The exhibition “DESIGN MUSEUM JAPAN: Exploring Japanese Design” is held at Japan House São Paulo.

DESIGN MUSEUM JAPAN: Exploring Japanese Design" exhibition was held in Sao Paulo to discover and disseminate designs with rich stories from all over Japan.

Japan has nurtured a unique lifestyle and culture for more than 10,000 years since the Jomon period. The treasures of design nurtured by unknown people in various regions have been researched by eight leading creators from around the world.

Eight creators active on the world's frontlines have researched the treasures of design nurtured by unknown people in each region. The stories behind them are also introduced.

In addition to exhibits introducing each research project, there are also specially produced videos of the research by NHK, books written by the creators and books related to the theme. There is also an interactive corner where visitors can think about what design means to them, and introduce the 'treasures of design' that exist in everyday life in different parts of Brazil.

“DESIGN MUSEUM JAPAN: Exploring Japanese design” Exhibition
Date: 28 March 2023 - 11 June 2023
Venue: Japan House Sao Paulo, 2F
Address: Paulista Boulevard 52
Opening hours:
Tuesday - Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 7pm
Sundays/holidays 9am - 6pm
Free admission to the museum
Online advance booking (optional): agendamento.japanhousesp.com.br
*Exhibitions are accessibility-friendly

Participating creators:
Kenya Hara (Japan House Sao Paulo's creative advisor / graphic designer),
Kumiko Inui (architect)
Akira Minagawa (designer)
Tetsuya Mizuguchi (experience architect)
Kunihiko Morinaga(fashion designer)
Reiko Sudo (textile designer),
Tsuyoshi Tane (architect),
Koichiro Tsujikawa (architect)

Japan House Sao Paulo's Director of Planning:
Natasha Barzaghi Jeannen.

Co-organised by Japan House Sao Paulo, NHK, NHK Promotion, NHK Educational.
Cooperation: Design-DESIGN MUSEUM

Oficial web site

The exhibition will tour to three Japan Houses in Los Angeles and London, starting with Japan House Sao Paulo.
We hope you will enjoy this exhibition.