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"Blue Period Exhibition" and "Blue Period Digital Stamp Rally" to be held in Ueno! Get original goods drawn by Tsubasa Yamaguchi!

The Ueno Nakadori Shopping District Promotion Association will be holding an event called "Geisai x Inoichi x Blue Period" in collaboration with Tokyo University of the Arts' school festival "Geisai" and the popular manga "Blue Period" (by Yamaguchi Tsubasa), which is currently being serialized in "Monthly Afternoon." The event will run for 45 days from August 15th (Friday) to September 28th (Sunday).
This event will be packed with content, including the "Blue Period Exhibition" and "Blue Period Digital Stamp Rally" held in Ueno, where Tokyo University of the Arts, the setting for Blue Period, is located. Tsubasa Yamaguchi has also created a key visual for the event, featuring characters having fun in the Ueno shopping arcade. Prizes for the stamp rally and limited edition original goods will be sold using this original illustration. The "Blue Period Exhibition" will also feature an exhibition of works created by current Tokyo University of the Arts students.

[Event Information]
■ "Blue Period Exhibition in Ueno"
・Dates: Friday, August 15th to Sunday, September 28th, 2025
・Event time: 11:00-18:00
・Venue: NIGIWAI Base Ueno
Shiratorisha Building 3rd Floor, 4-6-7 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo
・Contents: Panel exhibition, exhibition of works by Tokyo University of the Arts students, etc.
*Free admission
*Depending on the time of day, we may issue numbered admission tickets to reduce congestion.

■ "Blue Period Digital Stamp Rally"
Visit six locations and get your hands on original goods featuring original illustrations by Tsubasa Yamaguchi!
・Dates: Friday, August 15th to Sunday, September 28th, 2025
・Event time: 11:00-18:00
*Prize exchange times are the same (Prize exchange office: Marishiten Tokudaiji Temple)
・Participation fee: Free
・How to participate: Access the official website and download the smartphone app "furari" to participate.

・Stamp rally prize information
〇Prize 1
Original postcard *Available only to the first 2,000 people, while supplies last
A postcard featuring an original illustration of the characters and the background of Ueno Nakadori Shopping Street

Prize 2
Original acrylic stand
An acrylic stand featuring four newly drawn characters. *300 people will be selected by lottery.

■ Original amulets for sale
Acrylic charms featuring four original characters on sale
*This is an amulet that has been blessed by Marishiten Tokudaiji Temple, which is said to bring good fortune in "improvement in performing arts and the arts."
Sales period: From Friday, August 15th *Ends while supplies last
Sales location: Marishiten Tokudaiji Temple (4-6-2, Taito-ku, Tokyo)
NIGIWAI Base Ueno (3rd floor, Shiratorisha Building, 4-6-7 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo)

"Art Festival x Inoichi x Blue Period"
Date and time: August 15th (Friday) – September 28th (Sunday) 11:00-18:00
Organized by: Ueno Nakadori Shopping District Promotion Association
Official website: https://www.ueno-nakadoori.or.jp/geisaiinoichi2025/

[Daiichi Tsushinsha Co., Ltd.] Press release

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Tourist hotel "Hotel Resol Ueno" Art gallery in the living lobby "Resol Gallery Ueno"
Dates: Friday, August 1st to Sunday, August 31st, 2025. Free admission.

Hotel Resol Ueno (7-2-9 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo), a tourist hotel under the Resol Hotels brand operated by Resol Co., Ltd., will be holding a special exhibition of four works by artist Kyoko Ito in the art gallery in the living lobby, Resol Gallery Ueno, from Friday, August 1st to Sunday, August 31st, 2025.

As part of Hotel Resol Ueno's efforts to create a hotel rooted in the Ueno area, where art and the downtown area blend in harmony, the hotel launched an initiative in February last year to utilize the art gallery in the living lobby, "Resol Gallery Ueno," as a place to create encounters between up-and-coming artists who will disseminate the culture of the future and traveling guests. Since its launch, the gallery has featured artists who have been active in the art scene for many years, as well as up-and-coming artists. So far, the gallery has exhibited works from a variety of genres, including oil paintings and prints, and has become a place where travelers (tourists) can casually experience art, enjoyed not only by guests but also by the general public.

The tenth artist, Kyoko Ito, graduated from the Department of Oil Painting at Musashino Art University, and is based in Tokyo. She has been actively presenting her work in solo exhibitions, group exhibitions, and public exhibitions. She is currently a member of the Kokugakai and the Japan Artists Association.

This exhibition will feature four oil paintings based on the theme of "The Will to Live," which Ito has been working on for many years, that express the inner energy of humans, such as "the power to take action" and "the capacity to embrace." Please come and see these works that express the strength that resides in people and the preciousness of life.

At Resol Hotels, we will continue to weave irreplaceable travel stories through hotel operations that thoroughly meet the needs of all travelers (tourists).

Event Overview
Date: August 1st (Friday) – August 31st (Sunday), 2025
Venue: "Resol Gallery Ueno" art gallery in the living lobby of "Hotel Resol Ueno"
Artist: Kyoko Ito
Admission fee: Free *Non-guests are welcome to drop in as well.
Opening hours: [Hotel guests] Open 24 hours. / [Non-hotel guests] 10:00-20:00

Exhibited works:

"Execution Power" (2014, oil on canvas, size S30)

This is one of four works in the "Power to Live" series (power of execution, power of concentration, perseverance, tolerance).
Instead of just waiting, you can move forward by taking action one step at a time.
The ability to live and the ability to execute are very important in life.
This work is conscious of the dynamism of the brushstrokes, as if to appeal to the viewer about the strength of the will to live.

"Tolerance" (2014, oil on canvas, size S30)

This is one of four works in the "Wisdom for Life" series (ability to execute, ability to concentrate, perseverance, tolerance).
Caring for others, being supportive, and accepting in society.
This is also a vitality and tolerance that is very important in life.
The large U-shape envelops you in warmth.
This work emphasizes its intention by deliberately using a simple composition.

"Voice of the Earth" (2024, oil on canvas, size F4)

The motif is an abstract image of a large tree that has taken root in the earth and has been around for a long time.
This piece expresses this vitality through monochrome tones and accents of vermilion.

"Existence" (2025, oil on canvas, size F3)

This work uses abstract expression to express the significance of the existence of objects and people.
I hope that each person who sees the work will appreciate it in their own way.

Profile: Kyoko Ito
After graduating from the Department of Oil Painting, Faculty of Art and Design, Musashino Art University, he has continued to exhibit his works as an oil painter through solo and group exhibitions, mainly in Tokyo. In recent years, he has been creating works with the theme of "the will to live." He is currently a member of the Kokugakai and the Japan Artists Association.

■ Biography
1992 Graduated from Aoyama Gakuin University, Faculty of Letters
1996 Graduated from Musashino Art University, Faculty of Art and Design, Department of Oil Painting

1997 to present
<Solo Exhibition>
Nihonbashi Takashimaya 6th Floor Art Gallery (2006)
Ichibanboshi Gallery (Nihonbashi) ('98, '99, '00, '01, '05, '11, '14, '20)
Museum Nagatoro Ichibanboshi (2003)
Saegusa Gallery (Ginza) (1997)
Rei Gallery (Ginza) (2007)
Shirota Gallery (Ginza) (2012)
Gallery Azuma (Ginza) ('16'19'23) and others

<Group Exhibition>
KOKU 10/TEN (Ginza Gallery Himawari) ('11, '12, '13)
Kokugakai New Members Exhibition (Ginza Inoue Gallery) (2015)
Winter Aoi Exhibition (Exhibition by three members of the National Exhibition) (Gallery Himawari) ('21), etc.

<Exhibition>
National Exhibition (National Art Center, Tokyo) Exhibited every year since 1996 (except '98)
Showakai Exhibition (Nichido Gallery) ('97, '99)
Field of Now Exhibition (Japan Art Dealers Association) ('00, '01, '02)
The Rite of Spring (Foreign Art Dealers Association) ('17, '18, '20)
Ueno Royal Museum Grand Prize Exhibition ('98,'02)
EU JAPON Contemporary Art Exchange Exhibition (Paris, Luxembourg, etc.) (1998)
Kyoko Ito Exhibition (Homma Museum of Art, Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture) (2002)
Three Women Artists Exhibition (Homma Museum of Art) (2005)
Tokyo Art Fair (Tokyo International Forum) ('08, '09, '11) and others
Evening Star Exhibition (Ichibanboshi Gallery, Memorial to Tadanobu Hoshi) ('20)
Currently a member of the Kokugakai and the Japan Artists Association

<Collection of works>
Exhibition "Lafre Saitama" (Saitama New Urban Center, Saitama Prefecture)
"Homma Museum of Art" (Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture)
"Ichibanboshi Gallery" (Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
"Seikogaoka Hospital" (Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture)
Asahi Neurological Rehabilitation Hospital (Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture)
"Le Japon" (Restaurant, Aobadai, Meguro-ku, Tokyo)
"Granduo Kyodo II" (apartment in Kyodo, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo)
"Aoyama Gakuin High School" (Shibuya Ward, Tokyo)
"Yachiyo Wakaba Kindergarten" (Yachiyo City, Chiba Prefecture)
"Tamagawa Seigakuin" (Setagaya Ward, Tokyo)
"Hotel de L'Arpage" (Tateshina Plateau, Nagano Prefecture)
Marusan Heavy Machinery Construction Co., Ltd. (Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture)

About Resol Gallery Ueno
Resol Gallery Ueno, an art gallery located in the living lobby of Hotel Resol Ueno, exhibits a variety of artworks by up-and-coming artists that embody their passion and techniques.
The artistic experience unique to Ueno, a city of academia, offers travelers a spice that is different from a simple hotel stay.
The gallery alternates between special and permanent exhibitions every other month, providing new discoveries and opportunities for growth with every visit.

[About the special exhibition]
Resol Gallery Ueno provides a free gallery space for up-and-coming artists, including those who have been active in the art scene for many years, to exhibit their works.
As a base for travel where the city of Ueno meets art, we will create opportunities for visitors to encounter a variety of artworks, including "artworks that evoke images of travel, travelers, or travel destinations," "artworks that evoke images of downtown culture, climate, and history," "artworks that evoke a sense of academia," and "artworks that soothe the viewer's soul and inspire new discoveries and inspiration."

<Contact for inquiries from exhibitors>
Tel: 03-5325-9269 (Contact: Ito)
Email: ka.ito@resol.jp

[About the permanent exhibition]

(From left in the image)
The Sun and the Moon (2020, Keita Shimizu, acrylic paint on wooden panel, set of 2)
Panda (2020 Masaru Ishikawa and Keita Shimizu, acrylic paint on resin figure)
EDO, rotated 90° (2020 Keita Shimizu, printed on canvas)
Ueno (2020 Shimizu Keita, acrylic paint on wooden panel)

Profile: Keita Shimizu
Designer, design consultant
Born in Tokyo in 1974.
After completing a Master's degree at the Graduate School of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts, he began working as a designer based in Milan.
His inclusive designs, born from the global values he developed during his childhood in the United States and his life as a designer in Italy, have been highly praised both at home and abroad.Recently, he has not only worked on product design, but also on hotel concept development and corporate design.

Overview of Hotel Resol Ueno

◇Address: 7-2-9 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Access: 1 minute walk from JR Ueno Station, Asakusa Exit or Iriya Exit
◇Structure: Steel frame [10 floors above ground]
Number of rooms: 115 [107 Modernette (semi-double) rooms / 8 Twin rooms]
◇Official website: https://www.resol-hotel.jp/ueno/

[Resol Co., Ltd.] Press Release

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National Museum of Western Art

Held at the National Museum of Western Art on Saturday, August 23rd. Everyone from small children to the elderly can enjoy art in a casual atmosphere!

The National Museum of Western Art will hold "Nigiyaka Saturday" on Saturday, August 23, 2025. "Nigiyaka Saturday" is a program that started in 2023 and will be held for the third time this year. This is a special event for this day only, where anyone from children to the elderly can enjoy the art works while casually chatting with each other, allowing them to enjoy the museum in their own way. There is no admission fee to view the permanent exhibition.

*This does not restrict conversations between customers on normal opening days.

This program was started with the hope that even customers who feel nervous because they have to be quiet in museums or find it difficult to go to exhibitions with children or elderly parents can enjoy the museum without any worries. On the day of the event, stroller parking areas will be set up in several places in the museum, and we will also provide a rest area with a kids' space and a baby rest room where customers with infants can change diapers, etc. We have also prepared events that allow people of all ages to enjoy viewing the artworks, whether it is their first time at a museum or a repeat visitor.

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[Event Summary]
Date and time: Saturday, August 23, 2025, 9:30-20:00 *Last admission 30 minutes before closing
Venue: National Museum of Western Art [Ueno Park, Tokyo] Access
Admission fee: Free for the permanent exhibition, but there is a fee for the special exhibition " Nationalmuseum of Sweden Drawing Collection Exhibition "
Website: https://www.nmwa.go.jp/jp/experience-learn/detail/event_120.html

= "Nigiyaka Saturday" Fun Event =

A free event you can enjoy! Part 1
■ Pay attention to the details of the work "Let's go find this piece!"
Permanent Exhibition *Free (Special exhibition "Picasso's Figures" is currently being held)

The permanent exhibition features masterpieces of Western paintings that you may have seen in textbooks, such as Monet and Renoir, and features a "Let's go find this piece!" project. Using postcards with cut-out pieces of the works as clues, you can search for which parts of which works in the exhibition room, and maybe even find your favorite work. You can enjoy art appreciation like a game by paying attention to the details of the works.

Free fun project! Part 2
■ The National Museum of Western Art is the subject! "Reading of the picture book 'The Story of the Museum at the Edge of the Forest'" Permanent exhibition 2F rest area *Free

A reading of the picture book "The Story of the Museum at the Edge of the Forest" (text: Kaori Nashiki, illustrations: Georg Hallensleben), which was released in August this year and is based on the National Museum of Western Art, will be held in the rest area with a kids' space. After the reading, why not go and see where the works featured in the picture book are exhibited in the exhibition room?

■ Enjoy the world of drawings! "Bingo with Drawings" special exhibition *Special exhibition admission fee required

At the ongoing special exhibition "Nationalmuseum Drawings Collection – From Renaissance to Baroque," we are offering a fun opportunity to become acquainted with the paintings, including a bingo game called "Drawings Bingo," which features sections of the exhibited works that are only available on the day, and handing out booklets with tips on how to appreciate the paintings.

=CAFÉ Suiren Museum Shop=

The museum will be open until 8:00 p.m. on the day of the event, so we recommend that you enjoy dinner at the on-site cafe restaurant, CAFÉ Suiren, during the relatively quiet hours in the evening, in addition to appreciating the art, or browse for your favorite goods and souvenirs at the museum shop. We recommend spending a relaxing summer evening at the museum.
CAFÉ Suiren Business Hours
Meals: 11:00-19:10 (last order)
Cafe: 10:00-19:30 (last orders)

The National Museum of Western Art is located in Ueno Park, right in front of the JR Ueno Station Park Exit ticket gate, making it easily accessible. It is open until 8pm every Friday and Saturday. You can visit the museum without worry, even on a hot summer day or after dark.

[National Museum of Western Art] 7-7 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo Access
Opening hours: 9:30-17:30 (until 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays) *Last admission 30 minutes before closing *Closed on Mondays
Website: https://www.nmwa.go.jp/
For inquiries, please call Hello Dial 050-5541-8600

[National Museum of Western Art, Independent Administrative Institution] Press release

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Matsuzakaya Ueno store

Thursday, July 17th, 2025 to Monday, August 4th, 10:00-18:00 (closes at 19:00) *Final day open until 16:00 (closes at 17:00) / Matsuzakaya Ueno Store, 6th floor event space

The studio set is coming! From July 17th (Thurs) to August 4th (Mon), Matsuzakaya Ueno will be hosting an exhibition based on the hugely popular TV program "World Mysteries Discovered!" (TBS Television). The exhibition will feature rare footage of the popular program, which has aired for about 1,700 episodes since 1986, as well as completely new interview footage of the cast and producers. The exhibition will also feature mysterious objects collected from around the world, along with intriguing anecdotes and quizzes. There will also be a special exhibition of the studio set where you can experience the familiar "Bossutto!" from the program!
Please enjoy the exhibition that satisfies your intellectual curiosity while enjoying the simulated experience of a world exploration trip.

【Special website】 https://dmdepart.jp/museum/ueno/fushigi-hakken-ten/

・Past exhibitions

*The exhibit images are from the Aichi venue. Please note that the exhibit content will vary depending on the venue.
©TBS Television, Television Union

・Exhibition official merchandise (examples)

Tote Bags
1,980 yen including tax

Clear File
440 yen including tax

Trading acrylic keychains
Each 550 yen (tax included)

Trading acrylic stand "Super Hitoshi-kun"
770 yen including tax

Mug "Hitoshi-kun Silhouette"
Each costs 2,420 yen (tax included)
*The silhouette color differs between the front and back.

Passport-style mini notebook
990 yen including tax

©TBS Television, Television Union

・Order items

K18 gold Super Hitoshi doll
H61×W50.5×D25mm
3,080,000 yen including tax

SV Silver Hitoshi Doll
H61×W28.5×D25mm
143,000 yen including tax

©TBS Television, Television Union

Event summary

Exhibition name: World Wonders Discovered! Exhibition in Ueno
Date: July 17, 2025 (Thursday) → August 4, 2025 (Monday)
Venue: Matsuzakaya Ueno Store, 6th floor event space
Admission times: 10:00-18:00 (closes at 19:00) *Final day open until 16:00 (closes at 17:00)
Admission fee (tax included): Adults and university students 1,400 (1,200) yen, junior and senior high school students 900 (700) yen, elementary school students 700 (500) yen
* ( ) indicates advance ticket price
*Free for preschool children
*Children of elementary school age or younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (18 years of age or older) when entering the venue.
*Parents will also need an admission ticket.

– Ticket sales –
Admission to this exhibition will be by designated time and date system for some of the dates listed below. Please note that tickets for each date and time are limited in number and may sell out. If any tickets remain, they will be sold at the venue on the day.

[Date and time specified admission classification]
July 17th (Thursday), July 19th (Saturday), July 20th (Sunday), July 21st (Monday, national holiday), July 26th (Saturday), July 27th (Sunday), August 2nd (Saturday), August 3rd (Sunday) in the morning
①10:00-11:00, ②11:00-12:00
*Advance tickets will be on sale at Lawson Ticket (L code: 35190) until Wednesday, July 16th.
*Same-day tickets will be on sale from Thursday, July 17th at the venue and at Lawson Ticket (https://l-tike.com/fushigi-hakken-ueno/) (※Links to external site).

*This exhibition does not include special offers for Daimaru Matsuzakaya credit card members, Daimaru Matsuzakaya app members of sapphire rank or above, Daimaru Matsuzakaya Friendship Club cards, Bridal Circle membership cards, shareholder benefits, Daimaru Matsuzakaya Gold Card customers, and customers with disability certificates, specific disease medical care recipient certificates, and specific medical expenses (designated intractable disease) recipient certificates. Thank you for your understanding.
*People with a disability certificate (physical disability certificate, mental health and welfare certificate, rehabilitation certificate), chronic childhood disease certificate, atomic bomb victim health certificate, specific disease medical care recipient certificate, or specific medical expenses (designated intractable disease) recipient certificate are also required to purchase an admission ticket. However, up to one accompanying person may enter free of charge.

*Re-entry is not permitted.
*An admission ticket is required to use the merchandise corner.
*Please be careful not to touch any of the exhibits, with some exceptions.
*If the venue is crowded, we may distribute numbered tickets and ask you to wait before entering.
*Please note that the contents of this exhibition may differ from those at other venues.

Organized by: World Wonders Discovery! Exhibition Executive Committee
Cooperation: TBS Television/TV Man Union
Planning and production: Neo Space

From the press release of Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores Co., Ltd.

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Ueno Royal Museum

The Ueno Royal Museum (Taito-ku, Tokyo) will be holding the first immersive exhibition, "Shosoin THE SHOW — Feel the miracle here and now," from Saturday, September 20th to Sunday, November 9th, where you can enjoy the 1,300-year history of Shosoin and the beauty of its treasures with your whole body.

Under the supervision of the Imperial Household Agency's Shoso-in Office, this exhibition will combine ultra-high definition images projected on a giant screen with replicas of the treasures from 1,300 years ago, providing an experience that will envelop you in the beauty of the treasures. In addition, you will be able to experience the miracle of the Shoso-in over the past 1,300 years with your whole body through the scent of the legendary fragrance "Ranjatai," which was so desired by Oda Nobunaga and others, which will be exhibited for the first time in history, and the sound of the actual treasures, such as the "Radenshitan Gogenbiwa."

In this release, we will reveal information about the Tokyo venue, as well as introduce some highlights.

■Tokyo Venue Event Overview
Exhibition title: Shosoin THE SHOW – Feel the miracle that is here now –
Venue: Ueno Royal Museum (Taito-ku, Tokyo)
Period: Saturday, September 20, 2025 to Sunday, November 9, 2025 *No closing days
Opening hours: 10:00am – 5:00pm (last entry 30 minutes before closing)
Organizers: The Ueno Royal Museum, "Shosoin THE SHOW" Executive Committee (Yomiuri Television, The Yomiuri Shimbun, TOPPAN, Kadokawa Media House), Nippon Television Network, BS Nippon Television
Supervised by: Shosoin Office of the Imperial Household Agency
Sponsor: Takemoto Piano
Technical cooperation: Epson Sales
Cooperation: Takasago International Corporation

For inquiries, please contact: 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial)
*This exhibition will be held at the Osaka Museum of History from Saturday, June 14th to Sunday, August 24th.

■Tokyo venue ticket prices

Admission fee	Advance tickets	Same-day tickets
general	2,100 yen	2,300 yen
High school and university students	1,500 yen	1,700 yen
Elementary and junior high school students	900 yen	1,100 yen

*Free for preschool children.
*All prices include tax.
*People with a disability certificate and up to one caregiver will be charged half the same day rate.
*University, high school, and junior high school students must present their student ID.
* Advance tickets are scheduled to go on sale in early August. Details will be announced on the official website as soon as they are decided.

[Objective of the event]
Shosoin is a "miraculous treasure trove" that has protected and handed down 9,000 treasures for nearly 1,300 years. The treasures, which show ancient exchanges between the East and the West, mainly from the Nara period, have been preserved to this day thanks to the efforts of people who tried to protect the treasures, such as the "Imperial Seal" system, which could only be opened with the Emperor's permission, and continuous repairs and inspections. Due to its miraculous state of preservation, it is an irreplaceable existence that is unique in the world.
This exhibition will explore new charms of the treasures that cannot be seen simply by seeing them in person, by using replicas made using the same materials and techniques as the originals, as well as high-definition 3D digital data that accurately captures even the most minute details difficult to see with the naked eye.
Additionally, the scent of the legendary fragrant wood "Ranjatai," known to have been desired by the Sengoku warlord Oda Nobunaga, has been reproduced for the first time based on scientific research. Visitors to the venue will be able to experience the scent that captivated this great ruler of Japan.

Highlight 1: Get up close and personal with the treasures in ultra-high definition

The latest technology is used to scan the treasures, and ultra-high definition images are then projected onto a giant screen. In this immersive space, you can fully enjoy the beautiful details and textures of the treasures' designs that cannot be seen with the naked eye, along with the "replicas" on display. In addition, you can experience the "story" of Shosoin through a story video about the Shosoin and its treasures.

Highlight 2: The first ever reproduction of the scent of Ranjatai

Through detailed scientific research, including component analysis, we will be exhibiting the scent of the world's most famous fragrance, "Ranjatai," recreated for the first time in history. Ranjatai's official name is "Oujukukou." It is a magnificent piece of fragrant wood measuring 156.0cm in length and weighing 11.6kg, and still bears traces of where it was cut by Oda Nobunaga and his men. This exhibition will finally reveal the mystery of its fragrance.

Highlight 3: Experience the brilliance and beauty of 1,300 years ago through the "Reproduction"

These "reproductions" are made using the same materials and techniques as the actual treasures, recreating the original appearance of treasures from 1,300 years ago. Looking at these, you can see how the treasures of that time were made with such high level of skill and precision. This exhibition features reproductions of famous treasures such as the "Mother-of-pearl Shisango Biwa" and the "Mother-of-pearl Box." Along with the brilliance of the treasures of that time, images and commentary will reveal the beauty behind the scenes and the superb craftsmanship.
*The actual Shosoin treasures will not be on display.

Highlight 4: New creations by contemporary artists

Artists at the forefront of the fields of fashion, music, photography and ceramics have created works inspired by Shosoin and its treasures, which will be shown for the first time in this exhibition.

Collaborating Artists

[You can enjoy the smartphone audio guide for free]

The audio guide will be guided by voice actor Hiroshi Kamiya, who has worked on many popular anime. He will guide you through a timeless story of Shosoin, with special commentary by a researcher from the Imperial Household Agency's Shosoin Office.
*This is a free guide that you can use on your own smartphone or tablet. You will need to scan a QR code when entering the park to access it, so you will need a data connection to use it.
*This may not be available on some devices.
*Please bring your own earphones or headphones to enjoy the experience.

From the press release by the Shosoin "THE SHOW" Public Relations Office

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July 19th (Sat) – October 5th (Sun) 2025 at Ueno Geidai Art Plaza (free admission)

Geidai Art Plaza ( https://artplaza.geidai.ac.jp/ ) is a gallery operated on the campus of Tokyo University of the Arts (Ueno, Taito-ku) as a collaborative project between Shogakukan and Tokyo University of the Arts, with the concept of "Make every day a special day with art." From Saturday, July 19, 2025, a special exhibition, "Geidai Art Plaza Art Award Winners Invitation Exhibition," will be held. This exhibition will display and sell works by winners of the Geidai Art Plaza Art Award, which is held once a year for all students at Geidai. Admission is free, and photography is generally allowed. Don't miss it.

Special exhibition "Geidai Art Plaza Art Award Winners Invitation Exhibition" to be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025

The Geidai Art Plaza Art Award (formerly the Geidai Art Plaza Grand Prize) will be celebrating its 19th anniversary in 2024. Its recognition is increasing year by year, and the number of customers who look forward to this exhibition every year is also increasing. This year, we will hold an exhibition that will display new works by award winners of various ages, from current students to graduates who are actively working as artists.

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Exhibition announcement page
https://artplaza.geidai.ac.jp/column/27804/
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■ Exhibition Details

Exhibition name: Exhibition "Geidai Art Plaza Art Award Winners Invitation Exhibition"
Venue: Geidai Art Plaza (Tokyo University of the Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts, 12-8 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo)
Period: July 19th (Sat) – October 5th (Sun) 2025
First term: July 19th (Sat) – August 24th (Sun) / Second term: August 30th (Sat) – October 5th (Sun)
Admission fee: Free
Business hours: 10:00-18:00
Closed: Mondays
*Business days and times may change. Please check the official website or SNS for the latest information.

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What is Geidai Art Plaza? – Make every day a special day with art –

The Tokyo University of the Arts (Geidai) has produced many top artists, and the gallery "Geidai Art Plaza" exhibits and sells works by faculty, students, and graduates of the university. It is one of the precious places on the Ueno campus of the university that is open to the public throughout the year. It began operation in 2018 as a collaborative project between Shogakukan and the University of the Arts.

Currently, exhibitions with different themes are held every one or two months. Each special exhibition features 10 to 50 artists, who bring together works that are expressed using the diverse techniques and approaches unique to Tokyo University of the Arts, including oil painting, Japanese painting, sculpture, crafts, and design.

Scenes from the second half of the special exhibition "Geidai Zoo: Welcome to the art zoo!" to be held from March to May 2025
https://artplaza.geidai.ac.jp/column/27694

The store has a permanent exhibition corner called "LIFE WITH ART" that mainly features art that fits into daily life, such as tableware and accessories. The store also sells several "Drawing T-shirts" (commonly known as Doro T-shirts), which are one-of-a-kind items that have been drawn by artists from Tokyo University of the Arts.

Admission to the Geidai Art Plaza is free. Taking photos and sharing them on social media is also welcome. We aim to be a place where anyone, not just art fans, can easily experience art.

Exhibition view of the permanent corner "LIFE WITH ART"

Drawing T-shirts exhibition view

The official online shop, "Tableware and T-shirt Store," is scheduled to open in September 2024. In addition to one-of-a-kind tableware, cutlery, teapots, tea bowls, and other items made by Tokyo University of the Arts artists, the store also sells a variety of original goods.

Official online shop "Utsuwa and T-shirt store"
https://geidaiartplz.base.shop/

Geidai Art Plaza Basic Information

■ Access
Nearest station: JR Ueno Station (Park Exit), Uguisudani Station, approx. 10 minute walk
About 10 minutes walk from Nezu Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
About 15 minutes walk from Ueno Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line
About 15 minutes walk from Keisei Ueno Station on the Keisei Electric Railway
Take Toei Bus Route 26 (Kameido – Ueno Park) to Yanaka bus stop and walk for about 3 minutes

*There is no parking lot, so please refrain from coming by car.

■ Official social media accounts
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/geidai_art_plaza
X:
https://x.com/artplaza_geidai
Podcasts (Spotify):
https://open.spotify.com/show/2FlkumYv9ScWy69UlBtqWy
Threads:
https://www.threads.net/@geidai_art_plaza

■ Exhibition in 2025
December 2024 – January 2025 Special Exhibition "Made in Art"
https://artplaza.geidai.ac.jp/column/26477/
January-March 2025 Special Exhibition "Geidai Art Plaza Art Award Winners Exhibition 2025"
https://artplaza.geidai.ac.jp/column/26551/
March-May 2025 special exhibition “Welcome to the art zoo!”
https://artplaza.geidai.ac.jp/column/27319/
May-July 2025 Special Exhibition "Chasing Windmills: Regards to Don Quixote"
https://artplaza.geidai.ac.jp/column/27855/

■ Inquiries
Click here for frequently asked questions
https://artplaza.geidai.ac.jp/qa/

[Shogakukan Inc.] Press release

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National Museum of Western Art

The latest collaboration and merchandise information is also released

The National Museum of Western Art (Ueno Park, Tokyo) will be holding the "Nationalmuseum of Fine Arts and Music Drawings Collection – From Renaissance to Baroque" exhibition starting tomorrow, July 1st (Tuesday).
Kanato Tsukishiro, the audio guide navigator for the exhibition, attended the press preview held prior to the opening and spoke about the appeal of the exhibition.

Tsukishiro, who is serving as an audio guide navigator for the first time, said, "I regularly visit the National Museum of Western Art and I thought it would be great to work as an audio guide navigator for an exhibition, so I was very happy to be asked to do this. I recorded it with the hope that it would make people feel as if they were touring the exhibition with us."

After touring the exhibition, Tsukishiro expressed his surprise, saying, "I didn't know much about sketches, but when I saw them in person, I was surprised at how colorful and warm they were." He introduced Cornelius Visser's Sleeping Dog, exhibited in Chapter 4, "The Netherlands," as his favorite piece, saying, "You can almost hear the dog's breathing."

Furthermore, it has been decided that collaboration goods between the official character of this exhibition, "Sunyako" (nicknamed Sunyako), and Tsukishiro will be on sale! Regarding this collaboration, Tsukishiro said, "We are currently waiting for the original illustration from Sonishi Kenji-sensei, so please look forward to the finished product."
The collaboration goods are scheduled to go on sale in August. Details will be announced on the official website and official SNS accounts from time to time.

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❖Collaboration with "Artoon!" , a group of art creators from Tokyo University of the Arts!

The sketch exhibition is a collaboration with "Artoon!", a rapidly growing group of art creators that creates entertainment content that allows people to experience the fun and depth of art, with the concept of "bringing art closer to people."
A special program was streamed on the YouTube channel "Artoone!" on Saturday, June 28th, in which members tried their hand at drawing using various art materials, in line with the theme of the exhibition, "Drawing."

In addition, limited edition novelty stickers featuring the original "Artoon!" logo for this exhibition will also be produced!
This limited edition design is a collaboration between the original "Artoon!" logo, drawn in pencil by Artoon! member Hayashi, and the exhibition's official character, "Suneko (nicknamed Sunyako)."
The stickers will be distributed to the first 5,000 customers who spend 4,000 yen or more (including the exhibition catalogue) at the National Museum of Western Art's special exhibition shop.
*This offer will end as soon as stock runs out.

❖Official exhibition catalogue

Sales price: 2,500 yen (tax included)
Size: B5 variant (250mm x 190mm),
180 pages, softcover
In addition to full-color images of all 84 works in this exhibition, including works by Dürer, Rubens, and Rembrandt, the book also includes essays and commentary by experts. This book introduces the charm of the carefully selected collection of drawings from the Renaissance to the Baroque. You can enjoy the works on display in Italy, France, Germany, and the Netherlands in greater depth with this book.

❖Latest merchandise information

"SUO RING Sleeping Dog" 4,180 yen (tax included)
Perfect for hot summer days!
The SUO RING, which cools the base of the neck and effectively cools the entire body, is decorated with cute dogs based on Cornelius Visser's "Sleeping Dog."

"Drawing Collection Exhibition x The Hamburgo Original Toothbrush"
1,100 yen (tax included)
In fact, Sweden is a leader in cavity prevention!
For this exhibition, we are collaborating with THE HUMBLE CO., a Swedish toothbrush brand launched to address oral care and environmental issues!
The bamboo toothbrush, a symbol of The Hamburgo, is engraved with a dog motif based on Cornelius Visser's "Sleeping Dog" and the exhibition title.

There are also many other goods with the "Sleeping Dog" motif!

"Sketch Collection Exhibition x Fuglen Coffee Original Drip Bag" 432 yen each (tax included)
Collaboration with Fuglen Coffee Roasters, a popular Norwegian coffee brand!
We will be selling drip bags in original packaging featuring works featured in this exhibition, such as Giovanni da Udine's "Flying Sparrow."

"Beef Study" Beef Curry: 972 yen (tax included)
In commemoration of Abraham Bloemaert's "Study of a Cow," beef curry will be on sale in original packaging for this exhibition!

"Candy Bottle" 972 yen (tax included)
These original candies are inspired by Jan Bruegel the Elder's Woodland with Travellers and Cowherds.

There will also be original merchandise featuring the exhibition's official character, Suneko (nicknamed Sunyako)!
We sell original Sunyako goods such as postcards, acrylic key chains, and stickers!

Suneko postcards (4 types) 198 yen each (tax included)
Suneko acrylic keychains (blind packaging, 6 types) 550 yen each (tax included)
Suneko die-cut stickers (blind packaging, 4 types) 550 yen each (tax included)
Suneko clear file (A4) (1 type) 550 yen (tax included)

*The above is not a special collaboration item between "Tsukishiro Kanato x Suneko".
Details of the collaboration goods will be announced on the official website and official SNS accounts soon.

❖Special collaboration goods between "Tsukishiro Kanato x Suneko" will go on sale midway through the exhibition!

In response to numerous requests, we have decided to sell special collaboration goods featuring Tsukishiro Kanato, a former top star of the Takarazuka Revue's Moon Troupe, who will be the audio guide navigator for this exhibition, and the exhibition's official mascot, Suneko (nicknamed Sunyako).
Based on Tsukishiro's idea, Kenji Sonishi, the creator of "Suneko", has drawn a new illustration of a cute girl modeled after Tsukishiro and Suneko spending their daily lives together. Special goods using this illustration are scheduled to go on sale in mid-August, which is the middle of the exhibition period.
The merchandise will also subtly feature the "SUNEKO × KANATO TSUKISHIRO" logo as proof of the collaboration.
Further details will be announced on the exhibition's official website and official social media accounts. Please look forward to it!

❖Tie-up menu with the restaurant "CAFÉ Suiren" at the National Museum of Western Art

To coincide with this exhibition, a special exhibition menu will be available at CAFÉ Suiren, a restaurant inside the National Museum of Western Art.
We will be serving a course menu incorporating seasonal ingredients in the Swedish image of the exhibition, limited to 12 meals per day . Please enjoy it along with the exhibition.

Contents: Assorted appetizers, broad bean soup, pan-fried veal and pressed eggplant, blueberry mousse and butterfly pea mousse, lingonberry ice cream, coffee or tea
○Price: 3,900 yen (tax included)

*This menu is available from July 1st to September 28th.
*Closed on the same days as the museum is closed

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Event Outline
Exhibition title | Nationalmuseum of Sweden Drawing Collection – From Renaissance to Baroque
Dates｜Tuesday, July 1, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025
Closed on Mondays, July 22 (Tue), September 16 (Tue)
*Open on July 21 (Monday, holiday), August 11 (Monday, holiday), August 12 (Tuesday), September 15 (Monday, holiday), and September 22 (Monday)
Opening hours: 9:30 – 17:30 (until 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays) *Last admission 30 minutes before closing
Venue | National Museum of Western Art [Ueno Park, Tokyo] 7-7 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0007
Organized by: National Museum of Western Art, Yomiuri Shimbun
Planning cooperation | National Museum of Sweden
Sponsored by | DNP Dai Nippon Printing
Supported by: Embassy of Sweden, All Nippon Airways, TOKYO MX, Foundation for the Promotion of Western Art
Exhibition official website | https://drawings2025.jp
Exhibition Official X/Instagram | @drawings2025_ex
Inquiries | 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial)

[Nationalmuseum of Sweden Drawing Collection Exhibition – From Renaissance to Baroque Public Relations Office] Press release

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Ueno Park Takenodai Square (Fountain Square)

~This is an educational event that fosters children's creativity through music and STEAM education. There will also be food truck stalls and artist performances~

The Taito Ward Committee of the Tokyo Junior Chamber of Commerce (Public Interest Incorporated Association) will be holding an experiential event at Ueno Park Takenodai Square (Fountain Square) on June 27th (Friday) and 28th (Saturday) in order to foster creativity and spread STEAM education, where participants can experience STEAM education through music, programming, and more .

On June 27th (Friday) as a pre-event announcement project, there will be a live concert by the idol group SAKURADOLL , and on the 28th (Saturday) there will be an opening concert by various artists, a free live concert by singer-songwriter Megu Tohsaka , a signing session and a special event, as well as various STEAM experiences and music production experiences for elementary school students in Taito Ward.
In addition, 35 food trucks will gather over the two days, making it an event that can be enjoyed by both children and adults.

[Information on Music Production Experience, STEAM Experience, and Visitor Benefits]
After participating in each STEAM experience session, children who answer a questionnaire will receive a gift ticket to Hanayashiki!
・Music production experience (pre-registration required): gift for everyone
・Robot workshop, invention idea workshop (optional participation): Gifts for the first 180 people
In addition, 1,000 visitors who answer a questionnaire via QR codes posted around the venue will be entered into a lottery to win sweets from Koikeya Co., Ltd.!

Business overview

Time Schedule

June 27th (Friday) 11:00-20:00

●Saturday, June 28th 10:00-18:00

Artist Profile

SAKURADOLL

With the theme of "Made in Japan to the world," SAKURADOLL will bring a new wind of Japanese idol culture to the world and make cherry blossoms bloom all over the world with their music and performances. From the world-famous anime that Japan is proud of to global idols, they aim to build a new history in entertainment with passion and brilliance and to convey the charm of Japan on the global stage.

Megu Tohsaka

The No. 1 popular music creator/singer-songwriter in the short video world. After his video "I'm mad at the broken butter!", posted at the end of February 2022, went viral on TikTok and YouTube Shorts, his "I'm mad!" series, which sings about minor stresses in daily life to a light rhythm, became a huge hit with over 600 million cumulative views on social media. In recognition of his achievements, at the end of the same year, he won the TikTok Awards 2022 Music Division Grand Prize, which is given to the most active music creator in the year. "The fireworks will start soon," released in the summer of 2023, was a long-running hit with over 100 million cumulative views, thanks in part to the influence of collaboration projects with popular influencers. "Because I'll see you tomorrow," released in January 2024, had over 150 million views on social media-related videos and ranked 7th weekly and 3rd daily in the YouTube Shorts song usage rankings. Released in December 2024, "Even if I get a lot of red marks every day" has been viewed over 1 million times in just one month since its release, and the number of times the sound source has been used in short videos has exceeded 10,000, spreading the song at high speed, attracting attention for its self-production using SNS. His activities are not limited to SNS, but he has also appeared on numerous TV and radio programs. His piano playing skills are also highly regarded, and he has appeared three times on Fuji TV's "TEPPEN ~Piano Division~", a show that features the king of entertainment skills. He is currently appearing as a semi-regular on Untouchable Yamazaki Hiroya's regular radio program, NACK5's "Enekuru presents Mainichi Zakiyama". A singer-songwriter with a voice that melts into your ears, catchy lyrics that stay in your head once you hear them, and melodies that are familiar to Japanese people.

PALM

In junior high school, he discovered club music through his older sister's influence and started his career as an artist. At the same time, he picked up the bass through his older brother's influence, and began his career as an artist in earnest during high school. He actively participated in planning his own parties and live events, building a foundation as an artist. After that, he started DTM due to his interest in internet labels, and worked as an artist at subculture events based at Niigata clubs "Planet" and "Yellow Pigs". He performed with famous artists such as Okadada and i-dep, and his skills were widely recognized. He began composing in earnest when he entered university, and performed with a variety of artists. He is currently active as a musician. He has released six singles so far, and the music videos are available on YouTube. He is breathing new life into the scene with his unique style.

Sunaho Kaneda

Dreaming of musicals, she entered the entertainment industry at the age of 10. She began studying singing and acting, and began full-fledged vocal lessons in 2015. In 2018, she debuted as part of the idol group "Spiritant". From 2020, she began performing as "Jewel☆Ciel", and her 4th single "Bokura wa" reached 6th place on the Oricon Daily Ranking. In 2021, she changed her name to "gran☆ciel" and reached 1st place on the Oricon Daily Ranking with "Message!". She began her solo career in April 2022. In December 2023, she released the single "Yume ga Kanau Made". She is actively working in many areas, including stage performances, commercials, and YouTube, making use of her natural brightness, clear singing voice, and solid singing ability.

Ami Yuki

He has been familiar with music since he was a child and has been playing the electric organ for 25 years. He plays a variety of songs from pop songs to jazz, and has recently expanded his range of activities as a keytar player. While he is active as a photographer, he is also a multi-talented person who has published photo books as a model and works as a host.

Background

In today's rapidly changing society, there is a demand for developing human resources who can deal with complex issues by nurturing creativity , problem-solving skills , and teamwork .
This time, in addition to music production experiences and live performances , the event will combine STEAM education with workshops on programming and inventions .
The project aims to encourage participants to identify various problems and acquire the means to solve them creatively .

STEAM education is a cross-disciplinary education that combines the initials S for Science , T for Technology , E for Engineering , A for Art , and M for Mathematics .
Generally, experience sessions where people can learn about STEAM education are often held indoors, and the number of visitors may be limited.
Therefore, this time, in order to provide more people with an opportunity to experience STEAM education, the event will be held at the easily accessible Takenodai Square (Fountain Square) in Ueno Park .

For the music production experience, instructors will include artist PALM and popular YouTuber Megu Tohsaka , and participants will learn about the concepts and fun of music production using an iPad.
In addition, the invention idea workshop encourages participants to develop their creativity by thinking about what kind of inventions would be useful to the world.
In addition, there will be live performances by various artists and many food trucks.
This is not only a music and STEAM education experience , but also a free event that anyone can enjoy .

Organizers

About the Organizing Organization: The Tokyo Junior Chamber International (Tokyo JC), a public interest incorporated association (hereafter referred to as "Tokyo Junior Chamber International"), was founded in 1949 (Showa 24) at a time when the scars of war were still deeply etched in the city and in the hearts of its people, by young people who shared the same aspiration that "it is the job of young people to rebuild a new Japan."
Since then, the Tokyo Junior Chamber has promoted the philosophy of "creating a bright and prosperous society" and has been carrying out various activities and campaigns.
The Tokyo Junior Chamber of Commerce is made up of members who have joined of their own free will, regardless of race, nationality, sex, occupation or religion.
The Japan Junior Chamber bases its activities on "personal training," "service to society," and "friendship with the world." It promotes mutual enlightenment and interaction among members, fosters public spirit, and works to contribute to the development of society through collaboration with the local community, actively addressing social issues.
Having undergone various practical training at the Junior Chamber, students are active in a wide range of fields, and many of our graduates, including those who graduate after turning 40, have gone on to become active leaders in their local communities and have also gone on to enter the political and business worlds.

Contact Us
〒101-0054
3-1 Kanda Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Ohm Building New Wing 8th Floor
TEL:03-6285-1515 (Secretariat)
FAX:03-6285-1516 (Secretariat)
Tokyo Junior Chamber of Commerce
Taito Ward Committee Person in charge Kodai Kaneko
Email address: akhrknk@gmail.com

[Tokyo Junior Chamber of Commerce, Public Interest Incorporated Association] Press release

Article provided by: Kokosil Ueno

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Matsuzakaya Ueno store

Wednesday, June 4th, 2025 – Tuesday, June 10th, 10:00am – 6:30pm *Closing at 5pm on the final day (last admission 30 minutes before closing) / Matsuzakaya Ueno Store, 6th floor event space *Free admission

Matsuzakaya Ueno store will be holding its first ever "Great Buddha sculptor Matsumoto Meikei Workshop Buddhist sculpture exhibition" from June 4th (Wed) to 10th (Tue) in the event space on the sixth floor. More than 300 breathtakingly intricate and soulful wooden Buddha statues created by Matsumoto Meikei, a sculptor in the style of Unkei and Kaikei and known as the "great Buddha sculptor of our time," will be on display and for sale.

Great Buddha Master Akiyoshi Matsumoto
Born in Kyoto in 1945. He has been aiming to become a Buddhist sculptor since 1962 at the age of 17, and it has been 63 years since then. He currently lives in Oharano, Kyoto, and continues to carve the figures of Buddha every day, devoted to bringing light to people living in modern times, which are filled with hardships. He is also active in the creation and installation of a statue of Tokugawa Ieyasu and a shrine for the 850th anniversary of the founding of Zojoji Temple in 2024.

Examples of works

Bishamonten
(Kusunoki / Kirikane / 7 sun / total height 42.0 cm)

Fugen Bodhisattva
(Kusunoki/Kirikane/Hanpotsu 3 sun/Total height 34.0 cm)

Daikokuten (with mouse)
(Kusu / 3 sun 2 minutes / total height 20.0 cm)

Eleven-faced Thousand-Armed Kannon Bodhisattva
(Sandalwood / 2.5cm seat / total height 27.0cm)

White Robed Kannon Bodhisattva
(Hinoki leaves/painted/6 sun/total height 37.0 cm)

[Jodo sect] Amitabha Buddha
(Kusu / 5 sun / total height 30.0 cm)

Fudo Myoo
(Agarwood / Platinum Kirikane / 2.5 sun / Total height 13.0 cm)

Demon (soul)
(Cherry blossoms / 2.5cm / total height 23.0cm)

Child Kannon (with frog)
(Sandalwood / 1 inch 1 minute / total height 12.0 cm)

Incense holder Buddha
An incense container is a container for incense, with a Buddha engraved on the inside. Small and easy to carry, incense containers can be used as talismans, with a guardian Buddha associated with the zodiac sign of the year you were born or a Buddha you worship.

Incense holder Buddha Samantabhadra
(Sandalwood/Kirikane/Diameter 6.0cm)

Incense holder Buddha Dainichi Nyorai
(Sandalwood/Kirikane/Diameter 6.0cm)

*During the period, staff from Matsumoto Meikei Studio will be on-site to take special orders in addition to the exhibits.
*We provide free estimates and consultations for the repair and restoration of old Buddhist statues.

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" Great Buddha sculptor Matsumoto Meikei's studio Buddhist sculpture exhibition – The spirit and technique of Unkei "
Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025 → Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Venue: Matsuzakaya Ueno Store, 6th floor event space Admission: Free
Business hours: 10:00-18:30 *Closing at 17:00 on the last day *Last admission is 30 minutes before closing
Special page: https://www.matsuzakaya.co.jp/ueno/topics/250604_matsumotomyokei.html

From the press release of Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores Co., Ltd.

Article provided by: Kokosil Ueno

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From Friday, May 9th to Sunday, May 25th, Ueno area will be hosting museums, popular spots, gourmet food, and more! It's a special week where you can get around the city while enjoying culture and art at a great price!

In the Ueno area, in commemoration of International Museum Day on May 18th, 13 facilities around Ueno Park, including museums, art galleries, and the zoo, will cooperate with Ueno Norenkai member stores to hold Ueno Museum Week. The popular digital stamp rally will continue this year, as it did last year, and the newly renovated new spot, Shitamachi Museum, will be added, making this a special week that is even more appealing. Combine this with the annual "Town Fun" coupon and enjoy this special time when the whole of Ueno becomes a theme park full of art.

As expected, the biggest attraction this time is the "free admission" that will be held on "International Museum Day" on May 18th. On that day, you can enjoy free admission to the permanent exhibitions of five museums: Tokyo National Museum, National Museum of Nature and Science, National Museum of Western Art, Former Tokyo Music School Concert Hall, and Shitamachi Museum (※Tokyo National Museum's Tokyo National Museum Collection Exhibition is included).

Another highlight is the digital stamp rally! There will be 15 stamp points in the Ueno area, from cultural facilities in Ueno Park to various spots in the Ueno shopping district!

Rally points include not only the cultural facilities within the park, but also spots within the city where you can experience art, such as CREATIVE HUB UENO “es” (Ueno Station), a gallery created by renovating the site of the former police box at Ueno Station, Lloyd Works Gallery, which brings together up-and-coming artists, Buzzchika (located in the basement of Shinobuzz Brewery Hitsuji Ice), which not only holds art exhibitions but also frequently hosts theater performances, and Room 101 (Hanazono Alley), where young art creators gather.

Please come and enjoy the atmosphere of Ueno, the city of art, during International Museum Day and the stamp rally.

The stamp rally rewards include a Morimachi coupon that can be used at gourmet and shopping stores in the Ueno area if you collect zero stamps, a digital art piece created in collaboration with creators if you collect three stamps, and the right to enter a lottery for prizes from participating cultural facilities if you collect seven stamps. If you visit 15 stamp locations, your chances of winning the prizes at the seven locations will double. Be sure to try to complete the rally!

■Event Overview■
International Museum Day Commemorative Events 2025 Ueno Museum Week
Event period: Friday, May 9th, 2023 to Sunday, May 25th, 2023
Venues (participating facilities and organizations): Tokyo National Museum / National Museum of Nature and Science / National Museum of Western Art / The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts / Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum / Ueno Zoological Gardens / The Ueno Royal Museum / Taito Ward Former Tokyo Music School Concert Hall / Former Iwasaki Gardens / National Museum of Modern Architecture / National Diet Library International Children's Library / Toeizan Kan'ei-ji Temple / Taito Ward Shitamachi Museum / Ueno Noren Association participating stores (in no particular order)
*There will be days when the museum is closed during the exhibition period.
Organized by: Ueno Museum Week Executive Organization Federation
Co-hosted by Ueno Norenkai
Sponsored by: National Museum of Nature and Science Foundation
Cooperation: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Eastern Park and Green Space Office, Taito City, Taito City Arts and Culture Foundation
Official site: http://www.ueno-mw.com/

■[Ueno Morimachi Wandering] Ueno Museum Week 2025 ~ International Museum Day ~ ■
A digital stamp rally will be held from Friday, May 9th to Sunday, May 25th. Stamp points will appear at the participating facilities listed below.

[Checkpoint introduction]
1. Tokyo National Museum
2. National Museum of Nature and Science
3. National Museum of Western Art
4. National Diet Library International Library of Children's Literature
5. Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
6. The Ueno Royal Museum
7. Former Tokyo Music School Concert Hall
8. Tokyo University of the Arts University Art Museum
9. Toeizan Kan'eiji Temple, Main Hall
10. Former Iwasaki Residence Garden
11. Shitamachi Museum
12. Lloyd Works Gallery
13. CREATIVE HUB UENO “es” (JR Ueno Station)
14. Bazchika
15. Room 101 (Hanazono Alley)

[How to use]
Download the digital stamp rally app "furari" onto your smartphone. Go to the designated location of the participating facility and collect your stamp.

0 stamps: Morimachi coupons that can be used at restaurants and shopping establishments in the Ueno area
3 stamps…..Arts and Culture Association creator collaboration digital art work
7 stamps…..Prizes from participating museums
15 stamps…..Prizes from participating museums (2x chance of winning)

*Prizes will be shipped to the winners one to two months after the end of Museum Week.

★0 stamps
Morimachi coupons that can be used at restaurants and shopping establishments in the Ueno area
From eel, yakiniku, western food, and sweets to women's clothing, bags, and Sukajan jackets
Please take advantage of this special coupon that can be used widely.

List of stores and facilities where you can use digital coupons
https://ueno-morimachi.jp/coupon

★3 stamps
Creator collaboration digital art work
We will be distributing digital artworks created by five young artists from the Ueno area-based art support group, Geio Nurture Town Club.

★7 stamps
List of prizes from participating museums

Tokyo National Museum Award
・Tokyo National Museum Collection Exhibition invitation ticket + original ticket folder set (20 pairs, 40 tickets)
・URL: https://www.tnm.jp/

*National Museum of Nature and Science Award
・Common invitation ticket
Set of 2 tickets for 20 people. *Each person can enter the permanent exhibition at one of the facilities (Ueno Main Building, Tsukuba Botanical Garden, or Garden for Nature Study) once.
・URL: http://www.kahaku.go.jp

*National Museum of Western Art Award
– 40 free tickets for the special exhibition "Nationalmuseum of Sweden Drawing Collection: From the Renaissance to the Baroque" (20 pairs)
・URL: https://www.nmwa.go.jp/

〇Tokyo University of the Arts University Art Museum Award
・University Art Museum original postcard 20 people (20 people)
・URL: https://museum.geidai.ac.jp/

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
・20 pairs of invitation tickets (40 people) to the exhibition "The Joy of Making: DIY for Living"
・URL: https://www.tobikan.jp/

Ueno Royal Museum Award
・20 postcards (for 20 winners)
・URL: http://www.ueno-mori.org/

* Former Tokyo Music School Concert Hall Award
・20 pairs of "2 invitation tickets + clear file" (20 people)
・URL: https://www.taitogeibun.net/sougakudou/

Toeizan Kan'eiji Temple Award
・Special not-for-sale stamp book (1 per person): 10 winners
・URL: http://kaneiji.jp/

* Former Iwasaki Residence Garden Award
・20 sets of Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Garden original mini clear file + original postcard (20 winners)
・URL: https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/kyu-iwasaki-tei/

〇National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Architecture
20 sets of 4 postcards of the collection's drawings, etc. (20 winners)
・URL: https://nama.bunka.go.jp/

Shitamachi Museum
・2 invitation tickets + 3 postcards for 20 pairs (20 winners)
・URL: https://www.taitogeibun.net/shitamachi/

Ueno Norenkai
・Invitation tickets for the special exhibition "Tsutaya Juzaburo: A Turbulent Figure in the Content Business" (20 pairs, 20 winners)
・URL: https://uenonorenkai.com/zasshi_ueno.html

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roidworksgallery | roidworksgallery

Exhibition title: Astral Projection
Artists: Shunsuke Saiki, Yuka Numata, Keita Motooka
Dates: Saturday, May 17, 2025 – Sunday, May 25, 2025 *Open daily
Business hours: 12:00-19:00 (18:00 on the last day)
Venue: roidworksgallery
〒113-0034 4-6-12 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Yushima High Town B Building 1F
TEL: 03-3812-4712

CREATIVE HUB UENO “es”

Address: 7-1-1 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo (near the Asakusa exit of Ueno Station)
Opening hours: 11:00-19:00 (last entrance 18:45)
Closed on Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a public holiday)
*The venue will be closed from May 9th to 19th due to maintenance.

Exhibition title: Tomohiro Kubota Ogisu solo exhibition "5/?R"
Exhibition Profile
This exhibition reconstructs Kubota Ogisu's 2017 graduation project, Temporary Discard Catalog, as a practice of public and private collection and value standards, raising questions about how artists' products are left behind and the ambiguity of their assets and liabilities.

Tomohiro Kubota Oguiss

In 2020, he graduated from the Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School of Fine Arts, majoring in printmaking. He is currently enrolled in the doctoral program at the same university. He focuses on the “debt” aspect of cultural assets, and often creates works that do not involve physical production, through the temporary movement of objects, contracts, and acts of assuming the debts of others. His work aims to critically consider how art interacts with institutions and the economy through the very processes of ownership, management, movement, and preservation. In his recent works, he takes personal experiences and real events as his starting point to explore the relationship between ownership and responsibility of objects in communities, and the debt that extends from individuals to organizations and even institutions.

Yamanote Line Museum Ueno Station Park Exit (Introduction of related facilities)
JR Ueno Station Park Ticket Gate Connecting Passage From the first train to the last train

An exhibition space decorates the walls inside the Ueno Station Park ticket gates, which connect to cultural facilities such as art galleries and museums.
Part of the wall is a space for live painting, so you may be able to see artists painting live when the works are being replaced.

Gaku Igarashi

She spent her early childhood in Australia, working as a nursery teacher while also creating art. After returning to Japan, she began her career as an artist in earnest.
The company collaborates with various companies and brands, focusing on its original characters, the dwarf "ELF" and the human-like "HAPPY PEOPLE."
Her paintings, which are warm, gentle and vivid in color, are popular among a wide range of people.

Bazuchika
[Bazchika Exhibition Information]
Exhibition title: FIND IT!!! (Exhibited during Ueno Museum Week 2025)

Date: Friday, May 23, 2025 – Sunday, May 25, 2025
Opening hours 14:00-20:00
Location: Buzzchika 2-10-7 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0005
Shinobaz Brewery Hitsuji Ice Basement
Artist information: Iida Megumi, Madoka Goto, Hasama, Ten Momose, Itsuki Yanagisawa

Room 101

Address: 101 Hanazono Alley, 3-3-9 Ikenohata, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Exhibition title: "About Trees"
Exhibition Profile
Period: End of April to end of July 2025 *Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Artist Information Shuji Yamamoto
Born in Tokyo in 1979. Graduated from Tama Art University in 2005. With a background as a gardener, he travels around Japan and conducts fieldwork on the theme of "the relationship between nature and humans," creating a variety of works including two-dimensional works and installations.

Art-Cultivating Town Club Creator Collaboration Digital Art Artist Introduction

Good Damage Gummy

Born in 2000 in Chiba Prefecture
Biography
March 2024: Graduated from Musashino Art University, Department of Oil Painting
April 2024: Enrolled in the Master's program at the Musashino Art University Graduate School of Art and Design. Currently enrolled in the Master's program.
January 2024 2023 Musashino Art University Graduation Exhibition/Musashino Art University Takanodai Campus
November 2024 Group Exhibition:EPIC PAINTERS Vol:14@THE blank GALLERY,Tokyo

Madoka Goto

Taking inspiration from moments in daily life that catch his eye, he creates Japanese paintings by reconstructing the impressions he receives at that moment and place using colors, patterns and shapes.

Biography
Born in Hokkaido in 2000
2022 Graduated from Musashino Art University, Faculty of Art and Design, Department of Japanese Painting
2025 Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School of Fine Arts, Department of Design

2020 20th Sato Taisei Prize Public Art Exhibition Itabashi Ward Mayor Award
Selected for the 39th Ueno Mori Art Award Exhibition in 2021
2022 Musashino Art University Graduation Exhibition Excellence Award
2022: Admission to the Master's Program in Design at the Graduate School of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts
2022: 9th batch of recipients accepted into the Kamiyama Foundation Arts Support Program
2022 49th Soga Exhibition 2022 Selected
2022 FACE 2023 Selected
2024 11th Go Sakura Museum of Art Ouka Award Exhibition Encouragement Award
2024 Solo Exhibition "My Dear" Etsuko Shibata Gallery
2024 Toyohashi Triennale Hoshino Shingo Award Exhibition Selected

Hasama

An artist who fuses graffiti and calligraphy to reinterpret the beauty of traditional calligraphy and the freedom of street art in a contemporary context, carving out poetic rhythms and power in urban spaces and creating a new dialogue between vision and words.

Momose Heaven

2002 Born in Nagano Prefecture
2020 Musashino Art University, School of Art and Design, Department of Oil Painting, Oil Painting Major Admission
Selected for the 72nd Chubi Exhibition
2021 Group Exhibition "Yoshiki no Sato" in Hida City, Gifu Prefecture
Group exhibition at Gallery JUILLET, Suginami-ku, Tokyo
Tachikawa Tachihi LaLaport Glass Paint
2024 47th Tokyo Five Art Universities Joint Graduation Exhibition, The National Art Center, Tokyo
Graduated from Musashino Art University, Faculty of Art and Design, Department of Oil Painting
Musashino Art University Graduate School of Art and Design, Oil Painting Course

Itsuki Yanagisawa

Biography
Born in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture in December 2001
2024.3 Graduated from Musashino Art University, Faculty of Art and Design, Department of Oil Painting

Exhibition history
2022.10 "The 48th Tokyo Art Festival" Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
2024.2 "Daigeikukai Exhibition" by the Art and Culture Association, Matsuzakaya Ueno Store, 7th floor Art Gallery
2024.2 Hakkendou "Young Artists Exhibition "Good Buds, Swelling Buds" in TOKYO2024" Matsuzakaya Ueno Store
2024.9 Hakkendou "KANZEN" Isetan Shinjuku store

■Don't throw away that ticket stub! Coupon service■
During the event period, you can receive free services by presenting your ticket stub from each museum at the stores listed below. For details on the services, please see the Ueno Museum Week official website.

[Participating stores]
Yoshizushi Ueno Branch
Anmitsu Mihashi
Izuei (eel restaurant)
Hatoya (Women's clothing)
Tenju (Tempura)
Kaiseki Chinese cuisine Ueno Ikenohata Kogetsu
Western food Kurofunetei
Kameya Issuitei (grilled eel and seasonal dishes)
Yakiniku Taishoen
Sakurai carefully selected western cuisine
Shabu-shabu Potted tree

[How to use]
Present your ticket stub for a cultural facility in Ueno Park
QR codes on smartphones and printed copies at convenience stores and ticket booths are also accepted.
* One ticket per person
* Cannot be used in conjunction with coupon services

■International Museum Day Presents■
[Tokyo University of the Arts University Art Museum]
Free museum original goods
●Time: May 18th (Sun) 10:00~
●Venue: Entrance Hall of the University Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts
● Target: First 50 visitors to the exhibition

■What is International Museum Day? ■
"International Museum Day" is a museum commemoration day established by the International Council of Museums (ICOM) in 1977. Commemorative events are held at museums around the world on and around May 18th with the aim of familiarizing many people with museums and raising awareness of the role of museums. Ueno, which is rare even on an international level in terms of the large number of cultural facilities such as museums and art galleries gathered there, holds various commemorative events every year around "International Museum Day" as "Ueno Museum Week", held by cultural facilities and the Ueno Noren Association.

■Ueno Norenkai■
Ueno, the cloud of flowers, is the representative entertainment district of this part of Edo. It is the source of art and culture of this part of the Meiji period. The Ueno Noren Association is a federation of about 100 famous stores in Ueno. Since its founding in 1959 (Showa 34), it has been publishing the town magazine "Ueno" every month with the aim of rediscovering the cultural traditions of this area. This is the 785th issue (as of May 2025).

■ Flyer ■

◎Inquiries
Ueno Museum Week Executive Committee Secretariat
TEL 03-3833-8016 FAX 03-3839-2765 (Ueno Norenkai, weekdays 10:00-17:00)

From the Ueno Norenkai press release

Article provided by: Kokosil Ueno

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