the space called “Tiny House” that has generated so much buzz in the Port region. Creators will be showing off the joy and possibilities of primitive designs.

[URL] https://www.tokyo-midtown.com/jp/award/
•Announcement of Awards / Award Ceremony

[Date] October 19 (Fri)

[Time] 16:30 - 17:30

[Location] Special venue in front of the art work Shape of Mind (Ishinki) on Plaza B1

•Exhibition of Award-winning Works

[Period] October 19 (Fri) - November 11 (Sun)

[Location] Plaza B1 *A vote among visitors will be held to select the most popular work for the “Audience Award.”

Tokyo Midtown Award is a competition for discovering, supporting and collaborating with young artists and designers. Sixteen award-winning works will be on display. Come and witness the talents of tomorrow.

[Location] Galleria 3F

[Organized By] Each store

Interior & design stores will be holding workshops with the theme of “Future Ideas,” as well as introducing products that incorporate “Future Ideas.”

[Time] 11:00 - 20:00 *Until 18:00 on the final day

[Location] Across Tokyo Midtown (Reception desk is in Tokyo Midtown Hall)

[Charge] ¥1,000 (University students or younger free)
*Admission free at some locations.

[Organized By] Japan Institute of Design Promotion

Under this year’s theme of “Find Fresh Good Design,” we’re featuring an exhibition that introduces approximately 1,300 of the latest Good Design award winning designs, the announcements of which have just been made. This is an event packed with everything that comprises modern design. At the venue, along with the announcement on the first day of the design of the year “Good Design Grand Award,” there will also be a Long Life Design Award exhibition, a design talk event on a special stage, and a pop-up store where you can obtain some fresh good designs for yourself.

[Time] 11:00 - 21:00

[Location] Galleria 3F, corridor in front of IDÉE SHOP / IDÉE CAFÉ PARC

[Charge] Free

[Organized By] DESIGNART Committee

[With Cooperation From] Tokyo Midtown

“DESIGNART TOKYO” is a design & art festival that generated considerable buzz when it was held for the first time last year. This year, the Tokyo Midtown will exhibit works by creators from Taiwan. Johnny Chiu, world renowned architect and represent this exhibition will show products designed in Taiwan, along with his installation.

[Time] 10:00 - 18:00
*Closed on Tuesdays, however open until 18:00 on November 6
*Last admittance 30 minutes before closing
*On Fridays, Saturdays and September 23 (Sun / holiday), October 7 (Sun) open until 20:00.
*In order to protect the exhibits, they will be rotated during the period of the event.

[Location] Suntory Museum of Art (Galleria 3F)

[Charge] Adults ¥1,500 / University & High School Students ¥1,000 / Junior High School Students or younger free

[Organized By] Suntory Museum of Art, DAIGOJI Temple, Nikkei Inc., TV TOKYO Corporation, BS Japan Corporation

Kyoto’s Daigoji Temple has developed as a center for Shingon Esoteric Buddhism, and this exhibition features Buddhist statues, paintings, rarely shown historical materials and documents, many of which are designated as National Treasures or Important Cultural Properties. You can also take in some historical materials relating to Hideyoshi Toyotomi’s “Daigo no Hanami” (“Cherry blossom viewing at Daigo”).

[Time] 10:00 - 19:00　*Closed on Tuesdays

[Location] 21_21DESIGN SIGHT Gallery 3

[Charge] Free

[Organized By] A-net Inc., TSUMORI CHISATO DESIGN STUDIO

A recreation of the world from the book “TSUMORI CHISATO,” decorated with fashion show outfits and hand-drawn pictures. The 80s sensation “I.S. chisato tsumori design” will also be revived for a limited period.

[Time] 10:00 - 19:00
*Closed on Tuesdays (open December 25) and the New
Year period (December 26 - January 3)
*Last admittance 30 minutes before closing

[Location] 21_21DESIGN SIGHT Gallery 1 & 2

[Charge] Adults ¥1,100 / University Students ¥800 / High School Students ¥500 / Junior High School Students or younger free

[Organized By] 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT, THE MIYAKE ISSEY FOUNDATION

Mingei are “folk crafts,” the virtues of which as lifestyle cultural activities have been proposed by such individuals as Soetsu Yanagi. Based on the collections of the Japan Folk Crafts Museum, located in Komaba, Tokyo, the face of “mingei” leading to modern design will be explored, along with the ideas that form their foundation.

[Time] 10:00 - 19:00

[Location] FUJIFILM SQUARE

[Charge] Free

[Organized By] FUJIFILM Corporation

[Support] Minato City Board of Education

[With Cooperation From] Haruo Tomiyama Archives

[Planning] Photo Classic

An exhibition of original prints selected by Haruo Tomiyama, a cameraman active in the popular “Gendai Gokan” (“The Linguistic Sense of Our Times”) series from the Asahi Journal magazine.

The Photo History Museum at FUJIFILM SQUARE Presents

Shinzo Maeda, a Photographic Explorer Seeking Color: The Quest for New Discoveries Part 1 “The Home Village Period”

[Period] November 1 (Thu) - December 28 (Fri)
[Organized By] FUJIFILM Corporation