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I went to Design Festa mini2! A report on the venue and highlights.

2026.07.05

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We visited Design Festa mini 2! A report on the venue atmosphere and highlights

We went to the pre-opening of “Design Festa mini 2” held in Harajuku!

A limited three-day event from June 19 to 21, it was a large-scale art event that used the entire EAST and WEST buildings of Design Festa Gallery Harajuku.

デザインフェスタmini2で賑わうデザインフェスタギャラリー原宿EAST館

Despite being the pre-opening, it was already bustling with many visitors, and the entire venue was filled with excitement.

Venue Design Festa
Gallery Harajuku
Entire EAST and WEST buildings
Dates June 19–21 Limited to three days
How to enjoy See, buy,
talk with artists
Live painting sessions as well

A unique art space appearing in the streets of Harajuku

The venue was Design Festa Gallery Harajuku, located in Jingumae, Harajuku.

Colorful art adorns the exterior walls and entrance, letting you enjoy its distinctive atmosphere from the moment you arrive.

  • The entire EAST and WEST buildings of Design Festa Gallery Harajuku are used
  • The building itself, including the entrance and exterior walls, is one of the highlights
カラフルな外観が特徴的なデザインフェスタギャラリー原宿
デザインフェスタmini2のポスターが掲示されたピンク色の入口

Inside, a variety of distinctive exhibition spaces unfold

Venue maps and event guides are provided, allowing you to tour the exhibition rooms in both EAST and WEST while enjoying a wide range of works.

Each room differs in atmosphere and genre, bringing new discoveries every time you move on to the next one.

Part of the appeal is wandering the slightly maze-like venue and discovering your own favorite works and creators.

デザインフェスタmini2の会場案内やポスターが設置された館内

Encountering distinctive handmade creations

The venue was lined with handmade works brimming with creators' care and attention, including accessories, character goods, illustration pieces, and more.

Beyond seeing the pieces up close, speaking directly with creators to learn about their motivations and the appeal of their works is a pleasure unique to Design Festa mini 2.

プシュケのお気に入りのハンドメイドアクセサリー

HANDMADE ACCESSORIES

Brand name

プシュケのお気に入り

This booth features delicate, glamorous pieces, starting with accessories made using beads and pearls.

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キッカケヤのキャラクター雑貨

CHARACTER GOODS

Brand name

キッカケヤ

The booth showcased unique pieces—like tiny characters and keychains—that you can't help but pick up.

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平岩正俊さんのイラスト作品と雑貨

ILLUSTRATION & GOODS

Artist name

平岩正俊

This booth centers on illustrations of animals and people, and offers a wide range of works such as original drawings and small items.

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※For the latest information on featured works and sales status, please check each artist/brand's Instagram.

The entire building is an art space, from the stairways to the corridors

The building itself is one of the highlights; from the entrance and interior to the stairs, corridors, and exterior walls, art is spread everywhere.

As you move back and forth between EAST and WEST and make your way through the building, colorful doors, murals, and unique decorations appear one after another.

The slightly complex interior layout makes it feel like an exploration, and just walking around was exciting.

色鮮やかな通路や壁画が広がるデザインフェスタギャラリー原宿
カラフルな扉が印象的なデザインフェスタギャラリー原宿の館内入口
壁一面にアートが描かれたデザインフェスタギャラリー原宿の階段

Photogenic spots no matter where you frame them

Vivid murals and distinctive artworks are scattered throughout, making every scene a photogenic spot.

Art also appears in unexpected places, such as around hallway corners and behind the building. As we toured the interior, we found many places that made us stop and take photos.

色鮮やかな人物やキャラクターが描かれた大型壁画
黒とピンクを基調としたデザインフェスタギャラリー原宿の壁画

The EAST building adorned with distinctive art all the way to its exterior walls

On the exterior walls of the EAST building, murals featuring unique characters and origami motifs are also painted.

A distinctive charm of Design Festa Gallery Harajuku is that you can enjoy not only the exhibition rooms but even the exterior of the building as if it were an art piece.

キャラクターや折り紙をモチーフにした壁画が描かれたデザインフェスタギャラリー原宿EAST館

An event unique to Harajuku,
where art spreads throughout the entire building

I heard that more than 3,000 visitors came over three days at last year's inaugural event, and it was no surprise to see such crowds from the very first day of the pre-opening.

It's an event not only for art lovers but also for those who want to discover new creators and works.

As the entire building is a space enveloped in art, it's also recommended to stop by while exploring Harajuku.

Author of this article

ぐるっと東京

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