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FIRST COLLECTION TOKYO – AFRICA EDITION

Name of the organization or individual
Stagebank, Inc.
subsidy category
Grant for Artistic City
Grant Type
single year

FY2026 1st Term Grant for Artistic City

Business Overview

With the concept of "finding your next love," this large-scale fashion show will showcase contemporary African culture and fashion for Japanese people in their 10's and 20's. It will consist of a runway featuring original costumes created by young Japanese designers based on the theme of 10 African countries, and the Tokyo debut of African brands such as Pith Africa from Lagos, Nigeria. Furthermore, the founder of PITH AFRICA will come to Japan and directly interact with the visitors at the workshop, which will be a chance for the Japanese people to change their image of Africa from "Africa as reported" to "Africa as real."

Period of Activity / Project
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Venues
Roppongi Hills, Hollywood Praza 5F, Hollywood Hall, Minato City, Tokyo

Profile

【 Stagebank, Inc.】
Stagebank, Inc. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo). Representative Director:  Leo Sugo. Since the launch of the predecessor Tokyo Africa Collection in 2016, they have been promoting African contemporary culture and fashion to young Japanese for about 10 years. The company's main business is marketing and promotion, and its president serves as co-chair of the Japan-Africa Entertainment Business Council(JAEBC), which connects Japan and Africa through entertainment, and is working to build a relationship with Africa through both cultural exchange and business partnerships.