Wagashi-Themed Vessel Exhibition 'Vessels and Wagashi' - Special Workshop for Junior and Senior High School Students Also Held!
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- Wagashi-Themed Vessel Exhibition 'Vessels and Wagashi' - Special Workshop for Junior and Senior High School Students Also Held!
- Musashino Art University students are hosting a ceramics exhibition titled 'Vessels and Wagashi', featuring works inspired by sweets from the traditional shop 'Toraya'. It will be held at the Takanodai and Ichigaya campuses in May 2026, with free admission.
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- Date: April 6, 2026
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Musashino Art University students are hosting a ceramics exhibition titled 'Vessels and Wagashi', featuring works inspired by sweets from the traditional shop 'Toraya'. It will be held at the Takanodai and Ichigaya campuses in May 2026, with free admission.
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- April 6, 2026
Musashino Art University students are hosting a ceramics exhibition titled 'Vessels and Wagashi', featuring works inspired by sweets from the traditional shop 'Toraya'. It will be held at the Takanodai and Ichigaya campuses in May 2026, with free admission.
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Musashino Art University's Department of Craft and Industrial Design (Location: Kodaira City, Tokyo / President: Hirokazu Kabayama / Chief Professor: Kazuhiro Yamanaka) will hold a special exhibition titled 'Vessels and Wagashi' from Saturday, May 9 to Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Takanodai Campus, and from Friday, May 29 to Sunday, May 31 at the Ichigaya Campus.
## Overview
This is a special exhibition of vessels created by 16 students majoring in Ceramics in the Craft Design Course of the Department of Craft and Industrial Design at Musashino Art University, using sweets from the established wagashi shop 'Toraya' as their subject. This 11th iteration of the exhibition will be held at both the Takanodai and Ichigaya campuses of Musashino Art University.
The works in this exhibition began taking shape during the summer vacation of 2025, when students visited wagashi shops in various regions, deepened their knowledge, and considered the relationship between Japanese sweets and vessels.
During production, they continually refined their work while challenging various ceramic techniques. Please come and see what 'Vessels and Wagashi' means to each of the 16 students.
## Event Details
Takanodai Campus:
- Dates: Saturday, May 9 - Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Time: 10:00 - 17:00
- Venue: Musashino Art University Takanodai Campus, Building 14 Basement Exhibition Room (1-736 Ogawa-cho, Kodaira-shi, Tokyo)
- Admission: Free, no advance reservation required
- Access: 18-minute walk from Takanodai Station on the Seibu Kokubunji Line.
25-minute bus ride on the Seibu Bus bound for 'Musashino Art University' from JR Chuo Line 'Kokubunji' Station, alight at 'Musashino Art University Main Gate'.
25-minute bus ride on the Tachikawa Bus bound for 'Musashino Art University' from JR Chuo Line 'Tachikawa' Station, alight at 'Musashino Art University'.
* Please use public transportation when visiting.
Ichigaya Campus:
- Dates: Friday, May 29 - Sunday, May 31, 2026 *Until 17:00 on the final day
- Time: 10:00 - 20:00 (Until 17:00 on the final day)
- Venue: Musashino Art University Ichigaya Campus, 2nd Floor 1/M (1-4 Ichigaya-Tamachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)
- Admission: Free, no advance reservation required
- Access: 3-minute walk from Ichigaya Station on the JR Chuo/Sobu Line.
3-minute walk from Exit 4 of Ichigaya Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho/Namboku Line and Toei Shinjuku Line.
* Please use public transportation when visiting.
## Regarding the Special Workshop
## Overview
This is a special exhibition of vessels created by 16 students majoring in Ceramics in the Craft Design Course of the Department of Craft and Industrial Design at Musashino Art University, using sweets from the established wagashi shop 'Toraya' as their subject. This 11th iteration of the exhibition will be held at both the Takanodai and Ichigaya campuses of Musashino Art University.
The works in this exhibition began taking shape during the summer vacation of 2025, when students visited wagashi shops in various regions, deepened their knowledge, and considered the relationship between Japanese sweets and vessels.
During production, they continually refined their work while challenging various ceramic techniques. Please come and see what 'Vessels and Wagashi' means to each of the 16 students.
## Event Details
Takanodai Campus:
- Dates: Saturday, May 9 - Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Time: 10:00 - 17:00
- Venue: Musashino Art University Takanodai Campus, Building 14 Basement Exhibition Room (1-736 Ogawa-cho, Kodaira-shi, Tokyo)
- Admission: Free, no advance reservation required
- Access: 18-minute walk from Takanodai Station on the Seibu Kokubunji Line.
25-minute bus ride on the Seibu Bus bound for 'Musashino Art University' from JR Chuo Line 'Kokubunji' Station, alight at 'Musashino Art University Main Gate'.
25-minute bus ride on the Tachikawa Bus bound for 'Musashino Art University' from JR Chuo Line 'Tachikawa' Station, alight at 'Musashino Art University'.
* Please use public transportation when visiting.
Ichigaya Campus:
- Dates: Friday, May 29 - Sunday, May 31, 2026 *Until 17:00 on the final day
- Time: 10:00 - 20:00 (Until 17:00 on the final day)
- Venue: Musashino Art University Ichigaya Campus, 2nd Floor 1/M (1-4 Ichigaya-Tamachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)
- Admission: Free, no advance reservation required
- Access: 3-minute walk from Ichigaya Station on the JR Chuo/Sobu Line.
3-minute walk from Exit 4 of Ichigaya Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho/Namboku Line and Toei Shinjuku Line.
* Please use public transportation when visiting.
## Regarding the Special Workshop
FAQ
What is the name of the exhibition featuring wagashi-themed vessels created by Musashino Art University students?
The exhibition is titled 'Vessels and Wagashi' and features ceramic vessels inspired by wagashi made by 16 students from Musashino Art University.
Which wagashi shop served as the subject for the student-created vessels in the 'Vessels and Wagashi' exhibition?
The established wagashi shop 'Toraya' provided the sweets that served as the subject for the vessels created by the Musashino Art University students.
When and where will the 'Vessels and Wagashi' exhibition be held at Musashino Art University's Takanodai Campus?
The exhibition runs from Saturday, May 9 to Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Takanodai Campus Building 14 Basement Exhibition Room in Kodaira City, Tokyo.
How many students from Musashino Art University's Craft Design Course participated in creating works for the exhibition?
Sixteen students majoring in Ceramics in the Craft Design Course at Musashino Art University created vessels for the 'Vessels and Wagashi' exhibition.
What activity did the students undertake during summer vacation 2025 to prepare for the 'Vessels and Wagashi' exhibition?
During summer vacation 2025, the students visited regional wagashi shops to deepen their knowledge and explore the relationship between Japanese sweets and vessels.