Thank you very much for the many visitors to the Shinjuku Kabukicho Shunga Exhibition.
Due to popular demand, the exhibition, originally scheduled to end on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, will now be extended until Sunday, October 5, 2025.
During the extension period (October 1–5), we’ll hold various events every day as part of “Special Week.”
There will be plenty of discoveries and fun, not only for first-time visitors but also for those who have already joined us.
Don’t miss this opportunity. We look forward to welcoming you.
Extension Schedule
2025
10/1 (Wed) 11:00–21:00
10/2 (Thu) 11:00–21:00
10/3 (Fri) 11:00–21:00
10/4 (Sat) 10:00–21:00
10/5 (Sun) 10:00–18:00 ★Final Day!
Please note: Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time each day.
Venues
Main Venue: Shinjuku Kabukicho Noh Stage
Lions Plaza Shinjuku 2F, 2-9-18 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Second Venue + Gift Shop: Kabuki Social Building 9F, 1-2-15 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
(Approx. 1 min. walk from the Noh Stage)
Special Week: Daily Events!
We’ve prepared many gallery tours and talk sessions, weaving together “laughter,” “learning,” and “wa.” We look forward to your participation.
10/1 (Wed) Shunga Exhibition Tour + Reflection Session
Shunga Swamp Tour ① with Shunga-ru
19:00–20:30 / ¥1,000
10/2 (Thu) Shunga Exhibition Tour + Reflection Session
Shunga Swamp Tour ② with Shunga-ru
19:00–20:30 / ¥1,000
10/3 (Fri) Shunga Exhibition Radio “Wa” Fan Meetup Tour + Reflection Session
“Beautifully Absurd?!” Reading Shunga Together
Hosts: Sebastian Takagi, Maki Tezuka, Honya-shan
19:00–20:30 / ¥1,000
10/4 (Sat) Maki Tezuka’s “I Suppose” Shunga Commentary Tour – Final
19:00–20:30 / Free
Please note: Event participation requires an admission ticket to the Shunga Exhibition.
Plenty of Events in September, Too!え
9/24 (Wed) Casual Art Appreciation with a “Blind Communicator” (Visually Impaired Accessibility Guide) ①
Guests: Rio Sekiba (“Blind Communicator”), Teru (Smappa! Hans Axel von Fersen host / Kabukicho Noh Stage Director / Calligrapher)
17:30 / 19:30 – Free
9/25 (Thu) Reading Shunga Dialogue and Texts with Prof. Noriko Itasaka
19:00–20:30 / ¥1,000
9/26 (Fri) “Sun in Kabukicho” × Shunga Suribachi Walk Tour
Guides: Norihisa Minagawa, Vivian Sato
16:00–19:30 / ¥3,000
9/27 (Sat) Japanese Mythology and Shunga Tour with Noh Actor Noboru Yasuda
19:00–20:30 / ¥1,000
9/29 (Mon) Casual Art Appreciation with a “Blind Communicator” (Visually Impaired Accessibility Guide) ②
Guests: Kensuke Ishii (“Blind Communicator”), Honya-shan (Shunga Exhibition Project Manager)
17:00 / 19:30 – Free
9/30 (Tue) Casual Tea Talk on Shunga
19:00–20:30 / ¥1,000 (¥1,500 at the door, sofa seating at 2nd venue)
Please note: Event participation requires an admission ticket to the Shunga Exhibition.