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The “clinical trial part-time job” that sold out all 1,135 performances is restarting in a new venue: the immersive suspense thriller “Touyaku Jiraku” (The Drug Thief’s Journey).

The “clinical trial part-time job” that sold out all 1,135 performances is restarting in a new venue: the immersive suspense thriller “Touyaku Jiraku” (The Drug Thief’s Journey).

It will be held at PARCO_ya Ueno from August 28, 2026 (Friday). Something's not right about this part-time job. "High hourly wage, short hours, same-day payment" —But there was more to that clinical trial job. It's been over a year since the "clinical trial" held at Ikebukuro PARCO disappeared. The stage moves to PARCO_ya Ueno, with a new venue and a new cast. The immersive suspense game "Theft of the Medicine," which takes you on a journey, is starting up again. Will you choose the reward, or the hidden truth? Your words and judgments will move the characters and eventually change the story itself. Once again, your "stolen drugs" will

[Tokyo University of the Arts University Museum] Report on “Geidai-style View of Art – Become an Geidai Student This Summer -“. A special summer where anyone can become an “Geidai student” opens in Ueno.

A unique exhibition , "Geidai-style View of Art – Become a Geidai Student This Summer," which allows anyone to become a "Geidai student," opened on July 24th, 2026 (Friday) at the Tokyo University of the Arts University Art Museum in Ueno Park, Tokyo. The exhibition will run until September 23rd (Wednesday, national holiday). This exhibition presents 12 "lectures" taught by current faculty members of Tokyo University of the Arts, using the museum's valuable collection as teaching materials, all presented as an "exhibition." Its greatest appeal lies in the unprecedented and luxurious viewing experience, which makes you feel as if you are actually attending a university lecture. This report details the

[National Museum of Western Art] Report on the “Rembrandt the Printmaker: Challenge, Inheritance, and Impact” exhibition. What is the innovative nature of Rembrandt’s prints that connects them to Goya, Redon, and Matisse?

An exhibition highlighting the "printmaker" aspect of Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-69), a leading 17th-century Dutch painter, has opened at the National Museum of Western Art. Titled "Rembrandt the Printmaker: Challenge, Inheritance, Impact," the exhibition runs until September 23, 2026 (Wednesday, national holiday). *Some exhibited works will be changed during the exhibition period. Please check the list of works posted on the official website for details. Top visual: Exhibition view Article provided by: Taito Culture Marche Born in Leiden, Netherlands in 1606, Rembrandt established himself as a leading portrait and narrative painter. He is widely known for his oil paintings such as "The Night Watch," which uses dramatic contrasts of

The urban, downtown jazz festival “UENO JAZZ INN ’26,” which will add color to Ueno’s summer, will be held on August 1st.

A new era of rising stars gathers on a stage that connects the history of the old town – an urban-style jazz festival! The Taito City Arts and Culture Foundation will host the urban downtown jazz festival "UENO JAZZ INN '26" on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the Ueno Park Outdoor Stage (Waterfront Music Hall). UENO JAZZ INN, which has been supporting the Japanese jazz scene for many years, is celebrating its 36th anniversary this year. The cast includes: (1) Selected by Shun Ishiwaka, Japan's top drummer UENO SPECIAL Quartet Shun Ishiwaka (Ds), Shuba Nakajima (As), Yuya Wakai (Pf), Takashi Sugawa (B) (2) An instrumental jam band that enjoys the

KARATZ, a specialty jewelry store, is holding a summer pop-up store in Akihabara! Over 1,500 natural gemstones will be on display, and there will be plenty of interactive events, including a “custom-made consultation” where you can choose and try on gemstones on the spot, and the first-ever “gem gacha” (capsule toy vending machine).

~Four days to fully immerse yourself in gemstones, including the pre-sale of the new "Gemstone Encyclopedia 3D Stickers," special offers for posting on social media, and photo spots~ KARATZ Co., Ltd., which operates " KARATZ Gem Magazine ," Japan's largest specialized gem information media, and " KARATZ STORE ," a specialized online store for gemstones, will be holding a limited-time summer pop-up store at " 2k540 AKI-OKA ARTISAN ," a creative space under the elevated railway tracks between Akihabara and Okachimachi stations on the Yamanote Line, for four days from Thursday, July 30th to Sunday, August 2nd, 2026. At the venue, in addition to displaying and selling a wide variety

Toys”R”Us Japan to open a ‘Kidalt’ specialty store at Ueno Marui on July 17th (Friday)!

Toys"R"Us Japan, which operates one of the largest comprehensive specialty stores for toys and baby products in Japan, grand opened "Toys"R"Us Ueno Marui Store" on Friday, July 17, 2026, inside the large commercial facility "Ueno Marui" in Tokyo. [From a press release by Toys"R"Us Japan Co., Ltd.] On opening day, we received a tremendous response, with approximately 100 customers lining up even before the store opened. Furthermore, sales on the first day reached 386% of our projections, resulting in a significantly better start than expected. This result demonstrates the high potential of the "kidult" market. Our store is a specialty shop based on the concept of "Kidalto," which is something

「大英博物館日本美術コレクション」 ×「アトレ上野」コラボレーション企画が2026年8月1日(土)~10月18日(日)開催!「英国スタイル」をテーマにした限定メニュー・グッズも登場

  株式会社アトレが運営するアトレ上野では、2026年7月25日(土)より東京都美術館(東京・上野公園)にて開幕する、「東京都美術館開館100周年記念 大英博物館日本美術コレクション 百花繚乱〜海を越えた江戸絵画」とのコラボレーション企画を、 2026年8月1日(土)~10月18日(日)の期間、実施します。アトレ上野館内の対象店舗にて、イギリスにある大英博物館にちなみ、 「英国スタイル」をテーマにしたコラボメニューやグッズを展開するほか、限定ノベルティのプレゼントも実施します。     (1) 「大英博物館日本美術コレクション」 ×「アトレ上野」コラボメニュー・グッズ アトレ上野館内の対象ショップにて「大英博物館日本美術コレクション」とのコラボメニュー・グッズを販売します。イギリスにある大英博物館にちなみ、アトレ上野でしか体験することができない、 「英国スタイル」をテーマにしたメニューやグッズを展開します。 コラボ期間  2026年8月1日(土)~10月18日(日)   ■一部紹介     【 バニュルス (WEST 1F)】  「シェパーズパイ」 1,980円(税込) 羊の挽き肉とマッシュポテトの英国伝統料理。シンプルな構成で複雑な味わい。 ※ディナータイムのみのご提供となります。     【まいか (EAST 2F)】 「ローストビーフ 有機野菜とフルーツトマト」 1,950円 (税込) イギリス料理で有名なローストビーフに旬のフルーツトマトと有機野菜を添えました。 仕上げにまいか特製のポン酢ジュレでお召し上がりください。     【青山フラワーマーケット (WEST 1F)】 「British Rose bouquet」 (ブリティッシュ ローズ ブーケ)  2,750円(税込) イギリスの国花である赤いバラをメインに、ロイヤルブルーをアクセントにしたアトレ上野限定のオリジナルのブーケです。     【 ジネス (WEST 1F)】 「『TWEEDMILL』ウール大判ストール」 15,950円(税込) 英国ウエールズのラグメーカー『TWEEDMILL』のブランケットストール。高品質なピュアウールを使用し、大判でボリュームがあり様々なシーンで活躍します。   ※詳細はアトレ上野公式ホームページをご覧ください。 https://www.atre.co.jp/event/EdoinFocus/ueno     (2)アトレ上野限定!オリジナルノベルティうちわ(紙製/割引クーポン付)プレゼント! 対象ショップにて、対象グッズ・メニューをご購入の方に、アトレ上野限定のオリジナルノベルティうちわ(紙製/割引クーポン付)をプレゼントします。     配布期間: 2026年8月1日(土)~10月18日(日) ※なくなり次第終了 ※お1人様1枚限り ※画像はイメージです ※詳細はアトレ上野公式ホームページをご覧ください。 https://www.atre.co.jp/event/EdoinFocus/ueno     (3)「大英博物館日本美術コレクション」オリジナルステッカー(割引クーポン付)プレゼント アトレ上野館内でお買い物・お食事された方に「大英博物館日本美術コレクション」オリジナルステッカー(割引クーポン付)をプレゼントします。     配布期間: 2026年8月1日(土)~10月18日(日) 対象ショップ:アトレ上野館内全ショップ ※KOMEHYO買取センターを除く ※なくなり次第終了 ※お1人様1枚限り ※画像はイメージです ※「大英博物館日本美術コレクション」オリジナルノベルティうちわ(紙製/割引クーポン付)対象ショップで対象メニュー・アイテムを購入された方は両方のノベルティがもらえます。 ※詳細はアトレ上野公式ホームページをご覧ください。 https://www.atre.co.jp/event/EdoinFocus/ueno     展覧会概要     【展示会情報】 展覧会名称:東京都美術館開館100周年記念 大英博物館日本美術コレクション 百花繚乱〜海を越えた江戸絵画 会場:東京都美術館(東京・上野公園) 会期:2026年7月25日(土)〜10月18日(日) 開室時間:9:30―17:30 ※金曜日は20:00まで ※入室は閉室の30分前まで 休室日:月曜日、10月13日(火) ※ただし8月10日(月)、9月21日(月・祝)、10月12日(月・祝)は開室 主催:東京都美術館(公益財団法人東京都歴史文化財団)、大英博物館、朝日新聞社、NHK、NHKプロモーション 後援:国際浮世絵学会、ブリティッシュ・カウンシル 協賛:三井住友銀行、光村印刷、住友不動産、竹中工務店 協力:日本航空 お問い合わせ:050-5541-8600(ハローダイヤル) 公式HP:https://daiei-ten2026.exhibit.jp/     施設概要 ■アトレ上野施設概要 施設名 :

Harry Sugiyama and Yurina Kawaguchi will host the first-ever anniversary event for J-WAVE’s “POP OF THE WORLD” to commemorate the program’s 10th anniversary, to be held on Saturday, November 7th at the Ueno Onshi Park Outdoor Stage.

"POP OF THE WORLD," broadcast every Saturday from 6:00 to 8:00 on radio station J-WAVE (81.3FM), features navigators Harry Sugiyama and Yurina Kawaguchi delivering pop music perfect for weekend mornings, along with international culture and the latest entertainment news. To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the program's broadcast and to express our gratitude to our listeners, we will be holding the program's first-ever anniversary event, "J-WAVE 'POP OF THE WORLD' ~10th Anniversary: We Can Only Express Our Gratitude to Our Listeners!~" on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Ueno Onshi Park Outdoor Stage (Suijo Ongakudo) . The event will feature navigators Harry Sugiyama and Yurina Kawaguchi, who will look back

Takku, who enjoys immense popularity among fans of ghost stories and urban legends, is fully producing a large-scale horror festival.

~Ueno will be chillingly cool during Silver Week…~ UUUM Co., Ltd. and Ueno Chuo-dori Shopping Association (Taito Ward) will jointly host "Ueno Zoku Summer Festival," a large-scale horror event fully produced for the first time by popular video creator "Takku TV Radio," at Ueno Park for five days from Saturday, September 19th to Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026. "Takku TV Radio," a creator who has garnered immense support from fans of ghost stories and urban legends with his unique perspective and overwhelming conversational skills, presents an unprecedented outdoor horror event where you can experience his distinctive worldview firsthand. The venue will feature a variety of events, including interactive horror content, stage

Traditional crafts and anime culture merge! “Cel Animation Experience and Japanese Craft Fair” to be held at Ueno Marui.

Ueno Marui will be hosting a pop-up event by Kameya Nippon Traditional Co., Ltd., titled "Cel Animation Experience and Japanese Craft Fair – Experience Drawing, See and Choose Crafts -" at the Calendarium on the 5th floor, for a limited time from July 18th (Sat) to August 2nd (Sun), 2026. The venue will exhibit and sell crafts by artists active throughout Japan, including works by Living National Treasures. We offer an opportunity to experience the charm of traditional crafts up close and find your favorite piece. In addition, we will be holding a workshop where you can experience the "cel animation" technique that was once used in Japanese animation production.

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