“Sumi-Yume” began in 2016 on the occasion of the opening of the Sumida Hokusai Museum. Katsushika Hokusai was an artist who pursued a universe of phenomena. Like little ink-painted dreams colored in by people from various walks of life, we aim to paint the Sumida area in vivid colors while connecting people who are active not only in the arts and culture, but in all types of expression.

Over a four-month period we’ll present a wide array of projects making use of the Sumida district’s local resources, with “Hokusai” and “Sumida River” as principal themes. While discovering the area’s charms and forming new connections through art in familiar locations, the Sumi-Yume Art Project will “listen to community voices and transform our everyday landscapes.” Share in the excitement!

Sumi-Yume 2024 Project Outline

Period: Sunday September 1, 2024 – Sunday, December 22, 2024
Venues: Sumida Park, Sumida River Terrace, Sumida Lifelong Learning Center, Sumida Park Gallery SASAYA, Sumida Hokusai Museum, Sumida Riverside Hall, Factory next to Hojo Komuten, Ryogoku River Center, and more…

Organized by: Sumi-Yume Executive Committee, Sumida City
Supported by: TOKYO BYOKANE CO.,LTD., TOBU RAILWAY CO.,LTD.,
Arts Council Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture,
MAM(General Incorporated Association)
Media Partner: J-WAVE 81.3 FM

Contact: sumiyume@sumida-bunka.jp
03-5608-5446 (weekdays 9:30 – 16:30)