Reconstructing tradition – A lodging where tradition and innovation intersect. Grand opening of "GRAND MONday Ueno Okachimachi" – All rooms are suites, with a large public bath, gym, and other comprehensive facilities. Experience exceptional Japanese relaxation in a town of artisans. JHAT Co., Ltd., operator of the hotel MONday Group, will open "GRAND MONday Ueno Okachimachi" as a new facility for the luxury brand "GRAND MONday" in the Ueno Okachimachi area of Tokyo on May 1, 2026. This facility recreates the spirit of craftsmanship that has been rooted in this "town of artisans" since the Edo period, along with modern technology.In addition to spacious guest rooms that are all suites,…
[Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum] Report on “Swedish Painting: Nordic Light, the Radiance of Everyday Life.” Tracing the Golden Age When Swedish Painters Showcased Their National Identity
The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum is hosting the first-ever exhibition in Japan showcasing paintings from the Golden Age of Swedish art, which has been gaining global attention in recent years. The exhibition , "Swedish Paintings: Nordic Light, Everyday Brilliance," commemorating the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum , will run from Tuesday, January 27, 2026, to Sunday, April 12, 2026. *All works shown are from the collection of the National Museum of Sweden. Article provided by: Taito Cultural Marche Top image: Carl Larsson, "Preparing for a Card Game," 1901 (chronology) Coastlines lined with rocky reefs. Majestic forests and lakes. Lands covered in harsh snow in…
Ueno Park, Tokyo | Announcement of the 47th Ueno Toshogu Shrine Spring Peony Festival to be held from Saturday, April 4th to Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
More than 500 plants of 110 species, including rare varieties such as "Zipangu" and "Shakudou no Kagayaki" and unusual green peonies, decorate the garden in spring. Ueno Toshogu Shrine (located in Ueno Onshi Park, Taito Ward, Tokyo) will be holding the 47th Ueno Toshogu Shrine Spring Peony Festival from Saturday, April 4th to Wednesday, May 6th, 2026. The shrine is located in Ueno Park and enshrines Tokugawa Ieyasu, Tokugawa Yoshimune, and Tokugawa Yoshinobu. This event is attended by many people every year, with over 30,000 people visiting the park last year. At the Spring Peony Festival, you can enjoy over 500 peony plants of 110 varieties, developed in Japan, China,…
[Opening Information] Ginza Aster opens a deli shop at Matsuzakaya Ueno store
~Authentic Chinese food in the comfort of your home. A new style of prepared food that combines deliciousness and sustainability~ Ginza Aster, operated by Ginza Aster Foods Co., Ltd., will open a deli shop at Matsuzakaya Ueno Store on Monday, March 2, 2026. Since its founding, Ginza Aster has offered authentic Chinese cuisine tailored to Japanese tastes as "Japanese Chinese cuisine." The newly opened "Ginza Aster Delica Matsuzakaya Ueno Store" is a must-visit for local customers on their way home from shopping. We deliver authentic Chinese side dishes. Our storefront offers a lineup unique to Ginza Aster, including popular dim sum, yakisoba, and colorful side dishes. All products are carefully…
Must-try treats this winter! Rich Basque cheesecake and strawberry daifuku now available! Matsuzakaya Ueno store’s latest gourmet treats
Wednesday, February 19th, 2026 → Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 Matsuzakaya Ueno Store, 1st basement floor and 1st floor Hoppe Town Event Space Hoppe Town, the food floor of Matsuzakaya Ueno, is currently hosting an event where popular shops change weekly. Starting on Wednesday, February 19th, NOBODAstore will be opening a store. Introducing a Basque cheesecake made with carefully selected rice flour and cream cheese! This Basque cheesecake has a rich flavor yet melts in your mouth with a light texture that will become addictive. Also, Ichiya will be introducing strawberry daifuku made with delicious seasonal strawberries! The strawberries are selected daily, and different varieties are used depending on the day.…
What is energy? Experience the invisible force through art in the special exhibition “Energy”
March 28th (Sat) – May 10th (Sun) 2026 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. From Saturday, March 28, 2026, they will be holding a special exhibition titled "Energy: What is Energy?" The exhibition will be themed around "energy," and will feature new works by 11 artists affiliated with or alumni of Tokyo University of the Arts. Admission is free, and photography is permitted. Held on Saturday, March 28, 2026 Special exhibition…
“Jibun Doki” Ueno Station Branch, where you can enjoy creative cuisine and carefully selected sake in private rooms, will open on February 13th
Daiichikosho Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") will open the "Jibun Doki" Ueno Station branch (Taito-ku, Tokyo) on February 13, 2026, where all seats will be private and guests can relax in a calm, modern Japanese space. Located in Ueno, a bustling area with many train lines and a vibrant history and culture, we offer a high-quality space where adults can relax. We offer creative cuisine that combines Japanese cuisine with Western ingredients, and 114 types of drinks, mainly sake selected from all over Japan, that can be enjoyed to complement the food. We will continue to develop attractive stores and services that meet customer needs and location…
CCC Participates in Opening of Experimental Apartment Hotel “Sumu Ueno East” in Higashi-Ueno, Tokyo
-CCC produces stay experiences through cultural editing Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "CCC") is pleased to announce that Sumu Ueno East, an experimental apartment hotel with some of the common areas and guest rooms curated and produced by Tsutaya Bookstore's concierge, will open in Higashi-Ueno, Tokyo on Saturday, February 15, 2026, with the aim of transforming guests' stay into a cultural experience. Sumu Ueno East is a facility that offers an apartment-style accommodation experience for long-term stays, based on the concept of a hotel that experiments with new forms of travel. For this project, CCC utilized the knowledge cultivated by Tsutaya Bookstore's concierges to compile culture such as books,…
Directly connected to Ueno Station, the new Liquor Shop LE, created by the sommelier team at Ginza Lecrin, will open at Atre Ueno on January 2, 2026, with over 600 types of wine starting from the 3,000 yen range.
Discover a wine that catches your eye with its label. We offer a wide selection of unique wines, and you can enjoy a drink in the store. You can also bring your purchased wine to the restaurant next door. Choosing a wine starts with the label Liquor Shop LE is a wine shop that values naturally bringing people closer to wine. We offer the joy of choosing wine, starting with the encounter where you are attracted to a wine by its label. Rather than being bound by knowledge and information such as origin or grading, we want you to be able to approach each bottle individually, cherishing its design, atmosphere,…
Announcement of the “Hometown Tokyo Support Festival: Local Gourmet Hot Pot vs. Delicious Dashi Oden in Ueno 2026”
The excitement of the Golden Week gyoza vs. fried chicken showdown is back! Another hot battle to blow away the winter chill! The food festival "Hometown Tokyo Support Festival: Local Gourmet Hot Pot vs. Delicious Dashi Oden in Ueno 2026," which will heat up Tokyo's winter, will be held for 10 days from Friday, February 20th to Sunday, March 1st, 2026, at Shinobazu Pond in Ueno Park. Carrying on the excitement of the "Gyoza vs. Fried Chicken Festival," which was a huge success during Golden Week, this time the ultimate showdown will be between the winter staples "Hot Pot" and "Delicious Dashi Oden"! The wildly popular "Gyoza vs. Fried Chicken"…