Announcement of the Release of the 'Hiroshima International Architecture Festival 2025' Report

The Kambara-Tsuneishi Foundation (Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Representative Director: Katsunari Kambara) has released the report for the 'Hiroshima International Architecture Festival 2025,' which was held for 58 days from October 4 to November 30, 2025. The festival hosted 23 groups of architects and artists across seven venues, including temples, museums, and hotels in Fukuyama and Onomichi cities, Hiroshima Prefecture. The report includes visitor data, economic impact analysis, details on exhibitions, events, workshops, scene reports, and participant feedback.

The festival, themed 'Architecture: A New Stance for Tomorrow,' aimed to create a space for people to engage with architectural culture and regional charm. It attracted approximately 210,000 visitors and is estimated to have had an economic impact of over 1.3 billion yen within Hiroshima Prefecture.

The next edition, 'Hiroshima International Architecture Festival 2028,' is scheduled for autumn 2028.

Through this report, the Kambara-Tsuneishi Foundation intends to share the value of architectural culture and the region while connecting these findings to future ongoing initiatives and local activities.

About the Hiroshima International Architecture Festival: This is a triennial cultural event launched by the Kambara-Tsuneishi Foundation to build future cities, nurture children's sensibilities, revitalize regions, and preserve local 'name architecture' for the future. It serves as an architectural version of the art festivals currently being held across Japan.

The inaugural 'Hiroshima International Architecture Festival 2025' was held from Saturday, October 4, 2025, to Sunday, November 30, 2025 (58 days), featuring eight exhibitions centered around seven venues in Fukuyama and Onomichi cities, Hiroshima Prefecture. A total of 23 groups participated, ranging from world-renowned architects to future-leading architects and artists. The program included lectures by architects and workshops for children.

About the Kambara-Tsuneishi Foundation: Organizing the 'Hiroshima International Architecture Festival 2025,' the Kambara-Tsuneishi Foundation was established by the Tsuneishi Group (Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture) to promote architectural culture and contribute to regional revitalization and rich civic life. The Tsuneishi Group promotes value creation in shipping, shipbuilding, trading/energy, environment, and life & resort sectors in cooperation with local communities.