YOKOHAMA CREATORS’ MARKET (Hama-Curi) Vol. 2

An experiential market event featuring over 70 creators will be held at Yokohama Sky Building.
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  • 📰 Published: March 28, 2026 at 23:57
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Sky Building, managed and operated by Yokohama Sky Building Co., Ltd. (2-chome Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama; President and Representative Director: Shinya Mizumura), will host "YOKOHAMA CREATORS’ MARKET Vol. 2" (abbreviated as "Hama-Curi"), a market-style event supporting next-generation creators, over eight weekends from March 28 (Sat) to April 19 (Sun), 2026.

This "experiential market," which debuted last October, features creators from diverse genres such as art and illustration, allowing visitors to handle works and engage directly with the makers. For this second installment, the event has scaled up, featuring over 70 creators on a rotating daily schedule and including live painting sessions by participating artists.

Building on the success of the inaugural event, YOKOHAMA CREATORS’ MARKET Vol. 2 has evolved into a space for even more meaningful connections. We invite you to visit the Sky Building to experience "Hama-Curi," where you can encounter new culture by interacting directly with creators and their work.

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[What is "YOKOHAMA CREATORS' MARKET (Hama-Curi)"?]

  • A market-style event held at the central plaza on the 10th floor of the Sky Building, featuring up to 16 groups per day and over 70 creators in total over the eight-day period.
  • While modern creator activities are centered on social media and e-commerce, there is a growing demand from fans to "touch the works directly" and "interact with the makers." The event aims to be a place where visitors can encounter new culture by "experiencing the creators' thoughts through their works."

[Event Features]

  • A market-style event for direct interaction with makers, offering a rare opportunity to learn about the background and inspiration behind their work.
  • Encountering next-generation creators: Many creators active on social media and at various real-world events will participate, providing a chance to experience new talent up close.
  • Immersive building-wide presentation: The venue will feature decorations using creators' works, including multiple original illustrations created for this event, with the largest measuring 1.7m high by 5.7m wide.
  • Event-exclusive novelties and original works: The event will showcase original products and works, including event-exclusive T-shirts and novelties featuring illustrations drawn specifically for this occasion.
  • Regional cultural promotion: In collaboration with the Yokohama City Culture and Tourism Bureau, we are working to boost next-generation culture throughout the region.

(1) Event Overview

  • Event Name: YOKOHAMA CREATORS’ MARKET (Hama-Curi) Vol. 2
  • Dates: Weekends from March 28 (Sat) to April 19 (Sun), 2026 (8 days total)
  • March...