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.
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.
Acrylic keychain (blind) 550 yenScrunchies: 2,200 yen eachSmall plates 1,650 yen eachTote bags: 1,980 yen eachBlanket 3,520 yen
*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.
Original visual
[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.
Shopperstickers
[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.
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."
Ticket image
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
●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
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.
Poster visual for the special exhibition "Quantum Century"
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.
Heisenberg-Dirac Letter"Physics Literature Excerpts"
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.
Graphite magnetic levitation experience exhibit imageSpin wave experience exhibit imageQuantum bit experience exhibit image
Exhibition highlights
PICK UP 1
Tracing the history of quantum physics through valuable documents from scientists
PICK UP2
Experience the wonders of quantum physics through physical phenomena and hands-on exhibits
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.
