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Kan'ei-ji Temple on Mount Toei

The Chain Museum Co., Ltd. has begun implementing the ticket sales system of its art communication platform, "ArtSticker," for the Tokyo Biennale 2025, an international art festival originating from Tokyo, which will run from Friday, October 17th to Sunday, December 14th, 2025.

Event theme

The Tokyo Biennale is a "social dive" international art festival that "dives" into various areas of the city of Tokyo, discovering and creating together the charm and new value that lives in the culture and lifestyles of the people who gather there.

This year's theme, "Would you like to take a walk together?" focuses on how the way we connect changes depending on "who" and "where" we walk, connecting us in a soft, gentle way. This year's Tokyo Biennale attempts to discover and create new relationships through a variety of artworks themed around "walking." The base venue, Toeizan Kan'ei-ji Temple, dates back to the Edo period, and Etoile Kaito was founded in 1902, making it a place with a long history in the region. You can experience the profound meaning of "walking" from the comfort of your own home at these two historic venues, or you can actually walk through the six areas. Why not experience the expression of a "social dive" that creates encounters between people, and between people and cities?

■Message from the General Producer

The mission is to dive into Tokyo and become deeply involved with the city.

The Tokyo Biennale is a "social dive" international art festival that "dives" into various areas of the city of Tokyo, discovering and creating together the charm and new value that lives in the culture and lifestyles of the people who gather there.
The theme of this year's event, "Would you like to take a walk with me?" focuses on the fact that the way we connect with others changes depending on "who" we walk with and "where," and is an attempt to create a new form of "walk" that gently and tenderly connects us. Through this uncharted walk, we will explore the expression of a "social dive" that creates encounters between people and people, and between people and cities.
Even in a world where conflicts are deepening, the physical act of walking side by side with someone, even if it's the first time we've met, can provide an opportunity to get to know each other, spark interest in the city and its culture, and become the seed of dialogue. Tokyo, a city twice reduced to ruins by the Great Kanto Earthquake and World War II, continues to nurture diverse streetscapes and people's lives. We want to cherish the miraculous moment of being able to walk together. In particular, we must not forget the existence of "underlying culture"—the wisdom, faith, self-governance, performing arts, and townspeople's culture of urban life that has continued since the Edo period. These traditions still live on inconspicuously throughout the city, and are important cultural resources that can serve as breeding ground for new creativity in the modern era. Tokyo Biennale 2025 will carefully uncover these hidden corners of Tokyo's culture and attempt to connect them to the future through art projects.
To that end, we will explore forms of expression that involve deliberately drifting around the streets of Tokyo, actively taking detours, using the imagination and methodology of artists. This art project, which involves a "stroll" that weaves new relationships, gently connects the city and its people. For example, when you go to see the installation at Toeizan Kan'ei-ji Temple, which is celebrating its 400th anniversary since its founding, or the collection of artworks quietly placed in the gaps of the city, it is in the scenery you encounter along the way and the casual interactions with people that you will make discoveries that can only be experienced here and now. When you come across something that catches your eye, be sure to stop and take a moment to look at it. There you may find an unexpected moment of spiritual opening.
Tokyo Biennale 2025 will dive into Tokyo through 14 exhibition venues, works by 39 participating artists, and numerous walking programs, creating art projects that are deeply connected to the city.

General Producer: Masato Nakamura

Three Features of Tokyo Biennale 2025

Feature 1: A citizen-led, participatory art festival with the theme "Stroll"

Tokyo Biennale 2025 will feature two exhibition locations and six areas filled with artworks and projects. Participating citizens will create their own routes and discover things beyond the artworks that make them wonder, "Is this really art?" This is an art festival created by citizens. A "Stroll University Special Lecture" will also be held before the event begins, sharing the meaning of strolling and new perspectives. Numerous walking-related workshops and tours will also be held during the event.

Feature 2: Two "art maps" – paper and digital – connecting two bases and six areas

The Art Map will accompany you on your walks and discoveries as you participate in Tokyo Biennale 2025. With fun illustrations and an art map that shows you the highlights at a glance, you can explore the exhibition venues and areas. In addition to the exhibits, the "This Is Art Discovery Team" has been formed to connect interesting information hidden in local cultural facilities, public art, and the city, and will conduct research and gather information in advance. Traces of social trends, culture, and people's lives will also be plotted based on "Edo/Tokyo Lifestyle Studies." These will be reflected on a single map in digital space, connecting the Tokyo Biennale's host areas.

Feature 3: International and local, where people intersect

Through collaboration with artists invited from overseas, such as through the international artist open call project "SOCIAL DIVE" and the "Overseas Collaboration Project," we will rediscover and reconstruct the potential hidden in our lives, culture, behavior, and language from a multifaceted perspective. Through walks, events, dialogue, and more, we will discover new perspectives and possibilities for Tokyo together with the citizens that we would normally not notice.

■Venue and exhibiting artists – The venue will be in six diverse areas in northeastern Tokyo

Tokyo Biennale 2025 will be held in multiple facilities and public spaces in the northeastern Tokyo wards of Chiyoda, Chuo, Bunkyo, and Taito. Centered around two main exhibition venues (fees apply), Toeizan Kan'ei-ji Temple and Etoile Kaito Living Hall, visitors can enjoy exhibitions and events in six free areas, each with its own history and culture.

Base Exhibition
Kan'ei-ji Temple, Toeizan (1-14-11 Ueno Sakuragi, Taito Ward)
Etoile Kaito Living Hall (1-15-15 Higashikanda, Chiyoda-ku)

Exhibition Area
Ueno/Okachimachi area, Suidobashi area, Kanda/Akihabara area, Otemachi/Marunouchi/Yurakucho area, Nihonbashi/Makuicho area, Yaesu/Kyobashi area

Tokyo Biennale 2025 Events

Sanpo University Special Lecture No. 4 "Sanpo no Machi" (Strolling Town)

Toshiya Yoshimi

President of Sanpo University Professor at the Faculty of Tourism and Urban Planning, Kokugakuin University

General admission: 1,500 yen / Students: 500 yen
We will listen to the genius loci hidden in the local areas of Tokyo and engage in dialogue with the history and memories that have been passed down there.
Date and time: November 6, 2025 (Thursday) 18:30~20:00
Guest: Naoki Oshiro (Professor of Cultural Geography, Faculty of Letters, Meiji University)

Event Overview

title
Tokyo Biennale 2025: An international art festival originating from Tokyo

theme
Would you like to take a walk with me?

Dates
October 17, 2025 (Friday) – December 14, 2025 (Sunday)

venue
Base exhibition (2 venues): Toeizan Kan'eiji Temple, Etoile Kaito Living Hall
Exhibition areas (6 locations): Ueno/Okachimachi area, Kanda/Akihabara area, Suidobashi area, Nihonbashi/Bakurocho area, Yaesu/Kyobashi area, Otemachi/Marunouchi/Yurakucho area
*Historic buildings, public spaces, stores, unused buildings, etc. in each area

Ticket prices
Advance tickets (two venues common ticket)
General admission: 2,500 yen
Students: 1,500 yen

General ticket (two venues common ticket)
General admission: 2,900 yen
Students: 1,700 yen

Tickets by venue: Etoile Kaito Living Hall
General admission: 2,100 yen
Students: 1,400 yen

Tickets by venue: Toeizan Kan'eiji Temple
General admission: 1,100 yen
Students: 400 yen

Organizer
Tokyo Biennale General Incorporated Association

Sponsor
Chiyoda Ward, Chuo Ward, Bunkyo Ward, Taito Ward, Chiyoda Ward Tourism Association, Chuo Ward Tourism Association, Bunkyo Ward Tourism Association, Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Japan, Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, Embassy of Norway, Embassy of Brazil in Japan, Polish Information and Cultural Center

Special Grant
Ishibashi Foundation, a public interest incorporated foundation

Grant
Arts Council Tokyo [Tokyo Arts and Culture Appreciation Support Grant]
The Japan Foundation

Sponsorship
Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd., Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores Co., Ltd., Palace Hotel Tokyo, Fujifilm Business Innovation Japan Co., Ltd., YKK Corporation, Park Hotel Tokyo, Wonder Powered You Co., Ltd.

Business Partner
Tokyo Dome Corporation

Special Cooperation
Kan'ei-ji Temple, Etoile Kaito Co., Ltd.

cooperation
Kyobashi Saiku Area Management General Incorporated Association, NTT East Japan, Ebiwara Shoten, Otemachi First Square Co., Ltd., Command A LLC, Tokyo University of the Arts, Toda Corporation, East Japan Railway Company

Subsidy project
FY2025 Japan Cultural Expo 2.0 Project (Japan Arts Council/Agency for Cultural Affairs)

This project supports the "All Welcome Tokyo" campaign, which aims to create a Tokyo that everyone can enjoy, regardless of whether they have a disability or not, or whether they have a language or cultural difference.

List of participating artists (in alphabetical order)

[Domestic]
Tamari Akiyama, Junko Iwaoka, L PACK., Kaze Ouchi, Junya Kataoka + Rie Iwatake, Mari Katayama, Nozomu Kubota, Yoshiaki Kurihara, Takeru Kurokawa, Mami Osemura, SIDE CORE, Naoki Sato, 6lines studio + Yoshiharu Tsukamoto, Shingo Suzuki, Akio Suzuki, Risaku Suzuki, Kazuki Takahashi, Mika Terauchi, Sachiko Toda, Yasuko Toyoshima, Masato Nakamura, Naoya Hatakeyama, Nobuyuki Fujiwara, Hogarty, Chihiro Minato, Milk Warehouse The Coconuts, Goro Murayama, Junichi Mori, Yasushi Mori, Shun Yonaha, Eiji Watanabe

[abroad]
Naraka Wijewardene (Sri Lanka), Camilla Svensson (Brazil), Tenthaus Art Collective and the OVEN Network (Norway/Thailand), Mariam Tovmasyan (Armenia), Truong Que Chi/Nguyen Phuong Linh (Vietnam), Piotr Buyak (Poland), Elke Leinhuber (Germany), Adam Leugert (Sweden)

Website
https://tokyobiennale.jp/

About ArtSticker

Operated by The Chain Museum Co., Ltd., this platform provides opportunities to encounter art and places to enjoy dialogue, "connecting a series of experiences" in art appreciation. It features a wide range of works, from well-known artists to up-and-coming young artists. The genres of the works are also diverse, including installations, paintings, and performing arts.
ArtSticker also hopes to connect art and artists directly with the world by connecting them to unique real-life locations, not just digitally.

▽ArtSticker Website
https://artsticker.app/

▽ArtSticker download URL
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/artsticker/id1446438049

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ArtSticker is currently looking for event organizers who would like to implement the ticketing feature.
It is also possible to sell and link audio guides to the exhibits.
For more information, please see below and contact us.

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Overview of The Chain Museum Co., Ltd.

Company name: The Chain Museum Co., Ltd. (pronounced: The Chain Museum)
Address: Daikanyama TOKO, 3rd floor, Daikanyama Art Village, 17-10 Sarugakucho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Representative Director Masamichi Toyama

▽The Chain Museum Official Website
https://www.tcm.art/

[The Chain Museum Co., Ltd.] Press Release

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Ueno Royal Museum

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the serialization of "City Hunter," published by Coremix Inc. , on February 26, 2025, the largest original art exhibition in the series' history, "City Hunter Original Art Exhibition ~FOREVER, CITY HUNTER~," will be held at the Ueno Royal Museum from Saturday, November 22, 2025 to Sunday, December 28, 2025.

Tickets for the exhibition will go on sale from 10:00 AM on Thursday, September 25th. This exhibition is dedicated to all fans of "City Hunter," and is the largest exhibition in the series' history, packed with memorable scenes and lines that are etched in everyone's hearts. The fateful encounter between Ryo and Kaori. The trust built with unique colleagues and clients. And the bond between Ryo and Kaori, who recognize each other as irreplaceable partners. This cool, comical, sometimes poignant, and deeply moving story is now condensed into one big exhibit. An impressive display of over 400 original drawings will be on display. Furthermore, the exhibition is packed with must-see exhibits for fans, including rare materials, photo spots where you can immerse yourself in the world of the series, and special videos.

Please enjoy to your heart's content the endless charm of "City Hunter," which has continued to shine for over 40 years. Further information regarding this exhibition will be announced in late October or early November. In addition, a crowdfunding project titled "XYZ…We want to bring Ryo Saeba to the Ueno Royal Museum!!" is also being held in preparation for the exhibition.

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 enjoy the exhibition before the general public. We also have a wide variety of tickets available for sale, including set tickets that come with special perks like an original snow globe and original pins, and partner tickets that offer great deals for two people visiting together. For more details about tickets, please refer to the exhibition website or each ticket agency.

■Release date
September 25th (Thurs) 10:00~

■Ticket sales URL
e+
Full-year ticket/11/22-23 designated date and time ticket
https://eplus.jp/cityhunter40th_ex/

JRE MALL
Seasonal ticket
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
*November 22nd (Sat) and 23rd (Sun), designated time slots every hour, admission bonus (holo sticker) *Not for sale
Regular advance tickets and same-day tickets will not be valid for admission on these two days.

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
Partner ticket: 4,500 yen
*Partner tickets are available for a limited time from Thursday, September 25th to Friday, October 10th.
*Please come in groups of two. Entering one person at a time is not permitted.

Ticket with special merchandise
Ticket with bonus goods①: 10,000 yen
Ticket with bonus goods②: 13,000 yen

Bonus Item 1: "City Hunter Original Art Exhibition Original Snow Globe"

Bonus Item 2: "City Hunter Original Art Exhibition Original Pin Set"

*All prices include tax.
*The bonus image is for illustrative purposes only. The design may change without notice.

XYZ…I want to invite Ryo Saeba to the Ueno Royal Museum!!

To mark the 40th anniversary of the start of the serialization of "City Hunter," we will be holding a crowdfunding project to recreate famous scenes together with fans.
At the venue of the City Hunter Original Art Exhibition ~FOREVER, CITY HUNTER!!~, there will be a life-size reproduction of Ryo relaxing and sipping coffee at the counter of the Cat's Eye Cafe, a spot often seen in the City Hunter series. We will work with you to create a spot where you can sit next to Ryo Saeba at the counter of the Cat's Eye Cafe and take commemorative photos!

■Application period
September 24th (Wednesday) 19:00 – October 26th (Sunday) 23:59

■Project page URL
https://ubgoe.com/projects/981

■Examples of return gifts
*Supporter names and comments will be posted on the "Giant XYZ Message Board" at the exhibition venue.
※SAEBA Shoji employee giveaway set of 6 items [①SAEBA Shoji business card (with your name), ②SAEBA Shoji president Ryo Saeba business card, ③pass case with neck strap, ④special ballpoint pen, ⑤special memo pad, ⑥special towel]
*Invitation to a premium preview on the day before November 21st
* Catalog signed by Hojo Tsukasa
※Life-size Ryo Saeba

Overview of "City Hunter Original Art Exhibition ~FOREVER, CITY HUNTER~"
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)
Organizer: Toei Coamix
Official website: https://www.cityhunter-ex.jp
X: https://x.com/cityhunter_ex
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityhunter_ex/

Original information

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.

[Comics information]
Zenon Selection "CITY HUNTER" all 29 volumes on sale now
Tsukasa Hojo
Published by: Coremix
Price: 880 yen (tax included)

[Coamix Corporation] Press Release

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On that day, your city will become a huge gaming space.

Gab Inc. is pleased to announce that it will be participating in the planning and management of "Seisochu," a game-style litter collection event scheduled to be held in Ueno, Taito Ward, Tokyo on October 18, 2025.

The game-like trash collection event "Seisochu" is coming to Ueno, Taito Ward, Tokyo!
Complete various missions and aim to achieve them!
Ueno becomes a game area, and you can enjoy a new experience where fallen trash turns into points.

・Event details

[Implementation Information]
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Reception location: Okachimachi Park
Organized by: Taito Ward Tourism Division
Planning and management: Gab Co., Ltd.
Capacity: 100 people selected by lottery
Reception begins: 9:15 / Opening ceremony: 9:45 / End: 12:00
Participation fee: Free
Will proceed in light rain / Will be postponed in severe weather

[In the event of an event postponement]
The event may be postponed depending on the weather on the day of the event.
Postponed date: October 19, 2025 (Sunday)
Reception location: Okachimachi Park
Reception begins: 9:15 / Opening ceremony: 9:45 / End: 12:00

[Application Deadline]
Until 23:59 on Sunday, October 12th

[Lottery results announcement]
October 13th (Monday)

If the event is postponed, we will contact you by email around Wednesday, October 15th.
Important emails regarding the event will be sent, so please make sure that you can receive emails from seisouchu@gab.tokyo. If you do not receive the email, please check your spam folder.

【Items to bring】
·drink
・One smartphone that can use LINE per team
・Comfortable clothing (comfortable shoes, hat, rain gear)
*Please bring a mobile battery if you have one.
*Tongs, bags, gloves, and other equipment will be provided by the organizers, so there is no need to bring cleaning supplies.

[Participation Q&A]
Q: Can elementary school students participate alone? Also, do infants and toddlers need tickets?
A: For safety reasons, elementary school students cannot participate alone. Children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian aged 18 or over. All guests, including parents and infants, will need a ticket.

Q: How many tickets can I apply for?
A: Because Seisou is a team event, the maximum number of people per application (one team) is 5. If you are participating with 6 or more people, please apply for separate teams.

Q: Do I need to bring cleaning supplies?
A: Equipment such as tongs, bags, and work gloves will be provided by the organizers, so cleaning supplies are not necessary. Please bring drinks, comfortable clothes, comfortable shoes, etc. If there are any items to protect yourself from the heat, please bring them with you.

Q: Do I need to bring a mobile battery?
A: This event will use the free calling app "LINE" and the map app "Google Maps" to distribute missions during the event. If you need one, please prepare a mobile battery.

Q: What if I don't want to be photographed or photographed in media coverage?
A: There may be photography and media coverage on the day. If you do not want to be photographed, please let the event staff know in advance.

[Notes regarding participation]
・Data communication charges are your responsibility.
・In the event of an infectious disease outbreak or a disaster, we may be forced to postpone the event.
・Please note that once you have submitted the application form, you will not be able to add or edit any information.
・Photographs and videos will be taken during the event. The rights to the images belong to Gab Inc. and the Taito City Tourism Division, and they may be used for news reports, social media, and other promotional purposes during the event. (If you do not want your images to be used, please inform the reception staff on the day.)
・Please note that there may also be media interviews.
・By completing your application, you agree to this notice, disclaimer, and the Seisouchu Privacy Policy ( https://www.seisouchu.com/privacypolicy ).

[Disclaimer]
・One person can participate with one ticket.
・Ticket cancellations will be subject to teket's ticket cancellation regulations.
・Personal information entered on the application site will be strictly managed in accordance with the Seisouchu Privacy Policy and shared internally. It will also be used as part of public relations activities, but will not be used for any purposes other than those related to this event.
・If you violate the terms of use or other rules set by our company, this ticket may become invalid.
・If the event is postponed or canceled due to force majeure or other reasons beyond our control, we may not be able to provide refunds or other compensation for this ticket.
・We are not responsible for any damages caused by natural disasters, troubles, incidents, accidents, etc. that occur during the event.
・We cannot be held responsible for any of the following issues that occur during the event.
1. A malfunction of the mobile device occurred while the game progress page was open.
2. Troubles between participants that occur during the event
3. Accidents and incidents caused by using a smartphone while walking
4. Accidents or incidents that occur intentionally outside the game area
5. Any trouble, incident or accident that occurs in a building unrelated to the event.
6. Troubles, incidents, and accidents caused by not following precautions
7. Troubles, incidents, or accidents caused by not following the instructions of staff during the race
8. Natural disasters, etc.
*This event is insured.

▼If you would like to participate, please apply below.
https://teket.jp/9471/54434

・What is Seisouchu?

"Keisouchu" is managed and operated under the responsibility of Gab Inc. with the official permission of Fuji Television Network, Inc. and the "Run for Money" production team.

Seisouchu is a garbage collection event that combines gamification (*1) with garbage collection. Teams work together to collect garbage, and points are awarded based on the type and weight of the garbage collected, as well as the degree of mission completion notified via smartphone, with the top teams receiving luxurious prizes. By creating a world where littered garbage is transformed into items and the entire city becomes a game area, this near-future environmental education content provides an opportunity to think about garbage issues through the introduction of "fun."

*1 Gamification refers to the application of game design elements and game principles to things other than games. Research has been progressing in recent years because of its effectiveness in promoting stress-free learning and behavior while still providing a fun, game-like experience.

・About the operating company

Company name: Gab Inc.
Address: Shibuya 3-chome Square Building 2F, 3-5-16 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Moeto Yamauchi
Company Overview: A startup company in its fifth year of business with the mission of "Solving Problems in a Unique Way." The company is involved in projects that contribute to the realization of a sustainable society, such as the game-like litter picking event "Seisochu," the Instagram account "Ethical Living" which provides lifestyle tips that lead to solving social issues, the "Ethical Living Online Store" where you can solve social issues just by enjoying shopping, and pop-up events held in various locations.
Website: https://www.gab.tokyo/

[Gab Inc.] Press Release

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Emperor Rockhopper, which creates emotionally honest entertainment theatre with the concept of "easy to understand and easy to watch" and the motto of "truth in a world of lies," will perform their 5th stage performance, "Things Left Unfinished," at Ueno Storehouse from November 6th (Thurs) to November 10th (Mon), 2025. The key visual for the performance has been released.

In this film, Hayakawa Iori, who is active mainly in stage productions such as the play "Furiko" and the musical "Nintama Rantarou," and Sato Tomohiro, who is expanding his range of activities with the film "Futari Futatsu no Saien" and the musical "Nintama Rantarou," play brothers, as the older brother (Sato Tomohiro) desperately searches for "unfinished business" for his younger brother (Hayakawa Iori), who has been given a terminal diagnosis. Other unique actors also appear in the film, adding to the excitement of this film.

The script and direction will be handled by Taiga Kurihara, a talented actor who has appeared in many popular stage productions, including the musical "Nintama Rantaro," the stage production "Yowamushi Pedal," and the stage production "Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru." Tickets will go on sale from Monday, September 22nd.

[Comment from Taiga Kurihara]
I'm Kurihara Taiga, the scriptwriter and director. This production will be themed around "things left undone" as it is the last act of one's life. We've brought together a wonderful cast of actors, including the two co-stars. Each character has their own struggles. What the person who is dying has left undone. What the person who is leaving has left undone. I hope you enjoy each perspective.

[Comment from Iori Hayakawa]
This time, I will be co-starring with Sato Tomohiro. My name is Hayakawa Iori. I am very excited to be appearing in a work written and directed by Taiga for the first time! Just reading the synopsis has me excited to see what kind of work it will be! I will work with all my heart to create a work that will make people glad they watched it.

[Comment by Tomohiro Sato]
Nice to meet you if this is your first time. Thank you as always to those who already know me. I'm Sato Tomohiro. After hearing about this role, reading the synopsis, and moving on to the visual shoot, I feel that I'll regret it if I don't cherish each and every scene and word. I'm sure I'll feel even more motivated once I read the script. I'll make sure to keep it all going from rehearsals to the final performance.

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<Performance details>
Emperor Rockhopper 5th stage performance "Things left unfinished"
Screenplay and direction: Kurihara Taiga

■ Performance Schedule
Thursday, November 6th – Monday, November 10th, 2025
November 6th (Thursday) 7:00 PM
November 7th (Friday) 14:00/19:00
Saturday, November 8th 13:00/18:00
November 9th (Sun) 13:00/18:00
November 10th (Monday) 14:00
*Doors open 45 minutes before the start of the show, and reception and same-day ticket sales begin 60 minutes before the start of the show.
*The performance is scheduled to last approximately 120 minutes.
*Preschool children not allowed
*★ indicates that Blu-ray filming will be included.

■ Theater: Ueno Storehouse (NORD Building B1, 1-6-11 Kitaueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo)

■Synopsis:
Ryota is a young man who has been told he has only a short time left to live.
Ryota says there is one thing he has left to do before he dies, but he won't tell us what it is.
His older brother Yuta continues to desperately search for that “unfinished business.''
Will Ryota's wish be granted?

■ Cast:
Hayakawa Iori (co-starring)
Tomohiro Sato (co-starring)

Takuya Ohara
Moeha Gomoto
Manami Tanaka
Tsukino Miumi

Nana Mihime
Masato Kushida
Hiromasa Kudo
Takuya Murakami
Asuka Kanzaki
Kanon Minami
Hikaru Hoshina

Taiga Kurihara

■Ticket information:
Front row with special benefits* ¥8,500
Second row with special benefits* ¥7,500
Regular A seat ¥5,900
Same-day tickets +¥500
*Includes a not-for-sale 2L-size bromide (signed)
Please note that the seats in the front row will be mini chairs.

■Ticket sales
General sale: Monday, September 22, 2025, 10:00
Confetti https://www.confetti-web.com/@/kouteirockhopper_5
Corich https://ticket.corich.jp/apply/400815/

■ Staff
Script and direction: Taiga Kurihara (Emperor Rock Hopper) / Stage director: Keiichi Maeda (LDA) / Stage art: Aiko Maeda (LDA) / Sound: Yusuke Kakumaru (DISCOLOR Company) / Lighting: Kaori Iwaisako (DISCOLOR Company) / Merchandise photography: Taichi Maruyama / Merchandise hair and makeup: Kaori Mochizuki / On-site merchandise: satsuki / Practice Manager: Yuka Mikuni (Emperor Rock Hopper) / Promotional art: Shuho Sakato / Videography and editing: Akinori Onodera / Production and ticket sales: style office / Organizer: Vtoly / Planning: Emperor Rock Hopper / Producer: Takuya Ohara (Emperor Rock Hopper)

■ Cooperation (in alphabetical order)
Adesso / Apollo Bay / RMP / It's Follies / SPM / All Staff / Queen's Avenue / Space Craft / Timely Office

■Organization name: Emperor Rockhopper
■Official website: https://kouteirockhopper.wixsite.com/main
■Official Group X: https://x.com/k_rockhopper
■Performance website: https://yarinoko2025.com/

[Style Office Co., Ltd.] Press Release

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~Starting in October in collaboration with puzzle-solving apps "RIDDLER" and "JRE WALLET"~

Square Enix Co., Ltd. will launch "Catrip," a local sightseeing tour-style puzzle-solving content, in mid-October 2025. The first installment, the Tokyo Ueno edition, will be created by RIDDLER, led by Ryogo Matsumaru, and digital coupons will be provided in collaboration with JR East's "JRE WALLET," providing a touring experience that intertwines reality and a slightly mysterious fantasy as you tour the city and its stores.
The first "Catrip" event will be held in the Ueno Park area. In advance of that, we began accepting pre-orders for the puzzle-solving kit today, September 18th. As a limited-edition early purchase bonus, a special goshuin stamp will be included that can be received in the "Catrip" game.

"Catrip" official website : https://www.jp.square-enix.com/catrip/

About "Catrip"

"Catrip" is an experiential content with the theme of "tripping with a cat," where participants progress through a story while walking around a real city. Using a paper puzzle-solving kit and the LINE app, participants are guided by the navigator cat "Nyaoyorozu" to collect goshuin stamps depicting distinctive landmarks and enjoy a story set against the backdrop of landscapes and historical sites. An everyday stroll around town is transformed into a special time filled with inspiration and discovery.
Furthermore, by linking with "JRE WALLET," a digital service provided by JR East, those who solve puzzles and complete missions will be rewarded with digital coupons that can be used for discounts and special offers at affiliated stores, adding value to the travel experience with a "bargain" element. Enjoy smart sightseeing while rediscovering the charms of the region.

About the first installment of "Catrip": Ueno, Tokyo

The first installment, the Tokyo Ueno edition, will begin in mid-October in the Ueno Onshi Park area. The puzzles for this installment were created by RIDDLER Inc., led by Ryogo Matsumaru, who is active on television programs, resulting in a challenging experience. Similarly, "Nyaoyorozu" was created by Square Enix artist Ryoma Ito, who was involved in the development of "Final Fantasy XII," and will bring to life a fun new worldview that blends with traditional local culture. Starting with the Tokyo Ueno edition, "Catrip" is scheduled to be rolled out to various areas, each with its own unique story and character design, offering new discoveries.

Square Enix has set strengthening customer touchpoints across both digital and real-world channels as one of its key initiatives in its medium-term management plan. We will continue to actively expand our efforts to enable more customers to experience our titles through various touchpoints.

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About Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Square Enix Co., Ltd. is a leading entertainment company that continues to produce hit, creative and innovative content and services. Representative works from the group's in-house IP include the Dragon Quest series (total shipments and download sales of over 95 million units), the Final Fantasy series (total shipments and download sales of over 204 million units), and the Space Invaders series. ( https://www.jp.square-enix.com )

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National Museum of Nature and Science

[Over 200,000 visitors!] Night Museum events will be held on Friday, September 19th and Friday, September 26th at the special exhibition "Ice Age: The World as Seen by Humanity 40,000 Years Ago"

The special exhibition "Ice Age: The World as Seen by Humanity 40,000 Years Ago" currently being held at the National Museum of Nature and Science has attracted over 200,000 visitors. Additionally, a "Night at the Museum" event will be held on Friday, September 19th and Friday, September 26th.

The special exhibition "Ice Age: The World as Seen by Humankind 40,000 Years Ago," currently being held at the National Museum of Nature and Science (Ueno, Tokyo), has surpassed 200,000 visitors. To commemorate this milestone, a ceremony was held on Thursday, September 11th to celebrate the milestone. Kenichi Shinoda, Director of the National Museum of Nature and Science, who served as the overall supervisor of the exhibition, presented the Ohara family, who attended the ceremony, with original merchandise exclusive to this exhibition and an exhibition catalog.
Ohara, who had followed the Ice Age exhibition on social media, commented, "I was looking forward to seeing the Neanderthals and Cro-Magnons, the ancestors of mankind." In response, Director Shinoda encouraged the two visitors, saying, "I hope you will enjoy the exhibition while thinking about the fact that these people once lived."
The "Night at the Museum" event will be held on Friday, September 19th and Friday, September 26th. During the Night at the Museum, visitors will navigate the dark exhibition hall using flashlights and lanterns to illuminate their feet. The event will also include an explanation and talk session by the special exhibition curator.

[Ice Age Exhibition Night at the Museum Overview]
Event name: Special Exhibition "Ice Age Exhibition – The World as Seen by Humanity 40,000 Years Ago" Night Museum
Dates: Friday, September 19th and Friday, September 26th, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (last entrance at 7:30 PM)

Speakers:
Wataru Morita (Researcher, Human History Research Group, Department of Life History Research, National Museum of Nature and Science)
Jun Yabe (Head of the Evolutionary Paleontology Research Group, Department of Life History Research, National Museum of Nature and Science)
Yoshinori Murai (Senior Researcher, Biodiversity Analysis and Conservation Group, Department of Plant Research, National Museum of Nature and Science)

Commentary and talk session:
September 19th (Friday) Wataru Morita, Yoshinori Murai
September 26th (Friday) Wataru Morita, Jun Yabe
Capacity: 250 people per day

Night at the Museum Ticket Information [Only a few tickets left!]
Sales period:
September 19th (Friday) Night at the Museum Ticket: Until September 19th (Friday), 2025, 4:30 PM *First come, first served, while supplies last
September 26th (Friday) Night at the Museum Ticket: Until September 26th (Friday), 2025, 4:30 PM *First come, first served, while supplies last
Sales method: Available on the official ticket site and TBS ticket site
Admission fee: Adults and university students: 2,300 yen, elementary, middle and high school students: 600 yen
*Advance tickets, same-day tickets, free admission tickets, etc. cannot be used.
*Please be sure to check the notes on the ticket purchase page.

▼Ticket purchase page
Official online ticket : https://www.e-tix.jp/hyogakiten/
TBS Tickets https://tickets.tbs.co.jp/hyogakiten/

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[Midomos Greeting Event, Midori City, Gunma Prefecture]

Midomos, the official mascot character of Midori City, Gunma Prefecture,
He will be visiting the Ice Age Exhibition on Saturday, September 13, 2025. "Midomos" is a character created in the image of a mammoth, and is named after the Iwajuku ruins in the city.

[Event Overview]
Date and time: Saturday, September 13, 2025
①10:00-10:30 ②11:30-12:00 ③14:30-15:00
Location: National Museum of Nature and Science, Global Gallery, Special Exhibition Hall, Connecting Corridor
・To participate in the greeting event, you will need a ticket for the special exhibition "Ice Age: The World as Seen by Humanity 40,000 Years Ago."

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■ Ice Age Exhibition Overview
Exhibition name: Special Exhibition "Ice Age Exhibition – The World as Seen by Humanity 40,000 Years Ago"
Date: July 12, 2025 (Sat) – October 13, 2025 (Monday/holiday)
Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (last admission at 16:30)
Nighttime opening hours: October 10th (Friday) to 13th (Monday, national holiday) closes at 7:00 PM (admission until 6:30 PM)
Closed: September 16th (Tue), 22nd (Mon), 29th (Mon)
*Exhibition dates, opening hours, and closing days are subject to change.

Exhibition composition:
Chapter 1: Animals of Ice Age Europe
During the Ice Age, northern Europe was covered by ice sheets, and dry grasslands spread across the central part of the country, dominated by large animals known as the "Ice Age Megafauna."
What kind of creatures were these giant animals that lived in such harsh environments? Which of them became extinct and which survived to the present day?

Chapter 2: Neanderthals and Cro-Magnons
Neanderthals and Cro-Magnons (Homo sapiens) lived during the Ice Age.
This is the first time that an actual skull has landed in Japan. Neanderthals had a sturdy build and strong muscles, while Cro-Magnons had a relatively slender build and long limbs. Both lived in the same era, but by 40,000 years ago, Neanderthals had disappeared.
What on earth was the difference between the two fates?

Chapter 3: The Japanese Archipelago in the Ice Age
The Japanese archipelago stretches from north to south and is home to a diverse range of environments.
It is believed that humans arrived in Japan by the time of the last ice age, approximately 38,000 years ago. What were the animals that lived at that time, including Japan's three most extinct animals (the Naumann's elephant, the Yabe giant deer, and the Japanese long-eared tiger), and what was life like for humans on the Japanese archipelago during the ice age?

[Overall Supervision]
Kenichi Shinoda: Director of the National Museum of Nature and Science
[Supervision]
Wataru Morita: Researcher, Human History Research Group, Department of Life History Research, National Museum of Nature and Science
Jun Yabe: Head of the Evolutionary Paleontology Research Group, Department of Life History Research, National Museum of Nature and Science
Yoshinori Murai: Senior Researcher, Biodiversity Analysis and Conservation Group, Department of Plant Research, National Museum of Nature and Science
Kazutaka Morisaki: Associate Professor, Graduate School of Humanities and Sociology, The University of Tokyo
Yuichiro Nishioka: Associate Professor, Museum of Earth and Environmental History, Fujinokuni

Venue: National Museum of Nature and Science (Ueno Park, Tokyo)
7-20 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8718

access:
■ 5 minutes walk from JR Ueno Station (Park Exit)
■ 10 minutes walk from Ueno Station (Exit 7) on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line or Hibiya Line
■ 10 minutes walk from Keisei Ueno Station (main exit) on the Keisei Line
*There is no parking or bicycle parking on the premises.

Organizers: National Museum of Nature and Science, TBS, TBS Gloudia, Tokyo Shimbun
Sponsors: TOPPAN, Bic Camera
Sponsored by: BS-TBS, TBS Radio

Official website: https://hyogakiten.jp/
Official X: https://x.com/hyogakiten

■Special tickets (limited quantity)
Sales period: Until 16:30 on Monday, October 13th (national holiday)
*Only official online tickets are available
・Same-day ticket with BE@RBRICK: 5,200 yen (tax included)

■ Same-day tickets
Sales period: Electronic tickets are available until 16:30 on Monday, October 13th (national holiday)
*Other ticket agencies will be open until 3:00 PM on Monday, October 13th (national holiday).
・General admission, university students: 2,300 yen (tax included)
・Elementary, junior high and high school students: 600 yen (tax included)
*Free for preschool children.
* Free admission for those with a disability certificate and one caregiver.
*If you have a student ID or other certificate, please present it upon entry.

Ticket sales locations: National Museum of Nature and Science (except closed days), official website (online tickets), TBS Ticket, Asoview, Seven Ticket, e+, Lawson Ticket, Ticket Pia, CN Play Guide, Rakuten Ticket, Ikoyo

[TBS Gloudia] Press Release

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Tokyo Bunka Kaikan

General supervision by Katsuhiko Hibino, President of Tokyo University of the Arts
Deaf and hearing artists interact with each other, and this process is the basis for
An original story is created and performed.

We are pleased to announce that ticket applications for the stage production "Don't be silent, move, breathe," in which deaf and hearing people encounter each other, will begin at 10:00 on Monday, September 1st .
"Don't be silent, move, breathe" is being created in collaboration with deaf and hearing people since 2023 as part of the cultural program for the IAAF World Athletics Championships, which will be held in Tokyo this autumn.
This production features two towns: "Mist Town," where sign language is the language of the town, and "One Hundred Layers," where Japanese is the language of the town. The residents of the two towns do not understand each other's languages. Just like the characters, the audience can enjoy the process from their seats as they start out in a state of "not understanding" and gradually begin to communicate as they try to get to know each other.

Performance details

【title】
TOKYO FORWARD 2025 Cultural Program
"Don't be silent, move, breathe" is a stage production where deaf and hearing people meet.

[Performance Date and Time]
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 15:00 Doors open 14:00 (Pre-talk from 14:45)

【venue】
Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Large Hall (5-45 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo)

[Cast]

Abe Aiko, Iizuka Daishu, Ikeda Momoka, Ishida Michiko, Itabashi Renpei, Ueda Ai, Utoda Chiharu, Ohashi Yuta, Okumura Yasuto, Ono Kanon, Onosato Mitsuko, Kikuchi Ken, Kurashima Satoshi, Kondo Tatsuya, Sato Moe, Sano Kazumi, Takayanagi Ayumi, Tsunoda Risa, Narutsuka Motoka, Hayashi Daigo, Honma Chiemi, Mitsuhashi Raku, Murata Yuko, Moe Fumi, Yaotani Rie, Nicholas Yuyama, Yoshida Miyuki, Leo, Nishiwaki Masago.

【staff】
General Supervision: Hibino Katsuhiko Composition and Direction: Makihara Eri Direction: Shimaji Yasutake Dramaturg: Shizukukyo, Nagashima Kaku
Staging Director: Yo Nakamura Music Creation Staff: Masago Nishiwaki
Music Supervision: Fuyuko Fukunaka Set Design: Ai Harada Lighting: Ayumi Kido Music: Ryuichi Ono, Tan Igawa Sound: Raku Nakahara Stage Visuals: Satoshi Kuriyama Costumes: Kumiko Takeda Hair & Makeup: Ruu Assistant Directors: Hidetada Tashiro, Miki Nakamura, Tomoka Yamada Stage Director: Hidemine Yamaguchi

【story】
In a town surrounded by fog, a ceremony to celebrate the founding of the nation is taking place, when a man wanders into the town.
He had come through the fog from another town.
This "Mist Town" is a floating, moving town. In a world without the concept of sound, language is physical.
It has developed its own unique culture, and everything is designed to be convenient for the town's residents.
Over the years, they periodically approach the "other town," but are obscured by fog and remain unaware of each other.
A man who has wandered in is captivated by the ceremony, which is accompanied by music.
He eventually becomes friends with the three residents and begins living in the town.
Two years later, the man invites the three to "another town."
The city's name is "Hyakusō." It is a megalopolis with high-rise buildings and a highly centralized urban area. It has a developed culture of sound and its language is also phonetic.
On the other hand, noise problems have become serious due to overpopulation, and there is a demand for extreme silence.
The man returns after two years and shows the three around the town.
Through their encounters with various residents of the Hundred Floors, the four eventually end up participating in a concert…

Official website: https://duk-tokyoforward2025.jp/
Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@duk-tokyoforward2025/
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duk_tokyoforward2025/

[Organizer]
Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture, Arts Council Tokyo, Tokyo University of the Arts

Ticket application

【ticket】
All seats reserved, free (advance registration required, first come first served)
After your application is received, we will contact you by email or postcard with your seat number at least one week before the performance.

[How to apply]
Please apply from 10:00 on Monday, September 1st using one of the following methods.
①Application form https://pro.form-mailer.jp/fms/6b38097f334471
②Return postcard application deadline: October 31st (Friday) postmark valid
Please fill in your address, name, contact information (e.g., phone number), and desired viewing support (deaf theater area, subtitles, hearing loop, audio guide), and send it to the address below.
Send to: Sumitomo Fudosan Azabu-Juban Building 4F, 1-4-1 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0073
Lights Apartment Co., Ltd. "Don't be silent, move, breathe" performance office
If you would like to attend the performance as a group (10 or more people), please contact the performance office.
*Due to popular demand, tickets are sold out.
They are considering increasing the number of seats and will announce on their official website by early October when applications will resume, so please wait for the announcement.

*Preschool children are not allowed to enter.
*The front seats on the first floor are a viewing area for deaf people where the sign language on stage can be easily seen.
* Loud sounds will be heard in some scenes. Earplugs will be provided at the venue if you wish.
Please check the official website for details .

[Viewing support]
● Subtitles (Spoken dialogue is displayed as subtitles. Sign language dialogue is not supported.)
For this performance, subtitle support will be available using the free app "HELLO! Theater."
For more information, please visit the following URL: https://www.hellotheater.info/
Hearing group (reservations required, first come first served, limited seating area)
● Audio guide (reservation required, first come first served, limited availability)
Visual information such as the state of the stage and the movements of the performers will be conveyed through audio.
● Free area
There are free areas within the auditorium where you can sit if you want to move seats temporarily or if it is difficult to return to your seat during the performance.
● Lobby rest area
If you need a break during the show, you can take one in the lobby.
Childcare service (reservations required, fees apply, limited availability)
Event Childcare/Mothers: (0120-788-222) Deadline: 5:00 PM, Friday, November 21st.
*If you are coming with a wheelchair, assistance dog, or require other assistance, please contact the event office in advance.

[Venue map and access]
Tokyo Bunka Kaikan (5-45 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo)
Approximately 1 minute walk from the Park Gate of JR Ueno Station
Approximately 5 minutes' walk from Exit 7 of Tokyo Metro Ueno Station
Approximately 7 minutes walk from the main ticket gate of Keisei Ueno Station
*Tokyo Bunka Kaikan does not have a dedicated parking lot for customers. Please use a nearby paid parking lot.

[Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture] Press release

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Ueno Toshogu Shrine

Dahlias with a variety of flower shapes blooming under the shade of a Japanese umbrella.

Ueno Toshogu Shrine (located in Ueno Park, Taito Ward, Tokyo), which was built as a shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, Tokugawa Yoshimune, and Tokugawa Yoshinobu, will be holding the “Ueno Toshogu Peony Garden Special Festival: Autumn Dahlia Garden” from Saturday, September 20th to Monday, November 3rd, 2025, where over 200 dahlias of 100 varieties will decorate the garden in autumn. The best viewing time is expected to be around mid-October, when the heat subsides.
This event, which began in 2016, will be held for the 10th time this year.

During the event, daily flowering information will be posted on Instagram.
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/utbotanen_official/

 

■More than 200 dahlias of 100 species with a wide variety of flower colors and appearances Dahlias are bulbous plants of the Asteraceae family native to Mexico. They were introduced to Japan during the Edo period and are given the Japanese name “Tenjikubotan” (Indian peony) because they resemble peonies.
Please take your time to enjoy the vibrantly blooming dahlia flowers, which come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

・A rare variety with a whimsical mix of deep red, peach, and white flowers

 

– A variety that sparked the popularity of dahlias with its deep red color tinged with black.

 

– A variety in which smaller petals overlap inside the evenly arranged petals.

 

■Authentic Edo architecture and peonies, including the “Five-story Pagoda of the Former Kan’ei-ji Temple” Within the garden, you can enjoy dahlias blooming under Japanese umbrellas, surrounded by an Edo-style atmosphere, combined with the five-story pagoda of the Former Kan’ei-ji Temple and the stone lanterns lining the approach to Toshogu Shrine.

■There are plenty of other photo spots!
Along with flowers such as dahlias, we also offer seasonal displays, mixed plantings, bonsai, and more.

 

■Flowers that bloom along with the dahlias <br />In addition to dahlias, seasonal flowers such as burnet, Japanese laurel, and cosmos bloom in the garden, and there are many other things to see.

 

Ueno Toshogu Shrine Peony Garden Special Festival: Dahlias in the Autumn Garden Event Details Period: Saturday, September 20, 2025 to Monday, November 3, 2025 (national holiday) *Open daily during the period Opening hours: 9:30am – 4:30pm (last entry)
Admission fee: Adults (junior high school students and above) 800 yen, admission ticket for the event period 2,000 yen, free for elementary school students and younger Organizer: Ueno Tourism Federation General Incorporated Association Supporter: Taito Ward Address: 9-88 Ueno Park, Taito Ward, Tokyo 110-0007
TEL: 03-3822-3575 (Peony Garden)
Access: 5-minute walk from the Park Exit of JR Ueno Station, 5-minute walk from the Ikenohata Exit of Keisei Electric Railway Keisei Ueno Station, 10-minute walk from Exit 2 of Tokyo Metro Nezu Station

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■Ueno Toshogu Peony Garden <br />The Ueno Toshogu Peony Garden was opened in April 1980 to commemorate friendship between Japan and China, on the grounds of Ueno Toshogu Shrine, which enshrines Tokugawa Ieyasu as its deity. Currently, 500 peonies of 110 varieties are cultivated in the strolling Japanese garden in spring, and 160 peonies of 40 varieties are cultivated in winter.
Located in the heart of Tokyo, Ueno is lush with greenery, so you can enjoy the peonies at your leisure while immersing yourself in the Edo atmosphere.

Address: 9-88 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0007
TEL: 03-3822-3575 (Peony Garden)
Access: 5-minute walk from the Park Exit of JR Ueno Station; 5-minute walk from the Ikenohata Exit of Keisei Electric Railway Keisei Ueno Station; 10-minute walk from Exit 2 of Tokyo Metro Nezu Station. Official website: https://uenobotanen.com/
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/utbotanen_official/

 

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Water Music Hall (Ueno Park Outdoor Stage)

A live jazz event featuring renowned musicians and art performances ! An autumn outdoor jazz festival where people of all ages can enjoy music.

The jazz festival "Jazz is fun! IQASKY Concert 2025" will be held on Sunday, September 21st at the outdoor stage in Ueno Park, Tokyo (sponsored by the IQASKY Concert 2025 Executive Committee). Featuring a stellar lineup of performers, including Brasaki 2+1 and HOKEY & HOLY (Katsuhisa Houki & Kazutaka Horio), this live jazz event will feature special guests and live drawing, making it a fun event for people of all ages, from adults to children.

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The jazz festival "Jazz is fun! IQASKY Concert 2025" will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the Ueno Park Outdoor Stage (Water Music Hall).
This first-time event will feature a fun and energetic program that will allow anyone to experience the joy of jazz. Performances will include the authentic swing band "BLOODEST SAXOPHONE" as well as notable bands from the Kanto jazz scene, such as "The Dixie Railroders," "Traxbone Rize Sextet," and "HOKEY & HOLY (Katsuhisa Houki & Kazutaka Horio)."

In addition, 91-year-old Hoki Tokuda, a pianist and singer, will be joining us as a special guest to deliver a soulful performance. Live drawing artist Michiharu Saotome will also be performing an improvisational art performance, creating a unique moment where sound and art synchronize.
The venue is the outdoor stage in Ueno Park, surrounded by nature despite being in the heart of the city. The relaxed atmosphere with unreserved seating makes it easy for families, students, and jazz beginners to enjoy the event.
Under the autumn sky, everyone can experience the charm of jazz. We look forward to seeing you there!

■ Cast introduction

Blasaki 2+1 (BLOODEST SAXOPHONE)

"BLASAKI2" is a small unit from the internationally active jump band "BLOODEST SAXOPHONE." This time, baritone star will be joining them as the Ueno version. Look forward to the acoustic sound that has been exciting various parties.

The Dixie Railroaders

Trumpet & leader Ryo Ito is a fun show band that plays danceable, hot jazz influenced by New York and New Orleans. They have a wide repertoire that includes Dixie, Swing, Modern Jazz, Latin, and Showa-era pop music.

Traxbone Rize Sextet

Sextet is a guitar trio consisting of asax, trumpet, and trumpet. They are constantly striving to achieve beautiful harmonies, a sense of groove, and a clear sound. In addition to performing at events and live music venues mainly in Tokyo and Yokohama, they also embarked on a four-day tour of Nagano this year. They were awarded the Masahisa Segawa Award at the Madarao Jazz Festival 2025.

HOKEY & HOLY (Katsuhisa Houki & Kazutaka Horio)

This musical unit is made up of voice actor Takahisa Houki, who has appeared in over 50 anime productions, including the role of Jinbei in the anime "One Piece" and the role of Coach Anzai in "Slam Dunk," and guitarist Kazutaka Horio, who has produced many artists both in Japan and overseas. Listen to famous jazz songs sung by Takahisa Houki.

Hoki Tokuda (special guest)

A pianist, singer, and actress from Ueno, Tokyo. She began playing piano at the age of three, and after studying abroad in Canada, made her debut in 1958 with the band "Three Bubbles." Still active at age 91, she is an artist who embodies "modernity." She is also known as the eighth wife of the literary giant Henry Miller.

Michiharu Saotome (Live Drawing)

He has worked on cover illustrations for magazines such as "Popeye," "MEN'S CLUB," "BRUTUS," and "GQ," as well as numerous CD jackets. In 2015, he also created the advertising visuals for "BOTTEGA VENETA." He is one of the best artists of today when it comes to drawing pictures of jazz musicians. He also created the illustrations for the main visual of this event.

■Points

1.Luxurious lineup:
Burasaki 2+1 (BLOODEST SAXOPHONE), The Dixie Railroders,
Featuring Traxbone Rize Sextet, HOKEY & HOLY (Katsuhisa Houki & Kazutaka Horio) and other talented artists!

2. Music legends appearing:
Live performance by Hoki Tokuda, a 91-year-old active pianist with 67 years of experience

3. Autumn of Art! Collaboration of Art and Music:
A live drawing by Michiharu Saotome, depicting the groove of the moment. Available for purchase on-site.

4. Open-air location:
Enjoy music surrounded by nature without worrying about rain at the outdoor stage in Ueno Park in autumn

5. Fun for everyone:
Affordable tickets with unreserved seating and free entry make it easy for families, students, and beginners to participate.
Free for elementary school students and younger!

■Event Overview

* Title: Jazz is fun! IQASKY Concert 2025
* Date and time: Sunday, September 21, 2025 Doors open at 14:00 / Show starts at 15:00 / Scheduled end time at 19:00
* Venue: Ueno Park Outdoor Stage (Water Music Hall)
* Access: 7 minutes walk from the Park Exit of JR Ueno Station
*Tickets: General 3,000 yen (tax included) / Students 1,000 yen (tax included) *Unreserved seating
*Ticket sales: e+ (eplus) https://eplus.jp/sf/detail/4354920001-P0030001
* Official website: https://iqasky.com/2025/
* Organized by: IQASKY Concert 2025 Executive Committee
* Planning and management: Atchu Works Co., Ltd. / WaikikiRecord
* For inquiries, please contact eventstama@outlook.jp

■Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iqasky_official/
■Official X: https://x.com/iqasky_official
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Tokyo University of the Arts' school festival (Geisai) and Ueno's shopping district are collaborating! The event will be held on Sunday, September 7th from 12:00!

The art festival is coming to Ueno!

The Ueno 6-Chome Shopping District Association (Ueno Sakura-dori Shopping District, Okachimachi Ekimae-dori Shopping District, Ueno Okachimachi Chuo-dori Association, Ueno Showei Association, Ueno Ekimae Ichibangai Shopping District, Youth Road Ueno-dori Association) will be holding the Geisai 2025 x Ueno Machi Matsuri at the Ueno 6-Chome Shopping District on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in cooperation with the Geisai Executive Committee.

This special local event brings together local shopping districts and students from Tokyo University of the Arts, harnessing the power of youth and culture and the arts to showcase the charms of the Ueno area.

※Last year's event

The Geisai Mikoshi Parade, which will be held on Sunday, September 7th from 12:00 to 13:00, will be a particularly spectacular parade, featuring the giant mikoshi that is a Geisai specialty, a Geidai Samba Party by the Geidai Samba Club, and even the participation of shopkeepers from Ueno Shopping Street. During the event, we will also be distributing 1,000 yen lottery tickets that can be used in the town.

[Webpage] https://www.uenomachifes-geisai.com/

A scene from last year's Geisai Mikoshi award ceremony. Students from the Faculty of Fine Arts and the Faculty of Music at Tokyo University of the Arts collaborated to create four mikoshi. Only one of them will be allowed to parade through the shopping arcade.

Geimatsuri Mikoshi

The Geisai mikoshi, a festival known only to those in the know, is coming to town. First-year students at Tokyo University of the Arts are divided into departments and spend the whole summer creating the mikoshi, which is no exaggeration to say is the crystallization of sweat and tears. The sheer scale of the mikoshi seen in the town will leave you stunned!

The sight of the huge Geimatsuri mikoshi passing through the gate is a spectacular sight! A must-see!

Which mikoshi will it be this year?

The happi coats designed along with the mikoshi are also a highlight! On Friday, September 5th, the mikoshi from the department that won the Ueno 6-Chome Shopping District Association Award at the judging on the first day of the festival will be paraded through the shopping district. Which mikoshi will win this year?

Japanese Painting x Crafts x Japanese Music x Music Theory Team

A divine beast appears, bringing peace and harmony.
── “Kirin”

The late summer breeze blows across the sky and the sun shines on the earth.

When the conflict subsides and our hearts come together as one…

The divine beast descends silently.

Sculpture x Advanced Art Expression x Musical Environment Creation x Piano x Wind Instrument Team

🏮Festivals and Dreams🏮

A night alley where light spills out, lanterns reflected on the water's surface and dancing goldfish

Its swaying fins melt in the heat of the festival

Inviting you to a fantasy world

Design x Art Studies x Composition x Strings Team

Tamayura,

Burn your soul in a moment of fluctuation

There's no point in just passing through

Leaping into the future with what we've built up behind us

Are you ready to turn it upside down?

Oil painting × Architecture × Vocal music × Percussion × Organ × Early music × Conducting Team

We wander through eternity in pursuit of a moment that will never come.

Grow mature like a great tree.

Until the moss grows.

Geidai Samba Party

The town is enlivened by the performance of the Tokyo University of the Arts Samba Club!

Another special feature that is becoming more and more popular every year is the Geidai Samba Party! The samba parade at the Geisai Festival has a long history, and is actually the origin of the Asakusa Samba Parade. The overflowing passion of young Geidai students will heat up the town! Don't miss the formation-based performances taking place at various locations! Also, pay attention to the variety of percussion instruments!

The Geimatsuri Mikoshi and samba club will parade through the town.

Generous 1,000 yen lottery for the first 10,000 people!

We will be handing out great value 1,000 yen lottery tickets that can be used during the event, from delicious gourmet food to fun shopping! Win or lose! Shop and dine at Rokuchome Shopping Street, and take part in the fun lottery! If you win the 1,000 yen jackpot, please present it at participating stores! The winning ticket can be used as a gift certificate.

*These will be distributed to the first 10,000 customers who shop or dine at participating stores.

Notes on using 1,000 yen lottery gift certificates
・Available period: September 5th (Friday) to September 21st (Sunday), 2024
・Copying or resale is not permitted.
・May not be combined with other discounts.
・Depending on the store, this may only apply to certain products or services.
・This item is intended for use in stores. Please check with each store regarding online sales.
・For other specific details regarding the use of gift certificates, please check with each store.

1,000 Yen Lottery Stores (Distribution/Gift Certificates Available)

[ Meat Oyama]
Niku no Oyama, located in Ueno Ameyoko, was founded in 1932. Utilizing our many years of experience and proven track record, we offer high-quality meat at reasonable prices.
Address: 6-13-2 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0005

[ HAIR WORLD'S YAGI]
This is a barbershop run by a local man who combines the techniques of hairdressing passed down through generations with a sophisticated elegance. It is a stylish barbershop located on the bustling Ueno Okachimachi Chuo-dori street. We look forward to welcoming you with a warm smile!
Address: Kikuya Building 2F, 6-2-14 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo

[ Fit's & Fresh]
This is an American casual shop that carries popular brands from Japan and abroad. The lineup of Japanese-style sukajan jackets is also worth a look!
Address: 6-10-23 Ueno, Taito-ku
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[Ueno Yabu Soba]
Four generations of discerning owners have been passing down traditional flavors for over 130 years, and in a bright, spacious, and purely Japanese-style restaurant, they serve bamboo steamer soba noodles, warm udon and soba noodles, as well as snacks such as itawasa and tempura.
Address: 6-9-16 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0005
Phone: 03-3831-4728

[ FREAK MARKET Ameyoko Plaza Store]
This is a specialty store for Japanese-patterned clothing, focusing on clothing embroidered with Japanese designs. The popular reversible Sukajan jackets are definitely worth a look!
Address: Ameyoko Plaza 31-32, 6-10-7 Ueno, Taito-ku
Phone: 03-3833-2700
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[ Yakiniku Ueno Taishoen Ueno Station Branch]
Located close to Ueno Station, Taishoen Ueno Ekimae is a casual restaurant. We strive to create a restaurant that will be loved and trusted by everyone for a long time, and we promise to provide you with safe and secure food and a fun time, as well as providing carefully selected ingredients and excellent service.
Address: 2nd and 3rd floors of Forum Aji Building, 6-13-1 Ueno, Taito-ku
Phone: 03-3832-5324

[ Standing bar Kadokura]
Just a minute's walk from Ueno Station! This standing bar is a huge success every day. As it is part of the Yakiniku Taishoen chain, the meat dishes are delicious! And it's cheap! Dishes start from 150 yen, drinks from 250 yen. There is also a VIP room in the back where you can sit. Reservations on the day are welcome ☆ We look forward to seeing you ♪
Address: 1F Forum Aji Building, 6-13-1 Ueno, Taito-ku
Phone: 03-3832-5335

[ Italian Bar Ilca Doccho]
Italian bar Iruka Doccho, a branch of Yakiniku Taishoen, is recommended for its meat dishes. If you're looking for Italian food in Ueno, head to Iruka Doccho.
Address: 1st basement floor, Forum Aji Building, 6-13-1 Ueno, Taito-ku
Phone: 03-3832-5444

[Ueno Marui]
Address: Ueno Marui 9F, 6-15-1 Ueno, Taito-ku
9F All stores

●Event Overview●
Event name: "Geisai 2025 x Ueno Town Festival"
Event period: Sunday, September 7, 2025
Location: Ueno 6-chome Shopping Street
Website: https://www.uenomachifes-geisai.com/
Organizers: Ueno 6-chome Shopping Street Association (Ueno Sakura Street Shopping Street, Okachimachi Station Street Shopping Association, Ueno Okachimachi Chuo Street Association, Ueno Showei Association, Ueno Station First Street Shopping Association, Youth Road Ueno Street Association)
Sponsored by: Taito Ward
Cooperation: Geisai Executive Committee 2025

[ About the Ueno 6-Chome Shopping District Association]
Name of organization: Ueno 6-chome Shopping Street Association (Ueno Sakura Street Shopping Street, Okachimachi Station Street Shopping Association, Ueno Okachimachi Chuo Street Association, Ueno Showei Association, Ueno Station First Street Shopping Association, Youth Road Ueno Street Association)
Address: 6-13-2 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0005
Chairman: Yasuji Watanabe
Business: Coordinating local shopping associations and aiming to revitalize shopping districts
・Event planning and management
・Improve the appeal of shopping streets
・Support and collaboration with shop owners
・Provide support to shop owners and store operators, including business consultation, information provision, and training.
・Promote collaboration and cooperation between stores and support the development of the entire region

[Ueno 6-Chome Shopping District Association] Press release

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