Starting today in Harajuku, Tokyo ~ Leslie Kee x Tokyo Weekender 55th Anniversary Exhibition ~ Featuring a stunning group shot over 2 meters tall and 55 years of treasured archives on full display for the first time
ENGAWA Co., Ltd. Press Release: October 16, 2025 Leslie Kee x Tokyo Weekender 55th Anniversary Exhibition Starts Today in Harajuku, Tokyo. A stunning group shot over 2 meters tall and treasured archives from 55 years on full display for the first time. Starting October 16th in Harajuku. On the first day, there will also be a special talk session featuring Leslie Kee and Hibiya Kadan’s Hiroaki Miyajima.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17308/223/17308-223-31caf4c0c3a6195f95e670e89ca40416-1800×1200.jpg On the first day, Thursday the 16th, a talk session was held between Leslie Kee and Hiroaki Miyajima, President and CEO of Hibiya Kadan Co., Ltd. Leslie Kee, who photographed “TW ICONS,” said, “By capturing artists of all ages and genres in one frame, I celebrated Tokyo Weekender’s 55th anniversary and expressed the power of diversity.” Regarding the installation featuring 55 types of flowers, President Miyajima revealed his commitment to the decoration, saying, “I aimed for a space where the photographs and flowers could converse and resonate with each other, bringing out the diverse expressions of the flowers.” Visitors commented, “It was a new experience, where the photography, flowers, and space came together.”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17308/223/17308-223-522ceaa6a825d342b06863aba0c6f71b-1200×1800.jpg ■Highlights of the Exhibition 1. New works “TW ICONS” all together, photographed by Leslie Kee This is a portrait series titled “TW ICONS” photographed by Leslie Kee. Fifteen people who have shaped Japanese culture in various fields, including art, architecture, fashion, entertainment, and sports, including Tomoaki Makino, Kunihiko Morinaga, and Hikaru Yuzuha, are captured in a single frame, transcending genres and generations. Particularly eye-catching is the large group shot, approximately two meters tall. This work, which brings all 15 people together, visually expresses the concept of “culture being passed down from person to person, from generation to generation.” Additionally, 15 individual portraits will be on display, allowing visitors to experience the individuality and presence of each artist up close.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17308/223/17308-223-f093181f97c23b302105b856e9e0dc28-1800×1200.jpg “TW” photographed by Leslie Kee ICONS” [TW ICONS list (in no particular order, titles omitted)] Naomi Kawase, Kengo Kuma, Kunihiko Morinaga, Anri, Takumi Saito, Saki Takaoka, Toshiyuki Inoko, Atsuko Okatsuka, Hikaru Yuzuru, Tomoaki Makino, Hiroko Mima, Makoto Ozone, Mariko Mori, Natsuko Shoji, Aoi Yamada, Leslie Kee 2. Photo spot decorated with 55 types of flowers: Hibiya Kadan’s special
installation Main sponsor Hibiya Kadan Co., Ltd. has set up a gorgeous photo spot in the center of the venue, featuring 55 types of flowers and greenery, to commemorate the exhibition’s 55th anniversary. The decoration, which incorporates natural elements into spatial design and reflects the concept of “biophilic design,” which contributes to people’s well-being, adds warmth and vitality to the photo exhibition.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17308/223/17308-223-022e6ffc4dadf45f71dfe135b962fa37-1800×1200.jpg Hibiya Kadan Special Installation 3. 1970 – 2025: 55 Years of Tokyo’s Cultural Changes as Seen Through the Eyes of Foreigners Also on display are Tokyo Weekender’s valuable archives, including
never-before-seen photos of past cover stars and articles, from the magazine’s first issue to the present. Experience Tokyo’s cultural changes from the 1970s to 2025, as seen through the eyes of foreign editors, in chronological order.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17308/223/17308-223-a6f22e9bc0b1dfff2cea79f798db0f28-1800×1200.jpg “Tokyo Weekender” Archives(1970-2020) 4. Fashion x Media: “ANREALAGE” Exhibition We are exhibiting actual ANREALAGE apparel pieces featured in the latest issue of Tokyo Weekender, Vol. 3, “The Icons Issue.”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17308/223/17308-223-ad36decd592ad48a8bb081f73e23a60e-1800×1200.jpg ANREALAGE apparel pieces 5. Special distribution: Tokyo Weekender latest issue Vol.3 “The Icons Issue” A limited number of copies will be distributed free of charge each day during the exhibition (while supplies last). Along with the exhibition, you can also learn more about the icons’ words and activities through the magazine. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17308/223/17308-223-bd90d1dd3e1e8f1effbf1ab5835cd835-3000×2086.jpg Tokyo Weekender latest issue Vol.3 “The Icons Issue” ■Exhibition overview • Exhibition name: Tokyo Weekender 55th Anniversary Special Exhibition “Life, Culture, and Creativity in Tokyo 1970-2025” • Date: ~Monday, October 20, 2025 • Opening hours: 11:00-19:00 *Closing at 16:00 on the last day • Venue: Creative Space Akademeia 21 Harajuku • Address: 1F/2F Arbore Jingumae, 5-27-7 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo • Access: • 7-minute walk from Meiji-Jingumae Station on the Tokyo Metro • 8-minute walk from JR and Tokyo Metro Shibuya Station • 12 minutes walk from JR “Harajuku” station • *There is no parking lot. If you are coming by car, please use the nearby paid parking lot. • Admission fee: Free ■Main Sponsor: About Hibiya Kadan Co., Ltd.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17308/223/17308-223-c3320574f1ffee6b2f45863fbe1cde4e-1491×459.jpg Founded in 1872, Hibiya Kadan Co., Ltd. was established in 1950 after opening its main store in Hibiya Park, Tokyo. Currently, we operate at approximately 190 locations nationwide. We offer wedding flower arrangements, flower gift and casual flower sales for individuals and corporations in stores and online, funeral services, lifestyle landscape production through greenery, flower graphic services, and local urban development projects. Going forward, we will continue to offer ideas that will not only sell and decorate flowers and greenery, but also enrich and brighten tomorrow’s lives. URL:
https://hibiya.co.jp/ ■About Tokyo Weekender
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17308/223/17308-223-78b5910a8335ad4f30e97cc32bf1e92c-1148×1080.png Founded in 1970, Tokyo Weekender is Japan’s oldest English-language lifestyle media for foreigners. Written by a foreign editorial staff, the free magazine delivers unique and fascinating information about Japan to foreigners living in Japan as well as the increasing number of inbound tourists. Approximately 20,000 copies are distributed at 400 locations throughout Tokyo. We publish daily content online and on social media, attracting many visitors from overseas seeking unique information about Japan and Tokyo. URL:
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https://www.facebook.com/tokyo.weekender/ The latest information on this exhibition will be posted on Tokyo Weekender’s official Instagram (@tokyoweekender). ■About ENGAWA Co., Ltd.
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