Art Exhibition on Construction Scaffolding Begins for 'Nihonbashi 1-chome 1-2-ban Urban Redevelopment Project'

Key Points of This Newsletter

・As the fourth phase of the 'NIHONBASHI RIVER WALK MUSEUM' project—designed to enhance circulation and vibrancy in the Nihonbashi Riverwalk (※1)—artworks will be displayed on construction fencing at the Nihonbashi 1-chome 1-2-ban Urban Redevelopment Project in Chuo Ward.

・Artworks will be exhibited that reconstruct historical maps of the Nihonbashi River area, presenting the depth of time embedded in the location and the vision of its future. The installation aims to heighten anticipation for Nihonbashi’s future.

※1: Nihonbashi Riverwalk refers to an area encompassing five redevelopment zones and their surroundings, centered on waterfront spaces and riverside pedestrian networks.

Art Installation on Construction Scaffolding for the 'Nihonbashi 1-chome 1-2-ban Urban Redevelopment Project'

The General Incorporated Association Nihonbashi Riverwalk Area Management (hereinafter 'Nihonbashi Riverwalk Area Management') will, in collaboration with Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Chuo Ward, Tokyo; President and CEO: Shun Ueda; hereinafter 'Mitsui Fudosan'), the administrative operator of the Nihonbashi Riverwalk Area Management, launch the fourth phase of its construction fencing art decoration project, 'NIHONBASHI RIVER WALK MUSEUM'.

This initiative utilizes temporary fencing from large-scale redevelopment projects within the Nihonbashi Riverwalk to display art. Visitors can explore the area’s charm by touring the decorated fences across different districts. The fourth phase will be implemented on the fencing of the 'Nihonbashi 1-chome 1-2-ban Urban Redevelopment Project'.

By activating the urban space during major construction, this initiative aims to further promote the creation of a vibrant and attractive Nihonbashi district.

Five Redevelopment Areas (Planned Sites for NIHONBASHI RIVER WALK MUSEUM)

Overview of Temporary Fencing Installation for the Nihonbashi 1-chome 1-2-ban Urban Redevelopment Project (Demolition Phase)

Artwork Title: Echoes Infinity - QLAMMVON

Location: Temporary fencing for the Nihonbashi 1-chome 1-2-ban Urban Redevelopment Project

Address: Nihonbashi 1-chome, Chuo Ward, Tokyo

Exhibition Period: Scheduled from Wednesday, July 1, 2026 to May 2027

Organizers: General Incorporated Association Nihonbashi Riverwalk Area Management

Nihonbashi 1-chome 1-2-ban Urban Redevelopment Association

For the fourth phase of 'NIHONBASHI RIVER WALK MUSEUM', the artwork 'Echoes Infinity - QLAMMVON' by artist Shinji Ohmaki will be displayed. This piece is a visual artwork reflecting the accumulated depth of time in Nihonbashi and the evolving image of a city progressing into the future. The inspiration stems from the artist’s childhood memories of his family’s fabric shop, where patterned textiles were stacked in layers.

The background features a reconfigured image of historical maps of the Nihonbashi River area. By layering maps from different eras with silver sheets, the artwork expresses the flow of the Nihonbashi River, time, and scenery from the Edo period to the present as a single continuous timeline.

Overlaid on this are vibrant, colorful images inspired by floral and avian motifs, symbolizing how diverse cultures and people with different backgrounds intersect at this location, giving rise to new life and creativity. The visual captures the essence of Nihonbashi as a hub of diverse values and activities, combining festivity and organic growth.

The temporary fencing, which appears during the transformative process of redevelopment, is reinterpreted as a medium connecting 'what has accumulated' with 'what will emerge'. By inheriting the city’s memory while nurturing hope for the future, the installation evokes excitement for new urban development and anticipation for the future of Nihonbashi.

'Echoes Infinity - QLAMMVON'

[Artist Profile]

Shinji Ohmaki – Visual Artist

Born in Gifu Prefecture in 1971. Recipient of the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s Award for New Artists in 2023 (Reiwa 5).

Ohmaki’s artistic practice explores the theme of 'existence'. He investigates the relationships between the external world (environment, others), the internal world (memory, consciousness), and the body as their boundary. His work attempts to create bodily spatiotemporal experiences that approach the ambiguous and elusive nature of 'existence' as it fluctuates among these three realms. In recent years, he has actively collaborated with contemporary dance, producing performance works, and has created public art installations worldwide.

Recent Major Exhibitions

'SPRING: Pulsing Rhythm' (Pola Museum of Art, 2026)

'Noor Riyadh 2025' (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)

'Open the Box 2025: Bloom of Light' (Tai Kwun Contemporary, Hong Kong)

'Interface of Being: Fluctuations in the Vacuum' (The National Art Center, Tokyo, 2023)

'Where the Horizon Goes' (Hirosaki Brick Warehouse Museum, 2023)

'The Depth of Light' (A4 Art Museum, Chengdu, 2023)

Reference Information ①: About Nihonbashi Riverwalk

Along the Nihonbashi River, where five major redevelopment projects (※2) are currently underway, the redevelopment zones and their surrounding areas are collectively referred to as 'Nihonbashi Riverwalk' (※3). The 'Nihonbashi 1-chome 1-2-ban Urban Redevelopment Project', where the fencing decoration is being implemented, is one of these five projects.

Five Redevelopment Areas

※2: The 'five redevelopment projects' refer to: Yurakucho 1-chome Kitagawa Urban Redevelopment Project, Nihonbashi 1-chome 1-2-ban Urban Redevelopment Project, Nihonbashi 1-chome Naka Urban Redevelopment Project, Nihonbashi Muromachi 1-chome Urban Redevelopment Project, and Nihonbashi 1-chome Higashi Urban Redevelopment Project.

※3: For details, please refer to the links below.

Official Website: https://www.nihonbashiriverwalk.jp/

Press Release: https://www.nihonbashiriverwalk.jp/wp-content/uploads/release_20250611.pdf

Reference Information ②: About Nihonbashi Riverwalk Area Management

In April 2025, the corporate organization 'General Incorporated Association Nihonbashi Riverwalk Area Management' was established to promote cohesive urban development in the Nihonbashi Riverwalk area. By utilizing newly emerging spaces and disseminating information, the organization aims to enhance the area’s value.

In addition to the current fencing decoration project, the association will operate the official Nihonbashi Riverwalk website and collaborate with 'VISTA', a presentation hub for urban development, to disseminate information and contribute to creating vibrancy throughout the area.

Official Website: https://www.nihonbashiriverwalk.jp/

Members of the General Incorporated Association Nihonbashi Riverwalk Area Management (in no particular order)

Nihonbashi 1-chome Naka Urban Redevelopment Association, Yurakucho 1-chome Kitagawa Urban Redevelopment Association, Nihonbashi Muromachi 1-chome Urban Redevelopment Association, Nihonbashi 1-chome Higashi Urban Redevelopment