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Urban Sketchers Tokyo
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Sketching the greater Tokyo area one sketch at a time — come join us! Everyone is welcome.

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USk Tokyo at Yumenoshima Tropical Greenhouse Dome
Thanks for joining us to sketch in the beautiful greenhouse, and then sketch on the lawn outside. Beautiful results!
Next sketch meet: Tokyo Station Marunouchi side on Saturday, May 3rd!
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April 28, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Join us to sketch the botanical garden near Shinkiba Station.

Meet: 9:30am at Shin-Kiba station, walk to Botanical Garden
Throw-down: 13:30 at the botanical garden.

We’re looking forward to seeing you all on the day 😌

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April 26, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Sketching in Ichikawa, Chiba, about 20 minutes by train from Tokyo station.
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April 18, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Sketching cherry blossoms in Tokyo. Another sakura sketch will be on Sunday, March 30 at 12:30pm at Toritsudaigaku station.
March 29, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Please plan to join us for sketching along the lovely sakura-lined walking paths of Toritsudaigaku.

12:30 Meeting place: Toritsudaigaku station (Toyoko line) south exit
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3:00pm Throw down:
Entrance to Hikawa Shrine
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March 27, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Cherry blossoms and a temple — sketch meet Friday, March 28

Meet at Yutenji temple at 10am, throw down at 12:30pm. We will have lunch in Yutenji, then meander down to the famous Meguro River and its 800 sakura trees.

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March 23, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Sketch meet on Saturday, March 15 at the Roppongi Hills Spider sculpture.
六本木ヒルズの🕷️蜘蛛の彫刻にてスケッチ。
Meet at the plaza by the “Maman” spider sculpture at 10:30, thrown down at 12:30.
10:30 に「ママン」クモの彫刻のそばの広場に集合し、12:30 にスローダウンします。

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March 10, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Reposted by Urban Sketchers Tokyo
Wonderful segment about Urban Sketching on CBS News! #urbansketching youtu.be/dJvi2_IdlXg?...
Sketching movement draws quite the crowd worldwide
YouTube video by CBS News
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March 8, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Our USk Tokyo sketchbook exhibition is at Bluff No.18, so let's sketch the beautiful western building and Yokohama skyline nearby! Join us at the exhibition venue at 1:30 PM, and we'll have a throwdown to share our sketches at 3:30 PM.

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March 4, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Our exhibition book has arrived! Get your copy at our upcoming exhibition at Bluff 18 in Yokohama, (near Ishikawacho station) from March 6-11!
Admission free, 9:30-5:00. (First day starts at noon, last day ends at 2pm.)
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March 2, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Reposted by Urban Sketchers Tokyo
March Prompts are here! ✍️🎨
Share your on location sketches using #USkMarchPrompts2025

sketch by @bjezierska_art
March 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Sketch meet at Sukibayashi produced some giant works!

Come see them in person at our exhibition at Bluff 18 in Yokohama, (near Ishikawacho station) from March 6-11!
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February 27, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Sketch Sukibayashi crossing in Ginza!
Join us on Thurs, Feb 27, 10:30-3:30 to sketch this iconic scramble crossing!
There is no formal meeting time – just come when you can.
We'll gather for a throwdown to share our sketches at 3:30 PM at Sukiyabashi Park.
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February 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Sketch meet at Some no komichi Festival — a festival celebrating the art of screen printing kimono fabric, where lengths of dyed fabric are hung to dry over the river.

Next sketch meet is Thurs, Feb 27 at Sukibayashi Crossing in Ginza. Details to come.

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February 21, 2025 at 10:24 PM
A great sketch meet at Okazu Yokocho sketching Showa-era buildings. 27 sketchers representing 10 countries in attendance, many first time urban sketchers, too!
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February 16, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Let’s Sketch Somenokomichi!
Friday, Feb 21 at 11am.
Details in the comments.
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February 16, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Upcoming USk Tokyo exhibition in Yokohama!
March 6-11, 2025 at Bluff 18 Gallery. 29 artists exhibiting, open to everyone, free of charge. Please come visit!
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February 15, 2025 at 10:38 AM
This Saturday, Feb 15! Come join us — all abilities are welcome.
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Details
日本語は下記にあります。

Let’s sketch Okazu Yokocho!!

Date: 15 Feb 2025 (Sat)
Location: Okazu yokocho
Meeting time: 10:30 am
Throwdown time: 12:30 pm

We will meet at 10:30 am at Ryuhoku park nearby.

おかず横丁をスケッチしよう!
日程: 2025年2月15日(土)
場所: おかず横丁
集合時間: 午前10時30分
シェアタイム: 午後12時30分

午前10時30分に近くの「柳北公園」で集合します。
February 11, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Let’s Sketch Shimokitazawa! Feb 8, 10am, details in thread.

下北沢でスケッチ!
2月8日10時から13時まで
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February 4, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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Share & sketch your city!
Turn into USk’s February Symposium-inspired prompts and learn a fun fact about Poznan every day
#USkFebruaryPrompts2025
February 2, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Details
日本語は下記にあります。

Let’s sketch Okazu Yokocho!!

Date: 15 Feb 2025 (Sat)
Location: Okazu yokocho
Meeting time: 10:30 am
Throwdown time: 12:30 pm

We will meet at 10:30 am at Ryuhoku park nearby.

おかず横丁をスケッチしよう!
日程: 2025年2月15日(土)
場所: おかず横丁
集合時間: 午前10時30分
シェアタイム: 午後12時30分

午前10時30分に近くの「柳北公園」で集合します。
February 1, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Sketch meet up in Kamata, Tokyo on January 25th— a great neighborhood with covered shopping streets, cafes, and restaurants.

Next sketch meet is Feb 15, details to follow.
#usktokyo #urbansketching #urbansketchers
January 28, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Sketch meet up in Kamata, Tokyo on January 25th— a great neighborhood with covered shopping streets, cafes, and restaurants.

Next sketch meet is Feb 15, details to follow.
January 28, 2025 at 12:10 AM