World Tour Sensation Arrives in Japan! Tickets for "Miracle of the Gaze: Adventures of Japanese Women Photographers" at Hikarie Hall Now on Sale via ArtSticker

The Chain Museum Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Masamichi Toyama; hereinafter "The Chain Museum") has begun selling tickets through the art communication platform "ArtSticker" (ArtSticker), which we operate, for the exhibition "Miracle of the Gaze: Adventures of Japanese Women Photographers" (Exhibition Dates: July 4, 2026 (Sat) - August 26, 2026 (Wed)) to be held at Hikarie Hall (Shibuya Hikarie 9F).

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Miracle of the Gaze: Adventures of Japanese Women Photographers

MIWA Yanagi, "Room of the Guide 1F" (right side of a 2-piece set), 1997 ©YANAGI Miwa

This exhibition will be an unprecedented large-scale event, bringing together works by a total of 30 female photographers, with an additional four artists (Sueyoshi Imai, Ai Iwakoshi, Aya Fujioka, and Tomoko Yoneda) joining the 26 artists from the international touring exhibition in Europe and the US. The exhibition content has also been partially modified and expanded, realizing installations that take advantage of the spacious venue of Hikarie Hall (Ai Iwakoshi, Hiroko Komatsu, Yuki Tawada, Rieko Nagashima). Furthermore, it will feature audience participation works (Tomoko Sawada's "OMIAI♡" popularity poll) and video projections (Rinko Kawauchi, Mika Ninagawa), offering a truly valuable experience that can only be seen here.

Highlights

1: 30 Japanese Women Photographers, Globally Acclaimed, Gather in Shibuya

Tracing their individual paths through diverse themes such as memory, the body, daily life, and gender. 2: A Major World Touring Exhibition That Drew 140,000 Visitors, Kicking Off at the Arles International Photography Festival Expanded and eagerly awaited arrival in Japan. 3: A Festive Exhibition Full of Live Energy, Blending with and Expanding Upon the City of Shibuya

Ticket Information

Early Bird Tickets (Sales Period: May 27 (Wed) - July 3 (Fri))

General: 2,000 yen

U-30 Discount (including university students): 1,000 yen

High School, Junior High, and Elementary School Students: 500 yen

Admission Tickets (Sales Period: July 4 (Sat) - August 26 (Wed))

General: 2,200 yen

U-30 Discount (including university students): 1,500 yen High School, Junior High, and Elementary School Students: 1,000 yen

*The U-30 Discount is applicable to individuals aged 30 and under (born on or after April 2, 1995) and university/vocational school students. Please present identification such as a student ID, health insurance card, or driver's license to verify your age upon entry. *High school and junior high school students are requested to present their student IDs upon entry. *With presentation of a disability certificate, the individual and one accompanying person will receive a 50% discount. Please purchase at the on-site ticket counter. (General 1,100 yen, U-30 Discount 750 yen, High School/Junior High/Elementary School Students 500 yen) *Preschool children are admitted free of charge.

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Related Events

"Miracle of the Gaze: Adventures of Japanese Women Photographers" Talk Event

<Cross Talk: Miwa Yanagi x Mari Katayama> July 12, 2026 (Sun) 14:00-15:30 (Reception opens 13:30)

<Cross Talk: Tokuko Ushioda x Rika Noguchi> July 26, 2026 (Sun) 13:00-14:30 (Reception opens 12:30)

<Cross Talk: Rinko Kawauchi x Mariko Asabuki (Novelist)> July 26, 2026 (Sun) 16:00-17:30 (Reception opens 15:30)

Venue: Special Venue at Hikarie Hall for the "Miracle of the Gaze" Exhibition

Capacity: 100 people

Participation Fee: 500 yen (tax included)

*All events require advance reservation.

*The exhibition admission fee for "Miracle of the Gaze" is not included. Separate admission tickets must be purchased for those wishing to view the exhibition.

Event Information and Ticket Purchase

Exhibiting Artists

Miyako Ishiuchi / Mao Ishikawa / Sueyoshi Imai / Ai Iwakoshi / Tokuko Ushioda / Yoshiko Onogami / Momo Okabe / Yuki Onodera / Mari Katayama / Rinko Kawauchi / Hiroko Komatsu / Michiko Kon / Tomoko Sawada / Lieko Shiga / Kunie Sugiura / Yuki Tawada / Toyoko Tokiwa / Rieko Nagashima / Asako Narahashi / Tamiko Nishimura / Mika Ninagawa / Rika Noguchi / Sakiko Nomura / Mikiko Hara / HIROMIX / Aya Fujioka / Miwa Yanagi / Eiko Yamazawa / Tomoko Yoneda / Hitomi Watanabe

Takashi Shima (*Special Exhibition)

Exhibition Overview

Exhibition Title Miracle of the Gaze: Adventures of Japanese Women Photographers

Exhibition Dates July 4, 2026 (Sat) - August 26, 2026 (Wed)

Hours 10:00 - 19:00 (Last admission by 18:30)

*Open daily during the exhibition period

Venue Hikarie Hall (Shibuya Hikarie 9F)

Address 2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8510, Shibuya Hikarie 9F

Organizer

Bunkamura

Curators

Mariko Takeuchi (Curator for the Japan Exhibition), Pauline Vermare, Leslie A. Martin

Media Partner

J-WAVE

Planning

Aperture

Co-Planning

Contact

Inquiries

050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial)

Official Website https://www.bunkamura.co.jp/museum/exhibition/26_kiseki/

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