“GRAPHY GARAGE – YANESEN TRADITIONAL MARKET” will be held on 5/9・10 at HOTEL GRAPHY NEZU.

HOTEL GRAPHY NEZU is bringing back its beloved market event for the fifth time. GRAPHY GARAGE – YANESEN TRADITIONAL MARKET – will take place over two days on Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10, 2026, gathering local shops from the Yanesen area right inside the hotel.

Where the Hotel’s Free Spirit Meets Yanesen’s Warmth and Japan’s Timeless Culture

GRAPHY GARAGE is a market event that brings local shops from the Yanesen area — a neighborhood trio made up of Yanaka, Nezu, and Sendagi — right into the hotel. It all started in April 2024 to celebrate HOTEL GRAPHY NEZU’s 11th anniversary with GRAPHY GARAGE – YANESEN LOCAL MARKET –, and this fifth edition continues that tradition. This year’s theme is “Graphic × Journey × Nostalgic,” setting the tone for what promises to be a truly special two-day experience.

This edition features a carefully curated selection of shops dealing in traditional Japanese goods and retro items with a nostalgic feel. Drawing on the hotel’s experience hosting guests from around the world, this market was put together with an international perspective — so no matter where you’re from, there’s something here to spark your love for Japan.

The key visual, illustrated by Atsushi Takeuchi in his signature American-influenced style, features a foreign girl traveling through Japan — her backpack filled with favorite finds from across the country. It captures the spirit of the event perfectly: discovering the charm of old Japan, one treasure at a time.

There’s plenty more to look forward to beyond shopping: live performances of koto (Japanese harp) and shakuhachi (bamboo flute), kamishibai storytelling for kids, a rooftop festival with carnival-style games, and on the evening of Saturday the 9th, the hotel’s popular Rooftop Movie Night returns under the open sky. With so much to enjoy across all ages, we’d love to see you there with family and friends.

＜Event Details＞
Dates: Saturday, May 9 – Sunday, May 10, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Venue: HOTEL GRAPHY NEZU — 1F Lounge, Café, and select guest rooms
Admission: ¥500
Guest Gift: Exclusive event tote bag Event
Website: Visit the official GRAPHY GARAGE – YANESEN TRADITIONAL MARKET – page
– More details will be updated on the event website as they become available.
Past Event Video: 12th Anniversary Edition — GRAPHY GARAGE – YANESEN GLOBAL MARKET –

Key Visual Illustrator : Atsushi Takeuchi
About the Artist : Known for his clean lines and minimal color palette, Atsushi Takeuchi specializes in figure illustration and has contributed his work widely to advertising, books, and fashion. He has held solo exhibitions at major retailers across the Kanto region, including Isetan, Sogo, and Loft. His illustrations often draw on themes like skateboarding, film, and fashion — worlds he admires from the outside. Follow him on social media here.

What to Enjoy at GRAPHY GARAGE – YANESEN TRADITIONAL MARKET –

Throughout the event, a wonderful range of shops — mostly from the Yanesen neighborhood — will take over the hotel’s guest rooms and transform them into something truly special.

① Wander the Rooms and Find Your Favorite Finds
10 Local Shops From the Yanesen Area Take Over the Guest Rooms

Normally off-limits to anyone but hotel guests, the rooms will swing open their doors for two days of market magic.

Ten shops from the Yanesen area will be participating — from kimono and vintage clothing upcyclers to ceramics dealers and used bookstores — each transforming a guest room into their own curated space. Strolling from room to room feels just like exploring a new city and stumbling upon hidden gems along the way.

Every visitor will receive an exclusive event tote bag — perfect to carry with you as you shop your way through the hotel.

② Fun for All Ages — Come With Family or Friends

There’s something for everyone at this event, from kids to grandparents. Alongside live koto and shakuhachi performances, the lineup includes kamishibai (picture-card storytelling), calligraphy workshops, traditional fan-making, a rooftop festival, and Rooftop Movie Night — an outdoor screening under the open sky.

• Koto & Shakuhachi Performance by Saki Yamaguchi (koto) and Saori Yashiro (shakuhachi)
• Calligraphy Experience & Traditional Fan-Making Workshop by Atelier Kakko
• Avant-Garde Calligraphy Workshop by HANABUSA calligraphy
• Cross-Talk Sessions with local Yanesen figures — 2 sessions per day, both days
• Rooftop Movie Night — May 9, starting at 7:00 PM
• Japanese Traditional Festival（ Ennichi ）: traditional candy shop, shooting gallery, and more
• Kamishibai

③ Eat, Drink, and Soak It All In

In addition to the shopping, HOTEL GRAPHY NEZU will also welcome food, drink, and snack vendors throughout the event. It’s not just a market — it’s a full sensory experience.

Expect classic Japanese flavors like onigiri (rice balls), tonjiru (miso soup with pork and vegetables), and matcha, as well as Japanese-inspired twists on familiar favorites at the hotel café — think Japanese-style burgers, yakisoba, and okonomiyaki that bring all the fun of a Japanese summer festival.

• Nezunaka Matcha Stand : Matcha latte, hojicha latte, gelato, and more
• Shiawasena Kitchen : Onigiri, tonjiru, rice flour cakes, and more
• GRAPHY NEZU CAFE & LOUNGE :
  • Two burgers: Dashimaki Burger & Fish Burger (horse mackerel cutlet)
  • Okonomiyaki, Yakisoba & Tonpeiyaki
  • Dorayaki, Kuromitsu Latte, Kinako Latte, and more

HOTEL GRAPHY 根津について

＜Hotel Overview＞
Name: HOTEL GRAPHY NEZU
Address: 4-5-10 Ikenohata, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0008
Access: 3-minute walk from Nezu Station (Chiyoda Line)
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<Cafe Information>
Name: GRAPHY NEZU CAFE & LOUNGE
Address: HOTEL GRAPHY NEZU 1F, 4-5-10 Ikenohata, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0008
Hours:
・Breakfast: 7:30–11:00 (L.O. 10:30)
・Lunch: 11:00–14:00
・Dinner: 17:00–22:00 (L.O. 21:30)
Closed: Irregular (Generally open daily during the above hours)