Touch of a Dream: VRChat Traditional Artist Exhibition 2025
Traditional artist who first crossed paths in the virtual world are now coming together in a real Tokyo art gallery—
It is a physical exhibition with art on sale by three artist, who have each their own worlds in VRChat.
Come see original art, explore unique universes from multiple perspectives, and experience a new way of engaging with art!
Exhibiting Artists
真中ユエ / Manaka Yue
Manaka Yue brings original fantasy worlds to life through traditional illustration and storytelling. Active in both real and virtual spaces, she presents and showcases art at various events and artist alleys. She became a full-time artist in 2020, and in 2023, she even created her own VRChat world, MANAKA YUE ART MUSEUM. There, you can look through two different art exhibits at your own leisurely pace.
Main Exhibitions & Events: Design Festa / Comic Market / COMITIA / Hokkaido COMITIA / Kansai COMITIA / Nagoya COMITIA / ComicVket / Metafes / Super Metafes
にわぞのぼたにか / Niwazono Botanica
While initially starting with only hand-carved eraser stamps in 2012, Niwazono Botanica is expanding towards creating animal and shoujo themed eraser block prints as well that focuses on bringing characters to life through the bold use of line art.
2023 – Featured in MONOCHROME 2023 (Artbook Office)
2024 – Featured in ANIMAL 2024 (same publisher)
中島華映 / Hanae Nakajima
Hanae Nakajima started to take painting seriously in 2016, when she started using underwater themes as inspiration to create a unique universe of characters in mysterious garments that do not belong to any specific country or era. After graduating university in 2019, she went on to participate in Art Fair Tokyo and even managed to host a solo exhibition at Ginza Ittoan! Later on in 2021, her work was also featured in Bijinga-Zukushi Vol.3 (by Geijutsu Shinbunsha). Most recently in 2024, she managed to receive the Excellence Award at the 15th Adachi Ukiyo-e Award and was even highlighted on BS Fuji’s program Break Zenya – The Artist of the Next Generation!
Exhibited Works
Exhibition Highlights
Meet the Original Pieces Face-to-Face!
All participating artists created their works by hand using traditional methods.
We invite you to encounter the originals in person—experience their true scale, the depth of color, the textures of paper and paint, and the unique presence that no VR can replicate.
Many of the exhibited works are also available for purchase. From large-scale pieces to intimate small works, a wide variety awaits. We hope you will enjoy these once-in-a-lifetime encounters.
Discover Our Extensive VRChat Showcase!
Alongside the exhibition, we will also showcase photographs taken of each artist’s individual VRChat worlds, as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes print interviews of inside collaborators and supporters.
In addition, the venue will feature a VRChat experience corner in desktop mode, where visitors can step inside and freely explore the worlds for themselves.
Exclusive Exhibition Items and Artist Merchandise Available!
Not only will there be books, accessories, and other items created by the artists, there will also be exclusive exhibition merch such as an official guidebook, stickers, and even signed photo cards!
As a keepsake or souvenir, we invite you to take these special items home.
Both cash and cashless payment options will be accepted at the venue.
Touch of a Dream Catalog ￥1,500
B5 size / 46 pages / Full color / On-demand printing / Perfect binding / No cover
This catalog features every artwork presented at the exhibition.
In addition to messages from each participating artist, it also includes insights from the world creators and photographer.
As exclusive content available only in this catalog, you will also find a special Q&A section with each artist.
English translations are provided on every page.
Touch of a Dream Autographed Cheki 1piece ￥300
86×72mm
Instant photo–style illustration cards.
Each purchase comes with the artist’s authentic handwritten signature.
Touch of a Dream Sticker Set ￥300
Set of 3 designs / Long side: 60 mm
Stickers printed with the DM artworks of all participating artists.
Meet the Artists Behind the Works!
The artists themselves will also be there at the exhibition so feel free to come say hello and take the chance to have a chat with them!
This is a rare opportunity to view the original works while engaging directly with the creators themselves.
A comfortable rest area with tables and chairs will also be available, where you can enjoy conversation over a cup of tea at your leisure.
Fun for All!
No matter if this is your first time hearing about VRChat or if you are already a veteran to the world of VRChat, we are confident that there is something for everyone to enjoy!
All exhibits and the official catalog include English translations, ensuring that English-speaking visitors can fully enjoy the experience.
The gallery offers a quiet, spacious atmosphere, making it a comfortable setting even for those who may find large events or crowded fairs overwhelming.
For those unable to attend in person, many items—including exclusive exhibition goods—will also be available through each artist’s online shop.
(Please refer to announcements from each artist for specific sales periods and details.)
What is VRChat?
VRChat is a social VR platform and game where you can choose or design a personal avatar to use for exploring player designed virtual “Worlds”. Through these spaces, you can interact with other people from all over the world in real time!
All participating artists in this exhibition have each released their own museum world on VRChat.
Individual Exhibition Worlds
MANAKA YUE ART MUSEUM
- Exhibiting Artist: Manaka Yue
- World Creator: ＝DonK＝
にわぞのぼたにか作品展示室-Niwazono Botanica Artworks Display room-
- Exhibiting Artist: Niwazono Botanica
- World Creator: ＝DonK＝
夢む -Hanae Art Gallery YUMEMU-
- Exhibiting Artist: Hanae Nakajima
- World Creators: Takahiro Ozeki, Kazutako
Event Overview
Exhibition Title
Touch of a Dream: VRChat Traditional Artist Exhibition 2025
Exhibition Dates
October 9 (Thu) – 13 (Mon, public holiday), 2025
11:00 – 19:00
Opens at 13:00 on the first day / Closes at 16:00 on the final day
Venue
GALERIE du JURA – 3F
Miyakoya Building, 3F
2‑12‑1 Minami‑Aoyama, Minato‑ku, Tokyo 107‑0062, Japan
Admission
Free
DM
Please download and use the image above.
Unauthorized reproduction on social media, websites, or other media is not permitted.
Where to Find Our Printed DM
- Lunettes du Jura Aoyama Grand Store
- Lunettes du Jura Aoyama Grand Store – Next to the Building Elevator
- Lunettes du Jura Omotesando Hills Store
- Art School+Yokohama
- Bellowke Sugamo
- Happyaku Coffee
- Ogaki Bookstore Azabudai Hills Store – Tokyo Bijinzu Exhibition (Aug 12–24) — Ended
- Super Meta Fes MANAKA YUE ART MUSEUM SHOP Circle Space — Ended
For Those Requesting a Printed DM
We regret that, due to various circumstances, we are unable to accept requests to mail printed DMs.
Please make use of the digital image provided above.
If you would like a printed DM, they are available at the locations listed above (limited quantities).
Credits
Planner / Organizer
Venue
Logo Designer
DM Designer
World & Avatar Photographer
World Creator
English Translation Proofreader
Special Thanks
PR Advisor
Avatar / Clothing & Other 3D Model Production
Media Coverage
Featured in Metacal Frontier, a leading web media outlet delivering the forefront of metaverse culture.
Event information featured in Beautiful Bizarre Magazine Issue 50, a leading Australian contemporary art publication.
Event information featured in the September issue of Monthly Art Collectors’, a leading Japanese art magazine.
Featured in GALERIE du JURA NEWS.
Contact
For all exhibition-related inquiries, please reach out to Manaka Yue (manakaweb).