Written by Shyam Bhardwa
A konbini might be the perfect example of modern Japanese convenience, but can you imagine it in the Edo period? Head to the One Hundred Views of Edo Konbinis Exhibition Opening Party for a mix of the present and past.
What to expect
It’s hard to imagine Japan without convenience stores — streets without 7-Eleven, Family Mart, or Lawson. But just how deep has the konbini become entrenched in Japanese culture?
Russian artist Pavel Sipkin explores this question in One Hundred Views of Edo Konbinis, his newest exhibition running from April 11 till May 9 at Jinny Street Gallery. Check out a wide range of artwork that shows konbini as more than just stores, but also refuges where the past and present meet.
On April 11, Sipkin will host the exhibition’s opening party at Ninini Bar in Harajuku. Visitors can mingle, chat, and even try the gallery’s signature cocktail with a limited-edition label from Sipkin himself.
How to get there
The exhibition opening party will take place at Ninini, a bar in Harajuku. The easiest way to get there is the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line to Gaiemmae Station. From there, it’s an 11-minute walk to the venue. The rest of the exhibition takes place in the open air at Jinny Street Gallery.
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- 0.7 km from Meijijingū-mae Station Chiyoda Line (C3)Fukutoshin Line (C15)
- 0.7 km from Harajuku Station Yamanote Line (JY19)
- 0.8 km from Gaienmae Station Ginza Line (G3)
