Tokyo's museums have announced their 2026 exhibition schedules, featuring a diverse lineup of international and domestic shows. Highlights include 'YBA & Beyond: British Art in the 90s from the Tate Collection' at the National Art Center, a major retrospective of Hajime Sorayama at the Creative Museum Tokyo, and a solo exhibition of Lithuanian artist M. K. Čiurlionis, alongside shows by Picasso, Ron Mueck, Hiroshi Sugimoto, and Minami Tada.
This year's slate is one of the most plentiful in recent memory, offering a rare convergence of global art stars and Japanese heavy hitters. The exhibitions reflect Tokyo's growing role as a key destination for contemporary art, bridging Western and Asian art histories while spotlighting local talent. The breadth of programming—from YBA shock tactics to Sorayama's tech-infused sensuality—underscores the city's ability to attract major touring shows and mount significant retrospectives, reinforcing its status as a vital art capital.