'PEACE & LOVE with YOKAI' Exhibition: Celebrating 15 Years of 'Get in touch' at Laforet Harajuku
General Incorporated Association 'Get in touch' celebrates its 15th anniversary with a special exhibition at Laforet Harajuku in June 2026. Featuring 'Yokai' art by representative Chizuru Higashi and other creators, the event promotes a diverse and inclusive society through charity sales and interactive weekend programs.
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General Incorporated Association 'Get in touch' (Representative: Chizuru Higashi) marks its 15th anniversary in 2026 with a homecoming exhibition at Laforet Harajuku titled 'MAZEKOZE ART: PEACE & LOVE with YOKAI.'
The theme of the exhibition is the 'current state of Mazekoze' (meaning 'mixed' or 'inclusive'). For 15 years, the organization has used art, music, film, and theater to promote the comfort and joy of a diverse society. This event is envisioned as a 'mixed rice' (mazegohan)—the organization's founding metaphor where various ingredients blend to create a unique and delicious chemistry.
### Key Highlights
- **15-Year Retrospective:** An introduction to the organization's activities and history.
- **Yokai Art Exhibition:** Collaborative works featuring spirits and monsters by actors, painters, and illustrators.
- **Charity Market:** Sales of original goods for charitable causes.
- **Weekend Events:** A variety of interactive activities held every weekend.
### Concept: Chizuru Higashi + Yokai x Peace = Inclusive Society
Representative Chizuru Higashi, author of 'The Encyclopedia of Yokai Spirits,' has long used these mysterious creatures as a metaphor for diversity. While Yokai are 'different and incomprehensible' beings, Higashi argues that finding the humor and unique characteristics in these differences can lead to a more peaceful and inclusive world.
### Event Details
- **Venue:** '/Love & Madness Market,' B0.5 floor, Laforet Harajuku.
- **Period:** June 1st (Mon) – June 30th (Tue), 2026.
- **Hours:** 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Opens at 4:00 PM on the 1st; Closes at 6:00 PM on the 30th).
Harajuku holds special significance for Get in touch, dating back to their 'Warm Blue Campaign' in 2015. From this center of cutting-edge culture, the event aims to deliver a powerful message of diversity and social harmony.
The theme of the exhibition is the 'current state of Mazekoze' (meaning 'mixed' or 'inclusive'). For 15 years, the organization has used art, music, film, and theater to promote the comfort and joy of a diverse society. This event is envisioned as a 'mixed rice' (mazegohan)—the organization's founding metaphor where various ingredients blend to create a unique and delicious chemistry.
### Key Highlights
- **15-Year Retrospective:** An introduction to the organization's activities and history.
- **Yokai Art Exhibition:** Collaborative works featuring spirits and monsters by actors, painters, and illustrators.
- **Charity Market:** Sales of original goods for charitable causes.
- **Weekend Events:** A variety of interactive activities held every weekend.
### Concept: Chizuru Higashi + Yokai x Peace = Inclusive Society
Representative Chizuru Higashi, author of 'The Encyclopedia of Yokai Spirits,' has long used these mysterious creatures as a metaphor for diversity. While Yokai are 'different and incomprehensible' beings, Higashi argues that finding the humor and unique characteristics in these differences can lead to a more peaceful and inclusive world.
### Event Details
- **Venue:** '/Love & Madness Market,' B0.5 floor, Laforet Harajuku.
- **Period:** June 1st (Mon) – June 30th (Tue), 2026.
- **Hours:** 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Opens at 4:00 PM on the 1st; Closes at 6:00 PM on the 30th).
Harajuku holds special significance for Get in touch, dating back to their 'Warm Blue Campaign' in 2015. From this center of cutting-edge culture, the event aims to deliver a powerful message of diversity and social harmony.
FAQ
「魔ぜ混ぜアート展」の開催期間と場所は？
2026年6月1日（月）から6月30日（火）まで、ラフォーレ原宿・半地下の「/愛と狂気のマーケット」で開催されます。
このイベントの主催団体と代表者は誰ですか？
一般社団法人Get in touchが主催しており、代表は俳優・画家の東ちづる氏です。
展示のテーマである「まぜこぜ」のルーツは何ですか？
「まぜごはん（混ぜご飯）」がルーツです。多様な具材が混ざり合い、それぞれの特性を引き出すことで美味しくなるまぜごはんを、多様性社会（ダイバーシティ）の象徴としています。
展示内容にはどのようなものがありますか？
15年の活動紹介、クリエイターによる妖怪をテーマにしたアート展、オリジナルグッズのチャリティ販売、週末の多彩なイベントなどが予定されています。
なぜ「妖怪」がコンセプトに選ばれたのですか？
妖怪は人間とは異なる「得体の知れない存在」ですが、その違いを面白がり、特性を引き出すことがダイバーシティ社会の実現や平和につながるという考えに基づいています。