Kinko's Japan to Host Participatory Exhibition "SOU" by Illustrator Nagi, Featuring "Layering, Choosing, Adorning" as its Theme
Kinko's Japan will hold a participatory POP UP exhibition "SOU" by illustrator Nagi at Tsukur-Work Shinjuku Center Building store. It offers visitors an experience of completing artworks and sells limited-edition goods.
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Kinko's Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and President: Hiroki Watanabe, hereinafter "Kinko's") will host "SOU," a POP UP exhibition by illustrator Nagi, from Tuesday, May 5, 2026, to Monday, May 18, 2026, at Tsukur-Work Shinjuku Center Building store (hereinafter "Tsukuru"). This exhibition goes beyond traditional displays of completed works, offering visitors a participatory experience where they complete artworks through "layering," "choosing," and "adorning."
This event by illustrator Nagi, who softly and charmingly depicts the multifaceted nature of women, including their inner selves, expresses the exhibition concept "SOU" which has three meanings: "層 (layering)," "装 (adorning)," and "創 (creating)," primarily using transparent materials. Works motifed by colors, makeup, and fashion change their expressions with each visitor's choice and are completed through the act of "layering." The exhibited works "SOU-gun" will be sold as limited-edition pieces with edition numbers, allowing you to enjoy the exhibition's world view even at home.
Furthermore, event-exclusive merchandise also aligns with the "SOU" theme, designed to be completed by the purchaser by layering elements themselves. Among these, T-shirts utilizing Kinko's on-demand print service allow visitors to combine and place designs at their desired positions, making it possible to create a one-of-a-kind item. The merchandise is designed to be an experiential item, where the creation process itself can be enjoyed.
Creator Profile
Nagi
"Kawaii-ya-san" (cute goods seller). Illustrator.
Born in Akita Prefecture. Graduated from Tohoku University, Faculty of Economics, Department of Business Administration.
Worked as an office worker while creating illustrations, then became independent as an illustrator in September 2020.
Active in a wide range of fields, including book covers, CD jackets, MV artwork, advertisements, and collaboration goods.
X: nekokawaii1012
Instagram: nekokawaii1012
Event Overview
Event Name: Nagi POP UP Exhibition "SOU"
Dates: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - Monday, May 18, 2026
Weekdays 9:00 - 20:00 / Weekends & Holidays 11:00 - 19:00
Venue: Tsukur-Work Shinjuku Center Building Store
B1F Shinjuku Center Building, 1-25-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
X: @Tsukuru_kinkos
Admission Fee: Free
Online Shop
"kinko's fab"
https://kinkosfab.official.ec/p/00023
*The online shop will be open from Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Original Goods
Product | Price (incl. tax)
--- | ---
Makeup Trading Cards | ¥990
SOU Notebook | ¥990
Layer Keychain | ¥1,650
SOU T-shirt | ¥4,400
SOU-gun (Exhibition Works / with Edition Number) | ¥55,000
Customer Inquiries
Tsukur-Work Shinjuku Center Building Store
TEL: 03-5325-1371
Website: https://tsukuru.kinkos.co.jp
Coworking Space Tsukur-Work Overview
Tsukur-Work aims to provide users of "Tsukuru," a coworking space utilized for telework and creating business opportunities, with accidental encounters with artist works and a space where they can have "experiences" and "impressions" beyond just working. Furthermore, participating artists are encouraged to express their thoughts and worldviews through curated exhibitions at Tsukuru. Our company will continue to explore the possibilities of the workspace business through planned exhibitions.
Kinko's Japan Co., Ltd. Company Overview
Our company aims to be recognized as a partner by various customers as a supplier of on-demand solution services that support customers' lives and businesses and realize a sustainable society. We operate stores such as the staffed print service Kinko's and the coworking space Tsukur-Work, as well as digital solution businesses that develop and support the operation of platform solutions to improve customer operations, marketing service businesses that cover large-format inkjet output/processing/installation for indoor/outdoor decorations and exhibition booths, operation of sales promotion support rooms in shopping malls, and planning/design for sales promotions, and collaborations with IP content, expanding a wide range of services.
Company Name: Kinko's Japan Co., Ltd.
Address: Reela Hijirizaka 3F, 3-4-10 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Hiroki Watanabe, Representative Director and President
This event by illustrator Nagi, who softly and charmingly depicts the multifaceted nature of women, including their inner selves, expresses the exhibition concept "SOU" which has three meanings: "層 (layering)," "装 (adorning)," and "創 (creating)," primarily using transparent materials. Works motifed by colors, makeup, and fashion change their expressions with each visitor's choice and are completed through the act of "layering." The exhibited works "SOU-gun" will be sold as limited-edition pieces with edition numbers, allowing you to enjoy the exhibition's world view even at home.
Furthermore, event-exclusive merchandise also aligns with the "SOU" theme, designed to be completed by the purchaser by layering elements themselves. Among these, T-shirts utilizing Kinko's on-demand print service allow visitors to combine and place designs at their desired positions, making it possible to create a one-of-a-kind item. The merchandise is designed to be an experiential item, where the creation process itself can be enjoyed.
Creator Profile
Nagi
"Kawaii-ya-san" (cute goods seller). Illustrator.
Born in Akita Prefecture. Graduated from Tohoku University, Faculty of Economics, Department of Business Administration.
Worked as an office worker while creating illustrations, then became independent as an illustrator in September 2020.
Active in a wide range of fields, including book covers, CD jackets, MV artwork, advertisements, and collaboration goods.
X: nekokawaii1012
Instagram: nekokawaii1012
Event Overview
Event Name: Nagi POP UP Exhibition "SOU"
Dates: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - Monday, May 18, 2026
Weekdays 9:00 - 20:00 / Weekends & Holidays 11:00 - 19:00
Venue: Tsukur-Work Shinjuku Center Building Store
B1F Shinjuku Center Building, 1-25-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
X: @Tsukuru_kinkos
Admission Fee: Free
Online Shop
"kinko's fab"
https://kinkosfab.official.ec/p/00023
*The online shop will be open from Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Original Goods
Product | Price (incl. tax)
--- | ---
Makeup Trading Cards | ¥990
SOU Notebook | ¥990
Layer Keychain | ¥1,650
SOU T-shirt | ¥4,400
SOU-gun (Exhibition Works / with Edition Number) | ¥55,000
Customer Inquiries
Tsukur-Work Shinjuku Center Building Store
TEL: 03-5325-1371
Website: https://tsukuru.kinkos.co.jp
Coworking Space Tsukur-Work Overview
Tsukur-Work aims to provide users of "Tsukuru," a coworking space utilized for telework and creating business opportunities, with accidental encounters with artist works and a space where they can have "experiences" and "impressions" beyond just working. Furthermore, participating artists are encouraged to express their thoughts and worldviews through curated exhibitions at Tsukuru. Our company will continue to explore the possibilities of the workspace business through planned exhibitions.
Kinko's Japan Co., Ltd. Company Overview
Our company aims to be recognized as a partner by various customers as a supplier of on-demand solution services that support customers' lives and businesses and realize a sustainable society. We operate stores such as the staffed print service Kinko's and the coworking space Tsukur-Work, as well as digital solution businesses that develop and support the operation of platform solutions to improve customer operations, marketing service businesses that cover large-format inkjet output/processing/installation for indoor/outdoor decorations and exhibition booths, operation of sales promotion support rooms in shopping malls, and planning/design for sales promotions, and collaborations with IP content, expanding a wide range of services.
Company Name: Kinko's Japan Co., Ltd.
Address: Reela Hijirizaka 3F, 3-4-10 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Hiroki Watanabe, Representative Director and President