Nota, the visionary company behind Not a Hotel, is launching its inaugural cultural space, “Not a Museum,” alongside the renowned Tokyo creative collective SKWAT. This unique venture, known as “not a museum tokyo,” will inhabit the historic Imperial Hotel Plaza Tokyo, a sprawling 2,000-square-metre complex slated for demolition as part of major renovations to the Imperial Hotel Tokyo tower.
“Experimental Platform” for Art and Culture at the New Cultural Space
Scheduled to operate from summer 2027 to 2031, “Not a Museum” will span multiple floors of the Plaza. This innovative project’s start has been postponed due to an increase in construction costs. This groundbreaking space is designed as an “experimental platform,” aiming to integrate dynamic elements of art, music, literature, film, and fashion. The creative minds behind SKWAT and Nota’s subsidiary, Not a City, led by Keisuke Nakamura from the design firm Daikei Mills, are handling both the planning and management tasks. As an art collective, they bring fresh and innovative perspectives to the structure and cultural fabric of the city.
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Urban Innovation and Collaborations
Not a City is taking a bold approach, repurposing otherwise dormant spaces in a city characterized by frequent demolitions. Their efforts extend beyond the museum with the development of Japa Valley Tokyo, a visionary commercial district slated for the yet-to-rise Yurakucho Park, conceptualized in collaboration with Mitsubishi Estate. This district will boast a design by producer Pharrell Williams and fashion designer Nigo, who joined Nota as creative advisors last year. In this endeavor, the ethos of bold urban innovation is at the forefront.
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The forward-thinking SKWAT has previously curated exhibitions featuring prominent figures such as designer Kwangho Lee and architects Herzog & de Meuron. Nota is poised to continue shaping Tokyo’s cultural and architectural landscape with this innovative initiative at the Imperial Hotel Plaza.
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Frequently asked questions
What is ‘Not a Museum’ in Tokyo?
‘Not a Museum’ is an inaugural cultural space launched by Nota alongside Tokyo creative collective SKWAT, located in the historic Imperial Hotel Plaza Tokyo.
When will ‘Not a Museum’ operate?
Not a Museum is scheduled to operate from summer 2027 to 2031.
Who is leading the planning for ‘Not a Museum’?
The planning and management tasks for Not a Museum are handled by Keisuke Nakamura from the design firm Daikei Mills, in collaboration with SKWAT and Nota’s subsidiary, Not a City.