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Humans cannot help but seek fear.
Why do we find pleasure in fear? It likely arises from the exhilaration of defying the instinct that urges us to run away. Horror movies and haunted houses, for example. These are universally understood as ways to step away from reality and experience the extraordinary.
By seeing with our eyes, hearing with our ears, and exploring our deep-rooted fears, we can reaffirm that we are in a safe space.
However, I urge you to doubt. Is the everyday life you live truly safe? You will come to understand that a single "unexpected moment" can shake the very foundation of common sense and drag you into the abyss.
The night wind carries a sound, reverberating as it blends into the air. A soft melody passes by my ears.A tune that seems like someone is crying or laughing drifts through the space, weaving through it. An invisible hand weaves the sound, and its tone shifts like a shadow, whispering in my ear. Someone is standing behind me, but their form cannot be seen. After echoing for a while, the sound fades away, leaving only the cold silence behind.
After one sound disappears, will the next one bring with it a different meaning?
The answer sways in the shadows.
A manga artist, a researcher, a ghost storyteller, a religious figure, a university student, a convenience store clerk... Nineteen artists living in different worlds each imagine and create their own "things they fear." Paintings, sculptures, clay, research materials, interview notes, light and darkness... Their methods of expression vary. What they shape is an unbearably raw manifestation of the reality, delusions, and madness within them. There are no answers. Only endless desires remain.
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July 6, 2025
Ticket information for Kowaimono Exhibition: ZOKU has been released. -
June 22, 2025
The stage performance video from Kowaimono Exhibition 2024 is now available online. -
April 20, 2025
Kowaimono Exhibition 2024 has concluded. Please look forward to the next event.
MESSAGE
In preparation for the event
Kowaimono Exhibition was created as a platform for creators—ranging from those in traditional entertainment to contemporary artists—to come together and expand their creative horizons.
The first event, held in April 2025, welcomed far more visitors than anticipated, revealing the surprising potential of the theme of “kowaimono” (things that are scary or eerie).
This time, as an encore to the first event, we present Kowaimono Exhibition: ZOKU.
Both professionals and amateurs are invited to freely express their interpretations of "kowaimono."
At the heart of this exhibition is the joy of creation and the desire to express.
We believe that while individuals may face limits alone, connections between people can create limitless transformation. That is the power of en. (En meaning fate, connection, or bond.)
For creators, this is an opportunity to expand their creative scope and reach new audiences.
For visitors, it is a place to discover new encounters and be inspired.
We are drawn to and love the charm of “kowaimono” as a form of entertainment.
This time, 19 groups of creators will participate—bringing you eerie and mysterious works of art.
We invite you to enjoy new encounters through the world of kowaimono.
ABOUT
Event Overview
Date and Time
Location
Fee
September 26 (Fri) – 28 (Sun), 2025
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September 26 (Fri): OPEN 4:00 PM / CLOSE 8:30 PM
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September 27 (Sat): OPEN 10:00 AM / CLOSE 8:30 PM
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September 28 (Sun): OPEN 10:00 AM / CLOSE 6:30 PM
Venue: Mei Hill Shinnakano 1F, Nabeyoko Shopping Street
Address: 3-34-3 Chuo, Nakano-ku, Tokyo
1-minute walk from Exit 3 or 4 of Shin-Nakano Station
(Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line)
15-minute walk from Nakano Station
(JR Chuo/Sobu Line and Tokyo Metro Tozai Line)
Ticket Information (per day)
Advance Tickets — includes a limited-edition bonus
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Adults: ¥1,500
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Children (Elementary school age and under): ¥900
Same-Day Tickets
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Adults: ¥2,000
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Children (Elementary school age and under): ¥1,000
Re-entry allowed throughout the day.
Content
Explore the world of “Kowaimono”
(things that are scary or eerie) through:
Art exhibitions, Spirit photography, Merchandise, Videos, Live ghost stories, and more
Live talks and ghost stories change daily, and some artworks will also vary by day.
For the latest updates, please check our official X (formerly Twitter).
For details, check the official X.
CREATORS
"Engage all five senses" Speakers × Musicians × Artists
いたこ28号、糸柳寿昭、千山那々、田中俊行、
佐藤岐夜美、Suzuyuki Kudoh、おおぐろてん、
塚本守、比嘉光太郎、Mol、ワタリカヅフミ、
猫又検校、ＪＪ(邪邪邪六)、関根津 トム、KaRin.、
一条美由紀、昭和３D、マックスむらい and more
Kazumi Games studios、
SPONSOR / SUPPORTER
SPONSOR
⇒ Please contact us individually.
SUPPORTER
⇒ Please use the ticket sales page to purchase
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