[Higashikawa, Hokkaido] Special cooperation for the “Oda Collection: Hans Wegner Exhibition: Supreme Craftsmanship” to be held at Shibuya Hikarie
Higashikawa Town, Hokkaido Press Release: October 30, 2025 Special cooperation with the “Oda Collection: Hans Wegner Exhibition: Supreme Craftsmanship,” to be held at Shibuya Hikarie. A large-scale exhibition of Hans J. Wegner, one of
Higashikawa Town’s leading furniture designers, utilizing the Oda Collection. Higashikawa Town, Hokkaido, will participate as a special collaborator in the “Oda Collection: Hans Wegner: Supreme
Craftsmanship” exhibition, which will be held at Hikarie Hall (Shibuya Hikarie 9F) from Tuesday, December 2nd to Sunday, January 18th, 2026.
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Hans Wegner (1914-2007) is considered a key figure not only in the field of mid-century Danish design, but also in the history of 20th-century furniture design. His signature works, The Chair (1949) and Y Chair (1950), are highly popular and many people have likely seen them. Wegner, who possessed exceptional talent as a furniture craftsman and a deep insight into materials, created more than 500 chairs throughout his lifetime. This exhibition, brought together approximately 160 chairs and other pieces of furniture in one place, is the largest retrospective of Wegner’s work ever held in Japan. It was held with the cooperation of Higashikawa Town, Hokkaido, home to the collection of Kenji Oda, a world-renowned chair researcher and collector of modern furniture, primarily from Scandinavia. What is the appeal of Wegner, a man regarded as a master of design and beloved to this day? With the exhibition designed by internationally acclaimed architect Tsuyoshi Tane (ATTA), we will look back on his achievements and design philosophy through a wealth of his works and related materials. For more details, please visit the exhibition’s website. 【Profile of Noritsugu Oda】 Chair researcher and professor emeritus at Tokai University. Born in Kochi Prefecture in 1946. He began collecting chairs while working in the advertising department of Takashimaya Department Store. Since then, for over half a century, he has been researching and collecting modern furniture, particularly 20th century Scandinavian furniture, and has continued his work with the basic principle of using it as everyday items. In 1994, he moved to Hokkaido with his collection. In 1997, he received the Danish Furniture Award. In 2015, he was unanimously awarded the first Hans Wegner Award by the jury for “continuing to present the results of his research on Wegner to the world and making a significant contribution to improving Wegner’s current reputation.” [Ticket Information] Early bird tickets go on sale from Wednesday, October 15th. ◎Sales period: October 15th (Wednesday) – December 1st (Monday) *Tickets are available from December 2nd (Tuesday) to January 18th, 2026 (Sunday) ◎Admission fee (tax included) General University/high school student Junior high/elementary school students Early bird ticket 2,100 yen 1,300 yen 500 yen Admission ticket 2,300 yen 1,500 yen 700 yen *If you are purchasing a student ticket, please present your student ID. (Elementary school students excluded) *By presenting your disability certificate, you and one accompanying person will receive half-price admission. Please purchase tickets at the counter on the day of the event. (Adults: ¥1,150, University/High School Students: ¥750, Middle School/Elementary School Students: ¥350) *Preschool children are admitted free. *The information posted may be subject to change depending on the situation. *Depending on the level of attendance, reservations may be required for specific dates and times. Please check the exhibition website for the latest information on the exhibition. Special tickets now on sale! Sales period: October 15, 2025 (Wednesday) – December 1, 2025 (Monday) *Limited quantity. For details, please visit the exhibition website. *All prices include tax. 【Ticket with catalog】 6,000 yen Save over 600 yen off the same-day price! One early bird ticket (general admission) one exhibition catalogue 【Early Bird Pair Tickets (General Admission)】: 4,000 yen Save 600 yen from the same-day price! Early Bird Pair Tickets for Students (2 tickets for university/high school students)]: 2,400 yen Save 600 yen off the same-day price! [Ticket Agencies] ・Tokyu Theatre Orb/ Bunkamura Ticket Counter (Shibuya Hikarie 2F / 11:00-18:00 *Available until December 1st) ・e (eplus)
https://eplus.jp/25_wegner/ ・ASOVIEW!
https://www.asoview.com/channel/tickets/tqR5zP5UwO ・Ticket Pia (P code: 687-338)
https://w.pia.jp/t/hans-wegner/ ・Seven Ticket (Seven Code: 112-824)
https://7ticket.jp/s/112824 ・Lawson ticket (L code: 31894)
https://l-tike.com/wegner/ Others Special exhibition model born! A special model commemorating this exhibition will be available in limited quantities at the exhibition shop.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/59574/39/59574-39-dbd90cdb246c89dabe363ee6b99d28ca-3872×2475.jpg Left) PP Mobler PP503 The Chair, Oak/Nubuck Leather; Right) Carl Hansen & Son CH24 Y Chair, Beech/Natural Paper Cord 【PP Mobler PP503 The Chair, Oak/Nubuck Leather This masterpiece, embodying Wegner’s commitment to exceptional craftsmanship, is produced in a limited edition Museum Edition crafted in smoked oak. Carl Hansen & Son CH24 Y Chair Beech/Natural Paper Cord Based on the considerations of Noritsugu Oda, this special color was selected, inspired by red, which was considered an important color to Wegner. *The figures shown are for frame material and seat. For details, please visit the exhibition website . 【Event Overview】 Exhibition Title: Oda Collection: Hans Wegner Exhibition – Supreme Craftsmanship Venue: Hikarie Hall (Shibuya Hikarie 9th floor) Dates: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 – Sunday, January 18, 2026 Closed: Tuesday, December 9, Thursday, January 1 (National Holiday) Sponsored by: Bunkamura Special cooperation: Higashikawa Town, Hokkaido, Oda Collection Cooperation Association, Asahikawa Furniture Industry Cooperative Association Academic cooperation: Kenji Oda (Professor Emeritus, Tokai University) Venue Design: Tsuyoshi Tane (ATTA) Cooperation: Hans J. Wegner design studio ApS, PP Mobler, Carl Hansen & Son, Katolec Art Transport Branch Sponsored by: Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark, J-WAVE Inquiries: 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial) Exhibition website:
https://www.bunkamura.co.jp/museum/exhibition/25_wegner/ Watch the exhibition video here
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNmLorgIFQw
