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Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

The exhibition "Swedish Paintings: Nordic Light, Everyday Brilliance" will be held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum (Ueno Park, Tokyo) from Tuesday, January 27th to Sunday, April 12th, 2026.
Starting at 10:00 on Friday, November 28th, we will be selling discounted weekday tickets and tickets with original exhibition merchandise. These will be available until stocks run out, so don't miss out!

Weekday-only tickets

❖ [Weekdays only] Advance pair tickets
This is a set of two general advance tickets at a great price.
You can purchase this ticket for 200 yen cheaper than regular advance tickets (600 yen cheaper than purchasing a regular ticket).

Sales price: 4,000 yen (tax included)
Sales period: November 28th (Friday) 10:00 ~ until sold out
Sales location: Available at ARTPASS and other play guides

*This is a set of two general advance tickets ( available only on weekdays ).
* Only one set per person can be purchased.
*This ticket can only be used on weekdays. It can also be used by one person on different dates.

❖ [Weekdays only] Ticket with audio guide
The navigator for the audio guide for this exhibition is JUJU, who has experienced the charm of Nordic items and culture as the MC of the NHK program "The World is Full of Things I Want."
With narration by voice actor Hino Satoshi, we will explore the charm of Swedish paintings!
This is a great value ticket that includes one general advance ticket and one audio guide exchange ticket.

[JUJU profile]
She made her major label debut in 2004. At age 18, she moved to New York, where she experienced a variety of musical cultures, including jazz, hip hop, club music, and soul, and launched her career as a singer. While releasing numerous hits such as "If You Want a Miracle…" and "Yasashisa de Afureru Youni," she has also attracted attention for her life's work of conveying stories through song, singing classics that transcend genres, Japan and the US, and generations, including the Japanese cover album "Request" series and the jazz album "DELICIOUS" series. In spring 2026, she will release the Western cover album "Showa Western Music: Jun Kissa JUJU 'Time Travel' produced by Masataka Matsutoya," and will embark on a nationwide hall tour to promote the album, "Junkissa JUJU 'Time Travel' directed by Masataka Matsutoya," starting in June.

Sales price: 2,700 yen (tax included)
Sales period: November 28th (Friday) 10:00 ~ until sold out
Sales location: Limited sale at Lawson Ticket
*This is a set ticket that includes one general advance ticket and one audio guide exchange ticket ( both valid only on weekdays ).
*Only one ticket can be purchased per person.
*Audio guides will be available for rental at the entrance to the venue only on the days and periods when the exhibition is open. The app version cannot be used.

Goods set ticket

❖Ticket with original sauna hat
Appreciating art is a luxurious time to "harmonize" the mind. This ticket includes an original sauna hat to deepen that "harmonizing" experience. The hat, made from high-quality Imabari towels, is decorated with embroidery of the Dalahäst, a traditional Swedish craft known as the "horse that brings happiness." In Sweden, saunas are called "Bastu," and are said to be an important time to reset the mind and body. Get off to a lucky start in the coming Year of the Horse with the Dalahäst, the horse that brings happiness!

・Unisex (free size)
・Material: Imabari brand, 100% cotton
Antibacterial and deodorizing fabric (SEK mark certified)
・Country of manufacture: Japan

Sales price: 7,000 yen (tax included)
Sales period: November 28th (Friday) 10:00 ~ until sold out
Sales location: Limited sale at Lawson Ticket
*Sales will end once the planned number of tickets is reached.
*The image is for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual product.
*The original sauna hat can only be exchanged at the special shop within the venue on the opening days and during the opening hours of this exhibition.
*Available in the limited color (navy) for the goods set ticket.

❖Ticket with original Kewpie costume
This ticket comes with an original costume Kewpie doll dressed in the official Swedish national costume. It features a blue dress, yellow apron, and white hat. It's 100% Swedish! This adorable Kewpie doll is exclusive to this exhibition and is packed with the charm of Sweden.

・Body size: Approx. W27 x H36 x D16 mm
Material: Body: ATBC-PVC, Fabric: Polyester
Strap/Polyester, Iron, Brass
・Country of manufacture: Japan

Sales price: 3,200 yen (tax included)
Sales period: November 28th (Friday) 10:00 ~ until sold out
Sales location: Limited sale at Seven Ticket
*Sales will end once the planned number of tickets is reached.
*The image is for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual product.
*The original costume Kewpie can only be exchanged at the special shop within the venue on the opening days and during the opening hours of this exhibition.
*The strap color (orange) is available only with the goods set ticket.

How to purchase

●Official ticket ARTPASS

●Electronic ticket "ASOVIEW!"
*When entering, you will need to complete the entry procedure on your smartphone. You will not be able to enter with a printed ticket or a screenshot of the screen.

● Electronic ticket "Sma Ticket"
*When entering, you will need to complete the entry procedure on your smartphone. You will not be able to enter with a printed ticket or a screenshot of the screen.
*To use Smart Ticket, you must install the ePlus app (free). Please check the recommended environment before using.
How to purchase Smart Ticket: https://eplus.jp/sf/guide/spticket

◎If you purchase your ticket at any of the ticket agencies listed below, you will need to get a paper ticket at a convenience store. You will not be able to enter by presenting your payment history or a screenshot of your ticket.
Please check the website of each retailer for fees and sales end dates before purchasing.

● Seven Ticket
In-store sales: Seven-Eleven stores (in-store multi-copy machines)
How to purchase in store: http://7ticket.jp/go/i000008

● Lawson Ticket
L code: 34607
In-store sales: Loppi machines in Lawson and Ministop stores
How to purchase in store: https://l-tike.com/concert/mevent/?mid=391437

● e+ (eplus)
In-store sales: FamilyMart stores (in-store multi-copy machines)
How to purchase in store: https://support-qa.eplus.jp/hc/ja/articles/6638367888665

● Ticket Pia
P-Code: 995-747
In-store sales: Seven-Eleven stores (in-store multi-copy machines)
How to purchase in store: https://t.pia.jp/guide/sej-t.jsp

● Boo-Woo Ticket

● CN Play Guide
In-store sales: FamilyMart stores (in-store multi-copy machines)
How to purchase in store: http://www.cnplayguide.com/familymart/

●Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
Advance tickets will be sold at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum Museum Shop.
Regular tickets for the duration of the exhibition will be sold at the ticket counter of Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum.
During busy times, it may take some time from the time of purchase to the time of entry.

[Exhibition Overview]
Sweden is a country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in northern Europe. This exhibition is a comprehensive introduction to paintings from the Golden Age of Swedish art, which has been attracting worldwide attention in recent years.
In Sweden, a young generation of artists began studying in France around 1880, and became fascinated with Realism, which portrays humans and nature as they are. When they returned home, they aimed to create art that was uniquely Swedish and reflected the country's identity, portraying nature, the people around them, and the brilliance hidden in everyday life in intimate and emotional expressions.
With the full cooperation of the Nationalmuseum of Sweden, this exhibition explores the uniquely Nordic sensibility of living in harmony with nature through fascinating paintings produced in Sweden from the late 19th century through to the 20th century.

[Event Overview]
Exhibition title: Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum 100th Anniversary Commemoration: Swedish Paintings: Nordic Light, the Brilliance of Everyday Life
Date: January 27th (Tuesday) – April 12th (Sunday), 2026
Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Special Exhibition Room
Closed: Mondays, February 24th (Tuesday) *However, open on February 23rd (Monday, national holiday)
Opening hours: 9:30-17:30, until 20:00 on Fridays (last entry 30 minutes before closing)

Organized by: Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture), NHK, NHK Promotion, Tokyo Shimbun
Sponsored by: DNP Dai Nippon Printing Supported by: Embassy of Sweden Special cooperation: Nationalmuseum of Sweden
Cooperation: All Nippon Airways, Lufthansa Cargo AG Planning cooperation: S2

Admission fee: Tickets will go on sale on Friday, November 28th
Adults: 2,300 yen (2,100 yen), university and vocational school students: 1,300 yen (1,100 yen), those 65 and over: 1,600 yen (1,400 yen)
Free for those under 18 and high school students
*Prices include tax
*Advance ticket prices in parentheses *Free admission for those with a Physical Disability Certificate, Love Certificate, Rehabilitation Certificate, Mental Disability Health and Welfare Certificate, or Atomic Bomb Survivor Health Certificate, and their accompanying person (up to one person)
*Those under 18, high school students, university/vocational school students, those over 65, and those with various certificates must present proof of their age.
*Free admission for university and vocational school students only on weekdays from January 27th (Tue) to February 20th (Fri).

Inquiries: 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial)

*The session period, opening hours, and closed days may be subject to change.
Please check the official exhibition website for the latest information.

Official exhibition website: https://swedishpainting2026.jp
Exhibition Official X・Instagram: @swedish2026

[Travel information]
Yamaguchi Prefectural Museum of Art: April 28th (Tue) – June 21st (Sun), 2026 (planned)
Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art: Thursday, July 9th – Sunday, October 4th, 2026 (planned)

*This exhibition is part of the Swedish Embassy Year of Cultural and Scientific Cooperation in Japan 2026.

[Swedish Paintings: Nordic Light, Everyday Sparkle Public Relations Office] Press release

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Tokyo University of the Arts University Art Museum

Venue: The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts
Date: July 24, 2026 (Friday) to September 23, 2026 (Wednesday, holiday)

The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts (Ueno Park, Tokyo) is pleased to announce that it will be holding the exhibition "Geidai-style Art Friend: Become a Geidai Student This Summer" from Friday, July 24th, 2026 to Wednesday, September 23rd (national holiday).
Tokyo University of the Arts, Japan's only national comprehensive arts university, was founded in 1887 as the Tokyo School of Fine Arts and the Tokyo Music School, and over its 140-year history has been a hub for arts education and research, producing many outstanding artists and researchers. While the university enjoys nationwide recognition, the specific type of university and the type of students who attend it are not widely known, and in recent years interest has been building, as evidenced by the best-selling book "The Last Unexplored Place: Tokyo University of the Arts – The Chaotic Everyday Life of Geniuses" (2016, Shinchosha).

A simulated experience of art education at Tokyo University of the Arts.
This exhibition is part of a series called "Geidai-style Art's Friend," which will be held every summer for three years from 2026 to 2028. Comprised of a variety of themes related to Tokyo University of the Arts, this will be the first attempt to allow visitors to appreciate artworks while experiencing lecture-style exhibitions planned by current professors and lecturers.
The first exhibition in 2026 will focus on the Tokyo University of the Arts collection and approach "art" from various angles, including art history, practical skills, expression, appreciation, materials, preservation and restoration, etc. The venue will also feature workshops that people can easily participate in, and the exhibition is planned to be an easy-to-understand and enjoyable way for people of all ages to "take" "lectures."
Located on the university campus, this museum will provide visitors with the opportunity to virtually experience what it's like to be an art university student and learn about the depth and enjoyment of art.
Tokyo University of the Arts is putting all its efforts into this new exhibition, "Geidai-style Art Friend: Become a Geidai Student This Summer," and the first of these exhibitions will be held in the summer of 2026. We hope you will look forward to it.

[Event Overview]
Exhibition title: Geidai-style Art "Friendship" – Become a Geidai student this summer –
Dates: July 24th (Friday) to September 23rd (Wednesday, national holiday), 2026 *Scheduled
Venue: Tokyo University of the Arts University Art Museum Main Building Exhibition Rooms 1, 2, 3, 4[Ueno Park, Tokyo]
[Location] 12-8 Ueno Koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0007
Organizers: Tokyo University of the Arts, Yomiuri Shimbun
Inquiries: 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial)
Tokyo University of the Arts University Art Museum official website: https://museum.geidai.ac.jp
Official website: Under preparation
*Details will be announced on the official website as soon as they are decided.

[Teachers participating in this exhibition] *In alphabetical order
Daigo Ushijima (Intermedia Art Department, Intermedia Art Major)
Yasushi Okada (Cultural Heritage Conservation)
Hiroshi Kumazawa (University Art Museum)
Naoki Sato (Art Studies major, Department of Art)
Keishi Takashima (Japanese Painting Department, Painting Department)
Tomoko Taguchi and Ni Xue (Future Creation and Inheritance Center)
Ryo Furuta (General Supervisor, University Art Museum)
Sunao Maruyama (Design Department, Design Major)
Seiichiro Miida (Painting Department, Oil Painting Major (Printmaking))
Takenori Miyamoto (Oil Painting Department, Painting Department)
Murakami Takashi (University Art Museum)

[Works to be exhibited]

Yuki Ogura, "Path," 1966, Tokyo University of the Arts

Kuroda Seiki, "Dr. Tulp's Anatomy Lectures," 1888, Tokyo University of the Arts
Original work by Rembrandt van Rijn

Right) Shintaji, "Study of wood carving techniques using Kaikei's Seated Vairocana Statue," 1987
Tokyo University of the Arts
Left) Kaikei and An'ami "Seated Vairocana" Kamakura period/late 12th century – early 13th century
Tokyo University of the Arts

Tokyo University of the Arts (exterior)

[What is Tokyo University of the Arts?]
Tokyo University of the Arts is Japan's only national comprehensive arts university. It was established in May 1949 as a successor to the Tokyo School of Fine Arts (now the Faculty of Fine Arts) and the Tokyo Music School (now the Faculty of Music), both of which were founded in 1887. It comprises two faculties and 10 departments: the Faculty of Fine Arts (Department of Painting, Department of Sculpture, Department of Crafts, Department of Architecture, Department of Art) and the Faculty of Music (Department of Composition, Department of Vocal Music, Department of Instrumental Music, Department of Conducting, Department of Musicology), as well as an affiliated library.
Since then, the university has expanded and reorganized its faculties several times, and currently consists of two faculties and 14 departments: the Faculty of Fine Arts (Department of Painting, Department of Sculpture, Department of Crafts, Department of Design, Department of Architecture, Department of Interdisciplinary Art Expression, Department of Art) and the Faculty of Music (Department of Composition, Department of Vocal Music, Department of Instrumental Music, Department of Conducting, Department of Traditional Japanese Music, Department of Musicology, Department of Musical Environment Creation), as well as facilities such as the affiliated library, university art museum, and performing arts center.
In addition to Ueno Park, the university also has campuses in Toride City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and Senju, Adachi Ward. For approximately 140 years since its founding, the university has been at the center of art education and research, producing many outstanding artists, researchers, and educators in the arts field.

[From the "Geidai-style Art Friend" Secretariat] Press release

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Fukuoka's Christmas Advent, which has been visited by a total of 12 million people, finally comes to Tokyo

Location: Ueno Park, Hakamagoshi Square
Dates: 2025/11/19 (Wed) – 12/25 (Thu) Opening hours: 11:00-22:30 every day
11/19 (Wed) 18:00 Lighting Ceremony with surprise guest appearance

Official website: https://christmas-advent.jp/ueno/

"Christmas Advent," a winter tradition in Fukuoka, kicked off again this year on Saturday, November 1st at various locations across the city. Boasting a cumulative total of approximately 12 million visitors, this event is beloved by people of all ages and nationalities as a "Christmas to enjoy with all five senses" that combines light, music, and art. It will finally be held for the first time on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025, at Hakamagoshi Square in Ueno Onshi Park, Tokyo. The lighting ceremony, which begins at 6:00 PM, will feature the Governor of Fukuoka Prefecture, the Mayor of Taito Ward, the Chairman of the Ueno Tourism Federation, and tenor Kazuma Kudo of the female vocal unit "Luminous," among others, taking to the stage for a spectacular ceremony filled with light and sound.

Date and time: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Location: Ueno Park, Hakamagoshi Square
Speakers: Fukuoka Prefecture Governor Seitaro Hattori, Taito Ward Mayor Yukio Hattori, Ueno Tourism Association Chairman Nobuhiro Nagaoka, General Producer Takehiro Saeki, and female vocal unit "Luminous" tenor Kazuma Kudo

A Christmas culture woven together with light, sound and art, passing it on to the future

Until now, Christmas events in Japan have mainly been consumer experiences such as "seeing" illuminations and "eating" at markets.
By holding the event in Tokyo, we aim to create an "experiential culture" that will transform the entire city into a theater. Our goal is not an "event" but "culture."
By combining the three pillars of light, sound, and art, people can experience happiness such as love, joy, peace, and hope through their five senses.
This sense of happiness spreads as altruism and empathy, creating a "chain of happiness" throughout the city. By 2030, we aim to become the world's largest Christmas market with 300 stores, surpassing the Christmas market in Stuttgart, Germany (approximately 280 stores). From Fukuoka to Tokyo and the world.
Now, in an age when people seek security and hope, we will deliver the "Happiest Christmas in the World" by wrapping the city in love and light.

■ Highlights [Light] A huge 5m wide Santa Christmas tree lights up, creating a new winter attraction

Ueno Park is garnering attention as a new spot for Christmas illuminations in Tokyo. At its center will be a giant Santa Claus measuring 5 meters wide and 3 meters tall. Countless illuminations will envelop the trees, transforming the entire park into a fantastical world of light. During the day, Santa, surrounded by the green trees and clear blue sky, welcomes visitors as a photo spot in harmony with nature. At night, the park is completely transformed, with countless lights enveloping it, creating a romantic and fantastical atmosphere. The scenery of Ueno Park changes with the changing seasons, adding a new story to winter Tokyo.

■ Highlights [Sound] Live performances by artists held daily (free)

A variety of artists will perform on the festival stage every day, creating a special evening of classical and pop music. The opening act will be "Luminous," a female vocal unit with music college alumni. Their vocals, as their name suggests, "emit light," bringing a vibrant color to a range of songs, from classical to pop. Next up will be young tenor Kazuma Kudo, who has won numerous awards at international opera competitions. He will captivate the audience with his clear voice and passionate performance. Starting on Sunday, December 14th, musical actress and singer Rinko Matsubara, who has earned acclaim for her roles in numerous classic musicals, including Eponine in "Les Sérables" and Hélène in "Miss Saigon," will make a special appearance. Her overwhelming expressiveness and clear vocals, cultivated on stage, will deliver a moving moment on a winter night.

■ Highlights [Art] A huge 6m-wide mural by emerging artist Torigoe Kazuki

A huge mural, measuring 6 meters and 3 meters wide, will be exhibited at the venue. Created by Fukuoka-born artist Kazuki Torigoe, known for his rough brushstrokes and unique technique known as "beyond stroke," the mural will envelop the space with overwhelming energy that stirs the emotions of viewers. It has also attracted attention as a work that inherits the spirit of the avant-garde art movement known as the "Kyushu School."

Kazuki Torikoshi
Born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1986. Graduated from the Kyushu branch of Nippon Designer Gakuin. Known for his abstract expressions that seem to violently wrestle with the canvas. In order to get to the depths of human emotions and existence, he established his own unique technique, "Beyond Stroke," which goes beyond the limits of brushstroke. His intense expressions also evoke the spirit of the "Kyushu-ha" avant-garde art group that was born in Fukuoka.

■Other attractions [food and drink]
Introducing a mug exclusive to Ueno, Tokyo! A lineup of delicious gourmet foods that draws long lines in Fukuoka every year
Tokyo Ueno Limited Edition Mug (From November 28th)

The venue will be decorated with a variety of authentic gourmet foods that will warm your heart. This year, 12 popular Fukuoka restaurants will be gathering in Tokyo, allowing you to enjoy authentic flavors. Highlights include the ningyo-yaki (dumpling) of "San-chan," the official Christmas Advent mascot, which draws a line every year in Fukuoka, and the "Guru-Guru Sausage," made with an exquisite blend of coarsely ground pork, with a crispy skin and fragrant flavor. On cold nights, you can also enjoy rich hot chocolate in a Tokyo-exclusive mug. The melting texture and deep cocoa aroma will gently envelop you in the winter.
*Tokyo limited edition mugs will be on sale from Friday, November 28th

■ Highlights [Merchandise]
Limited-edition winter goods and artisan craft items imported directly from Europe
"Snow globe" and "candle holder"

At the venue, you'll also want to check out the craft items that will add color to your winter. One of them is a snow globe made with highly purified water from Austria. Carefully selected for its clear water and delicate snow powder, the slowly falling snow creates a fantastical world. It's a soothing item that captures the essence of winter, and just looking at it will soothe your soul. Also on display will be a clay candle holder crafted using traditional German techniques. This masterpiece of artisanal craftsmanship is made by layering colorful clay to create patterns, and when lit, the image appears. The soft light of the candle will envelop your table or windowsill, creating a warm atmosphere reminiscent of a European winter market. Both are perfect as a treat for yourself or as a gift for a loved one.

■ Operating company overview
Christmas Advent Office
Planning and management: Planning and management: Mr.Weihnachtsmann Co., Ltd.
Christmas Advent 2025 Tokyo Ueno Official Website
https://christmas-advent.jp/ueno/

From the press release of Mr. Weihnachtsmann Co., Ltd.

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National Museum of Nature and Science

"Dangerous Creatures" Special Moves = The "Serious" Power to Survive in a World of Survival of the Fittest

TBS Gloudia will be holding a special exhibition, "Extremely Dangerous Creatures: Tackling the Serious Nature of Living Creatures with Science," at the National Museum of Nature and Science (Ueno Park, Tokyo) from Saturday, March 14, 2026 to Sunday, June 14, 2026.

This exhibition introduces "dangerous creatures" – creatures whose ecology and abilities sometimes pose a threat to humans – and elucidates their hidden "special moves" from a scientific perspective. There are many creatures on Earth that possess incredible abilities or "special moves" for the purpose of "eating" or "protecting themselves."
The "Extremely Dangerous Creatures Exhibition" focuses on the "special moves" of "dangerous creatures" that humans cannot defeat, and uses the power of science to uncover their secrets, from the amazing ecology of dangerous creatures that you may not know about to the hidden dangers of familiar creatures.
The exhibits at the Dangerous Creatures Research Institute, which is made up of eight laboratories, will stimulate your intellectual curiosity about the mystery and depth of life, and allow you to experience the power of dangerous creatures.

Welcome to the Secret Dangerous Biology Laboratory!

[Highlights]
1. The trunk of an African elephant, which generates its incredible strength, is recreated in 3D using anatomy and the latest holographic technology!
② Enlarging dangerous microscopic creatures such as ticks and chiggers! Uncovering their secrets through science
3. The internal power generation mechanism of organisms that use electricity as a weapon is now fully visible using the latest transparent specimen technology!
4. We've carefully selected and showcased some of the most dangerous creatures and their killer moves from over 40 years of rare footage filmed across five continents and seven oceans!

■Area A "Human attack type dangerous creatures"

We will introduce creatures that use their own bodies as the ultimate weapon.

Lab 1: Power Fighter Type
Giant creatures such as African elephants and green anacondas. Discover the overwhelming power they generate.

Lab 2: Killer Bite Type
Tigers, great white sharks, and other wild animals that use their sharp fangs to kill their prey are all gathered together! Which creature has the strongest bite?

Lab 3: Weapon Type
Sharp horns, claws, thorns, scissors, hammers, and even saws. We take a closer look at the mysteries of dangerous creatures whose body parts can be used as weapons.

Lab 4: Swarm
At first glance, they may look like small insects or fish, but when they gather in groups, they swallow everything and become a tremendous threat.

■Area B "Special attack type dangerous creatures"

We will introduce creatures that have special abilities that go beyond physical attacks and that humans cannot imitate.

Lab 5: Highly toxic type
Scientific analysis of the toxins found in various organisms, from insects and reptiles to mammals.

Lab 6: Chemical Attack Type
These creatures have special moves that are like something out of a chemistry experiment, such as powerful farts, 100°C hot gas, and highly acidic gastric juices.

Lab 7: Electric Type
Creatures such as electric eels use electricity as a weapon. Their amazing power generation mechanisms are on display in special transparent specimens.

Lab 8: Bloodsucking
This book clearly explains not only how blood-sucking creatures work, but also the dangers of infectious diseases they transmit.

[Event Overview]
Exhibition name: Special exhibition "Extremely Dangerous Creatures: Tackling the Seriousness of Living Creatures with Science"
Date: March 14th (Sat) – June 14th (Sun), 2026
Venue: National Museum of Nature and Science (Ueno Park, Tokyo)
Organizers: National Museum of Nature and Science, TBS, TBS Gloudia, The Asahi Shimbun Company
Sponsor: Nozaki Printing and Paper Co., Ltd.
For inquiries, please call 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial)

Exhibition official website: https://chokikenseibutsuten.jp
Official X: @chokiken2026
Official Instagram: @chokiken2026
*Exhibition dates, opening hours, etc. may be subject to change.
*The latest information on admission fees, etc. will be announced on the official website as soon as it is confirmed.

[TBS Gloudia] Press Release

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December 6th, 2025 (Saturday) – January 12th, 2026 (Monday, national holiday) Held 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' Faculty of Fine Arts (Ueno, Taito Ward) as a collaborative project between Shogakukan and Tokyo University of the Arts with the concept of "making every day a special day with art." Starting on Saturday, December 6, 2025, the gallery will hold a special exhibition titled "Made in Art."
This exhibition, which began in 2023, has been well-received every year as a series showcasing the joy of having art in your everyday life, and this year marks its third time. It goes one step beyond simply viewing art. Admission is free, and photography is generally permitted. Don't miss it.

Held on Saturday, December 6, 2025
Special Exhibition "Made in Art"

Geidai Art Plaza is adjacent to various art museums, including the Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, and Geidai Museum of Art, and many people visit these museums. However, despite their interest in art, many people have yet to purchase artwork by contemporary artists.

Therefore, Geidai Art Plaza will once again be holding a special exhibition called "Made in Art" this year, based on the concept of "Buying your first art!" This exhibition, which began in 2023 and is now in its third year, will display and sell a variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional works, aiming to allow more people to experience the "joy of purchasing and displaying art."

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Special exhibition announcement page
https://artplaza.geidai.ac.jp/column/28826/

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Exhibiting artists (tentative)

three-dimensional
Aoki Ameiro, Ampharos popuhagi, Ishida Nanako, Okada Anri, Kosaka Rie, Sakuta Michiko, Takai Aoi, Takasugina, Nagakubo Hanako, Nakazato Izumi, Hirashima Tetsuya, Mikami So, Misawa Mone, Yokote Taiki

plane
Aoki Ayumi, Ichikawa Shiori, Iwasawa Yoshinori, Osugi Sachiko, Ota Takeki, Okada Yuri, Ogata Ryo, Ozawa Yukiho, Kakei Yukari, Katsuragawa Miho, Katayama Yuzuru, Kawakami Yanoko, Amanami, Kobayashi Azusa, Suzawa Mei, Shimakata Kohei, Shirakura Masaki, Tonoda Senga, Hayashi Juri, Furuya Aoi, and Watanabe Minami

■ Exhibition Overview

Exhibition name: "Made in Art"
Venue: Geidai Art Plaza (Tokyo University of the Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts, 12-8 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo)
Date: December 6, 2025 (Sat) – January 12, 2026 (Monday, holiday)
Admission fee: Free
Business hours: 10:00-18:00
Closed: Mondays *Closed for the New Year holidays from December 29th (Monday) to January 5th (Monday) Open on January 12th (Monday, national holiday)

*Business hours may change. Please check the official website and social media for the latest information.

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

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

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

A view from the second half of the special exhibition "Geidai Art Plaza Art Award Winners Invitation Exhibition" to be held in September-October 2025
https://artplaza.geidai.ac.jp/column/28423/

The store has a permanent exhibition corner called "LIFE WITH ART" that focuses on art that is close to daily life, such as tableware and accessories. The store also sells several "Drawing T-shirts (commonly known as Doro T)," which are one-of-a-kind items that have been drawn directly by Geidai artists. Admission to 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-shirt 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 created by Geidai artists, it also sells a variety of original goods.

Official online shop "Tableware 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 a 10-minute walk from Nezu Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
Approximately 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 SNS 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

■ 2025 Exhibition

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/
August-October 2025 Special Exhibition "Geidai Art Plaza Art Award Winners Invitation Exhibition"
https://artplaza.geidai.ac.jp/column/27804/

■ Inquiries
Frequently asked questions are here
https://artplaza.geidai.ac.jp/qa/

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Ueno Royal Museum

The full details of the interactive exhibit, which allows visitors to immerse themselves in the world of City Hunter, including a photo spot that recreates a setting familiar to fans, have been revealed! – Original goods based on famous scenes and original illustrations will also be on sale, exclusive to the venue.

©Hojo Tsukasa/Core Mix 1985

The committee is pleased to announce details of the "City Hunter Original Art Exhibition ~FOREVER, CITY HUNTER‼~" (hereinafter referred to as "City Hunter Original Art Exhibition"), the largest original art exhibition in the history of the series, which will be held to commemorate the 40th anniversary of "City Hunter" in 2025.

City Hunter is a popular action comedy manga that was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1985 to 1991 and has sold over 50 million copies worldwide. The story follows Ryo Saeba, a sweeper with top-notch skills but a weakness for beautiful women, and his partner Kaori Makimura, who supports him both in public and private, as they solve a variety of cases with light-hearted humor and thrilling action, and has continued to be loved around the world for generations. In recent years, the series has been adapted into a variety of media, including a new anime film, a stage play, and live-action films both in Japan and overseas, and continues to attract a great deal of attention.

This exhibition features over 400 precious original drawings, allowing visitors to relive the story of the bond between Ryo and Kaori, from their fateful encounter to their becoming the best of partners. The venue will feature beautiful color illustrations showcasing Hojo Tsukasa's exceptional brushwork, as well as monochrome manuscripts depicting numerous famous scenes. Visitors will also be able to enjoy the interactive exhibits, which will allow them to immerse themselves deeply in the world of City Hunter, including the familiar "Message Board" from the series and a photo spot featuring a life-size replica of "Cat's Eye Cafe," where Ryo Saeba can be found.

The venue will be selling a variety of original exhibition goods that fans will not want to miss. There will also be special events exclusive to the venue, JR Ueno Station. Aside from the exhibition, there will also be a variety of other events planned, including a promotional video that can only be seen here and a giveaway campaign where you can win a "Mobile Suica limited card face."

Please take this opportunity to enjoy to your heart's content the endless charm of "City Hunter," which has continued to shine for over 40 years.

Comment from original author Hojo Tsukasa

"City Hunter" has been able to celebrate its 40th anniversary thanks to all the fans who have supported it up until now. I hope that this exhibition of original drawings will allow you to feel even a little of the passion of the era in which Ryo and Kaori lived, as well as the feelings I put into the work. I hope that you will continue to keep their story alive in your hearts.

An immersive experience in the world of City Hunter

This is the real City Hunter. Over 400 original drawings, the largest collection ever, will pierce your heart!

This exhibition, which is comprised of seven chapters, follows the journey of City Hunter's Ryo Saeba and Kaori Makimura, from their fateful meeting, to the trust they built with their unique colleagues and clients, and how Ryo and Kaori came to recognize each other as irreplaceable partners. The cool, comical, sometimes sad and heart-wrenching story of City Hunter has been condensed into this exhibition.

[Excerpt from the exhibition area]

▼Entrance
As you pass through the streets of Shinjuku, you'll come across the message board at the east exit of Shinjuku Station!
If a "client" writes "XYZ" on the message board…?
Ryo Saeba and Kaori Makimura will invite you into the world of "City Hunter"!

▼Saeba Apartment Underground Shooting Range
At the shooting range, where the tension is intense,
A photo spot where you can stand and take photos.

▼Cafe Cat's Eye
Inside the Cat's Eye cafe run by Umibozu,
A life-size Ryo Saeba will welcome you!

[Excerpts from the original artwork on display]

A wide variety of original goods available only at the venue

We will be selling a variety of "limited" original goods that can only be purchased at the venue.
Be sure to get one as a memento of your visit and as a proof of your wonderful memories.

◾️City Hunter Original Art Exhibition ~FOREVER, CITY HUNTER!!~
Kiss Through the Glass Snow Globe
The famous scene from the film, "KISS Through the Glass," is now available as a snow globe!
7,700 yen

◾️City Hunter 40th Visual Rotating Acrylic Stand
It's a rotating acrylic stand. Please pick it up and try spinning it.
3,520 yen

◾️City Hunter Trading Character Clear Cards (7 types)
These are character clear cards featuring famous scenes from the series.
500 yen

◾️I went to the City Hunter original art exhibition! Printed cookies
Introducing "We Went! Cookies" printed with the logo, Ryo, and Kaori!
1,296 yen

◾️Acrylic FOREVER (perpetual) calendar
A perpetual calendar that can be reused by simply sliding the date panel.
3,300 yen

◾️Trading acrylic cards (6 types)
There are six types in total, including Ryo and Kaori.
Be sure to get your favorite character.
770 yen

◾️Rocks glass
Ryo and Kaori are printed on the front and back, and when viewed from the front, famous scenes from the story appear.
This is a special floating rocks glass.
1,980 yen

◾️Connectable acrylic stand (Saeba Ryo/Makimura Kaori)
An acrylic stand featuring famous scenes.
When you combine the acrylic stands of Ryo and Kaori,
You can also enjoy the mechanism that completes the famous scene.
2,420 yen

◾️10g Hammer Keychain
This hammer has been faithfully miniaturized to a weight of just 10g.
This is a must-have item for fans, as you can enjoy the realistic weight when you hold it in your hand.
2,970 yen

◾️Random wood coasters (6 types)
Beautiful illustrations printed on MDF coasters.
This is a stylish item with a striking graphic design.
770 yen each

City Hunter Original Art Exhibition x JR East

As a tie-up project between the City Hunter Original Art Exhibition and JRE Mall Tickets, promotional videos will be shown at JR Ueno Station, where the exhibition will be held, and a campaign to give away Mobile Suica limited card faces will be held to commemorate the event.

■ An exclusive promotional video for the Ohara Art Exhibition will be broadcast at JR Ueno Station
A promotional video commemorating the event will be broadcast on PLATFORM 13 at Ueno Station.
And what about that place…? Please stay tuned for further updates.

["JR Ueno Station" PLATFORM13 Broadcast Summary]
・Broadcast period: November 17, 2025 (Monday) to November 30, 2025 (Sunday)
・Broadcast time: 8:00-21:30
*The program will not be broadcast during the following times:
Monday 8:00 – 11:30 / Thursday 17:00 – 19:00
Saturday 8:00 – 10:00 / Sunday 16:00 – 19:00
*Due to circumstances such as transportation disruptions, access to platform 13 may be restricted, and broadcasts may be stopped or schedules may be changed without prior notice.

■City Hunter Original Art Exhibition Commemorative "Mobile Suica Limited Card Face" Giveaway Campaign
During the campaign period, spend 2,500 yen or more using Mobile Suica registered on the JRE POINT website.
100,000 recipients will receive a limited edition card face that can be used to customize their Mobile Suica!

[Campaign Overview]
Please enter the campaign on the special page below. Winners will be notified between late January and early February 2026, and will receive a free Mobile Suica card face.
・Special page: https://event.jreast.co.jp/pages/cityhunter40th_mobilesuica
・Entry period: Saturday, November 1st, 2025 to Sunday, December 28th, 2025
*Please check the special page for important points to note when participating.
*If the number of participants exceeds 100,000, a lottery will be held.
*The period during which you can change the card face (validity period) is scheduled to be from after the gift until around August 2026.
*This applies to all stores and services nationwide that accept Suica and other transportation-related electronic money (excluding trains, buses, etc.).
*Android is a trademark of Google LLC.

■Get a free sticker when you shop at Ecute Ueno using Suica!
If you use your Suica to make a purchase of 500 yen (tax included) or more at Ecute Ueno in Ueno, where the original art exhibition is being held, you will receive an original sticker as a gift!

*Distribution will end once stickers run out.
*Business hours vary by store. Some stores may not be eligible for distribution.
For details, please visit the official Ecute Ueno website.
Ecute Ueno official website: https://www.ecute.jp/ueno
*Android is a trademark of Google LLC.
*All photos and illustrations in this press release are for illustrative purposes only.
*The campaign may be changed or canceled without notice.

Exhibition ticket information

In addition to regular tickets, we have prepared tickets for the 11/22-23 designated date and time for those who want to be among the first to enjoy the exhibition. We will also be selling a variety of tickets, including set tickets that come with special perks like an "original snow globe" and "original pins." For more information on tickets, please refer to the exhibition website or each ticket agency.

■ Now on sale
■Ticket sales URL
e+
Full-year ticket/11/22-23 designated date and time ticket
https://eplus.jp/cityhunter40th_ex/
JRE MALL
・Period pass
https://event.jreast.co.jp/activity/detail/a075/a075-00012
・11/22-23 date and time ticket
https://event.jreast.co.jp/activity/detail/a075/a075-00001

■Ticket details
11/22-23 Scheduled Date Ticket: 3,500 yen *1
Same-day tickets: Adults 2,900 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 1,100 yen
Advance tickets: Adults 2,500 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 800 yen
Ticket with bonus goods①: 10,000 yen*2
Ticket with bonus goods②: 13,000 yen *2

*All prices include tax.
*The bonus image is for illustrative purposes only. The design may change without notice.
*1
November 22nd (Sat) and 23rd (Sun), designated time slots every hour, admission bonuses *Not for sale
Regular advance tickets and same-day tickets will not be valid for admission on these two days.
*2
Bonus Item 1: "City Hunter Original Art Exhibition Original Snow Globe"
Bonus Item 2: "City Hunter Original Art Exhibition Original Pin Set"

"City Hunter Original Art Exhibition ~FOREVER, CITY HUNTER!!~" Event Details

Event period: Saturday, November 22, 2025 to Sunday, December 28, 2025
Opening hours: 10:00-17:00 (last entrance 16:30)
Venue: Ueno Royal Museum (1-2 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo)
Organizers: Toei and Coremix
Sponsor: TOPPAN Chloret
Official website: https://www.cityhunter-ex.jp
X: https://x.com/cityhunter_ex
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityhunter_ex/

[About "City Hunter"]

The three letters "XYZ" are written on the message board at the east exit of Shinjuku Station – a desperate message from a client who has "no more chances." Ryo Saeba, a top-notch sniper but also an unrivaled lover of beautiful women, and his partner Kaori Makimura team up as "City Hunters," sweepers of the underworld, to solve various requests, sometimes even getting aroused by beautiful clients. The series was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1985 to 1991, and celebrated its 40th anniversary on February 26, 2025.

Copyright © Hojo Tsukasa/Coremix 1985

[City Hunter Original Art Exhibition Tokyo Venue Executive Committee] Press Release

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The event will run from Friday, October 31, 2025 to Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Tokyo Metro") will be holding the "Tsutaju Meguri – Taito Ward x Tobu Railway x Tokyo Metro Tenugui Stamp Rally" in collaboration with Taito Ward and Tobu Railway Co., Ltd. from Friday, October 31, 2025 to Tuesday, November 25, 2025, with the aim of allowing people to visit attractive areas of Tokyo while using our lines.

This stamp rally is a project where participants can complete their own original "tenugui" hand towel while visiting places associated with Tsutaya Juzaburo, who supported the publishing culture of Edo. Starting at the "Berabou Edo Taito Taiga Drama Museum" in Taito Ward, participants will be able to stamp their tenugui with stamps placed at various locations while strolling around tourist spots, mainly in the Asakusa area.

To participate in the stamp rally, you will need to enter the "Berabou Edo Taito Taiga Drama Museum" (fees apply). After entering the museum, please inform the Taiga Drama Museum reception that you would like to participate in the stamp rally. You will be given a "tenugui" hand towel and a "walking map."
With a walking map in hand, you can visit places associated with Tsutaya Juzaburo and get stamps to create your own one-of-a-kind original tenugui.

Through this project, visitors will be able to experience the history and culture of Edo, the time when Tsutaya Juzaburo lived, and enjoy the new charms of Taito Ward.

Tokyo Metro will continue to promote "City Tourism" within Tokyo and contribute to creating a lively atmosphere in the areas along its lines.
Please see below for details.

Details of "Tsutaju Tour – Taito Ward x Tobu Railway x Tokyo Metro Tenugui Stamp Rally"

1. Implementation period
From Friday, October 31, 2025 to Tuesday, November 25, 2025

2 How to participate
(1) When you enter the "Berabou Edo Taito Taiga Drama Museum" (Taito Civic Center, 9th floor), please inform the staff that you would like to participate in the "Tsutaju Meguri Tenugui Stamp Rally."
*An admission fee is required to enter the museum.
(2) Once you have received your tenugui and walking map, enjoy sightseeing in Taito City by visiting the tenugui stamp locations and tourist spots.
(3) At one of the four tenugui stamp locations , stamp any part of the tenugui you like.

3. Hand towel exchange and stamp installation period
From Friday, October 31, 2025 to Tuesday, November 25, 2025
*Stamp installation times vary by facility.

4 Tenugui exchange location
"Berabou Edo Taito Taiga Drama Museum" (Taito Civic Center, 9th floor)
(1) Opening hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (last entry 16:30)
(2) Closed: Second Monday of every month (or the following day if the second Monday is a public holiday), New Year's holidays, etc.
(3) Admission fee: Adults (junior high school students and above): 800 yen / Children (elementary school students): 400 yen *Free for preschool children
(4) URL: https://taito-tsutaju.jp/features/exhibition

5 Tenugui stamp locations
(1) Tokyo Metro/Ueno Station, near the Hibiya Line elevator-only ticket gate
Installation time: 9:00 to 20:00
(2) Tobu Railway/Asakusa Station, near the main ticket gate
Installation time: From the first train to the last train
(3) Inside the Edo Shin Yoshiwara Koshodo store
Installation time: 10:00 to 17:00
Closed: Second Monday of every month (the following day if the second Monday is a public holiday), New Year's holidays, etc.
URL: https://taito-tsutaju.jp/features/know-satellite
(4) Shohoji Temple Grounds
Installation time: 10:00 to 17:00
URL: https://temple.nichiren.or.jp/0041045-shoboji/

6 Notes
(1) An admission fee is required to enter the "Berabou Edo Taito Taiga Drama Museum" (sponsored by the Taito Ward Taiga Drama "Berabou" Promotion Council).
(2) Only one tenugui will be given per person.
(3) You are free to visit the stamp locations in any order.
(4) Travel expenses required for the rally will be borne by the customer.
(5) Due to various circumstances, the content of the event may be changed or the event may be canceled.
(6) We are not responsible for any injuries or accidents that occur during participation.
(7) To prevent the ink from getting on your hands or other unintended places, make sure the ink is completely dry.
(8) Although we use quick-drying ink, the drying time of the ink varies depending on the temperature, humidity, and other environmental factors of the day. Please be aware that the color may fade or transfer if the product gets wet from rain or washing.
(9) As the number of tenugui towels is limited, distribution may end early.

7. Contact Information
Tokyo Metro contact page: https://www.tokyometro.jp/support/index.html

[Tokyo Metro] Press Release

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National Museum of Western Art

Tokyo Metro's original 24-hour ticket goes on sale in collaboration with Atre Ueno

"Impressionism from the Musée d'Orsay – A Tale of Interiors" will open on Saturday, October 25th at the National Museum of Western Art (Ueno Park, Tokyo). The first 200 visitors each day during the designated period (weekdays) will receive an original sticker (not for sale)! In honor of three "masters of Impressionism" whose works are featured in this exhibition, the museum will be holding "Monet Week," "Degas Week," and "Renoir Week." Each week will feature a different design of one of the works on display in the exhibition.

We will also introduce the official exhibition catalogue and original goods.

◆Monet Week

Period: November 11th (Tue) – 14th (Fri)
Items distributed: Original sticker of Claude Monet's "A Corner of an Apartment"

◆Degas Week

Period: November 18th (Tue) – 21st (Fri)
Items distributed: Original sticker of Edgar Degas' "Family Portrait (Berelli Family)"

◆Renoir Week

Period: December 2 (Tue) to 5 (Fri)
Items distributed: Pierre-Auguste Renoir "Girls Playing the Piano" original sticker

◆Available to: Customers who visit the exhibition during the above period, the first 200 people each day *Available until the planned number of tickets is reached
◆Distribution location: National Museum of Western Art "Impressionism from the Musée d'Orsay – A Tale of Interiors" Special Exhibition Room Ticket Gate
*One ticket per person.
*Discount coupons are not included.

The official exhibition catalogue has two different cover designs!

Sales price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
A4 variant, 252 pages, hardcover
*Some information about the works is also provided in English.

In addition to full-color images of all 97 works in this exhibition, the book also includes articles and columns by experts from Japan and abroad in both Japanese and English. Edgar Degas' "Family Portrait (The Bellelli Family)," which is being shown in Japan for the first time, is featured in a large double-page spread, allowing you to fully enjoy the charm of the work.
There are two cover designs available: Degas's "Family Portrait (The Bellelli Family)" and Pierre-Auguste Renoir's "Girls Playing the Piano."
This is a comprehensive book that will give you a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by artists surrounding "Impressionism and the Interior"!

*Depending on stock availability, you may not be able to choose the cover type.

Published by: National Museum of Western Art, Yomiuri Shimbun
Supervised by: Hiroyo Hakamada (Chief Researcher, National Museum of Western Art), Anne Robbins (Curator of Paintings, Musée d'Orsay)
Written by: Hiroyo Hakamada, Anne Robbins, Sylvie Patry (Senior Curator, Head of the Founding Anniversary Events of the Musée d'Orsay and the Musée de l'Orangerie), Chika Amano (Professor Emeritus at Ochanomizu University), Cyril Sciamma (Director of the Giverny Impressionist Museum), Anaïs Archus (Curator of Decorative Arts at the Musée d'Orsay), and others

Original exhibition merchandise

[Collaboration goods]
PAPIER TIGRE Notebook, Mesh Pouch, Ballpoint Pen
Notebook: 3,300 yen each Mesh pouch: 2,640 yen each Ballpoint pen: 1,980 yen

PAPIER TIGRE is a product brand founded in Paris in 2012 that produces stationery and other products. The brand, which bears the word "papier" (paper), offers a variety of carefully crafted items, including notebooks, mesh pouches, and ballpoint pens. These designs are exclusive to this exhibition.

ame earrings
6,820 yen each

These are collaboration items with the lifestyle brand "ame," which pursues the beauty of recycled plastic. The earrings and earrings were created inspired by the use of color and light in Degas's "Family Portrait (The Bellelli Family)" and Renoir's "Girls at the Piano."
There are 6 types of each, for a total of 12 types. Please choose your favorite accessories.

We will also introduce some of our original goods.

*All prices include tax.
*The image is for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual product.
*Stock of each product is limited. There may be a purchase limit for some products.
*Please refrain from purchasing for the purpose of resale.

Orsay Impressionism Exhibition x Atre Ueno "Immerse yourself in the lingering artistic atmosphere of the Orsay Impressionism Exhibition at Atre" will be held!

A collaborative project has been realized with Atre Ueno, a shopping center directly connected to JR Ueno Station (located in Taito Ward, Tokyo)!
From Saturday, October 25th to Sunday, November 30th, 2025, limited edition novelty gifts will be available at select shops, and a collaborative menu will be offered at "The Arts Fusion by L'écrin." This will be a special event exclusive to the exhibition, reflecting its unique worldview.

[① Collaboration Menu]

■The Arts Fusion by L'écrin (EAST 1F)
"Impressionist Special Collaboration Menu – A Story to Enjoy with Food" 4,800 yen (tax included)
Enjoy a total of four dishes – appetizer, fish, meat and dessert – that combine ingredients and worldviews from works by Monet, Renoir, Degas and others.
*Wine is not included in the price.

[② Limited edition shopper bag and original sticker gift]
Customers who spend 2,000 yen or more (tax included) at participating stores will receive a limited edition original shopper and an original sticker with a discount coupon on a first-come, first-served basis.

[Distribution period] Saturday, October 25, 2025 – while supplies last
[Participating shops] Please check the Atre Ueno official website.
*Only one ticket per person (of each type) will be given.

[③ Original coaster gift]
Customers who order a drink at select restaurants and cafes will receive an original coaster with a discount coupon on a first-come, first-served basis.

[Distribution period] Saturday, October 25, 2025 – while supplies last
[Participating shops] Please check the Atre Ueno official website.
*Only one ticket will be given per person.

For details, please visit the Atre Ueno official website.
https://www.atre.co.jp/ueno/news/5748/

Tokyo Metro's original 24-hour ticket is now on sale!

To commemorate the opening of this exhibition, Tokyo Metro will be selling original 24-hour tickets featuring Edgar Degas's "Family Portrait (The Bellelli Family)" and Pierre-Auguste Renoir's "Girls at the Piano."

Price: 700 yen each (tax included)
Sales quantity: 10,000 each (total 20,000) *Ends when sold out
Sales period and locations:
From Saturday, October 25, 2025 to Sunday, February 15, 2026
"Impressionism from the Musée d'Orsay – A Tale of Interiors" Special Shop
From Monday, October 27, 2025 to Sunday, February 15, 2026
Tokyo Metro Passenger Information Center (Omotesando Station, Ikebukuro Station, Shinjuku Station)
Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
Chuo Ward Tourist Information Center
Tokyo City i Tourism and Business Information Center
TERMINAL GINZA Tourist Information Center

Ticket inquiries: Tokyo Metro Customer Center
https://www.tokyometro.jp/support/index.html

Special tickets on sale now!

●Special Ticket Impressionist Exhibition x Great Extinction Exhibition Ueno Otonari Set Ticket
Sales price: 4,100 yen (tax included)
Sales period: August 8th (Friday) 10:00 to February 15th (Sunday) 16:30
Available at Asoview!

This is a set ticket for the special exhibition "The Great Extinction – The Big Five in the History of Life" (November 1st – February 23rd, 2026, National Museum of Nature and Science), which will be held at the same time at two neighboring art museums in Ueno Park!
This is a great value discount ticket that is 500 yen cheaper than purchasing same-day tickets for both exhibitions separately.

*This ticket set includes one general admission ticket to the "Impressionism from the Musée d'Orsay – Tales of Interiors" exhibition and one admission ticket for general admission and university students to "The Great Extinction – The Big Five in the History of Life."
*One QR ticket will be issued for each group of applicants, and the same QR code can be used to view both exhibitions once each.

●Ticket with postcard
Sales price: Advance tickets and same-day tickets are the regular price + 100 yen
Sales period: May 29th (Thursday) 10:00 to February 15th (Sunday) 2026 16:30
Sales location: Seven Ticket

Your ticket comes with a postcard of your choice of one of the exhibition's key visual designs!
*The image is for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual product.
*If you purchase a "Ticket with Postcard" from Seven Ticket, you can print one postcard of your choice from two designs at a multi-copy machine inside a 7-Eleven store.
*Some stores do not have multi-copy machines.

[Exhibition Overview]
This exhibition will trace the interests and expressive challenges of Impressionist painters such as Manet, Monet, Degas, Renoir, and Cézanne regarding the theme of interiors, through approximately 100 works, including around 70 masterpieces from the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, known as the "Hall of Fame of Impressionism," as well as important works from Japan and abroad.
This is the first time in about 10 years that the Musée d'Orsay's Impressionist collection has come to Japan on this scale.
This will be a valuable opportunity to experience the new charm of Impressionism from an "interior" perspective.

[Event Overview]
◆Exhibition title: Impressionism from the Musée d'Orsay—Stories of Interiors
◆Period: October 25, 2025 [Sat] – February 15, 2026 [Sun]
◆Venue: National Museum of Western Art [Ueno Park, Tokyo]
Opening hours: 9:30am – 5:30pm (until 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays)
Closed: Mondays, November 4th (Tuesday), November 25th (Tuesday), December 28th (Sunday) – January 1st, 2026 (Thursday, national holiday), January 13th (Tuesday) (however, open on November 3rd (Monday, national holiday), November 24th (Monday, closed), January 12th (Monday, national holiday), and February 9th (Monday))

◆Admission fee (tax included):
Adults: 2,300 yen (2,100 yen) University students: 1,400 yen (1,300 yen) High school students: 1,000 yen (900 yen)
*Prices in parentheses are advance ticket prices.
*Free admission for junior high school students and younger, people with physical or mental disabilities, and one accompanying person. (Please present your student ID or proof of age, or disability certificate.)
*University and high school students must present their student ID at the ticket counter when entering the museum.
*Students and faculty of schools affiliated with the National Museum of Western Art Campus Members can view this exhibition for 1,200 yen for students and 2,100 yen for faculty and staff. (Please present your student or faculty ID card and purchase your ticket at the National Museum of Western Art ticket counter during the exhibition period or on the day of your visit.)
*Free admission for high school students from December 12th (Friday) to December 26th (Friday). Please present your student ID at the ticket counter when entering the museum.
*You can also view the permanent exhibition with this exhibition ticket on the day of viewing.
*Advance tickets will be on sale from Thursday, May 29th to Friday, October 24th. (Tickets will be on sale at the National Museum of Western Art Information Center until Wednesday, October 22nd.)
*For detailed ticket information, please check the official exhibition website.

◆Organizers: National Museum of Western Art, Musee d'Orsay, Yomiuri Shimbun, Nippon Television Network Corporation
◆Special sponsors: Canon, Daiwa Securities Group
◆Sponsor: DNP Dai Nippon Printing
◆ Supported by: French Embassy in Japan/Institut Français
◆ Cooperation: Japan Airlines, Nippon Cargo Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo AG, Yamato Transport, Western Art Foundation

◆Official website: https://www.orsay2025.jp
◆Inquiries: 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial)

[From the press release of the "Impressionist Art from the Musée d'Orsay – Tales of Interiors" Public Relations Office]

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National Museum of Nature and Science

The National Museum of Nature and Science will hold the special exhibition "Quantum Century" from Tuesday, October 21st to Sunday, November 30th, 2025 (Reiwa 7), as detailed below.

[Detailed URL: https://www.kahaku.go.jp/event/2025/10quantumcentury/ ]

About 100 years ago, a theory developed by physicists brought about a major revolution in human knowledge of nature.
The name of this theory is "quantum mechanics." It is the foundation of modern science, and through its applications, it is the driving force behind changes in our lives and society.
The year 2025 will be the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IQY), marking the first century of quantum mechanics. This exhibition will introduce the essence of quantum mechanics theory and portray the progress of this theory as the challenge taken on by scientists fascinated by the mysterious mechanisms of the natural world.
The museum will exhibit a portrait of Einstein with a handwritten message, newly acquired and on display for the first time, as well as letters from Heisenberg, Dirac, and others, as well as valuable materials on scientists involved in the development of quantum physics (some of which are reproductions).The museum will also feature hands-on exhibits on physical phenomena that allow visitors to learn about concepts of quantum mechanics, such as "Schrödinger's cat" and "quantum entanglement," through hands-on experience.

Event Overview

Special Exhibition "Quantum Century"

[Venue] National Museum of Nature and Science (Ueno Park, Tokyo), 2nd floor of the Global Gallery, permanent exhibition room
[Holding period] October 21st (Tuesday) to November 30th (Sunday), 2025 (Reiwa 7)
[Opening hours] 9:00-17:00 *Entry is until 30 minutes before closing time
[Closed] Mondays, and Tuesdays if Monday is a public holiday
[Admission fee] Adults and university students: 630 yen (510 yen for groups), high school students and younger and those 65 and older: Free
*This exhibition can be viewed with the admission fee for the permanent exhibition only. *Groups of 20 or more people
*For details on how to enter the museum, please see our website.
https://www.kahaku.go.jp/
[Sponsor] National Museum of Nature and Science
[Co-sponsored by] Physical Society of Japan

Exhibition Introduction

Part I The birth of quantum mechanics

Quantum mechanics did not suddenly emerge in its entirety 100 years ago. Key ideas were gradually developed from around the turn of the 19th to the 20th century. However, the momentum in the mid-1920s was incredible, and the basic framework of the theory was discovered within just two years from 1925. However, this was only the beginning of an investigation into the mysterious "mysteries" of the natural world.

Part II The Challenge of Quantum Mechanics

Quantum mechanics has provided an extremely accurate explanation for phenomena at various levels in the natural world. Technologies that apply this knowledge are the foundation of our society. While the mysterious properties of the natural world revealed by the theory are being explored, efforts to actively utilize it to create unprecedented technologies are attracting attention. The story of quantum mechanics may have only just begun.

Exhibition highlights

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Tracing the history of quantum physics through valuable documents from scientists

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Experience the wonders of quantum physics through physical phenomena and hands-on exhibits

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Learn about the cutting edge of quantum technology through real materials

Exhibition curator

Department of Science, Physics and Chemistry Group
Researcher Hiroto Kono
I specialize in the history of science, particularly the history of modern and contemporary physical science. I am particularly interested in the history of physics in Japan since the Meiji period, and my research focuses on the dynamism of academic formation through the analysis of academic theories and international comparisons. In recent years, I have been investigating the formation process of condensed matter physics in Japan.

[Agency for Cultural Affairs] Press Release

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Tokyo Bunka Kaikan

Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, which has supported Japan's performing arts for 64 years, will close for approximately three years for construction work starting in May 2026. The final opera performance before the closure has been decided to be "Don Giovanni" (conductor: Riccardo Muti).

Tokyo Bunka Kaikan (Ueno Park, Taito Ward) was built in 1961 by Kunio Maekawa, one of Japan's leading postwar architects. For 64 years, this "temple of the performing arts" has shone brilliantly as the center of opera, ballet, and orchestral performances in Japan. However, it has been announced that the building will be closed for approximately three years for construction work, starting in May 2026. The hall has previously hosted performances from some of the world's leading opera houses, including the Vienna State Opera and La Scala in Milan. It has now been announced that the final opera performance before the closure will be a performance of " Don Giovanni " (composed by W.A. Mozart) by world-renowned conductor Riccardo Muti. An opening press conference was held to welcome Muti, who was visiting Japan for the Italian Opera Academy in Tokyo .

Muti's rare opera, conducted in Japan, even in his home base in Europe.

Riccardo Muti will conduct three staged opera productions of Mozart's "Don Giovanni" at the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan in April and May 2026. Directed by Chiara Muti, the all-Italian cast (with the exception of Masetto), led by Luca Micheletti in the title role, will be presented in a full-scale stage format, rather than a concert performance. The Tokyo Spring Festival Orchestra will take the pit, and the Tokyo Opera Singers will provide the chorus. Having performed under Muti's guidance at the Italian Opera Academy in Tokyo, they have earned the maestro's deep trust, leading to the decision to perform this production, which has already been performed in Italy, in Japan. A press conference was held at the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, the venue, on September 10th, welcoming Muti, NBS Executive Director Norio Takahashi, and Tokyo Spring Festival Executive Committee Chairman Koichi Suzuki, who are currently visiting Japan.

Norio Takahashi (Executive Director, Japan Performing Arts Foundation)
"The Tokyo Spring Festival has invited Muti 13 times since 2006, and to date has presented 11 concert-style opera performances of six works. We at NBS have conducted numerous operas at relocation performances at La Scala in Milan, the Vienna State Opera, and the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma. The last staged opera conducted by a maestro was at the Vienna State Opera in 2016. As you know, Tokyo Bunka Kaikan will undergo three years of renovation work in May of next year, and in fact, for about three years now we have been thinking about whether it would be possible to have a staged opera conducted by a maestro. I discussed this with Tokyo Spring Festival. Just before the three-year closure, we decided to split the work, with Tokyo Spring Festival providing the music and us (NBS), our specialty in the staging. All the sets and costumes will be rented from the Teatro Regio di Torino, which will cost as much as a relocation. Since we won't be going through the opera house's administrative office, the process will be a lot of work. The Nihon Keizai Shimbun, celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, will be involved as a sponsor, and the three parties will be working together to launch the project. Tokyo Bunka Kaikan will be unable to stage large-scale productions for the next three years, starting next May. We are concerned about the decline of performing arts, and we strongly believe that we must continue to promote culture. Incidentally, this "Don Giovanni" will mark the completion of Muti's Da Ponte trilogy, following "Così fan tutte" during his 2008 visit to Japan with the Vienna State Opera and "The Marriage of Figaro," also from Vienna, in 2016. It will be a culminating performance.

Koichi Suzuki (Chairman of the Tokyo Spring Music Festival Executive Committee)
"I'm not involved with music, but I started the music festival over 20 years ago, and Muti came in the second year, and he taught me that there's meaning in continuing the festival. The Italian Opera Academy has nurtured young performers and has achieved great results, and I myself was taught Verdi from scratch. That's why Muti often teases me, saying, 'Many people go from Verdi to Wagner, but the reverse is rare.' When I see the academy mentoring young people, I think it must be extremely strict and difficult. But when I listen, the sound changes every day. This year marks the end of the academy, but Muti and I have decided, 'Even though we're getting old, let's live on for a while' (laughs). I hope Muti will continue conducting until he's about 100 years old. I've had the pleasure of listening to Muti's Mozart symphonies, such as "Haffner" and "Jupiter," and I'm looking forward to seeing how he will interpret Mozart in next spring's opera."

It would not be an exaggeration to say that I have devoted most of my life to the study of Mozart's works.

Riccardo Muti (conductor)
"Hello, fellow journalists. Thank you all for joining us today. I would like to thank my friend Suzuki Koichi. I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to Takahashi Norio, with whom I have built a cooperative relationship, and to the Nikkei Shimbun for lending their support to this operation. My long, long love affair with Japan began in 1975, with the Vienna Philharmonic's tour of Japan, and many more since then… Milan La Scala, Vienna State Opera, Philadelphia Orchestra, Vienna Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony Orchestra – the list of concerts and operas alone is enormous.

My relationship with Mozart runs deep, just like my relationship with Verdi. As music director of La Scala, I conducted six of his works. In Salzburg, I conducted "Così fan tutte," "Don Giovanni," "La Clemenza di Tito," "The Magic Flute," and many other symphonies. I'm not a Mozart specialist. However, it's no exaggeration to say that I've devoted most of my life to studying Mozart's works. I've performed with Vienna orchestras in Japan, and thanks to Suzuki-san, I've also performed Mozart with the Tokyo Spring Festival Orchestra. I feel it's especially important to study with young orchestras here. Because of my long relationship with the Vienna Philharmonic, I want to share my experience with young musicians like ripe fruit.

I consider Da Ponte's trilogy to be Italian opera. As we all know, Mozart understood and spoke Italian perfectly. The recitatives show how fluently Mozart spoke Italian. The recitatives in Don Giovanni are almost more important than the arias. Phrases, words, and things like that are important. It's not like the music comes first and the words are added later.

In Italian opera, it's especially important to understand Italian. The song in "Così fan tutte," "You have to know a lot of things by the time you're 15," is written to be spoken to. If a conductor who doesn't understand Italian were to conduct mechanically, it would immediately be obvious that it was wrong, not that it was German. At the academy, the students and the choir are wonderfully cooperative. I want to say that it's not that I know the truth. However, I'm able to teach today thanks to what my teachers have learned over generations.

Many years ago, a recording of "Don Giovanni" was released with some wonderful singers. Giorgio Strehler (1921-1987) was a brilliant director, and I consider him almost godlike as a director. My daughter, Chiara, studied at Strehler's school, and she also studied in my musical world. Chiara's production of "Don Giovanni," which will be performed here next year, was a great success at the Teatro Regio di Turin and also at the Teatro Massimo de Palermo. When this production was brought to Japan, I immediately said, "In that case, let's do it with a Japanese orchestra and chorus!"

Da Ponte's trilogy is described as "Dramma Giocoso" (tragicomedy), and jokes always have a bitter edge . The finales of all three operas are negative. I think it's a mistake to have the characters act like clowns at the end. Don Giovanni is not a clown, after all. I think it expresses the spirit of evil. At the end, he descends into hell, but before he does, a dark light shines on his world. When he disappears, those left behind lose something and don't know what to do. The tragic music in the prelude begins with D'mor, which is the same as in the Requiem. This is a complex opera, and one of its messages is that "you can't trust anyone." It's not a comedy at all, and there's a melancholy sadness hidden within. I'm not saying it should be made like a funeral, but… Mozart and Da Ponte may appear to be light-hearted characters on the surface, but deep down they were tough people. It's true that Da Ponte may have chased women around in his youth, but the 1700s were a special time.

I've said a lot, but I urge you to see the performance and decide for yourself whether it was good or bad. The production features a wonderful cast. First of all, the lead singer, Luca Micheletti, is the most interesting baritone in Italy right now, and he began his career as an actor. He is also the director, and the other cast members have already performed together in Italy and have been well-trained.

We can't erase the past

I have been fighting this battle for a long time. A conductor does more than just read the notes and move his arms. It is important to acquire culture. Performing Mozart is not just about learning the notes. You need to study his life, his world, the things he suffered, and at the same time, the world of Da Ponte.

History and events of the past cannot be erased. Don Giovanni is an opera that may not be easily performed due to modern restrictions. Both Mozart and Verdi were humane composers, and their works deeply challenge the listener to consider questions such as what love is and what humanity is.

We cannot erase the past. We can erase past mistakes. By doing so, we are teaching young people that "the past was perfect," which is problematic. It is wrong to omit words from a script because they are politically incorrect. If there were mistakes in the past, we must remember them in order to make them right.

Finally, music… and I'm not saying this because I'm a musician, but I think it's the most important element that brings people together. I'd like to conclude this interview with the words of St. Agostino (354-430, Christian theologian, philosopher, and bishop). He wrote in Latin, so I'll start by reading it in Latin. Here's the Italian translation:
"All who sing and play are people who know how to love"
thank you very much.

Interview and text: Hisae Odashima (music writer)

Opera "Don Giovanni" composed by W.A. Mozart
Conductor: Riccardo Muti

■Official website : https://www.nbs.or.jp/stages/2026/dongiovanni/

■Performance Schedule
2026
April 26th (Sun) 14:00
April 29th (Wednesday) 14:00
May 1st (Fri) 14:00

■ Venue: Tokyo Bunka Kaikan (Ueno)

■ Main scheduled performers
Don Giovanni: Luca Micheletti
Donna Anna: Maria Grazia Schiavo
Donna Elvira: Mariangela Sicilia
Don Ottavio: Giovanni Sala
Leporello: Alessandro Luongo
Zerlina: Francesca Di Sauro
Masetto: Leon Kosavich
Knight Commander: Vittorio de Campo
Orchestra: Tokyo Spring Festival Orchestra Chorus: Tokyo Opera Singers

■Ticket prices
S=¥59,000 A=¥46,000 B=¥36,000 C=¥28,000 D=¥21,000 E=¥15,000
Supporter seats = 109,000 yen (S seats with donation)
U39 seat = ¥13,000 U29 seat = ¥10,000

■ Release Schedule
・NBS WEB Ticket & Tokyo Spring Music Festival WEB advance sale
2025/10/3 (Fri) 19:00 – 10/26 (Sun) 18:00

・General sale starts at 10:00 on Thursday, October 30, 2025

・U39 Seats & U29 Seats: Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 7:00 PM

*Supporter seats and U39 & U29 seats are only available through NBS WEB tickets.

Organized by: Japan Performing Arts Foundation / Spring Festival in Tokyo Executive Committee / Nikkei Inc.

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