Offline Venue will open for 4 days, between Thursday, 28 October – Sunday, 31 October 2021, at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo.
Please note that hours vary for the following dates:
Thursday, 28 October 2021, 15:30-17:45
Friday, 29 October – Sunday, 31 October 2021, 10:30-17:45
※Entry to Offline Venue is by advance timed ticket only (2 hours 15 minutes per session) and capacity is limited.
Online Venue takes place in the virtual space, just like last year’s Virtual Art Book Fair (VABF).
The website is accessible from anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day, for 10 days between Friday, 22 October 22 – Sunday, 31 October 2021. Some exhibitors will participate in both venues, online and offline. Since your time at the Offline Venue will be limited this year, we recommend that you check out the selection of art books and zines that will be available beforehand via the Online Venue. Please also note that many exhibitors from both Japan and overseas only participate in the Online Venue this year.
We host this year’s book fair while following the industry-specific guidelines set by the government and municipality, and we ask for the cooperation of all visitors.
Guidelines for Prevention Measures Against COVID-19 (See: https://tokyoartbookfair.com/news/16089/)
Book tickets: https://bit.ly/3lImqWs
Admission: 1,000 yen (tax included)
＊Entry to Offline Venue is by advance timed ticket only, 2 hours 15 minutes per session.
＊You may not use MOT PASSPORT for entry or any discount coupons/codes.
＊Advance Ticketing Required / Ticket release: Monday, 4 October 2021 12:00 p.m.~
Children of elementary school age and younger receive free admission to the Offline Venue. For every adult, up to 2 children are admitted without prior reservation; please make sure to enter at the same time. All visitors are requested to wear masks at all times—please note that this applies to children as well.
Coin lockers (100 yen return type) are available at three locations, including the one at the entrance of the venue.
※If your luggage does not fit in any of the lockers, please ask the staff at the reception desk on the day of your visit.
No, we do not accept changes to your selection and the tickets are non-refundable.
It depends on each booth. Please check with the exhibitor regarding available payment methods.
Please contact the respective exhibitor directly regarding the return or exchange of purchased items.
The Online Venue takes place on the TABF website (https://tokyoartbookfair.com) and is accessible from anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day, for 10 days between Friday, 22 October 22 – Sunday, 31 October 2021.
Online Venue takes place in the virtual space, just like last year’s VIRTUAL ART BOOK FAIR (VABF). The exhibitors’ booths that resemble unmanned vegetable stands line up the 3D space, contrasting those of the Offline Venue. You can slide around the screen and check out the neighboring booths from where you are, similar to how you would navigate your way around the physical art book fair. You can also search for booths or register them in Favorites List, features only enjoyable in the Online Venue.
https://tokyoartbookfair.com
No, there is no need to register any information. Anyone with a computer or smartphone device can view the site for free.
Please see the Contact tab of the exhibitor’s booth page, where you will see their contact info including phone number, email address, SNS, and a link to an online MTG app, such as Zoom and Google Meet.
＊Please see each exhibitor’s page for more information, as their preferred communication tools will vary.
Most exhibitors will be available in real time from 10/22 (Fri.) to 10/31 (Sun.), between the Core Time* 10:30-18:00 (JST).
*Core Time refers to the hours in which visitors can interact directly with Online Venue exhibitors in real time.
It depends on Japan’s time difference with the country they are based, but there will be exhibitors who are available during the Core Time. Please see the exhibitor’s booth page, where you will find more information on the hours they are available in real time.
No, we do not provide translation/interpretation support. However, please do try utilizing the translation tools available online, such as DeepL or Google Translate.
Shipping costs vary and are listed on each exhibitor’s booth page. If it isn’t, please contact the exhibitor for more info.
No, you can continue to view the site after the fair period, since the site will remain online as an archive after the fair end date.