[Nara City] Special Exhibition 'Japan Traditional Art Crafts Kinki Exhibition in NARA 2026'

From Thursday, May 14, 2026 to Sunday, May 24, 2026, the special exhibition 'Japan Traditional Art Crafts Kinki Exhibition in NARA 2026' will be held at the Nara Craft Museum (1-1 Azemame-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture).

At the Nara Craft Museum, which was established for the purpose of promoting the development of Nara crafts refined over a long history, the goal is to promote understanding and awareness of the current state of traditional crafts, convey the charm of Nara's traditional crafts through interaction with the local community, and foster even greater interest.

More than 30 works will be exhibited from the '55th Japan Traditional Art Crafts Kinki Exhibition', including pieces by award winners and selected artists residing in or near Nara City.

Event Period: Thursday, May 14, 2026 – Sunday, May 24, 2026 Opening Hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Last admission at 5:30 PM) *Closes at 4:00 PM on the final day Closed: Monday, May 18, 2026 Admission: Free Organizer: Nara Craft Museum (Designated Manager: Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions Joint Venture) Cooperation: Japan Art Crafts Association, Kinki Branch

▽ For details, please visit: https://nara-kogeikan.city.nara.nara.jp/

▽ Related Events:

Gallery Talk by Ceramic Artist Aya Honda Theme: 'About the Works' Date and Time: Saturday, May 16, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Location: Nara Craft Museum, 1st Floor, Permanent Exhibition Room

Production Demonstration by Lacquer Artist Sayaka Deguchi Date and Time: Sunday, May 17, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM Location: Nara Craft Museum, 1st Floor, Permanent Exhibition Room

[About Nara Craft Museum] As the eastern terminus of the Silk Road, Nara is an international city of culture and tourism where East-West cultural exchanges have taken place since ancient times, flourishing as the birthplace of Japan's proud culture and traditional industries. Towards the realization of the 'Naramachi Bustle Concept' aimed at preserving and revitalizing 'Naramachi', which retains its old townscape, Nara City is advancing projects such as the development of public facilities and the preservation, discovery, and dissemination of traditional crafts, culture, and performing arts. The Nara Craft Museum is a facility based on three core principles: 'One, Inherit', 'Two, Create', and 'Three, Open', designed to further promote and develop Nara crafts refined over a long history.

[Basic Information] Location: 1-1 Azemame-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, 630-8346 Phone Number: 0742-27-0033 Opening Hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Last admission at 5:30 PM) Closed: Every Monday (open if Monday is a national holiday)

[Contact for Inquiries Regarding this Release] Nara Craft Museum (Designated Manager: Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions Joint Venture) Phone Number: 0742-27-0033