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An international short film festival where you can enjoy short films from around the world at Tokyo venues and onlineShort Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2026（SSFF & ASIA 2026） is an international short film festival where you can enjoy short films gathered from around the world. In addition to screenings at venues across Tokyo, the online program \"Online Grand Theater\" will also be held, allowing you to experience a diverse range of works from Japan and abroad.SSFF & ASIA 2026 is an international short film festival held in Tokyo. Short films packed with surprises, emotion, and new perspectives from around the world come together, making it enjoyable not only for film fans but also for those who don’t usually attend film festivals.Theatrical screenings are scheduled to take place at venues across Tokyo, including MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives, Akasaka Intercity Conference, Euro Live, WITH HARAJUKU HALL, and LIFORK HARAJUKU. Online screenings will also be available, so even those who cannot visit the venues can enjoy the works from home.The theme for 2026 is \"Cinema Engineering.\" Focusing on the various elements that make up visual expression—such as camera, lighting, sound, and AI—the program offers the narrative qualities and viewing experiences unique to short films.Event highlightsEnjoy short films from around the worldAt SSFF & ASIA 2026, short films collected from around the world will be screened. In works ranging from a few minutes to around 25 minutes, you’ll find expressions across diverse genres such as drama, animation, and documentary.Held both at Tokyo venues and onlineIn addition to screenings at Tokyo venues, the online program \"Online Grand Theater\" will be offered. Whether you soak in the unique atmosphere of a film festival at the venue or enjoy the works at home at your own pace, both are recommended.The 2026 theme is \"Cinema Engineering\"While paying attention to new trends surrounding visual expression, such as AI and vertical video, the program invites you to reconsider the value of the cinematic experience.A wide variety of programs and initiativesPlanned programs include the Kids Program, Art Program, Cinematic Tokyo Program, Focus on Africa Program, and Focus on Korea Program, offering many different perspectives. It’s recommended not only for film lovers, but also for family outings and for those seeking new cultural experiences in Tokyo.Recommended forRecommended for those who love films and visual works, want to explore short films from around the world, and wish to take part in an international cultural event held in Tokyo. Because short films have brief running times, even first-time festival-goers can join easily and casually enjoy the programs that interest them.※ Screened works, programs, schedules, and venues are subject to change. Please check the official website for the latest information.

A spring special exhibition that explores the allure of "color" alive in Japan’s seasons and nature「いろ あはれなり ―ふれる、ひろがる、日本の色―」 is a special exhibition themed on Japanese colors, where you can experience the appeal of the diverse colors that have lived in the seasons, nature, living creatures, and everyday life.In Japan, there are many beautiful color names—such as wisteria, young bamboo, and coral—born from scenes of nature, the seasons, and daily life. In this exhibition, you can enjoy seeing, feeling, and thinking as you explore the richness and depth of such “Japanese colors.”By taking a fresh look at the colors that abound in everyday life, you will also notice connections with nature, culture, and language. This exhibition is recommended not only for family outings but also for those interested in Japanese culture and color.Exhibition highlightsExperience the rich expressions of Japanese colorsThis exhibition focuses on Japanese colors derived from the changing seasons, the workings of nature, and living creatures. By imagining scenes from color names and sensing the allure of colors that have lived on in daily life, attire, and language, you can encounter an aesthetic sensibility unique to Japan.Table Science sessions held dailyDuring the period, the Table Science activity "Create cards that color the seasons" is held every day. Through hands-on experiences related to the exhibition’s theme, you can feel the fun of color more closely.Related events and lectures also heldDuring the exhibition, related events are planned that let you enjoy color from various angles, such as the Science Show "Colorful Grand Experiment!", art frame making, and a junihitoe dressing demonstration. Lectures themed on the mysteries of color hidden in everyday life will also be held. (Some events require reservations.)Enjoyable for children and adults alikeWith no reservation required and free admission, this special exhibition can be enjoyed by anyone. Because it broadens interest in nature and culture through color, it is perfect for family learning outings and for those looking for an easy-to-visit exhibit around the Minato area.Recommended forRecommended for those interested in Japanese colors and traditional culture, those looking for a free exhibition that families can enjoy, those who want to enjoy hands-on exhibits at the science museum, and those seeking outing destinations around Toranomon and Kamiyacho. This event lets familiar "color" become a starting point for feeling the depth of Japan’s nature and culture.* Dates, participation methods, and reservation requirements for related events vary by content. Please check the official website for the latest information.