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【26.2.2.Mon-14.Sat】JOURNEY TO YEMEN―The World Connected by Yemeni Coffee
Exhibition Period:2026年2月2日 - 2026年2月14日
© Yuichi Mori Photography
From Monday, February 2nd to Saturday, February 14th, the related event “JOURNEY TO YEMEN―Connecting the World Through Yemeni Coffee” for “Michishirube 2026,” held across Okinawa Prefecture, will take place at Gallery 9.5 NAHA on the 2nd floor of Hotel Anterum Naha.
Yemen, located at the tip of the Middle East's Arabian Peninsula. The port city of Mocha, facing the Red Sea, has long prospered through coffee trade and is considered the birthplace of coffee culture. Alongside its unique sun-dried brick architecture, music, and spice-based culinary traditions, Yemen has cherished the time spent enjoying coffee together with family and friends.
However, the civil war that began in 2015 has plunged the country into a humanitarian crisis described by the UN as “the world's worst.” Currently, approximately 4.8 million people have been displaced within Yemen (*). Poverty and a severe food crisis mean 70% of the population requires aid, and about half of the country's hospitals are non-functional.
Join us for a moment to journey through Yemen, enjoying the rich aroma of Mocha coffee while viewing documentary photographs by photographer Yuichi Mori, capturing the daily lives of Yemenis. Why not connect with the world through a cup of coffee?
※ UN High Commissioner for Refugees (2025)
“JOURNEY TO YEMEN ― Connecting the World Through Yemeni Coffee”
・Dates: February 2 (Mon) - February 14 (Sat), 2026, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM (until 5:00 PM on the final day)
・Venue: Hotel Anterum Naha (3-27-11 Maejima, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture)
・Admission: Free
・Organizer: Michishirube 2026 Executive Committee
・Planning & Cooperation: Médecins Sans Frontières Japan (NPO)
・Special Cooperation: Hotel Anterum Naha
・Inquiries: Médecins Sans Frontières Japan Public Relations Department collabo@tokyo.msf.org
・Website
This exhibition features works by documentary photographer Yuichi Mori, whose lifelong work in Yemen captures its beautiful landscapes and vibrant people. The venue will also display traditional Yemeni pottery and decorative items. Coffee tasting and sales will be provided by “Mocha Origins,” which preserves the taste of Yemeni coffee and imports it to Japan. Immerse yourself in the aroma of coffee and embark on a journey to experience Yemen's traditions, culture, and atmosphere. (Exhibits: 18 pieces total in A0/A1/A3 sizes, approx. 150 pieces in L size)
As of April 2024, approximately 46% of Yemen's healthcare facilities are partially or completely non-functional. Only 20% provide maternal and child health services. The maternal mortality rate is among the world's worst. MSF provides medical assistance including surgical treatment for conflict injuries, mental health care, treatment for malnourished children, and maternal and child health services.
Malnutrition has worsened in recent years, particularly among children. Furthermore, as the healthcare crisis deepens, many people, especially children, are unable to receive routine vaccinations. This has led to outbreaks of cholera, acute watery diarrhea, measles, and diphtheria, putting lives at risk.
In 2024, MSF operated with a total of 2,334 staff members across 17 hospitals spanning 12 governorates.
From Monday, February 2nd to Saturday, February 14th, the related event “JOURNEY TO YEMEN―Connecting the World Through Yemeni Coffee” for “Michishirube 2026,” held across Okinawa Prefecture, will take place at Gallery 9.5 NAHA on the 2nd floor of Hotel Anterum Naha.
Yemen, located at the tip of the Middle East's Arabian Peninsula. The port city of Mocha, facing the Red Sea, has long prospered through coffee trade and is considered the birthplace of coffee culture. Alongside its unique sun-dried brick architecture, music, and spice-based culinary traditions, Yemen has cherished the time spent enjoying coffee together with family and friends.
However, the civil war that began in 2015 has plunged the country into a humanitarian crisis described by the UN as “the world's worst.” Currently, approximately 4.8 million people have been displaced within Yemen (*). Poverty and a severe food crisis mean 70% of the population requires aid, and about half of the country's hospitals are non-functional.
Join us for a moment to journey through Yemen, enjoying the rich aroma of Mocha coffee while viewing documentary photographs by photographer Yuichi Mori, capturing the daily lives of Yemenis. Why not connect with the world through a cup of coffee?
※ UN High Commissioner for Refugees (2025)
Event Overview
“JOURNEY TO YEMEN ― Connecting the World Through Yemeni Coffee”
・Dates: February 2 (Mon) - February 14 (Sat), 2026, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM (until 5:00 PM on the final day)
・Venue: Hotel Anterum Naha (3-27-11 Maejima, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture)
・Admission: Free
・Organizer: Michishirube 2026 Executive Committee
・Planning & Cooperation: Médecins Sans Frontières Japan (NPO)
・Special Cooperation: Hotel Anterum Naha
・Inquiries: Médecins Sans Frontières Japan Public Relations Department collabo@tokyo.msf.org
・Website
Event Details
Yuichi Mori Photo Exhibition and Life in Yemen
This exhibition features works by documentary photographer Yuichi Mori, whose lifelong work in Yemen captures its beautiful landscapes and vibrant people. The venue will also display traditional Yemeni pottery and decorative items. Coffee tasting and sales will be provided by “Mocha Origins,” which preserves the taste of Yemeni coffee and imports it to Japan. Immerse yourself in the aroma of coffee and embark on a journey to experience Yemen's traditions, culture, and atmosphere. (Exhibits: 18 pieces total in A0/A1/A3 sizes, approx. 150 pieces in L size)
Panel Exhibition on Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Activities in Yemen
As of April 2024, approximately 46% of Yemen's healthcare facilities are partially or completely non-functional. Only 20% provide maternal and child health services. The maternal mortality rate is among the world's worst. MSF provides medical assistance including surgical treatment for conflict injuries, mental health care, treatment for malnourished children, and maternal and child health services.
Malnutrition has worsened in recent years, particularly among children. Furthermore, as the healthcare crisis deepens, many people, especially children, are unable to receive routine vaccinations. This has led to outbreaks of cholera, acute watery diarrhea, measles, and diphtheria, putting lives at risk.
In 2024, MSF operated with a total of 2,334 staff members across 17 hospitals spanning 12 governorates.