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Artober 2025 brought together 45 artists from the Artedly community for four unforgettable days at Hibiya Okuroji. Spanning two gallery spaces and an event hall, the festival featured exhibitions, live painting, popups, and evening events celebrating Tokyo’s vibrant creative scene.
Photos by @shinya.oishi
Event Lineup
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Artist in Focus:
Angel "ONHEL" AponteRaised in Brooklyn’s graffiti scene of the ’80s and ’90s, ONHEL’s work reflects the bold colors and raw energy of New York City. Beyond his Grammy-nominated music career, his paintings offer a distinct visual language rooted in the rhythm and spirit of the city that shaped him.
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Kakeru SasaKakeru is a digital illustrator from Japan, with a background in art studies in the UK. His work explores the realms of the conscious and the unconscious through surreal, fantastical landscapes, creating scenes that invite viewers into the space where reality and the subconscious overlap.
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Male CuellarBorn and based in El Salvador, Male Cuellar is a visual artist, muralist, and illustrator with over a decade of experience in the creative industry. Her work celebrates Latin American culture through vibrant explorations of nature and femininity. From large-scale murals to experimental pieces painted with coffee and matcha, Male seeks to connect people, places, and stories with color and emotion.
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AsayaBorn in Germany, Asaya left his university studies in physics, dedicated to preserving cultural traditions through his passion of woodcarving. His path led him from traditional carpentry in Sweden to Mexican woodcarving in Oaxaca, and since 2024 to Inami, Japan, where he got accepted as the first foreign apprentice under local master craftsmen
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Pop-Ups
We were proud to collaborate with the following exceptional pop-ups, each bringing their unique flair to Artober 2025, that will enhance the festival atmosphere and offer something special for every visitor.
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Neko Neko Post
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Erica Ward
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Brownie Shots
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Event Space
Artober unfolded across three adjacent Spaces within Hibiya Okuroji: an event space and two gallery spaces, all within a 10 second walk from each other.
The galleries featured the artwork of over 40 exceptional artists across two 5-day exhibitions, while the event space hosted a series of dynamic workshops and activities.
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Our Partners
We’re thrilled to collaborate with a variety of exceptional partners for Artober. Each company adds its unique flair to the festival, enriching the experience for every visitor. Stay tuned as we’ll be announcing even more exciting partners as the event draws closer.
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Social Design
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Psycho Love Vodka
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Tokyo Weekender
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JR East Urban Development Corp
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Bed and Craft RoKu
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The Embassy of El Salvador in Japan
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Sheepdog Theatre
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