Cultural Festivals

Sumida Arts Festival

Name: Sumida Arts Festival
Start: 2026-09-04
End: 2026-12-20
Location: Sumida Lifelong Learning Center (Utopia), Sumida Park Theater, Denkiyu and other venues, Sumida

Sep 4 – Dec 20, 2026 · Sumida Lifelong Learning Center (Utopia), Sumida Park Theater, Denkiyu and other venues, Sumida · Tokyo

Dates

Sep 4 – Dec 20, 2026

About this event

Summary
The "Sumida Five Colors Art Festival" is a four-month cultural event held throughout Sumida Ward, featuring 18 selected projects that utilize local resources to express a diverse world through art.

Highlights
• Theme: "Five Colors of Sumida" (Hakki Youyou), inspired by ink wash painting techniques.
• Concept: "Rise and Lift Your Spirit" (Hakki Youyou), echoing the sumo shout "Hakkii-yoi".
• Activities: Art installations, performances, exhibitions, screenings, and participatory projects.
• Goal: To foster a community where people can enjoy life at their own pace and rediscover the charm of the region.

Organizer's websitesumida-artfest.jp

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