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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... 4４ 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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2025/11/30
The next exhibition, Kowaimono Exhibition: Zokuzoku, has been officially confirmed. Further details will be announced in December.
2025/9/1
The venue map and official merchandise for Kowaimono Exhibition: Zoku have been released.
2025/7/6
Ticket information for Kowaimono Exhibition: Zoku has been announced.
2025/6/22
Stage performance videos from Kowaimono Exhibition 2024 are now available for streaming.
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In preparation for the event
The Kowaimono Exhibition was conceived to bring together creators from the worlds of popular entertainment and art, with the aim of expanding their creative horizons. During the exhibitions held in the spring and summer of 2025, we welcomed far more visitors than expected—and were amazed by the untapped potential that “kowaimono” (fearful things) hold.
Now, for its third installment, we are pleased to present Kowaimono Exhibition Zokuzoku. Regardless of professional status, participants are invited to freely express their visions under the theme of “kowaimono.” At the heart of this exhibition lies the joy of creation and the desire to express. We hope that the connections formed between people will lead to bold and unexpected creativity.
This exhibition serves as an experimental space for expressing the grotesque nature that lies within every human being. For creators, it is an opportunity to broaden the scope of expression and to share their work with a wider audience. For visitors, it offers new encounters and a place of inspiration. Our goal is to foster a space where these two sides come together. We are captivated—indeed, in love—with the essence of “kowaimono.”
This time, a total of 44 creator groups will participate, showcasing frightening and mysterious works of art. We invite you to enjoy the encounters brought to you through the world of Kowaimono.
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Event Overview
Date and Time
Location
Fee
March 20 (Fri) – 22 (Sun), 2026
March 20 (Fri) OPEN 13:00 / CLOSE 20:30
March 21 (Sat) OPEN 10:00 / CLOSE 20:30
March 22 (Sun) OPEN 10:00 / CLOSE 18:30
Former school building – Iidabashi Large Rental Space, Basement Floor 1 Address: 2-28 Agebacho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Access:
・Tokyo Metro Namboku Line
— Iidabashi Station, Exit B4b (2 min walk)
・JR Chūō Line (Rapid)
— Iidabashi Station (4 min walk)
・Toei Oedo Line — Ushigome-Kagurazaka Station (13 min walk)
You may enter and exit freely throughout the day.
Please be aware that some rooms and exhibits may be extremely frightening or intense.
Please check the schedule for the Kwaidan Stage times.
"Special stage ticket" includes access to all regular areas plus that day’s Special Horror Story Stage.
The stage area does not have chairs, so please bring a mat or ground sheet if needed.
Please note that we are unable to change the date of your ticket after purch.
Content
A wide variety of content will be presented under the shared theme of “Kowaimono” — concept rooms, art exhibitions, private collections, ghost photographs, merchandise sales, video works, ghost storytelling, live readings, and more. Program highlights such as artist talks, ghost stories, and musical performances will change daily.
Some exhibited works will also vary by day.
Please note: Certain events require an additional fee.
For details, check the official X and CREATOR.
CREATORS
"Engage all five senses" Speakers × Musicians × Artists
いたこ28号、犬木加奈子、押切蓮介、糸柳寿昭、黒史郎、井澤詩織、千山那々、濱幸成、西浦和也、佐藤岐夜美、Suzuyuki Kudoh、うえまつそう、チビルマ、日野まり、おおぐろてん、 塚本守、関根津 トム、今仁英輔、猫又検校、高幡、 Kazumi Games studios、yk (Hello1103)、yokomomose、三好一平、比嘉光太郎、ワタリカヅフミ、Mol.24、子纓、 藤田モネ × Horralic、邪邪邪六(tatata5xJJ)、KaRin.、アマノ無量塔、杏弦コルめん、太田翔、三島久作、SYS☆TUNa、はいよるさん、ささきようすけ、おいしい犬！、牛山泰良、Jiggy、Mao Horror、ろく
SPONSOR / SUPPORTER
SPONSOR
⇒ Please contact us individually.
SUPPORTER
⇒ Please use the ticket sales page to purchase
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