MAGAZINE
Waka No. 50“My Favourite Panda”
A magazine rediscovering the appeal of Japanese and Chinese culture ¥2,200
Tagen Bunka Kaikan
15 Years
of Pandas
of Pandas
BOOKS
15 Years of Pandas, Every Day— Records and memories of the Ueno panda family —
Photo book, early release ¥3,650
MAGAZINE
Lüri (旅日)Living in Japan for Chinese readers
A lifestyle magazine for Chinese visitors and residents in Japan
01 / 03
About the hall
ABOUTCultural exchange beyond nationality,
from Japan.
Tagen Bunka Kaikan is in Roppongi, Tokyo — a neighbourhood where people of many nationalities live and art is part of daily life. Based in Japan, we promote cultural exchange beyond nationality and offer a place for exhibitions, photo shoots, talks, events and many other forms of expression.
Through Asian culture we aim for new kinds of exchange. As a multipurpose venue for art, traditional crafts, film and workshops, we create chances to meet the inspiration of leading figures in every field.
- 01Multicultural
- 02Multipurpose
- 03Multidisciplinary
- 04Multinational
- 05Happiness
Japan–China cultural history
Our perspective
MESSAGETravelling, we touch the roots of the legends and traditions each place keeps, and think about how people have moved between lands since ancient times.
“A cultural history of Japan–China exchange”, the editorial policy of our magazine CKRM (中國紀行), underlies everything Tagen does. Respecting local traditions, we bring what we have walked and checked for ourselves to our pages, our venue and our journeys.
Performances & exhibitions
EVENT / EXHIBITION
Tokyo Tagen Symphony Orchestra 9th Chamber Concert 2026
Tagen Bunka Kaikan B1F
A chamber concert where classical and film music meet.
Registration closed
Harmony Without Borders — “Song of Spring”: Wang Xiaoming Exhibition
Tagen Bunka Kaikan 2F Gallery
Art at its core resonates beyond any single form. For many years Wang Xiaoming has made music the central motif of her abstract paintings. Rather than depicting “sound” with line or figurative form, she lets the feelings of performer and listener dissolve into layered colour, building a borderless bridge between sight and hearing through the person who experiences both.
Registration closed
Kimono Remake Exhibition
Tagen Bunka Kaikan 2F Multipurpose Hall
Original pieces made from kimono fabric and obi — the essence of Japanese culture. Many handmade, one-of-a-kind works on show. Advice on remaking your own kimono is also available.
Registration closed
Our activities
ACTIVITIES
“Panda Photo Contest” award ceremony held at Tagen Bunka Kaikan
First photo book of Ueno’s twin pandas released, with a launch and birthday party
Asia IP Contest in TOKYO 2024: Japan–China cultural and creative exchange
“The World of Tagen” photo exhibition and reception
Book launch reception for Banri Kaieda’s “Li Bai: His Poetry and Life”
Bonsai and suiseki offering exhibition at Kiyomizu-dera for the 45th anniversary of the Japan–China Peace and Friendship Treaty
Floor guide
VENUES
For press, advertising, venue hire or group visits to Japan,
please feel free to contact us.