{"id":66539,"date":"2025-10-11T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/savvytokyo.com\/?p=66539"},"modified":"2025-10-10T17:30:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T08:30:41","slug":"get-artsy-5-tokyo-activities-that-spark-your-inner-creative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/savvytokyo.com\/get-artsy-5-tokyo-activities-that-spark-your-inner-creative\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Art Activities in Tokyo That Will Spark Your Inner Creative"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With various online publications touting the next-best Tokyo event and influencers on TikTok and Instagram sharing trending cafes and restaurants, the freedom to explore the city&#8217;s many highlights has never been easier. While general gatherings are a great way to socialize and network, finding art or creator-focused activities in Tokyo has proved to be more difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, this writer and artist has scoured the streets of Tokyo in search of the best activities and resources to pull inspiration from for your next artistic endeavor, whatever that may be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<nav class=\"wp-block-gplus-anchor-table\"><ol><li class=\"wp-block-gplus-anchor-table__level-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"#1-shop-for-art-supplies\">1. Shop For Art Supplies<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-gplus-anchor-table__level-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"#2-take-a-trip-to-an-art-exhibition\">2. Take A Trip To An Art Exhibition<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-gplus-anchor-table__level-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"#3-share-your-work-through-competitions\">3. Share Your Work Through Competitions<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-gplus-anchor-table__level-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"#4-attend-an-art-event-or-sketch-meetup\">4. Attend An Art Event Or Sketch Meetup<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-gplus-anchor-table__level-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"#5-participate-in-an-art-class\">5. Participate In An Art Class<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-framed-heading\" id='1-shop-for-art-supplies'>1. Shop For Art Supplies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/sekaido.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/sekaido-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Shop For Art Supplies\" class=\"wp-image-66543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/sekaido-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/sekaido-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/sekaido-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/sekaido-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/sekaido-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/sekaido.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><small class=\"imgcopyright\">\u00a9 Photo by Michele Tanabe<\/small><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Prior to moving to Tokyo, I heavily relied on ordering art supplies from Amazon or making rare trips back home during the holidays to pick up colored pencils and markers. <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">It wasn\u2019t until I ventured out to Shinjuku in search of a proper watercolor sketchbook that I found\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sekaido.co.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sekaido<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sekaido is truly Tokyo\u2019s mecca of art supply shops. Shinjuku\u2019s flagship multi-story store is dedicated to serving artists at all levels of their creative careers.\u00a0 Each floor is dedicated to a specific type of art or craft, and one can spend hours browsing through their massive selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Sekaido, you\u2019ll find items such as:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Acrylic, oil and gouache paints<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watercolor paper, paints and pencils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paint brushes of all types, including Japanese calligraphy brushes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-stretched and primed canvas in varying sizes\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assorted sketchbooks and paper types<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pencils, charcoal, erasers, sharpeners and shading products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manga and comic inking supplies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Markers, soft pastels, chalk pastels, crayons and crafting clay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For artists who aren\u2019t fussed over specific supplies and are looking for something basic, I recommend stationery staples like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.muji.com\/jp\/ja\/store\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Muji<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.loft.co.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Loft<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/info.hands.net\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tokyu Hands<\/a>. These shops make it easy to find grab-and-go products such as markers, notebooks, craft paper and other basic art supplies.\u00a0For an extended list of places to check out, see our article <a href=\"https:\/\/savvytokyo.com\/where-to-find-art-supplies-in-tokyo\/\">Where To Find Art Supplies in Tokyo<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-framed-heading\" id='2-take-a-trip-to-an-art-exhibition'>2. Take A Trip To An Art Exhibition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iStock-1399195000.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iStock-1399195000-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Take A Trip To An Art Exhibition\" class=\"wp-image-66545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iStock-1399195000-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iStock-1399195000-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iStock-1399195000-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iStock-1399195000-380x254.jpg 380w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iStock-1399195000.jpg 1253w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><small class=\"imgcopyright\">\u00a9 Photo by iStock: South_agency<\/small><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best ways to get the ballpoint pen rolling is to venture into urban Tokyo and visit an art exhibition. I often enjoy taking a solo trip when I\u2019m stuck on a concept for a painting or drawing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One spot I frequent is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nact.jp\/english\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Art Center, Tokyo<\/a> or NACT.\u00a0 Here you\u2019ll find a fast-rotating schedule of art installations surrounded by dreamy architecture that one can\u2019t help but pull inspiration from. Currently, two special exhibitions are on display at NACT, available for viewing until mid-December:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nact.jp\/english\/exhibition_special\/2025\/JCAW\/\">Prism of the Real: Making Art in Japan 1989-2010:<\/a><\/strong> Until Mon, Dec. 8, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200b\u200b<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nact.jp\/english\/exhibition_special\/2025\/bvlgari_kaleidos\/\">Bvlgari Kaleidos: Colors, Cultures and Crafts:<\/a><\/strong> Until Mon, Dec. 15, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With exhibitions like these, and many more shared in Savvy\u2019s very own <a href=\"https:\/\/savvytokyo.com\/?s=Tokyo+Art+Scene\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tokyo Art Scene<\/a> articles, you\u2019ll be filled to the brim with ideas for your next project. <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">If you want an extended list of places to frequent, check out our list of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/savvytokyo.com\/tokyos-top-10-art-museums\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tokyo\u2019s Top 10 Art Museums<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/savvytokyo.com\/tokyos-top-10-offbeat-museums\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tokyo\u2019s Top 10 Offbeat Museums<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/savvytokyo.com\/10-interactive-art-museums-to-visit-in-around-tokyo\/\" target=\"_blank\">10 Interactive Art Museums To Visit In &amp; Around Tokyo,<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/savvytokyo.com\/7-free-art-galleries-ginza\/\" target=\"_blank\">7 Free Art Galleries in Ginza<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-framed-heading\" id='3-share-your-work-through-competitions'>3. Share Your Work Through Competitions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iStock-1125625188.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iStock-1125625188-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Share Your Work Through Competitions\" class=\"wp-image-66546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iStock-1125625188-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iStock-1125625188-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iStock-1125625188-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iStock-1125625188-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iStock-1125625188.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><small class=\"imgcopyright\">\u00a9 Photo by iStock: mixetto<\/small><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Although somewhat intimidating, sharing your work is a great way to showcase your art while connecting with others who share the same interests. If you\u2019re a competitive person and eager to showcase your creations, I suggest exploring the numerous competitions available both in Japan and internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listed below are a few contests and events you can submit your work to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/writersinkyoto.com\/category\/writing-competition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kyoto Writing Competition<\/a><\/strong> (English Application)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tokyo-midtown.com\/jp\/award\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Tokyo Midtown Award Art Competition<\/strong><\/a> (Japanese Application)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cweb.canon.jp\/event\/photo\/graphgate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Canon Graphgate Photo Contest<\/strong><\/a> (Japanese Application)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bo-it.org\/wpsite\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boit! International Illustration Contest<\/a> <\/strong>(English Application)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pshares.org\/submit\/emerging-writers-contest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ploughshares Emerging Writers Contest<\/a><\/strong> (English Application)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Our friends <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">at GaijinPot also host an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/events.gaijinpot.com\/2025\/08\/gaijinpot-expo-2025-photo-contest-community-and-connection-in-japan\/#photo-contest-2025-awards\" target=\"_blank\">art\/photo contest<\/a>\u00a0at their annual\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/events.gaijinpot.com\/2025\/07\/gaijinpot-expo-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\">GaijinPot Expo<\/a>, offering cash prizes to<\/span> the winners. Anyone in any Japanese prefecture can apply, so keep an eye out for the next submission period to open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-framed-heading\" id='4-attend-an-art-event-or-sketch-meetup'>4. Attend An Art Event Or Sketch Meetup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iStock-1284235839.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iStock-1284235839-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Attend An Art Event Or Sketch Meetup\" class=\"wp-image-66548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iStock-1284235839-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iStock-1284235839-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iStock-1284235839-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iStock-1284235839-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iStock-1284235839.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><small class=\"imgcopyright\">\u00a9 Photo by iStock: recep-bg<\/small><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If a competition isn\u2019t up your alley but you still want to share your work, an art event or sketch meetup is a great way to collaborate, create and socialize!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recently attended a live sketching event through a Meetup group called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/art-jammers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Art Jammers<\/a>. At their most recent event, I had the opportunity to sketch the surrounding nature and city architecture while making friends with people who share my interest in drawing. At the end of our session, we shared our work and highlighted things we liked in each other\u2019s pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/artjammers.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/artjammers-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Art Activities in Tokyo That Will Spark Your Inner Creative\" class=\"wp-image-66540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/artjammers-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/artjammers-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/artjammers-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/artjammers-380x252.jpg 380w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/artjammers.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><small class=\"imgcopyright\">\u00a9 Photo by Michele Tanabe<\/small><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I walked away from that event with newfound motivation and even pocketed useful tips from experienced sketchers to help improve my drawing skills!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/artedly.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Artedly Tokyo<\/a>&#8216;s monthly meetups are also a great resource for those looking to connect with Tokyo\u2019s creatives in a more casual setting. Not only that, but Artdely helps connect artists and photographers with cafe exhibitions at a low cost. If you\u2019re looking for a way to display your art, this is definitely worth considering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-framed-heading\" id='5-participate-in-an-art-class'>5. Participate In An Art Class<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/03\/artbar.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/03\/artbar-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"artbar Art Activities in Tokyo\" class=\"wp-image-47873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/03\/artbar-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/03\/artbar-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/03\/artbar-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/03\/artbar-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/03\/artbar-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/03\/artbar.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><small class=\"imgcopyright\">\u00a9 Photo by Art Bar<\/small><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Classes are ideal for budding artists who prefer learning under the guidance of an instructor. Even advanced artists can benefit from classes when learning a new medium, say, transitioning from acrylic to oil paints. Add a little alcohol to the mix, and you\u2019ve got <a href=\"https:\/\/artbar.co.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ArtBar<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Artbar is Tokyo\u2019s first \u201cpaint &amp; sip\u201d studio that offers classes on varying styles, such as paint pouring, gold accents, impressionism and recreating famous works of art like Monet\u2019s famous water lilies. Many of Artbar\u2019s instructors are also fluent in English and classes are offered frequently for those with busy schedules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">For those interested in delving into figure drawing with a live model, consider attending\u00a0the <a href=\"https:\/\/bnawall.com\/events\/music\/wednesday-sketch-club\/\" target=\"_blank\">Wednesday Night Sketch Club<\/a>\u00a0hosted at the\u00a0BnA Hotel\u00a0in Nihonbashi.<\/span> Co-founder Keigo Fukugaki is fully bilingual and welcomes artists from all walks of life and levels. Ticket prices include a drink, supplies and model fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tokyo might initially shy away from showcasing its artistic side, but those who seek it will eventually find their way into the creative world when they are ready and willing.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a creative looking to delve into Tokyo\u2019s underground art scene? 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