As Tokyo’s cherry blossoms reach their peak, the historic district of Ōji in Kita-ku offers more than just floral beauty this weekend. Nestled among the blooming sakura trees, a rare and intimate art exhibition titled “LIGHTS OF FRANCE”invites visitors to step into a hidden corner of postwar European art history.
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