Build a Giant Cardboard Building — Roppongi Art Night 2026
Build a 10m-plus cardboard replica of Zojoji Temple's gate with a French artist. Walk-in park sessions Oct 31–Nov 1.
When and where
- Dates
- 2026-10-31 – 2026-11-01
- Time
- Oct 31 13:00–21:00 (under 16 until 20:00); Nov 1 13:00–16:00; prep sessions Oct 26–30
- Venue
- Roppongi West Park (advance sessions at Azabu Elementary School)Check the organizer’s notice for the venue or meeting point.
- Venue setting
- Outdoor
- Address
- 7-17-8 Roppongi, Minato-ku (prep: 1-5-15 Azabudai)
Ages, accompanying adults and language
- Age
- Recommended 9+; junior-high or younger must have parent/supervisor
Age 9+ recommended. Junior-high students and younger must attend with a parent or supervising adult. English guidance is not confirmed; follow all assembly and safety instructions.
Fees and booking
- Price
- Free
- Participation
- Walk-ins Oct 31–Nov 1; apply for Oct 26–30 prep sessions; capacity may close
Free. Parts-making at Azabu Elementary School on Oct 26–30 requires an application; organisers confirm places and may close at capacity. Assembly on Oct 31 and dismantling on Nov 1 are explicitly open to walk-ins without pre-registration.
Why we recommend it
A rare opportunity for children to contribute to a large-scale collaborative public artwork.
Before you go
- Category
- Arts & culture
- Area
- Minato
- Organizer
- Roppongi Art Night Executive Committee
Highlights
Join French artist Olivier Grossetête to build a structure over 10 metres tall, based on Zojoji Temple's Sangedatsumon gate, using only cardboard and tape. Families become makers of a public artwork rather than simply spectators.
Before attending
Park assembly Oct 31 13:00–21:00 (under-16s only until 20:00); dismantling Nov 1 13:00–16:00. Equipment transfer also runs Oct 31 8:30–12:00. For advance sessions bring comfortable clothes, indoor shoes and water. Weather may alter the schedule. Official participation announcement: Oct 14.
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