"Yoko Makoshi Obuse Memorial Art Museum," depicting surging life, opens on April 25. A cafe with a view of the Five Mountains of Northern Shinshu is also attached, and advance tickets are on sale at ArtSticker

The Chain Museum Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Masamichi Toyama; hereinafter "The Chain Museum") has introduced the ticket sales system of "ArtSticker," an art communication platform operated by our company, for the Yoko Makoshi Obuse Memorial Art Museum "<River of Humanity> Selected by the artist Chapter 1", which will have its grand opening on April 25, 2026.

Overview

Surge, human life.

Yoko Makoshi is a painter who continues to densely depict human life and soul.

A new art museum will be born in the mountains of Obuse, rich in nature.

Yoko Makoshi was born in Tokyo in 1934. Having studied at the Tokyo University of the Arts, she has made "depicting the essence of humanity" her lifelong theme, and continues to energetically create large-scale works to this day. This museum will have 53 of her representative works, including oil paintings and etchings, on permanent display. Furthermore, it features a courtyard that shows different expressions depending on the season, and "YMAM CAFE" overlooking the spectacular view of the Five Mountains of Northern Shinshu, offering a moment where art and nature blend together.

About Tickets

Admission Fee

General: 800 yen

High School Students: 500 yen

Junior High School Students and under: Free

・Free for those with a disability certificate and up to one caregiver (total of 2 people). Please present proof upon entry.

・Advance ticket purchase: Tickets can be purchased on ArtSticker. For same-day tickets, please use the ticket vending machine.

・The ticket vending machine accepts credit cards, electronic money, barcode payments, and cash. Cancellations and refunds after purchase are generally not accepted.

* We cannot accept cancellations or refunds after purchase for any reason.

Exhibition Overview

Exhibition Title

<River of Humanity> Selected by the artist Chapter 1

Exhibition Period

Saturday, April 25, 2026 - Sunday, December 27, 2026

Opening Hours
10:00 - 17:00 (April to November)

10:00 - 16:00 (December, March)

* Last admission is 30 minutes before closing

YMAM CAFE Opening Hours

10:30 - 17:00 L.O. 16:00 (April to November)

10:30 - 16:00 L.O. 15:00 (December, March)

Closed Days
Every Wednesday (If a public holiday, the following weekday)

Venue
Yoko Makoshi Obuse Memorial Art Museum

Address
1171 Karida, Obuse-machi, Kamitakai-gun, Nagano 381-0211, Japan

Access
About 7 minutes by car from Obuse Station

Parking Lot

There are 15 spaces in front of the museum and 10 spaces at the back, for a total of 25 spaces. During peak seasons, parking spaces may be insufficient, so we will guide you to a temporary parking lot if it is full.

Email
info@ymam.jp

Artist

Yoko Makoshi

Born in Tokyo in 1934. Completed graduate studies at Tokyo University of the Arts.
In 1973, she traveled to Europe and the U.S. as the first female overseas research fellow of the Agency for Cultural Affairs. She has received numerous awards, including the Honorable Mention at the Yasui Prize Exhibition and the Grand Prize at the Yasuda Kasai Togo Seiji Museum of Art. She has held solo exhibitions in Paris, NY, Beijing, etc., and has been active internationally, including exhibiting by invitation at both the Beijing and London Olympics.
In 2001, she became a member of the inaugural faculty when the doctoral program at Tama Art University was established.
In 2006, she became a visiting professor at Tama Art University Graduate School.
In 2014, she received the Japan Art Academy Prize.
In 2018, she became a member of the Japan Art Academy.
In 2022, she was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette. Currently, she is a member of the Japan Art Academy, visiting professor at Tama Art University Graduate School, member of the Dokuritsu Bijutsu Kyokai (Independent Fine Arts Association), committee member of the Women Painters Association, and auditor of the Japan Artists Association.

Yoko Makoshi Obuse Memorial Art Museum

Centered on oil paintings, 53 of Yoko Makoshi's representative works, including etchings, are on display. In addition, there is a courtyard designed for visitors to spend a comfortable time, and a cafe overlooking the Five Mountains of Northern Shinshu.

About ArtSticker

Operated by The Chain Museum Inc., this is a platform that provides opportunities to encounter art and places to enjoy dialogue, connecting a "series of experiences" in art appreciation. It features a wide range of works from prominent artists to up-and-coming artists. The genres of the works are also diverse, including installations, paintings, and performing arts.

Furthermore, ArtSticker desires to connect art and artists directly with the world not only digitally but also by encountering real, unique places.

▽ArtSticker Website

https://artsticker.app/

▽ArtSticker Download URL

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/artsticker/id1446438049

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To Museums and Event Organizers Who Wish to Introduce a Ticket Sales Function

Currently, ArtSticker is looking for event organizers who wish to introduce the ticket function.

It is also possible to sell and link audio guides in conjunction with the exhibition.

For more information, please see the details below and contact us.

▽Contact us here

Tickets: https://artsticker.app/services/ticket/

Audio Guides: https://artsticker.app/services/audio-guide/

Company Overview of The Chain Museum Inc.

Company Name: The Chain Museum Inc.

Location: Daikanyama TOKO, Daikanyama Art Village 3F, 17-10 Sarugakucho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Representative Director Masamichi Toyama

▽The Chain Museum Official Website

https://www.t-c-m.art/