The grand opening sale will be held in two stages! The first will be from December 17th to 19th, and the second from the 20th to 21st. There will be a ton of popular items, including the signature Wagyu pork "meat buns" and "meat shumai," as well as "Yamagata beef Otohime sukiyaki buns"! Meijiya Sangyo Co., Ltd. will open a new takeout shop for authentic handmade dim sum, "PAOPAO Ueno Matsuzakaya Store," on the food floor on the first basement floor of Matsuzakaya Ueno Store on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The store will be located in Matsuzakaya Ueno Store, which has been loved by local customers for many years and…
Ueno Park, Tokyo | Winter peonies are in full bloom as people stave off the cold in “warabocchi” poses. The 44th Ueno Toshogu Winter Peony Festival will be held from January 1st (Thurs) to February 23rd (Mon) 2026.
Winter peonies are auspicious flowers that bring color to winter. Over 160 plants of approximately 40 varieties are always on display, making this the largest display in the Kanto region. Ueno Toshogu Shrine (located in Ueno Park, Taito Ward, Tokyo), which was built as a shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, Tokugawa Yoshimune, and Tokugawa Yoshinobu, will be hosting the "Ueno Toshogu Winter Peony" event from January 1st (Thursday) to February 23rd (Monday), 2026, where approximately 160 peonies will be on display, adding color to the shrine buildings, five-story pagodas, and other authentic Edo-style architecture. Winter peonies bloom when temperatures are low, so they remain in full bloom for a long…
This year, we’re responding to the polarization of needs! 66 stores offering “great value” and “luxurious” Hokkaido gourmet food will be gathered at the “End of Year Special Hokkaido Products Exhibition”
December 12th (Friday) – December 30th (Tuesday) 10am-7pm *Closing at 5pm on the last day / Matsuzakaya Ueno store, 6th floor event space Matsuzakaya Ueno store will be holding its most popular event, the "Year-End Special Hokkaido Products Exhibition," from Friday, December 12th to Tuesday, December 30th. 2025 is a year that has attracted attention due to rising prices. For those who want to splurge around the end of the year, we offer a "luxurious" tasting bento box, and for those who want to enjoy something more affordable, we offer "value" bento boxes and gourmet food with special offers, to meet polarized needs. Don't miss out on the dine-in items…
上野公園不忍池で「上野シタマチ CHRISTMAS」12/25まで開催中！
Christmas in Ueno is warm and cozy! From downtown flavors to Christmas-only food and mini live performances, there's also a limited number of Christmas panda stamps featuring the twin pandas "Xiao Xiao & Lei Lei" from Ueno Zoo, available only at the venue! The Ueno Tourism Federation, a general incorporated association, is holding a seasonal winter event called "Ueno Shitamachi CHRISTMAS" in front of the Shinobazu Pond Lotus Viewing Deck in Ueno Park. This heart-warming winter event brings together retro downtown culture and the sparkle of Christmas, and we have prepared a number of events that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and genders. ◆Only available here! "Xiao…
A wide variety of popular sweets, including Kameju, Caramel Stock, and Tokyo Caramelize! Matsuzakaya Ueno Store’s latest gourmet food
Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 → Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 Matsuzakaya Ueno Store, 1st basement floor and 1st floor Hoppe Town Event Space Hoppe Town, the food floor of Matsuzakaya Ueno, is hosting a rotating selection of popular shops. On Wednesday, December 10th, Kameju, a popular shop with long lines, will be opening its doors. Dorayaki, with its large, fluffy texture, is a classic Tokyo souvenir. Caramel Stock will also be releasing a cookie tin with the aroma of nuts and chocolate, and Tokyo Caramelize will be releasing "Tokyo Caramelize Chouquet." These wafers are topped with sugar and maple sugar and baked to create a caramelized, textured treat. As winter approaches,…
[National Museum of Nature and Science] Report on the “Great Extinction Exhibition: The Big Five in the History of Life.” Unraveling the history of extinction and evolution through the latest research
The National Museum of Nature and Science is currently hosting a special exhibition titled "The Great Extinctions: The Big Five in the History of Life," which focuses on the five "mass extinctions" that have occurred over the Earth's 4 billion year history, commonly known as the Big Five. The exhibition will run from November 1, 2025 (Saturday) to February 23, 2026 (Monday, national holiday). Article provided by: Taito Cultural Marche In the history of life, "extinction" and "evolution" go hand in hand. Extinction occurs when a species dies out without leaving any offspring, and it is generally thought that around 10% of species become extinct every million years. On the…
【国立西洋美術館】「オルセー美術館所蔵 印象派―室内をめぐる物語」取材レポート。“室内”という舞台を鮮やかに照らす、印象派のもう一つの魅力
The National Museum of Western Art is hosting an exhibition titled "Impressionism from the Musée d'Orsay: Stories of Interiors," which focuses on the representations of interiors by Impressionist painters. The exhibition will run from Saturday, October 25, 2025 to Sunday, February 15, 2026. Article provided by: Taito Cultural Marche Top image: Exhibition view of "Impressionism from the Musée d'Orsay: Tales of Interiors," National Museum of Western Art, 2025 When we hear the word "Impressionism," the first thing that comes to mind is probably landscape paintings that capture outdoor light or the changing atmosphere. Their approach to creating landscapes and their use of plein air certainly brought about a revolution in…
The Bird Cafe has become the “Long-tailed Tit Cafe”!? It’s being held again this year♪
So cute!!! There are a variety of eye-catching menu items, including long-tailed tit winter camp curry♪ Kotori Cafe Co., Ltd., which operates Kotori Cafe Ueno Main Branch ( http://kotoricafe.jp/ ), which is based on the concept of "Enjoy a relaxing coffee time while watching the birds," will be holding the hugely popular annual "Long-tailed Tit Cafe" from November 27, 2025 to February 2, 2026! We will be selling original drawings and merchandise by Piyo Techo, the leading chickadee creator, as well as goods ordered from Hokkaido. Piyo Techo stuffed toys will also be re-released from December 1st!!! We also carry photo books and merchandise by the popular long-tailed tit influencer…
Nadaman Matsuzakaya Ueno store, offering high-quality Japanese dining experiences as well as bento and prepared dishes, will have its grand opening on Wednesday, December 3rd!
We will also be offering a limited edition of 100 fun bags, which are a great value. Nadaman Co., Ltd. will open "Nadaman Matsuzakaya Ueno Store" on Wednesday, December 3rd, selling bento boxes, side dishes, and more, inside Hoppe Town on the first basement floor of Matsuzakaya Ueno Store. Nadaman Matsuzakaya Ueno, the first new store to open since becoming part of the ONODERA GROUP in 2024, will change its name from "Nadaman Kitchen" to "Nadaman" and offer a more sophisticated Japanese space. While the expertise and skills of the chefs of the long-established restaurant Nadaman have been utilized in product development, by unifying the store name to "Nadaman," the…
Gather, calories! The festival of immoral gourmet food is back! Get hot with calories in the cold winter! A high-calorie 4-day event kicks off in Ueno Park!
The Standing Bar Festival Executive Committee is pleased to announce that the "Shitamachi High Calorie Festival 2025 in Ueno Onshi Park" will be held for four days from Thursday, December 4th to Sunday, December 7th, 2025, at Takenodai Square (in front of the fountain) in Ueno Onshi Park, Tokyo. Official HP URL: https://shitamachi-highcalorie.com/ ■About the "Shitamachi High Calorie Festival" This is the third event organized by the Standing Bar Festival Executive Committee, following the "Shitamachi Highball Festival" and "Oden & Local Sake Festival." Over four days, you'll gather high-calorie gourmet food in Tokyo's downtown area, stock up on calories to get through the cold winter, and indulge in immorality. There…