8F Event Square

GINZA ART FESTA

May 20 (Wed) – June 1 (Mon), 2026

*May 25 (Wed): closes at 5:00 PM
*May 26 (Tue): opens at 2:00 PM
*Final day: closes at 5:00 PM


This event has ended.

GINZA ART FESTA has expanded its range of artworks and artists with each edition. From world-renowned masters and popular artists to promising emerging talents and leading contemporary artists, a diverse selection will be showcased. Over the course of two weeks, the festival will feature multiple solo exhibitions and special showcases in both the first and second halves.

1) Novelty Information >
2) Featured Artwork Example >
3) Masaharu Fujishiro Feature >
4) SHETA Feature >
5) CONTEMPORARY ART SELECTION >
6) The World of Extraordinary Craftsmanship >
7) Modern Painting Special Exhibition >
8) Selected European Antique Collection >
9) The Dawn of Modern Western-Style Painting in Japan >
10) Junji Kawashima Print Exhibition >
11) YOUNG ART PLATFORM >
12) Hiroyuki Tomita Ceramic Exhibition >
13) NEXT ICON >

Novelty Information

During the event period, customers who make purchases throughout the store or within the venue will receive special gifts.

Event 1: Art-Inspired Sweets Gift

Eligible Locations : Matsuya Ginza main store & Matsuya Ginza Marronnier Street Annex

During the event, the first 400 customers who spend a total of ¥60,000 or more (combined receipts accepted) at eligible locations will receive a special gift: a selection of financiers and madeleines by Henri Charpentier, packaged in an original “GINZA ART FESTA” design featuring artwork by Masaharu Fujishiro.
Pickup Location: 8F “GINZA ART FESTA” venue – Gift Exchange Counter

*Please present your purchase receipt(s) from the event period
*Limit: one per person
*Available while supplies last

Event 2: Purchase Gift

At the “GINZA ART FESTA” venue, the first 50 customers who spend a total of ¥550,000 or more (combined purchases accepted) will receive a special gift: a glass flower sake bottle (single-flower vase) created by glass artist Mamoru Uchida.

*Limit: one per person
*The gift will be provided together with the purchased artwork

Featured Artwork Example

Masaharu Fujishiro Feature

May 20 (Wed) – June 1 (Mon), 2026

Masaharu Fujishiro is a Japanese painter who builds upon traditional ink painting techniques while uniquely exploring the textures and traces of time found in materials such as mineral pigments, metal leaf, and washi paper. He has created many works that evoke deep contemplation within stillness, offering viewers space for interpretation while continuously pursuing new possibilities in Japanese painting.

SHETA Feature

May 20 (Wed) – June 1 (Mon), 2026

SHETA is a contemporary artist known for expressing his work through vivid colors and bold, powerful lines. With the theme of “LOVE & PEACE,” he creates characters that convey humor and warmth, and is active across various fields including mural art and collaborations with fashion brands. His pop and energetic visual world captivates a wide audience.

CONTEMPORARY ART SELECTION

May 20 (Wed) – May 25 (Tue), 2026
*Closes at 5:00 PM on the final day

This section features a curated selection of works by leading contemporary artists from Japan and abroad who are shaping today’s art scene. Here, we present works by Hijack, known for pieces rich in graffiti-inspired expression..

The World of Extraordinary Craftsmanship

May 20 (Wed) – May 25 (Mon), 2026
*Closes at 5:00 PM on the final day

“How much time and effort must have gone into creating this work…?” We present the world of extraordinary craftsmanship, where innovative ideas and exceptional techniques—highly regarded in the contemporary art scene—come together.

Modern Painting Special Exhibition

May 20 (Wed) – May 25 (Tue), 2026
*Closes at 5:00 PM on the final day

Please enjoy a selection of outstanding works that formed the foundation of modern Japanese painting, whose spirit continues to flow into contemporary art trends.

Selected European Antique Collection

The Dawn of Modern Western-Style Painting in Japan

May 26 (Tue) – June 1 (Mon), 2026
*Opens at 2:00 PM on the first day / Closes at 5:00 PM on the final day

Enjoy the works and passion of artists from the Meiji period who sought not only to imitate Western techniques, but to fuse them with Japan’s climate and spirituality to create their own unique styles.

Junji Kawashima Print Exhibition

May 26 (Tue) – June 1 (Mon), 2026
*Opens at 2:00 PM on the first day / Closes at 5:00 PM on the final day

Junji Kawashima, a Japanese-style painter, is deeply fascinated by the joy and imagination brought by animals, transforming that inspiration into his works. His representative series, “Animal Graffiti,” is based on memories of surprise and delight from encounters with animals. While capturing animals in their natural state, he continues to paint daily, hoping to bring forth new expressions where his own sense of form resonates with nature.

YOUNG ART PLATFORM

May 26 (Tue) – June 1 (Mon), 2026
*Opens at 2:00 PM on the first day / Closes at 5:00 PM on the final day

This exhibition brings together works created from the fresh sensibilities of emerging artists who will shape the next generation, across various genres including Japanese painting, Western painting, and sculpture. Please enjoy these vibrant works filled with powerful energy.

Hiroyuki Tomita Ceramic Exhibition

May 26 (Tue) – June 1 (Mon) ,2026
*Opens at 2:00 PM on the first day / Closes at 5:00 PM on the final day

Ceramic artist Hiroyuki Tomita opens new frontiers in contemporary ceramics through vivid colors and original forms, while grounded in traditional techniques. Skillfully controlling the chemical reactions between clay and glaze, his works embody dynamic layers of color and a rich, substantial texture. Balancing functionality as vessels with a powerful presence as art, his creations offer viewers a striking visual impact and a refined aesthetic experience.

NEXT ICON

May 26 (Tue) – June 1 (Mon), 2026
*Opens at 2:00 PM on the first day / Closes at 5:00 PM on the final day