Assembridge Studio 2024

The former Minato Dormitory of Nagoya Customs becomes the Assembridge Studio, showcasing some of the Tokai area's artists work. The five artists Kaori Asanuma, Mizuki Semba, Kaoru Sotome, Daisuke Yamagishi, and Ajo Yo, who were chosen through an open call make the studio a base from which to work.
During the event period, the artists open their studio with workshops and other events.

Period: Jun, 2024–Mar 2025
Price: Free of charge
Time: Differs by event held
Location: Former Minato Dormitory of Nagoya Customs
Address: 2-4-10 Hama, Minato-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
Directions: 2-min. walk from Exit 2 of Nagoyako Station on the Meiko Subway Line.
Note: Please note that general eventgoers can only view open events.

Minatomachi Air Exchange 2024

Fitriani Dwi Kurniasih is an artist working mainly out of Yogyakarta, Indonesia in the creation and presentation of woodblock prints and music related to community and feminism. For nearly two months from November, she stays in the port area of Nagoya working together with locals in artistic creations and exhibits. During the event period, the studio is open to the public and talks with the artist as well as other events are planned.

Period: Nov, 2024–Dec 2025
Price: Free of charge
Time: Differs by event held
Location: Minatomachi Potluck Building, etc.
Address: 1-19-23 Meiko, Minato-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
Directions: 1-min. walk from Exit 2 of Tsukiji-guchi Station on the Meiko Subway Line
Note: Please note that general eventgoers can only view open events.

2024 Potluck Bazaar presents the Minatomachi Block Party Meets Minato Saturday Market

The Minatomachi Block Party has been bumping with dozens of different artists making an appearance to the present, and this year too promises to be happening with the Port Urban Development Council's Saturday Market held at the same time. People and items from around the world mix in the minatomachi, or port area, with music, art, and a culmination of local culture creating the stage for exchange between eventgoers no matter the age.

Date and time: 10:00 am–4:30 pm; Sat, Nov 23 (national holiday), 2024 (market planned to take place until 3:00 pm)
Price: Free of charge
Location: Outside Tsukiji-guchi Station, sidewalk area along Egawa Road, etc.
Directions: 1-min. walk from Exit 2 of Tsukiji-guchi Station on the Meiko Subway Line.
Notes:
• Market canceled should inclement weather occur (held in light rain).
• Should rainy weather occur, some event venues may be changed to indoor venues.
• Check the website for the latest information.

Metarmorphosis II

Continuing from the initial event created at Tsuruma Park last year, the second of a three-part project takes place as a Creative Link Nagoya grant-selected project.
"Year of the Rooster" is the title of the project, using War and Memories of Tsuruma Park" as the inspiration. Stories that have been collected about the park during and after WWII to create a parade. At the pre-parade Mas Camp workshop, costumes would be created incorporating the carnival traditions of Trinidad and Tobago—the artist's homeland.

Date and time:
• 11:00 am–12:00 pm; Sat, Nov 16, 2024 (Parade date and time). Postponed to the next day on Sun, Nov 17.if it rains)
• 8:00 am–8:00 pm; Thu, Oct 31–Fri, Nov 15, 2024 (Mas Camp workshop date and time)
Price: Free of charge
Days off: Wed for Mas Camp workshop
Location:
• Concert Pavilion, Tsuruma Park (parade)
• Rental Space Roca (Mas Camp workshop)
Locations:
• 1-1-49 Tsurumai, Showa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi(parade).
• 2-9-6 Tsurumai, Showa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi (pre-parade workshop)
Directions:
• Right outside the Park Exit of Tsurumai Station on the JR Chuo Line or right outside Exit 4 of Tsurumai Station on the Tsurumai Subway Line (parade).
• 3-min. walk from the Park Exit of Tsurumai Station on the JR Chuo Line or a 3-min. walk from Exit 4 of Tsurumai Station on the Tsurumai Subway Line (pre-parade workshop).
Inquiries: https://www.instagram.com/mas_nagoya/ (Mas Nagoya Executive Committee's official Instagram account)
Notes:
• Participation in the parade is possible, but one time participating in Mas Camp is required.
• Participation in Mas Camp only is warmly welcomed even if you cannot participate in the day of the actual parade.
• No reservation required for Mas Camp. Come on your own to the camp with clothing that may get dirty.

Art Site in Nagoya Castle 2024:
Found Perspectives for Tasty Sightseeing(Aruku miru kiku wo ajiwau)

Two million people from inside Japan and abroad visit one of the country's historic spots: Nagoya Castle. And an art project based on the theme of a "Aruku miru kiku (lit.“Walk, Look, Listen”)" takes place at that very castle. During the event period, artists display their pieces, historical spots and cultural properties are open specially to the public, and the Night Museum at Nagoya Castle event takes place for three nights.

Participating artists
Art exhibits:
Kano Tetsuro, Kubo Hiroko, Kouriki Enkou-an, Sugawara Kaho, Chigusa Soichi + On Reading, and Minomushi Sanjin
Night Museum at Nagoya Castle:
Kawamura Koheisai, Nomura Makoto, and Yamashiro Daisuke

Date and time for Viewing Artworks: 10:00 am–4:30 pm; Thu, Nov 28–Sun, Dec 15, 2024 (10:00 am–7:30 pm on Fri, Dec 6–Sun, Dec 8)
Price: Viewing price of JPY 500 for adults (free of charge for junior high school ages and younger)
Notes on prices: JPY 100 for senior citizens residing in Nagoya (must submit a Senior Citizens' Handbook). Free of charge for those (and two caregivers) able to submit a Certificate of Disability. Viewing price includes access to special openings of historical sites and cultural properties, Art Site Nagoya, and Night Museum Nagoya Castle.
Location: Various locations around Nagoya Castle premises (inside and south side of Hommaru Palace, Ni-no-Maru Garden, and Nogi-Soko Storehouse)
Address: 1-1 Hommaru, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
Directions:
• 5-min. walk from Exit 7 of Nagoyajo 'Nagoya Castle' Station on the Meijo Subway Line.
• 15-min. walk from Higashi Ote Station on the Meitetsu Seto Line.
• 5-min. walk from Nagoyajo Seimon Mae Bus Stop on the city bus's Sakae No. 13 Line (Sakae Bus Stop–Yasui-cho Nishi Bus Stop) or Shiyakusho (City Hall) Bus Stop on Nagoya Sightseeing Route Bus Me~guru and the Main No. 2 Line.
Inquiries: +81-52-231-1700 (Nagoya Castle Comprehensive Administration Office)

PALET.NU

PALET.NU opened as a place where all centering on local people can learn about, experience, and use the Nakagawa Canal's allure—its waterside, art, and manufacturing—as a cooperative location for individual activities. The facility is open for a limited time along the Nakagawa Canal, exhibiting art pieces, offering creative workshops, and providing other experiences only available here.

Dates: Fri, Sep 6, 2024–Mon, Mar 31, 2025
Price: Differs by event held
Location: PALET.NU
Address: Around the 5-chome area of Hirokawa-cho, Nakagawa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
Directions:
• 15-min. walk from the Meitetsu Sanno Station.
• 18-min. walk from the JR Otobashi Station.
• 5-min. walk from Ninyoshi Bus Stop on the city bus.
Inquiries:
• Phone: +81-80-5867-9048 (Nagoya Urban Development Public Corporation)