Major World Touring Exhibition "The Miracle of Gaze: The Adventure of Japanese Women Photographers" Opens at Shibuya Hikarie on July 4!

The exhibition "The Miracle of Gaze: The Adventure of Japanese Women Photographers," bringing together 30 pioneering female photographers who have played a vital role in shaping Japan's photographic and art history since the 1950s through diverse expressions and techniques, will be held from July 4 (Sat) to August 26 (Wed) at Hikarie Hall (9F, Shibuya Hikarie).

Originally launched in 2024 as "I’m So Happy You Are Here: Japanese Women Photographers from the 1950s to Now" in Arles, France, the exhibition has since toured The Hague, Netherlands, and Frankfurt, Germany. It is scheduled to open at The Photographers' Gallery in London, UK, on June 24, 2026 (Wed). Now, the Japanese iteration—"The Miracle of Gaze: The Adventure of Japanese Women Photographers" (hereafter "The Miracle of Gaze")—will finally open in Japan at Shibuya Hikarie on July 4 (Sat). Following this, a U.S. tour stop at the International Center of Photography (ICP) in New York City has been confirmed for October.

While the original exhibition continues its journey across Europe and the U.S., the Japanese version expands with four additional featured artists, making "The Miracle of Gaze" the largest-scale exhibition in history dedicated to Japanese women photographers. Don’t miss the unique spatial installations and video projections made possible by the expansive Hikarie Hall—experiences available exclusively at this venue.

Newly filmed interview videos now available: Mika Ninagawa, Mari Katayama, and Daido Moriyama

We visited the artists’ studios to capture insights into their exhibited works and personal messages for visitors. The full-length interviews will be screened on-site.

This summer, enjoy photography in Shibuya! Introducing the "Mazashi MAP"

To commemorate the exhibition, a series of collaborative programs exploring photography from multiple perspectives will be held across Shibuya, centered at Hikarie Hall.

We’ll also share information about other art-related events.

A special stamp rally is being held: visit "The Miracle of Gaze" exhibition and designated spots around Shibuya to receive an exclusive exhibition sticker!

For details, click here

Limited-edition T-shirt collaboration with agnès b. now available!

agnès b. × Miwa Yanagi × Bunkamura The Museum

Special Collaboration Limited-Edition T-shirt

Commemorative item for "The Miracle of Gaze" exhibition Price: ¥8,800 (tax included)

Sales locations: "The Miracle of Gaze" exhibition merchandise booth (9F, Shibuya Hikarie) / agnès b. Aoyama Store

Message from agnès b.

This exhibition began at the Rencontres d'Arles, the world’s largest photography festival, and is now touring internationally across Europe and the U.S. The festival holds special significance for agnès b., as it has previously featured works from the agnès b. photography collection. Founder Agnès Troublé has long been a passionate collector, championing photographers whose diverse gazes capture everything from fragments of daily life to social realities. On the occasion of this exhibition, agnès b. has collaborated with photographer Miwa Yanagi—one of the exhibiting artists—and Bunkamura The Museum to produce a limited-edition T-shirt, available for a short time only.

*One T-shirt per person.

A selection of exclusive original merchandise available only at the exhibition venue!

Featuring minimalist monochrome designs that highlight the artworks, these must-have items—available exclusively at the venue—are expected to sell out quickly.

Tote bag: ¥2,750 Long-sleeve T-shirt: ¥6,380 A4 clear file (5 designs): ¥550 each

*All prices include tax.

*Products may sell out or be changed or discontinued without notice.

*Images are for illustrative purposes only. Colors and shapes may differ from actual products.

For details, click here

[Official Exhibition Catalog] Essays by a diverse lineup including Moka Kamishiraishi, Erika Kobayashi, Yuzuki Oshima, and more, alongside numerous quotes from the artists themselves

A special Japanese edition catalog featuring all 30 exhibiting artists will be available for advance purchase at the exhibition venue.

Don’t miss the detailed timeline situating these artists within social, art, and photographic history.

Price: ¥3,850 (tax included)

Format: B5 vertical, 208 pages

Essay contributors: Erika Kobayashi / Moka Kamishiraishi / Erika Yoshida / Rein Kudo / Rei Nagai / Yuzuki Oshima

Interview with Daido Moriyama: “Dialogue with Time, Scars, and Pain” and more

For details, click here

To commemorate the exhibition opening, a venue-exclusive non-selling sticker will be given to the first visitors!

Be among the first to receive a sticker featuring the exhibition’s main visual—Miwa Yanagi’s "Room of the Hostess 1F"—available while supplies last.

1 First-come, first-served giveaway for visitors each day: July 4 (Sat) and 5 (Sun)

2 First-come, first-served giveaway for visitors arriving after 4:00 PM: July 6 (Mon) to 10 (Fri)

*One sticker per person.

*Giveaway ends when supplies run out each day.

*Schedule subject to change without notice. Thank you for your understanding.

For details, click here

[Applications open June 26 (Fri)] Unmissable talks by exhibiting artists—some pairings making their debut!

Miwa Yanagi × Mari Katayama

Tokuko Shioda × Rika Noguchi

Rinko Kawauchi × Mariko Asabuki (novelist)

◎ Cross-talk: Miwa Yanagi × Mari Katayama

Date: July 12 (Sun) 14:00–15:30 (Registration from 13:30) *Reservation required

◎ Cross-talk: Tokuko Shioda × Rika Noguchi

Date: July 26 (Sun) 13:00–14:30 (Registration from 12:30) *Reservation required

◎ Cross-talk: Rinko Kawauchi × Mariko Asabuki (novelist)

Date: July 26 (Sun) 16:00–17:30 (Registration from 15:30) *Reservation required

Venue: Special Event Space, Hikarie Hall, "The Miracle of Gaze" exhibition

Capacity: 100 people

Admission: ¥500 (tax included) *This fee does not include the exhibition ticket. Separate admission required for exhibition viewing.

Applications via ArtSticker! Apply here

For details on cross-talks, click here

Plus music live performances! Linked event "My Gaze, Your Gaze: SHIBUYA ART WEEKEND" on July 4 (Sat), 11 (Sat), and 12 (Sun)

This summer, the gazes of leading artists from various fields converge in Shibuya!

Talks: Yurie Nagashima × Ayaka Wada / Aya Fujioka × Saho Terao / Yui Kiyohara × Yuccyun × Kimi Idenuma and more

Live performances: Ikuko Harada / Ukabu

Venue: 8/COURT (8F, Shibuya Hikarie)

Organizer: Tokyu Corporation

Planning & Production: Bunkamura / me and you

A festival-like three-day event where creators and viewers come together to celebrate diverse perspectives.

We hope this gathering of individual gazes will spark new visions. The program includes cross-talks, live music, a photobook fair, workshops, and an exhibition collecting memories of Shibuya’s streets.

Kick-off interview article now published!

On the web magazine "me and you little magazine," curators from Bunkamura The Museum, Bunkamura Gallery 8/, Bunkamura Le Cinèma Shibuya Miyashita, and Museum of Imaginary Narrative Arts [MINA] share their thoughts and inspirations behind this collaborative project.

Read the article here

Official event website here

July 18 (Sat) event! "The Miracle of Gaze" exhibition × Japan College of Photography joint program: Workshop by exhibiting artist Tomoko Sawada—"Please Tell Me About the People in the Photograph"

Message from Tomoko Sawada

By participating in this workshop, you’ll experience firsthand the mechanisms behind my work and how I think when creating photographs. I warmly invite you to join and enjoy!

Date: July 18 (Sat) 13:00–15:00 (Registration from 12:30) *Reservation required

Participants: 30 people

Co-organized by: Bunkamura The Museum / Japan College of Photography

Venue: Japan College of Photography, 9th Floor, 4-16 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya, Tokyo

*Free admission

*Current students from Japan College of Photography will also participate.

*A pre-workshop assignment is required. Your cooperation is appreciated.

For details, please visit the website below.

https://npi.ac.jp/events/2026/06/18/30885

[Event Overview]

"The Miracle of Gaze: The Adventure of Japanese Women Photographers"

Venue: Hikarie Hall (9F, Shibuya Hikarie)

Dates: July 4 (Sat) – August 26 (Wed), 2026 *Open daily during exhibition period

Opening hours: 10:00–19:00 (Last entry by 18:30)

Organizer: Bunkamura

Curators: Mariko Takeuchi (Japanese edition curator), Pollyanna Villemin, Leslie A. Martin

Media Partner: J-WAVE

Project by: Aperture

Planning cooperation: Contact

Inquiries: 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial)

Exhibition website: https://www.bunkamura.co.jp/museum/exhibition/26_kiseki/