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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... Thirteen 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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February 10, 2025
We have announced the performers and exhibitors for the Scary Things Exhibition 2024. -
February 1, 2025
Ticket information for the Scary Things Exhibition 2024 has been released. -
January 31, 2025
The official website for the Scary Things Exhibition 2024 is now live.
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In preparation for the event
The "Things That Scare You" exhibition was planned with the aim of bringing together creators from the world of popular entertainment and art, expanding their scope of activities. For the first edition, both professionals and amateurs are invited to freely express themselves around the theme of "Things That Scare You." The core of this event lies in the creator’s “joy of expression” and their “desire to express.” The limits that one cannot overcome alone are transformed into infinite possibilities when people come together. We believe that this is the power of "connection."
For the creators, it’s an opportunity to broaden their creative horizons and get their work known by a larger audience, while for the visitors, it’s a chance to encounter new experiences and inspiration.
We are drawn to and love "Things That Scare You" as a form of entertainment.
This time, 25 creative teams are participating. Enjoy the scary and mysterious artworks, live performances—through "Things That Scare You," we hope you’ll find new connections.
ABOUT
Event Overview
Date and Time
Location
Fee
Content
April 18, 2025 (Friday) to April 20, 2025 (Sunday)
OPEN: 10:30 AM | CLOSE: 7:00 PM
(On the final day, the event closes at 6:30 PM)
Kōenji Gallery Studio
1-17-5 Kōenji Kita, Suginami-ku, Tokyo 166-0002, Ueno Building 1F
9 minutes on foot from Kōenji Station North Exit
3 minutes on foot from Suginami Arts Theater Zaka-Kōenji-mae (bus stop)
Advance Ticket (All Days): ¥1,700 (tax included)
Same-Day Ticket: ¥2,000 (tax included)
Unlimited re-entry on the day of purchase.
Three-day pass and supporter tickets available
With the theme of "Scary Things",
Featuring exhibitions, sales, films, talks, ghost stories, performances, and more.
Stage programs change daily.
Some exhibited works also vary by day.
For details, check the official X.
CREATORS
Speakers × Musicians × Artists
Itako28, Eisuke Imani, Toshiaki Siyana, Nana Chiyama, Mari Hino, Ippei Miyoshi, Ryua, Roku,
Suzuyuki Kudoh, Tomoharu Kairaku,
Reika Kajimoto, Isara Fujisono, Ten Oguro, Unexplained Research Association, Mego, KaRin., Kazumi Games Studios, Karch, Nekomata Kengyo、jajaja6(tatata5xJJ) , yk (Hello1103), Takahata （Detailed introduction on the official X）
BROCHURE
SPONSOR / SUPPORTER
SPONSOR
⇒ Please contact us individually.
SUPPORTER
⇒ Please use the ticket sales page to purchase
Bukimi-chan
