Vigan and Filipiniana on show at MoN Takanawa in Tokyo until 6 November
The Philippines is featured in the second run of Minato City's “Markets Around the World” international cultural exhibition at the Museum of Narratives (MoN) Takanawa in Tokyo, with a Vigan market display and a Filipiniana collection on loan from a Tokyo University of Foreign Studies dance troupe. Entry is free until 6 November.
The Philippine Embassy in Japan participated in the second installment of the “Markets Around the World” Minato International Cultural Exhibition at the Museum of Narratives (MoN) Takanawa in Tokyo, the embassy announced on 29 October 2026. The exhibition runs from 25 October to 6 November 2026.
The display is part of the museum's special programme “Prayers and Festivals of the World,” a collaboration with the Takanawa District Festival 2026 that brings together traditional costumes from around the world and Japan along with a market, according to MoN Takanawa. The embassy said its participation celebrates Museums and Galleries Month in the Philippines this October.
What Filipino visitors will find
- A Vigan market photo featuring the historic city, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- A Filipiniana collection on loan from the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS) Philippine Cultural Dance Troupe
- A Department of Tourism promotional video, coordinated through the Office of the Tourism Attaché in Tokyo
Chargé d'Affaires a.i. Christian L. De Jesus was pictured with MoN Takanawa Communication Coordinator Michino Hirukawa during the opening of the museum's special programme, the embassy said. The first run of “Markets Around the World” was held in September 2026 at Tokyo Midtown Galleria in Minato City.
Visiting details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Dates | 25 October to 6 November 2026 |
| Hours | 10:00 to 21:00 (ends 17:00 on the final day) |
| Venue | Land Lab and Sun Lab, MoN Takanawa |
| Entry | Free, no reservation required |
MoN Takanawa notes that exhibits inside Sun Lab will not be accessible on Saturday, 31 October, due to another event.
“Markets Around the World” is organised by Minato City in partnership with embassies in the ward. MoN Takanawa, which co-organises the special programme with Minato Ward, opened in March 2026 within the Takanawa Gateway City development.
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- The “Markets Around the World” Minato International Cultural Exhibition runs at MoN Takanawa in Tokyo from 25 October to 6 November 2026.
- The Philippine display includes a Vigan market photo and a Filipiniana collection on loan from the TUFS Philippine Cultural Dance Troupe.
- Entry is free with no reservation required; hours are 10:00 to 21:00, ending at 17:00 on the final day.
- Sun Lab exhibits will not be accessible on 31 October due to another event.
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