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Welcome Galaxy
- Schedule
- 2026.10.9 Fri - 2026.11.3 Tue
- Venue
- Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Lower Plaza, etc.
A place where anybody can relax and hang out arrives at the Lower Plaza of the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre.
The borders between the world and its various “I”s incrementally transform in this social space
During the festival period of Autumn Meteorite Tokyo, “Welcome Galaxy” emerges as a place where anybody can stop by, rest, and comfortably spend their time. It is a place that is not exclusively for children, or just for adults. It is a place where the borders are transformed, little by little, between you and I, human beings and non-human somethings, and staff members and visitors.
You can sigh in relief at this welcoming, hot spring-like place, which materializes around the Lower Plaza. Sometimes it changes location, sometimes it changes its shape—almost like a living being. You can drink tea, sit in a chair and rest, have a chat, or zone out and do nothing. You might encounter some information about Autumn Meteorite Tokyo, or if you feel unwell, you can also take a break.
This is a place where anybody can come, anybody can stay, and anybody can be without having to be anybody at all. It doesn’t really make sense, but it feels like home. That’s the kind of place you’ll find: a multipurpose space for resting and socializing.
Overview
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Lower Plaza, Others
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Fri Oct 9, 4:30 – 8:00 pm
Sat Oct 10, 11:00 am – 8:30 pm
Sun Oct 11, 11:00 am – 5:30 pm
Mon Oct 12, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fri Oct 16, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Sat Oct 17, 1:00 – 9:00 pm
Sun Oct 18, 11:30 am – 7:30 pm
Fri Oct 23, 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Sat Oct 24, 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Sun Oct 25, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm / 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Fri Oct 30, 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Sat Oct 31, 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sun Nov 1, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Mon Nov 2, 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tue Nov 3, 1:00– 4:30 pm
Play-for-all! Theater Museum
Come on over, you’re welcome to stop by, make something, play, and have a look around. This odd museum is created through our playing, a space for everyone where crafts, doodling, song, dance, and all kinds of artistic expressions are scrambled together.
Open to everyone.
* Children aged 0 and up may participate accompanied by a guardian.
Dates: Mon Oct 12, Sat Oct 17, Sun Oct 18, Sat Oct 24, Sun Oct 25, Sat Oct 31, Sun Nov 1, Tue Nov 3
Time: 1:00–5:00 pm *Subject to change without notice.
Fee: Free / Walk-ins Welcome *You may be asked to wait during busy periods.〇 For inquiries regarding program details or consultations on participation: atosapo2020@gmail.com
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- Masafumi Todate
Specializing in arts management and cultural policy, he worked at Arts Maebashi and the Japan Foundation for Regional Art-Activities. He served as an Assistant Professor at the Endowed Chair in the Faculty of Collaborative Regional Innovation at Ehime University, and as Director of Matsuyama Bunka Labo until 2023. He also worked as a Special Advisor for Research at the Minato Arts Center in Minato Ward until 2024. His work focuses on designing systems that support citizen-led and autonomous cultural activities, providing intermediary support, as well as planning and facilitating workshops. He currently serves as a researcher for the Minato City Cultural and Art Activities Support Project . He is also a part-time lecturer at Shikoku Gakuin University, Aichi University, and Aoyama Gakuin University, and supervises art projects for the social welfare corporation Kurushima-kai. His co-authored publications include “Geijutsu to Kankyō Gekijō Seido, Kokusai Kōryū, Bunkaseisaku [Art and the environment: theatre systems, international exchange, and cultural policy]” (Ronsosha) and “A-to wa Itsu A-to ni Naru no ka: A-toka to wa Nanika [When Does Art Become ‘Art’? What Is ‘Artification’?]” (Suiyosha).
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- Takahide Mizuuchi
Born in Okayama Prefecture in 1979. He left Musashino Art University before completing his degree.
Working with a wide range of techniques and materials that respond to the specific location and context of each project, he has exhibited extensively in Japan and internationally. Guided by the belief that the events and spaces generated through workshops are themselves works of art, he has also conceived and led numerous large-scale workshops.
Major exhibitions include the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennial (Niigata Prefecture, 2003, 2009, 2012) and the Sanxia Arts Festival (Taiwan, 2019).
In addition, he has conducted numerous workshops at art festivals, public facilities, and schools.
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Tokyo Festival Executive Committee Office
TEL: +81 -3-6812-1663 (Weekdays (except venue holidays) 11:00am - 5:00pm)
- Information
Production: Ahiru Taiga-sha
Organized by Tokyo Festival Executive Committee [Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)]
Co-organized by Toshima City
Supported by Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan|Japan Arts Council
Gold Sponsor: Asahi Group Japan, Ltd.
Silver Sponsor: TOBU RAILWAY CO.,LTD. / Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.
Bronze Sponsor: eplus inc. / Lawson Entertainment, Inc.
Endorsed by
In cooperation with
Media Partner: Tokyo Art Beat