Second Successful Edition! Mainichi Shimbun and Kanagawa Prefectural Kawasaki Library Host 'Shashi Fair in Chiyoda 2026'
The Mainichi Newspapers, in collaboration with the Kanagawa Prefectural Kawasaki Library, will host the 'Shashi Fair in Chiyoda 2026' on July 23-24 at Mainichi Hall in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. Commemorating 100 years of the Showa era, the event will feature roughly 100 selected corporate histories (shashi) and special historical exhibitions.
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The Mainichi Newspapers, in collaboration with the Kanagawa Prefectural Kawasaki Library, will hold the 'Shashi Fair in Chiyoda 2026' on July 23 (Thursday) and 24 (Friday) to exhibit corporate histories from across Japan. The event will take place at Mainichi Hall (1-1-1 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo). This is a special version of the 'Shashi Fair' that the Prefectural Kawasaki Library has been holding since 2014, which saw its first special exhibition last summer. Due to popular demand, this time the event hours have been extended until the evening.
This year, approximately 100 corporate histories selected from the 200 exhibited at the 'Shashi Fair 2025' held last December will be on display. To mark the 100th anniversary since the start of the Showa era in 1926, special exhibitions will reflect on the 'Showa 100 years' through photographs and corporate histories. This exhibition is a collaboration between The Mainichi Newspapers' photo database, 'Mainichi Photobank,' and the Kawasaki Library.
[Event Overview]
Date/Time: July 23 (Thu) & 24 (Fri), 2026, 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Admission: Free (No registration required)
Venue: Mainichi Hall (1-1-1 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
[Exhibition Highlights]
(1) 100 Selected Works from 'Shashi Fair 2025': Exhibiting 100 selected items from the 200 shown at 'Shashi Fair 2025,' including digital corporate histories.
(2) Showa 100th Anniversary Project:
- '100-Year History Collection': Featuring about 20 substantial 100-year histories from publishers, automakers, etc.
- 'Looking Back with Corporate History! Showa Historical Photo Chronology': A panel display following societal events and corporate trends over the century.
[About the Shashi Fair]
Corporate histories are valuable historical records documenting the development of enterprises. The Kanagawa Prefectural Kawasaki Library has been collecting these since its opening in 1958 and holds approximately 22,000 volumes, making it one of the leading specialized libraries in Japan.
[Mainichi Photobank]
Managed by The Mainichi Newspapers, this is one of Japan's largest corporate photo databases, providing public access to over 1.4 million images out of a collection of 9 million.
This year, approximately 100 corporate histories selected from the 200 exhibited at the 'Shashi Fair 2025' held last December will be on display. To mark the 100th anniversary since the start of the Showa era in 1926, special exhibitions will reflect on the 'Showa 100 years' through photographs and corporate histories. This exhibition is a collaboration between The Mainichi Newspapers' photo database, 'Mainichi Photobank,' and the Kawasaki Library.
[Event Overview]
Date/Time: July 23 (Thu) & 24 (Fri), 2026, 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Admission: Free (No registration required)
Venue: Mainichi Hall (1-1-1 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
[Exhibition Highlights]
(1) 100 Selected Works from 'Shashi Fair 2025': Exhibiting 100 selected items from the 200 shown at 'Shashi Fair 2025,' including digital corporate histories.
(2) Showa 100th Anniversary Project:
- '100-Year History Collection': Featuring about 20 substantial 100-year histories from publishers, automakers, etc.
- 'Looking Back with Corporate History! Showa Historical Photo Chronology': A panel display following societal events and corporate trends over the century.
[About the Shashi Fair]
Corporate histories are valuable historical records documenting the development of enterprises. The Kanagawa Prefectural Kawasaki Library has been collecting these since its opening in 1958 and holds approximately 22,000 volumes, making it one of the leading specialized libraries in Japan.
[Mainichi Photobank]
Managed by The Mainichi Newspapers, this is one of Japan's largest corporate photo databases, providing public access to over 1.4 million images out of a collection of 9 million.
FAQ
Who is hosting the event?
It is co-hosted by The Mainichi Newspapers and Kanagawa Prefectural Kawasaki Library.
What is on display?
Approximately 100 carefully selected corporate histories and photo panels commemorating 100 years of the Showa era are on display.
Is there an admission fee?
No, admission is free, and no prior registration is required.