Nihonbashi Honcho Mitsui Building &forest: Art Display on Temporary Construction Fence Featuring the Relationship Between Nature and Humans
Mitsui Fudosan has installed an art piece titled "Ikegaki" by Yuichi Hirako on the temporary construction fence of the Nihonbashi Honcho Mitsui Building &forest. The artwork, themed on the relationship between nature and humans, aims to build anticipation for the construction of Japan's largest and tallest wooden rental office building and to revitalize the local area during the construction period.
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Key points of this newsletter:
● An art piece is displayed on the temporary construction fence of "Nihonbashi Honcho Mitsui Building &forest," which is being promoted as Japan's largest and tallest wooden rental office building.
● "Ikegaki" by Yuichi Hirako, themed on the coexistence of plants and nature with humans, and the ambiguities and questions that arise within that relationship, is being exhibited.
● The exhibition of the art piece aims to create buzz in the area during the construction period.
Decoration of the temporary construction fence for "Nihonbashi Honcho Mitsui Building &forest"
Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Shun Ueda; hereinafter "Mitsui Fudosan"), as the project owner, is displaying an art piece on the temporary construction fence of "Nihonbashi Honcho Mitsui Building &forest," which is being promoted as Japan's largest and tallest wooden rental office building. The artwork is themed on the coexistence of nature and humans, and the ambiguities and questions that arise within that relationship.
Through this exhibition, Mitsui Fudosan aims to foster anticipation for the wooden architecture progressing inside the temporary fence, create buzz in the city during the construction period, and contribute to the promotion of attractive town development in Nihonbashi.
Overview of Nihonbashi Honcho Mitsui Building &forest Temporary Construction Fence Decoration
Location: Temporary construction fence of Nihonbashi Honcho Mitsui Building &forest
1-3 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Display Period: April 20, 2026 (Monday) - mid-August 2026 (planned)
Organizer: Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.
Art Piece Overview
This decoration features the work "Ikegaki" by Yuichi Hirako.
This piece was created to share the process of the wooden building project, which is progressing inside the temporary fence, with the people of the city, and to build anticipation for the future landscape. It expresses the "warmth of wood" and "comfort" that the completed building will possess, using rich colors, so that people can feel it in advance even during the construction period. It was created with the hope that this temporary fence would not just be a construction scene for people walking through the city, but a warm guidepost until a new place is born.
Artwork Name: "Ikegaki"
[Artist Profile]
Yuichi Hirako
Born in Okayama in 1982, based in Tokyo.
Graduated from Wimbledon College of Art, Painting major in 2006. His work explores the coexistence of plants and nature with humans, and the ambiguities and questions that arise within that relationship. Prompted by a sense of discomfort with defining plants controlled by humans—such as houseplants, street trees, and plants in parks—as "nature," he pursues the boundary between nature and humans in modern society through his art. His expressive methods are diverse, centering on painting, but also including drawing, sculpture, installation, and sound performance. He actively exhibits his work internationally in countries such as Korea, Taiwan, the UK, and the USA.
Recent Major Solo Exhibitions
2025
"ORIGIN" Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art (Okayama/Japan)
"Beyond the Ideal Landscape" Keelung Museum of Art (Keelung/Taiwan)
"Number of Trees" The Modern Institute (Glasgow/UK)
2024
"New Home" Gallery Baton (Seoul/Korea)
"IDEAL LANDSCAPE" Nagi MOCA (Okayama/Japan)
Reference Information 1: About Nihonbashi Honcho Mitsui Building &forest
This property is being developed as Japan's largest and tallest wooden rental office building, utilizing over 1,100 m³ of domestic timber, including timber from Mitsui Fudosan Group's own forests, for structural materials. Compared to typical steel-framed office buildings, it is expected to achieve approximately a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions during construction for the main structure. Furthermore, domestic timber is actively used for interior and finishing materials, aiming to create an "office you want to visit" where you can feel the tranquility and warmth unique to wood.
Property Overview:
https://www.mitsuifudosan.co.jp/corporate/news/2024/0111_01/
https://www.mitsuifudosan.co.jp/corporate/news/2025/0422_02/
Location
1-3 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Site Area
Approx. 2,500㎡
Usage
Office, Research facility, Retail
Total Floor Area
Approx. 28,000㎡
Floors/Height
18 floors above ground, 84m
Office Standard Floor (Exclusive Area)
Approx. 1,180㎡ (approx. 357 tsubo)
Structure
Wooden, Steel frame
Designer
Takenaka Corporation
Contractor
Takenaka Corporation
Completion (planned)
January 2027
● An art piece is displayed on the temporary construction fence of "Nihonbashi Honcho Mitsui Building &forest," which is being promoted as Japan's largest and tallest wooden rental office building.
● "Ikegaki" by Yuichi Hirako, themed on the coexistence of plants and nature with humans, and the ambiguities and questions that arise within that relationship, is being exhibited.
● The exhibition of the art piece aims to create buzz in the area during the construction period.
Decoration of the temporary construction fence for "Nihonbashi Honcho Mitsui Building &forest"
Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Shun Ueda; hereinafter "Mitsui Fudosan"), as the project owner, is displaying an art piece on the temporary construction fence of "Nihonbashi Honcho Mitsui Building &forest," which is being promoted as Japan's largest and tallest wooden rental office building. The artwork is themed on the coexistence of nature and humans, and the ambiguities and questions that arise within that relationship.
Through this exhibition, Mitsui Fudosan aims to foster anticipation for the wooden architecture progressing inside the temporary fence, create buzz in the city during the construction period, and contribute to the promotion of attractive town development in Nihonbashi.
Overview of Nihonbashi Honcho Mitsui Building &forest Temporary Construction Fence Decoration
Location: Temporary construction fence of Nihonbashi Honcho Mitsui Building &forest
1-3 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Display Period: April 20, 2026 (Monday) - mid-August 2026 (planned)
Organizer: Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.
Art Piece Overview
This decoration features the work "Ikegaki" by Yuichi Hirako.
This piece was created to share the process of the wooden building project, which is progressing inside the temporary fence, with the people of the city, and to build anticipation for the future landscape. It expresses the "warmth of wood" and "comfort" that the completed building will possess, using rich colors, so that people can feel it in advance even during the construction period. It was created with the hope that this temporary fence would not just be a construction scene for people walking through the city, but a warm guidepost until a new place is born.
Artwork Name: "Ikegaki"
[Artist Profile]
Yuichi Hirako
Born in Okayama in 1982, based in Tokyo.
Graduated from Wimbledon College of Art, Painting major in 2006. His work explores the coexistence of plants and nature with humans, and the ambiguities and questions that arise within that relationship. Prompted by a sense of discomfort with defining plants controlled by humans—such as houseplants, street trees, and plants in parks—as "nature," he pursues the boundary between nature and humans in modern society through his art. His expressive methods are diverse, centering on painting, but also including drawing, sculpture, installation, and sound performance. He actively exhibits his work internationally in countries such as Korea, Taiwan, the UK, and the USA.
Recent Major Solo Exhibitions
2025
"ORIGIN" Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art (Okayama/Japan)
"Beyond the Ideal Landscape" Keelung Museum of Art (Keelung/Taiwan)
"Number of Trees" The Modern Institute (Glasgow/UK)
2024
"New Home" Gallery Baton (Seoul/Korea)
"IDEAL LANDSCAPE" Nagi MOCA (Okayama/Japan)
Reference Information 1: About Nihonbashi Honcho Mitsui Building &forest
This property is being developed as Japan's largest and tallest wooden rental office building, utilizing over 1,100 m³ of domestic timber, including timber from Mitsui Fudosan Group's own forests, for structural materials. Compared to typical steel-framed office buildings, it is expected to achieve approximately a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions during construction for the main structure. Furthermore, domestic timber is actively used for interior and finishing materials, aiming to create an "office you want to visit" where you can feel the tranquility and warmth unique to wood.
Property Overview:
https://www.mitsuifudosan.co.jp/corporate/news/2024/0111_01/
https://www.mitsuifudosan.co.jp/corporate/news/2025/0422_02/
Location
1-3 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Site Area
Approx. 2,500㎡
Usage
Office, Research facility, Retail
Total Floor Area
Approx. 28,000㎡
Floors/Height
18 floors above ground, 84m
Office Standard Floor (Exclusive Area)
Approx. 1,180㎡ (approx. 357 tsubo)
Structure
Wooden, Steel frame
Designer
Takenaka Corporation
Contractor
Takenaka Corporation
Completion (planned)
January 2027