Museum of Narratives Takanawa Features The Philippines in “Prayers and Festivals of the World” Exhibition
The “Markets Around the World” Minato International Cultural Exhibition and “Prayers and Festivals of the World” showcase runs from 25 October to 06 November 2026 at the Museum of Narratives (MoN) Takanawa. Above photo: Display of Filipino traditional attire.
TOKYO, 29 October 2026 – In celebration of Museums and Galleries Month in the Philippines this October, the Philippine Embassy in Japan participated in the second installment of the “Markets Around the World” Minato International Cultural Exhibition at the Museum of Narratives (MoN) Takanawa in Tokyo.
The “Markets Around the World” is part of the museum’s special showcase entitled “Prayers and Festivals of the World.” This special showcase brings the Philippines’ historic city of Vigan, a UNESCO World Heritage Centre site, on display at one of the newest museums in the heart of Tokyo. The first run of the exhibition was successfully held in September 2026 at the Tokyo Midtown Galleria in Minato City.
The historic city of Vigan (photo on foreground), a UNESCO World Heritage Centre site in the Philippines, on display at the “Markets Around the World” Minato International Cultural Exhibition.
Aside from the Vigan market photo, the exhibition features a vibrant Filipiniana collection on loan to MoN Takanawa from the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS) Philippine Cultural Dance Troupe. To further immerse visitors, a promotional video from the Department of Tourism (DOT) of the Philippines, coordinated through the Office of the Tourism Attaché in Tokyo, played on loop in the background, inviting museum-goers to explore and visit the country.
Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Christian L. De Jesus with Ms. Michino HIRUKAWA, Communication Coordinator of MoN Takanawa, during the opening of the museum’s special program entitled “Prayers and Festivals of the World.”
Through its participation in the exhibition, the Philippines offers visitors an authentic glimpse into the country’s rich cultural heritage, beautifully embodied by its community life, historic architecture, and traditional attire.
“Markets Around the World” is an exhibition organized by the Minato City in partnership with various Embassies in Minato City. Its host venue, MoN Takanawa, is an innovative, experimental cultural hub that opened in March 2026 within the Takanawa Gateway City development in Minato City, Tokyo.
