Special Exhibition - Amazing Fuji!
This exhibition will be held at two venues, each displaying and selling different works by the same artists.
1) Frederick Harris Gallery, Tokyo American Club (TAC) B1 2-1-2 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8649
Date: September 24 (Wed) – October 12 (Sun), 2025
2) Hillside Forum, Daikanyama, Tokyo
Date: October 15 (Wed) – October 19 (Sun), 2025
To be held simultaneously at the 68th CWAJ Print Show
This year’s annual Special Exhibition features prints inspired by Mount Fuji. Revered since ancient times as a sacred peak, Mount Fuji has long been an object of spiritual devotion and artistic inspiration for the Japanese people. Recognized as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 2013, it has, in recent years, become increasingly beloved by people around the world.
The exhibition showcases powerful depictions of Mount Fuji by renowned artists who have deep ties with CWAJ and have made lasting contributions to the world of Japanese printmaking, including HAGIWARA Hideo, AKIYAMA Iwao, YOKOO Tadanori, MORIMURA Ray, KAWADA Kan and SUGIYAMA Osamu.
“Mt. Fuji defies all challenges. That is why people approach it with cameras ad drawing pens. Whether is looks noble or vulgar depends on your mind’s eye. Today’s appearance is not the same as tomorrow’s. Even if you think you have captured its essence, it always escapes from between your fingers.”
HAGIWARA Hideo, from ‘Gleaning of Mt. Fuji’
Back in 1969, the year before Expo ’70, the American photo magazine LOOK commissioned Hagiwara Hideo to create a woodblock print for their cover. The result was this amazing modern ukiyo-e, artfully filled with images of Expo ’70 and the many faces of Osaka. More than half a century later, as Osaka hosts Expo 2025 and CWAJ took a small part of it, this is a perfect work to exhibit in the 2025 Print Show.
CWAJ Legacy Artist Exhibition
Each year, we will highlight two or three late artists who have long been associated with the CWAJ Print Show and whose works have been cherished by our customers.
In 2025, we are pleased to present prints featuring calligraphic works by Toko Shinoda and prints of owls, a motif deeply beloved by Iwao Akiyama.
Access to the Frederick Harris Gallery:
As a private members club, Tokyo American Club requires that visitors observe the following guidelines:
– Sales will be handled at the Member Services desk at B1F. First come first served basis. Item reservations, returns, and exchanges are not allowed.
– Dining is not allowed in the gallery.
– Entry to the gallery is limited to ages 18 and above.
– Parking is not available.
– There is a dress code of business casual in the gallery.
For any questions regarding access to the Frederick Harris Gallery, please contact Tokyo American Club on +81 (0)3-4588-0381
