Live Max Co., Ltd. will open a new hotel, "Live Max Hostels Tokyo Ueno," in Taito-ku, Tokyo, in April 2026. Located in the Taito area, which offers excellent access to the city center, this hotel will be a comfortable base for both business and sightseeing. ■ Facility's appeal/features The hotel features a simple yet functional design, and all guest rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi and air purifiers with humidifying functions. We have created an environment where business travelers can also enjoy a comfortable stay. By providing multilingual front desk staff and tourist information, we aim to be a highly convenient hotel for international visitors. ■ Area characteristics and convenience "Livemax…
We’re holding the “Iwate Direct Sales Market” at Ueno Station!
Date and Time: April 13th (Mon) – April 19th (Sun), 2026 East Japan Railway Company Morioka Branch and JR East Aomori Commercial Development Co., Ltd., in collaboration with Iwate Prefecture, will hold the "Iwate Direct Sales Market" at Ueno Station with the aim of revitalizing the region and creating tourism flows. <Iwate Direct Sales Market Event Overview> Date and Time: April 13th (Mon) – April 19th (Sun), 2026 Opening hours: 10:00 – 20:00 (April 13th: 11:00 – 20:00, April 19th: 10:00 – 18:00) Location: Grand Concourse, outside the central ticket gate at JR Ueno Station Organizer: East Japan Railway Company Morioka Branch Operated by: JR East Aomori Commercial Development Co.,…
Announcement of “Hometown Tokyo Support Festival: 2nd Annual Local Gourmet Gyoza VS Karaage Festival in Ueno Shinobazu Pond 2026”
Gyoza VS Karaage returns, powered up! (Ueno Onshi Park Shinobazu Pond) In May 2026, we will be holding the "Hometown Tokyo Support Festival: The 2nd Local Gourmet Gyoza VS Karaage Festival in Ueno Shinobazu Pond 2026" at Ueno Park. Get your gourmet experience even better! The gourmet event featuring food trucks showcasing local ingredients from all over Japan is back for its second edition at Shinobazu Pond in Ueno Park, and it's even better than before! This event, based on the concept of "hometown cuisine," focuses on "gyoza" and "karaage," two classic Japanese foods loved throughout the country, and presents new flavors incorporating local specialties and creative twists from all…
Confirmed for Autumn 2026! The National Museum of Nature and Science presents its first-ever special exhibition exploring “the sexuality of living things”: Special Exhibition “The Sexuality of Living Things”
Date: October 31, 2026 (Sat) – February 21, 2027 (Sun) Venue: National Museum of Nature and Science (Ueno Park, Tokyo) The National Museum of Nature and Science (Ueno Park, Tokyo) will be holding a special exhibition, "The Sexuality of Living Things," starting October 31, 2026 (Saturday). This exhibition is the first at the National Museum of Nature and Science to focus on the theme of "sexuality," and will explore the diverse forms and mechanisms of sexuality in living things. There are many things in the world that seem obvious but are actually difficult to explain in depth. A prime example of this is "sex." Sex is not limited to humans;…
Cod fry from the Sanriku Kingdom’s “Squid Prince” makes its appearance! Delicious Tohoku specialties gather in Ueno at the “Tohoku Products Fair”
April 1st (Wed) – April 6th (Mon) 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM *Closing at 6:00 PM on the last day Matsuzakaya Ueno Store, 6th Floor Event Hall From April 1st (Wed) to 6th (Mon), Matsuzakaya Ueno Store will host the "Tohoku Products Fair" on the 6th floor event hall, bringing together the charms of food and crafts from the six prefectures of Tohoku. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami, and will feature the popular cod fry from the Sanriku Kingdom's "Squid Prince," who has been featured in the media! A total of 52 brands will be gathered, including 16 brands making their debut, offering Tohoku's…
A collection of amazing survival techniques! The animal world is full of surprises!? Special exhibition “The Super World of Living Things: National Museum of Nature and Science x Darwin’s Coming!” announced!
Date: July 11th (Sat) – October 12th (Monday/Holiday), 2026 Venue: National Museum of Nature and Science (Ueno Park, Tokyo) The National Museum of Nature and Science, NHK, and NHK Promotions will be holding a special exhibition themed on "Survival Strategies of Living Things," titled "The Super World of Living Things: National Museum of Nature and Science x Darwin's Coming!" from July 11th (Sat) to October 12th (Mon/Holiday), 2026. From the Earth's formation to the present day, the Earth's environment has changed dramatically. Living things that have adapted to this diverse and ever-changing environment have nurtured the next generation, building a long history of life's evolution. This exhibition broadly introduces the…
[National Museum of Nature and Science] Announcement of Special Exhibition: “Satoshi Kako’s Science Picture Books” Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of His Birth
The National Museum of Nature and Science will hold a special exhibition, "Satoshi Kako's Science Picture Books: Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of His Birth," from Tuesday, March 24, 2026 to Sunday, June 14, 2026, as detailed below. [For more information, please visit: https://www.kahaku.go.jp/tenji-event/nid00001839.html ] Satoshi Kako (1926-2018) was a picture book author who debuted in 1959 with "The Dam Builders" and has since published over 600 books. His picture books spanned a wide range of genres, including humorous works such as "The Crow's Bakery," as well as many science picture books, including "The River." These works can be considered pioneers of science communication and contributed to the development of science…
The 2026 New Version will be held for the first time in the Kanto region! Over 1,000 items of Miffy merchandise will be gathered at the “Miffy Zakka Festa”!
March 19th (Thu) – March 30th (Mon) 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM *Closing at 5:00 PM on the last day Matsuzakaya Ueno Store, 6th Floor Event Hall, Free Admission Supervised by: Dick Bruna Japan Planning: Blanc Neige Matsuzakaya Ueno Store will be holding the "Miffy Zakka Festa" from March 19th (Thu) to 30th (Mon). The new 2026 version will be held for the first time in the Kanto region! More than 1,000 items of goods will be available, including event-exclusive items! A photo spot featuring the world of "red," this year's theme color, will also be available. Enjoy 12 days of Miffy's adorable world. *Please note that entry may be…
Tokyo National Museum’s annual “Cherry Blossom Viewing at the Museum” event will be held from March 10th (Tue) to April 5th (Sun) 2026!
Spring has arrived at the museum. The Tokyo National Museum will once again be holding its annual spring event, "Cherry Blossom Viewing at the Museum." In the main building, you can see masterpieces of Japanese art with a cherry blossom motif in each exhibition room. In addition, about 10 varieties of cherry blossoms bloom one after another in the garden. In addition to viewing the artworks, you can also enjoy a stroll through the garden and various events. ■ Cherry blossom viewing in the main building In the exhibition rooms of the main building, which mainly exhibits Japanese art, you can see a variety of works, including a painting of…
Matsuzakaya Ueno’s cherry blossom viewing bento boxes meet diverse cherry blossom viewing needs with “luxurious taste comparison” and “easy to eat” options!
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 → Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 / Matsuzakaya Ueno Store, 1st basement floor Hoppe Town Matsuzakaya Ueno Store will be selling approximately 40 types of cherry blossom viewing bento and cherry blossom gourmet foods under the title "Matsuzakaya Ueno Store's Cherry Blossom Viewing Bento" from Wednesday, March 4th to Tuesday, April 7th. With prices continuing to rise this year, attention is being focused on the "diversifying cherry blossom viewing needs." While catering to the desire to "enjoy the cherry blossom season to the fullest," there is also a growing awareness of "enjoying special events wisely," so we have prepared two types of cherry blossom viewing bento: a…