One of Japan’s largest creative festivals, TOKYO CREATIVE SALON 2026 (TCS 2026), returns this year. Over ten days from March 13 to 22, nine of Tokyo’s most iconic districts—Marunouchi, Nihonbashi, Ginza, Akasaka, Roppongi, Shibuya, Harajuku, Shinjuku, and Haneda—will serve as the stage, turning the city itself into a showcase for creativity.
Now in its seventh year, the theme is FUTURE VINTAGE, which explores the idea of carrying the past into the future through new creation. Building on the history and culture of each district, the festival presents a wide range of content spanning fashion, art, technology, and more.
TOKYO CREATIVE SALON 2026: Content Overview
◾️City Wide Program
Each of the nine districts will host programs that reflect its own unique character. Reinterpreting the history and culture of these neighborhoods, a wide range of creative projects will unfold across the city, from street-level activations to gallery exhibitions. Details of events in each area can be found on the TOKYO CREATIVE SALON official website .
Image 1: Harajuku Area – URAHARA Fes. 2026 FUTURE VINTAGE
Image 2: Roppongi Area – Roppongi Future Talks Idea Realization Project #22 featuring TOMO KOIZUMI
◾️Tokyo Vintage Fashion Week
A new fashion event spotlighting vintage culture. Held from March 13 to 15, 2026 at Sankaku Hiroba in the Shinjuku Sumitomo Building, the event will bring together around 100 shops for a large-scale vintage clothing market featuring both exhibitions and sales. A runway show will also be held for the first time, presenting the historical background and stories behind vintage garments. Visitors will have the chance to discover new perspectives on vintage culture.
Dates: March 13–15, 2026
Venue: Sankaku Hiroba, Shinjuku Sumitomo Building
Official website: https://tokyovintagefashionweek.com/
Instagram: @tokyo_vintage_fashion_week
◾️Exhibition Series: Tokyo Trace
This exhibition explores the traces of Tokyo that shape the creative work of brands and designers. The 2026 edition features NOMARHYTHM TEXTILE, a label with a global presence, examining how memories of the city are translated into the process of making.
Dates: March 13–15, 2026
Venue: Sankaku Hiroba, Shinjuku Sumitomo Building
◾️Mainichi Fashion Granprix
A collaborative program with the Mainichi Fashion Grandprix, which has played a leading role in Japan’s fashion industry since its founding in 1983. Through the work of designers who have made a significant impact, the initiative highlights Tokyo’s cultural value for audiences in Japan and around the world.
Visitors are encouraged to explore the highlights of each district on the official website in advance. Even a casual walk through the city may lead to unexpected moments of inspiration.
TOKYO CREATIVE SALON 2026
Dates: March 13 (Fri) – March 22 (Sun), 2026
Areas: Marunouchi, Nihonbashi, Ginza, Akasaka, Roppongi, Shibuya, Harajuku, Shinjuku, Haneda
Admission: Free
Official Website: https://tokyo-creativesalon.com/
Official Instagram: ＠tokyocreativesalon
Official X: @tokyo_c_s
