Date | 11.14 (Fri) – 12.25 (thu) . 2025
Work shop | 11.16 (Sun) 11:00 – 16:00
Time | 10:00 – 22:00
Venue | KAIKANYAMA T-SITE
Address | KAIKANYAMA T-SITE, 17-5, Sarugakucho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. 150-0033
Official｜https://store.tsite.jp/daikanyama/winter2025/
In 2025, the winter’s tale from DAIKANYAMA TSUTAYA BOOKS will be told under the theme of “Wrapping”.
At the heart of this theme is a living art form that weaves an ever-shifting tapestry of moments. It is the one that does not exist merely to be seen, but to breathe with the city itself.It intertwines with the atmosphere of the town, the rhythm of people’s movements, and the light and sound that fill the space. The moment you reach for a book, the time you spend in conversation, the comfort of being in a beautiful space – all of these become a part of the art itself.
With the concept of “WRAPPING”, we embrace and enfold every feeling - gratitude, love, passion, and devotion – within this event.
The central exhibition piece at ART OF PLACE is the art installation “THE LIGHT BEFORE THE VOICE” by the artist unit DAISY BALLOON, formed by balloon artist Rie Hosokai and art director/graphic designer Takashi Kawada.
Approximately 2,000 balloons are strung along Magazine Street, which runs through the first floor of the three buildings of Daikanyama Tsutaya Books. Their reflections shimmer individually as they converge towards the center, evoking the process by which words are woven together to form a narrative. On the second floor, the Christmas tree created during the workshop will be displayed in the children’s book section. Also, in the lounge “Anjin”, the artwork “Apple bear” will be exhibited, which uses the remaining balloons from the installation along Magazine Street.
[ART OF PLACE 2025｜Bookmark]
During this event period, we will give away a limited number of bookmarks and ribbons created during the production process of “THE LIGHT BEFORE THE VOICE”. These items utilize the layered polarizing film material of the “Polaris” balloon featured in the installation.
[Workshop｜Christmas Ornament]
Using the “Polaris” balloon, create your own original ornament. Cut it into your favorite shape or place scraps inside the balloon. Craft a Christmas tree unique to you, imbued with your own special thoughts.
Date｜Sunday, 16 November 2025, 11:00 – 16:00
Venue｜DAIKANYAMA T-SITE (outdoor space: cancelled in case of stormy weather)
Christmas Tree Exhibition｜Sunday, 16 November – Thursday, 25 December 2025
Exhibition Venue｜2nd Floor, Building 1, DAIKANYAMA TSUTAYA BOOKS
[DAISY BALLOON｜CALL Exhibition]
From Friday 28th November to Thursday 25th December, the DAISY BALLOON “CALL Exhibition” will be held in the gallery at the Share Lounge on the second floor of Daikanyama Tsutaya Books. We will present the works featuring cracked balloons, alongside the record disc “CALL｜SIGNAL”, performed by composer/pianist Mamiko Hirai using antique instruments and discarded materials.
Photo｜Masaki Ogawa
With the concept of “WRAPPING”, we embrace and enfold every feeling - gratitude, love, passion, and devotion – within this event.
The central exhibition piece at ART OF PLACE is the art installation “THE LIGHT BEFORE THE VOICE” by the artist unit DAISY BALLOON, formed by balloon artist Rie Hosokai and art director/graphic designer Takashi Kawada.
Approximately 2,000 balloons are strung along Magazine Street, which runs through the first floor of the three buildings of Daikanyama Tsutaya Books. Their reflections shimmer individually as they converge towards the center, evoking the process by which words are woven together to form a narrative. On the second floor, the Christmas tree created during the workshop will be displayed in the children’s book section. Also, in the lounge “Anjin”, the artwork “Apple bear” will be exhibited, which uses the remaining balloons from the installation along Magazine Street.
[ART OF PLACE 2025｜Bookmark]
During this event period, we will give away a limited number of bookmarks and ribbons created during the production process of “THE LIGHT BEFORE THE VOICE”. These items utilize the layered polarizing film material of the “Polaris” balloon featured in the installation.
[Workshop｜Christmas Ornament]
Using the “Polaris” balloon, create your own original ornament. Cut it into your favorite shape or place scraps inside the balloon. Craft a Christmas tree unique to you, imbued with your own special thoughts.
Date｜Sunday, 16 November 2025, 11:00 – 16:00
Venue｜DAIKANYAMA T-SITE (outdoor space: cancelled in case of stormy weather)
Christmas Tree Exhibition｜Sunday, 16 November – Thursday, 25 December 2025
Exhibition Venue｜2nd Floor, Building 1, DAIKANYAMA TSUTAYA BOOKS
[DAISY BALLOON｜CALL Exhibition]
From Friday 28th November to Thursday 25th December, the DAISY BALLOON “CALL Exhibition” will be held in the gallery at the Share Lounge on the second floor of Daikanyama Tsutaya Books. We will present the works featuring cracked balloons, alongside the record disc “CALL｜SIGNAL”, performed by composer/pianist Mamiko Hirai using antique instruments and discarded materials.
Photo｜Masaki Ogawa
©DAISY BALLOON
