While Japan’s art scene never stops buzzing, this fall brings a confluence of major art events not just to the capital but across the country, with a wealth of art installations in far-flung locations worth visiting — from sprawling triennales to island-hopping adventures and site-specific biennales.
In Tokyo, there’s the city’s own art biennale and the ever-packed Tokyo Art Book Fair, as well as newer offerings nearby such as the Tokyo Gendai Art Fair in Yokohama or the Chiba City Arts Triennale.
The list that follows is long but far from exhaustive — there’s always more to uncover for those willing to explore. Whether you crave cutting-edge installations, international names or local voices, you are spoiled for choice for the rest of this year.
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