Arts Council Tokyo x Mitsui Fudosan: Tokyo Children's Art and Culture Platform 'TOKYO Culture Debut' Event Held

Key Points of this Letter

・Mitsui Fudosan and government collaborate, promoting everything from space provision to the creation of cultural experiences, thereby creating social value.

・The 'Rakugaki Cardboard Workshop' event, part of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's 'TOKYO Culture Debut' initiative aimed at providing diverse cultural experiences for children, will be held at Tokyo Midtown (Roppongi, Hibiya, Yaesu) and Nihonbashi.

Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Shun Ueda) endorses the 'Tokyo Children's Art and Culture Platform 'TOKYO Culture Debut',' a project promoted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture Arts Council Tokyo, with the aim of providing artistic and cultural experience opportunities to all children.

This initiative, in collaboration with the 'TOKYO Culture Debut' platform promoted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, aims to create opportunities for society as a whole to nurture the sensitivity and creativity of the next generation. This time, together with the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture Arts Council Tokyo, we will hold the 'Rakugaki Cardboard Workshop' on April 11, 12, 18, and 19 at Tokyo Midtown (Roppongi, Hibiya, Yaesu) and Nihonbashi. Artist Hidehiko Mon will connect the pieces created in the workshop to produce a massive artwork that embodies the children's individuality, which will be exhibited from May 2 to May 10 at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya. (Co-hosted by: Tokyo Metropolitan Government)

As an industrial developer, Mitsui Fudosan has been working to create 'spaces' where diverse people gather and cultural exchange is born through town development. In this initiative as well, by utilizing hubs such as Tokyo Midtown and Nihonbashi and collaborating with the government and artists, we will provide children with opportunities for artistic and cultural experiences, while promoting town development where everyone can enjoy rich experiences.

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**■About the Rakugaki Cardboard Workshop**

We will hold a workshop where children and artists co-create art pieces at familiar commercial facilities that are easily accessible for families. Using large cardboard boxes arranged at the venue as canvases, children will draw colors and shapes with crayons together with artist Hidehiko Mon. At a later date, Mr. Mon will connect these pieces to complete a massive artwork that embodies the children's individuality. Through dialogue with the artist and collaborative creation, we aim to provide children with opportunities to encounter the joy of expression, surprise, and discovery.

<Workshop (5 sessions in total)>

①② Saturday, April 11, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Venue: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Central Plaza (B1F), 1-1-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo ③ Sunday, April 12, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Venue: Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower Atrium (1F), 2-1-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo ④ Saturday, April 18, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Venue: Tokyo Midtown (Roppongi) Galleria (2F) Common Area, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo ⑤ Sunday, April 19, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Venue: Tokyo Midtown Yaesu Atrium (1F), 2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

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・Target Audience: 4 years old to 6th grade elementary school students ・Capacity: Approximately 25 participants per session (planned) ・Fee: Free ・Participation Method: Pre-registration via the web (first-come, first-served) *Same-day participation may be possible if there are openings.

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Participating Artist: Hidehiko Mon Illustrator, Designer As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), he began drawing from childhood to express feelings that cannot be conveyed through spoken language or sign language. Currently, he develops works based on the concept of 'TALKING HANDS.' His works inspired by sign language are called 'Sign Language Art.' His activities are diverse, including animations for NHK, packaging for Kit Kat, in-store art for Starbucks Coffee, and hotel room production.

<Exhibition of Works>

Exhibition Period: Saturday, May 2, 2026 – Sunday, May 10, 2026 *Subject to facility opening hours Venue: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Underground Passage (B1F), 1-1-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Fee: Free

【Organizers】Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd., Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture Arts Council Tokyo 【Co-organizer】Tokyo Metropolitan Government 【Supporters】Chiyoda Ward, Chuo Ward, Minato Ward

**■(Reference) About the Tokyo Children's Art and Culture Platform 'TOKYO Culture Debut'**

'TOKYO Culture Debut' is a new platform promoted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture, aimed at delivering diverse cultural and artistic experiences to children.

In various genres such as fine arts, music, theater, and traditional performing arts, it aims to create opportunities for children to participate in creation and expression, targeting 50,000 participants annually.

This platform fosters collaboration among companies, cultural organizations, educational institutions, and local governments to achieve an environment where everyone, including children who have had limited exposure to arts and culture, can access cultural experiences.

https://www.artscouncil-tokyo.jp/tokyo-culturedebut/

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About Tokyo Midtown

Tokyo Midtown is a mixed-use complex comprising a vast green space and six buildings. The town brings together various shops, restaurants, offices, hotels, green spaces, and museums. Experience seasonal events that align with the changing seasons, encounter new discoveries through design and art that breathes throughout the city, and the young talent discovered through the 'TOKYO MIDTOWN AWARD.' We aim to provide visitors with high-quality, comfortable places and times by blending these elements with the inherent hospitality of the city.

https://www.tokyo-midtown.com/jp/about/

About Tokyo Midtown Hibiya

Tokyo Midtown Hibiya is a complex facility that brings together offices, shops, restaurants, and a cinema. Leveraging the sophisticated culture of the Hibiya area, known as a city of film and theater, and the rich natural environment adjacent to Hibiya Park, we aim to provide future-oriented new experiences and stimulate our customers' sensibilities.

https://www.hibiya.tokyo-midtown.com/jp/about/

About Tokyo Midtown Yaesu

Directly connected to Tokyo Station, which links to all parts of Japan, this is a mixed-use facility that brings together various shops, restaurants, offices, hotels, a bus terminal, and an elementary school. As the Tokyo Midtown brand following Roppongi and Hibiya...