"TOKYO CULTURE DEBUT" is a platform to deliver cultural experiences to as many children as possible.
We coordinate program development, public relations, and human resource development in an integrated manner so that children can create works, perform on stage, and experience quality experiences in various genres such as art, music, theater, and traditional performing arts.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture will promote this initiative with the cooperation of organizations and companies.
"TOKYO CULTURE DEBUT" - Five Functions for Connecting Diverse Entities and Co-Creating -
Connect
With a hub function that connects diverse entities, society as a whole supports the birth of children's sensitivity!
We will expand the circle of creating places for children to experience culture by connecting various resources owned by companies and organizations.
Sponsoring companies and organizations
(As of R 8.1)
For the Tokyo Culture Debut, we are looking for companies and organizations that support this initiative!
Contact kids_youth(at)artscouncil-tokyo.jp (Change (at) to @ and send.)
* Please see here for our privacy policy.
Creating
Together with many companies and organizations that support Tokyo's culture, we create a deep experience for children!
With the cooperation of companies and organizations, we plan to plan and implement hands-on programs that children in all environments can participate in with curiosity.
・Childcare Workshop "Children's Play Theater"
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 11th (Sun), Saturday, February 14, 15th (Sun)
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Atelier East (B1F)
Photo by Hajime Kato
Nurture
Nurture people who support children's cultural experiences and create opportunities for their activities!
We will develop coordinators with the skills and mindset to connect art with cultural facilities and local communities, and provide them with various opportunities to play active roles.
■ 2025 "Kototetote" Training Program for Children's Art and Culture Experience Coordinator
Through lectures and work by experts, discussions among participants, and network building, this course provides a place for students to solve problems so that they can realize art and culture experiences for children with their own backgrounds.
* Application for this fiscal year has ended.
* Archive video of the first basic course is now available.
Collect and analyze needs and data, and share valuable knowledge!
The results and effectiveness of various initiatives for children will be verified and shared widely at symposiums and other events.
Deliver
Information portal for children and culture, from familiar appreciation to authentic creation!
Tokyo Metropolitan Cultural Facilities and Arts Council Tokyo Programs
Supporting Museum and Theater Debut
| Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum x Tokyo University of the Arts | Museum Startあいうえの |
|---|---|
| Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum | フラットデー ベビーアワー |
| Tokyo Bunka Kaikan | シアター・デビュー・プログラム |
| Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre and others | TACT FESTIVAL 2025 [サラダ音楽祭] TOKYO MET SaLaD MUSIC FESTIVAL 2025 |
Programs for different generations of children, from babies to teens
| Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum x Tokyo University of the Arts | Museum Start あいうえの ファミリー＆ティーンズ・プログラム |
|---|---|
| Tokyo Photographic Art Museum | 教育普及プログラム |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo | ギャラリークルーズ/ワークショップ |
| Tokyo Arts and Space (TOKAS) | つなぐTOKAS 夏のこどもワークショップ |
| Tokyo Bunka Kaikan | ミュージック・ワークショップ |
| Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre | 次世代のためのクリエイティブCAMP2025 “ゲゲキャン” |
| Tokyo Shibuya Koen-dori Gallery | 子どものワークショップ「Kids meet」 |
| Civic Creative Base Tokyo (CCBT) | ひらめく☆道場 |
| Arts Council Tokyo | Shibuya StreetDance Week |
deepen one's expertise and interests
| Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre | 芸劇＆読響 ジュニア・アンサンブル・アカデミー（弦楽アンサンブル） |
|---|---|
| Arts Council Tokyo and others | NEXT CREATION PROGRAM |
| Arts Council Tokyo | パフォーマンスキッズ・トーキョー キッズ伝統芸能体験 |
Educational Institutions: Visiting and participating in viewing and experience programs
| Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum x Tokyo University of the Arts | Museum Start あいうえの 学校プログラム |
|---|---|
| Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum | スクールプログラム |
| Tokyo Photographic Art Museum | スクールプログラム |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo | スクールプログラム |
Educational Institutions: Programs Held at Schools
| Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo | アーティストの１日学校訪問 |
|---|---|
| Tokyo Bunka Kaikan | アウトリーチ・コンサート/ワークショップ |
| Arts Council Tokyo | パフォーマンスキッズ・トーキョー（学校） 子供のための伝統文化・芸能体験事業 |
*For details of the program, please refer to each website.
See also for upcoming programs.