Last Updated: Jul 3, 2021

The Wa-no-Akari Exhibit

Hotel Gaojen’s Annual Attraction

Although I have been in Japan for most of my life, the summer’s sweltering heat and humidity are something I will never get use to. If you haven’t had the opportunity to experience these conditions yourself, just try to image the brutal heat of a desert combined with the dampness of a rainforest.

If this weren’t already enough, the problem is further compounded by the fact that Japan is a train culture which entails a good deal of walking. Sorry travelers, Japan does not offer air-conditioned cars here to cart you from door to door! Given this sultry summer climate, it is no surprise that people are always on the lookout for interesting air conditioned getaways.

No doubt, Tokyo has thousands of cafes hidden throughout it’s endless streets to help keep you cool. However, I highly suggest you check out some of its arts and culture exhibits instead on your quest to stay cool. Venues such as the Mori Art Museum always feature fascinating exhibitions yet a particular favorite summer attraction of mine is the Wa-no-Akari exhibit at Hotel Gaojen.

The first Wa-no-Akari exhibition was held in 2015. Thereafter in response to overwhelming popularity, it has become a annual event running from the beginning of July to…