Jin Hasegawa "Shibuya to Mori" Exhibition at Shibuya Hikarie

An art event titled "Jin Hasegawa 'Shibuya to Mori' Let's Create a Living Forest in Shibuya!" will be held at Shibuya Hikarie from October 31 to November 8, 2026. This exhibition, located on the 4th floor deck of Shibuya Hikarie, aims to bring the essence of nature into the urban landscape, inspired by the creatures inhabiting Shibuya.

Exhibition: A Miniature Forest in the City

The exhibition space on the 4th floor deck will be transformed into a "small forest." A miniature train, carrying models of various creatures such as the Mandarin duck, Japanese rhinoceros beetle, Japanese pipistrelle, Japanese grass lizard, raccoon dog, and humans, will travel around this forest. The train will operate only during workshop hours, offering a dynamic visual experience. This event provides a unique opportunity to encounter familiar creatures that often go unnoticed in daily urban life.

Workshop: Create Your Own Creature Keychain

On specific dates during the event, participants can join a workshop to create "Shibuya creature keychains" alongside the artist. Using a list of Shibuya's native animals as a reference, attendees will draw their chosen creature onto an acrylic keychain. Completed keychains can be exchanged with other participants' creations via the train, fostering interaction. The workshop is free to join with a participation fee of 100 yen and requires no prior reservation. A portion of the workshop fee will be donated to nature conservation activities.

Artist's Message

Artist Jin Hasegawa, who studied sociology and product design, creates artworks and installations that explore connections with society and nature. His work emphasizes the cyclical nature of life and the interdependence between humans and other living beings. Through this event, he hopes visitors will feel a deeper connection to the diverse lives around them and reflect on their own existence.

Event Details

• Title: Jin Hasegawa "Shibuya to Mori" Let's Create a Living Forest in Shibuya!
• Venue: Shibuya Hikarie 4F Deck
• Dates: October 31, 2026 (Sat) - November 8, 2026 (Sun)
• Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Exhibition)
• Workshop Dates/Times: November 3 (Tue, Holiday), 7 (Sat), 8 (Sun), 2026, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Last entry 3:45 PM). *Event proceeds in light rain; cancelled in case of heavy rain.
• Admission: Exhibition is free. Workshop participation fee: 100 JPY (no reservation required).

Access

• Address: 2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
• Nearest Station: JR Shibuya Station / Tokyo Metro Shibuya Station

This event offers a unique chance to engage with nature and wildlife within the bustling city of Shibuya. For the latest updates, please check the official website.