The Standing Bar Festival Executive Committee (Chairman: Tomohiko Inoguchi, Planning and Management: Aidma Co., Ltd.) will be hosting the "Shitamachi Highball Festival 2026 in Ueno Park" at Takenodai Plaza (Fountain Plaza) in Ueno Park, Tokyo, for four days from June 11th (Thu) to 14th (Sun), 2026. Official website URL: https://shitamachi-highball.com/ueno/ This event brings together carefully selected local gourmet foods and a variety of drinks from all over Japan, creating a space where everyone can easily enjoy themselves. It is an event organized by the "Standing Bar Festival Executive Committee," with the concept of "connecting people through standing bar events!" With its "standing-only" style that brings people closer together, we're hosting…
The special exhibition “Exhibition of Extremely Dangerous Creatures: Challenging the True Nature of Living Things with Science” has surpassed 300,000 visitors! Due to popular demand, additional evening opening days have been added!
The special exhibition "Extremely Dangerous Creatures: Science Takes on the Serious Side of Living Things," currently being held at the National Museum of Nature and Science, has surpassed 300,000 visitors with less than a month remaining until its closing date, and the museum has decided to add evening opening hours on the following dates. ■ Regarding the additional implementation of evening hours Applicable dates: May 30th (Sat), 31st (Sun), June 6th (Sat), 7th (Sun), 13th (Sat), 14th (Sun) Opening hours: until 7 PM (last entry at 6:30 PM) *Permanent exhibitions are open until 5 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM). [Notice Regarding Implementation of Reservation System] For the special exhibition…
The gallery transforms into a traditional Japanese alcove. The Tokyo University of the Arts Art Plaza presents the special exhibition, THE ART OF TEA: “The Art of Tea.”
June 20th (Sat) – July 19th (Sun), 2026, held at Ueno Geidai Art Plaza (Free admission) Geidai Art Plaza ( https://artplaza.geidai.ac.jp/ ), a gallery operated on the campus of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Tokyo University of the Arts (Taito-ku, Ueno) as a collaborative project between Shogakukan and Tokyo University of the Arts, will be holding a special exhibition, THE ART OF TEA "The Art of Tea," from June 20th, 2026 (Saturday). This exhibition, themed around the aesthetic sensibilities underlying the "tea ceremony," will showcase and sell works by 18 artists (planned) who are affiliated with or graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts. Through an exhibition structure that…
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of The Beatles’ visit to Japan, the world’s longest-running official merchandise store, “GET BACK,” will hold a nationwide tour.
Carrying limited-edition official merchandise, the nationwide tour begins. 60 years have passed since that frenzy in 1966. To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Beatles' visit to Japan, "GET BACK," the world's longest-running official Beatles merchandise store, will be holding a nationwide touring event, "~BRIT THE WORLD~ JAPAN TOUR." JAMSHOPPING Co., Ltd. has been promoting Beatles culture in Japan for many years through "GET BACK," which was established in Takadanobaba on December 8, 1982, the second anniversary of John Lennon's death. "GET BACK" is a legendary store that has walked hand in hand with Beatles culture in Japan. This tour, themed "Bringing the excitement of 1966 into 2026," will feature…
Ueno Station “Akita Direct Sales Market” is being held!!!
From Thursday, May 21st to Tuesday, May 26th, 2026, we will be selling local products from Akita Prefecture and promoting tourism! We will have many products that can only be bought in Akita! Also, on Friday, May 22nd, we will be using the train luggage transport service "Hakobyun" to deliver seasonal Akita products! JR East Tohoku General Service Co., Ltd. will be holding the "Akita Direct Sales Market" at Ueno Station from Thursday, May 21st to Tuesday, May 26th, 2026. Through the sale of local products from Akita Prefecture and tourism promotion, we will fully convey the charm of Akita to people in the Tokyo metropolitan area. We look forward…
Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with cultural artifacts at the Tokyo National Museum: The interactive exhibition “Doorway to Japanese Art” will reopen on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
The interactive exhibition "The Door to Japanese Art" at the main building of the Tokyo National Museum (hereinafter referred to as "TNM") in Ueno Park, Tokyo, will reopen on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, after renovations. The concept behind the new content, "Tohaku Wonder Wall," is "once-in-a-lifetime encounter." From a vast collection of approximately 120,000 items, it interactively presents a recommended item based on the visitor's actions, guiding them to a "new encounter with cultural artifacts." ■Corner 1: "Tohaku Wonder Wall" – Creating a once-in-a-lifetime encounter between you and cultural heritage sites. The Tokyo National Museum houses a collection of approximately 120,000 items, including national treasures and important cultural properties. However,…
An exhibition titled “A World of Kogei” featuring three up-and-coming artists who are graduates or currently enrolled at Tokyo University of the Arts will be held.
The event will be held from May 16th (Sat) to June 14th (Sun), 2026 at the Tokyo University of the Arts Art Plaza in Ueno (admission is free). Geidai Art Plaza ( https://artplaza.geidai.ac.jp/ ), a gallery operated on the campus of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Tokyo University of the Arts (Ueno, Taito-ku) as a collaborative project between Shogakukan and Tokyo University of the Arts, will be hosting an exhibition titled "Craft Ecosystem – A World in Kogei -" by Kaito Kawasaki, Shunsuke Nomura, and Rei Mochizuki from May 16th, 2026 (Saturday). Admission is free and photography is permitted. Held on Saturday, May 16, 2026 "The Craft Ecosystem –…
Atre Ueno and the Great Van Gogh Exhibition: Night Cafe Terrace are collaborating for a limited time from June 1st (Monday) to July 31st (Friday)!
Limited-edition menus and merchandise that allow you to experience the world of "Nighttime Cafe Terrace (Plaza de la Forum)" will also be available. Atre Ueno, operated by Atre Co., Ltd., will be collaborating with the traveling exhibition "The Great Van Gogh Exhibition: Cafe Terrace at Night," which will open at the Ueno Royal Museum (Ueno Park, Tokyo) on May 29, 2026, and will feature masterpieces by the painter Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890). The collaboration will run from June 1st (Monday) to July 31st (Friday), 2026. At select stores within Atre Ueno, collaborative menus and merchandise inspired by the world of Van Gogh's masterpiece "Café Terrace at Night (Place de la…
A limited-time “SONIC THE HEDGEHOG POP-UP SHOP” will be held at “Champ de Herbes Atre Ueno” starting May 9th (Saturday)!
Champ de Herbes Atre Ueno Store, a directly managed shop operated by Atre Co., Ltd., will be hosting a pop-up shop featuring Sega's globally popular character, Sonic the Hedgehog, for a limited time from Saturday, May 9th to Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026. A limited-edition novelty gift giveaway will also be held during this period. ■ Event Overview Venue: Champ de Herbe Ueno Store, 1F, Atre Ueno WEST Event dates: Saturday, May 9, 2026 – Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Opening hours: 10:00 – 21:00 For inquiries, please contact: Champ de Herbes Ueno Store TEL: 03-5826-5890 ■ Featured Lineup A huge collection of merchandise featuring Sonic, the world's fastest hedgehog and globally…
[National Museum of Western Art] Report on the “Čiurlionis Exhibition: Inner Star Chart”. A major retrospective of the Lithuanian national artist who fused painting and music, the first in 34 years.
A major retrospective exhibition of the works of Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis (1875–1911), a leading Lithuanian artist, titled "Čiurlionis Exhibition: Inner Star Chart," is currently being held at the National Museum of Western Art. This is the first major retrospective in Japan in 34 years. The exhibition runs until June 14, 2026 (Sunday). *All exhibited works are by Mikaloyus Constantinas Čiurlionis and are from the collection of the National Museum of Art MK Čiurlionis (Kaunas), Lithuania. Article provided by: Taito Culture Marche Top visual credit: "Rex (the King)," 1909 In the early 20th century, Čiurlionis demonstrated exceptional talent in both painting and music, laying the foundation for modern Lithuanian culture. During…