Name: Koichi Matsumoto Exhibition – 20 Years of TENGA
Start: 2025-06-20T11:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-06-25T18:00:00+00:00
Location: Harakado Gallery (3F)

Koichi Matsumoto Exhibition – 20 Years of TENGA

Jun 20, 2025 at 11:00am ~ Jun 25, 2025 at 6:00pm

From a former car mechanic to the founder of one of Japan’s most recognizable sexual wellness brands, Koichi Matsumoto has spent the past two decades challenging taboos around sexuality. This exhibition traces the origins of TENGA through the lens of its creator’s ideas, sketches and prototypes—many shown to the public for the first time.

At the heart of the show is a recreation of Matsumoto’s original development desk, complete with blueprints, tools and notes left behind during TENGA’s earliest experiments. The space doesn’t just look back at one inventor’s path, it reflects on how a single moment of discomfort in an adult store sparked a revolution in how Japan talks about sex.

Held on the 3rd floor of Tokyu Plaza Harajuku (Harakado), open 11am–9pm daily (until 6pm on the final day). Free entry.

Information

Start: Jun 20th 2025 at 11:00am

End: Jun 25th 2025 at 6:00pm

Harakado Gallery (3F)
6-31-21 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku

Free

https://www.tenga.co.jp/topics/19045/

Takeshi Dylan Sadachi

(佐立武士) Journalist, editor and cultural critic. Born in 1997, Takeshi grew up in Japan and the U.S. After studying at Waseda University, they worked as a journalist and editor for the Japanese edition of WWD. They have also contributed to publications and media in Japan and abroad. After several years in the industry, Takeshi was awarded a fully-funded scholarship from the UK government to pursue research at SOAS University of London, focusing on Japanese queer history and culture. Since returning to Japan in late 2023, they served as an editor at Metropolis, and are currently an editor at Esquire. A keen traveler, Takeshi has visited over 40 countries and territories, with more always on the list. You can find them on Instagram at @takeshiordylan or on Substack at @sadachi.