Trolls in the Park 2025

Name of the organization or individual

Trolls in the Park Organizing Committee

subsidy category

芸術文化魅力創出助成

Grant Type

single year

FY2025 1st Term Grant for Artistic City

My Forest of Neoteny

What it Means to Paint a Picture

A Butterfly Dancing in the Night

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Business Overview

"Troll Forest" is an international outdoor art exhibition that started in 2002 at Tokyo Metropolitan Zenpukuji Park in Suginami Ward. Since 2013, they have expanded to the area around JR Nishi-Ogikubo, and are developing a variety of arts such as performances at cafes and facilities, and projects to discover the charm of the town. This year marks the 24 year anniversary of the event. For three weeks in November, it is an opportunity to experience familiar art.

Period of Activity / Project

November 3, 2025 to November 23

Venues

Metropolitan Zenpukuji Park, Momoi Fourth Elementary School, JR Nishi-Ogikubo Station, Yukobo Art Space, Imagawa Library, Iogi Kaikan, and others (Suginami Ward)

Profile

[Troll Forest Executive Committee]
The Troll Forest Executive Committee is an organization composed of participating artists, local galleries, activity groups, elementary schools and their support organizations. The project aims to provide a venue for the presentation of contemporary art works, promote understanding of art among local residents, foster interest in art among children and young people and their desire to express themselves, create a new town network through contemporary art, and revitalize the town through projects.