Penon Inc. (headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo), which manufactures products that help solve global and social problems, will be selling original art goods called “PENON Touch Me! Art Magnets” inspired by the works on display at the special exhibition “The Naito Collection: Manuscripts – An Elegant Microcosm of the Middle Ages” (period: Tuesday, June 11th – Sunday, August 25th, 2024) at the National Museum of Western Art (Ueno Park, Tokyo) exclusively at the museum shop inside the museum. “PENON Touch Me! Art Magnet” is an original sustainable product by PENON, made from tiles upcycled from waste materials of Mino ware, famous as one of the three great ceramics in Japan, and was…
“The Great Van Gogh Exhibition” to be held! “Café Terrace at Night” and other works to be exhibited in Tokyo from 2026
It has been decided that the traveling exhibition “The Great Van Gogh Exhibition” (sponsored by Sankei Shimbun and others), which brings together masterpieces by the painter Vincent van Gogh (1853-90), will be held at the Ueno Royal Museum in Taito Ward, Tokyo. Masterpieces from the Kröller-Muller Museum in the Netherlands, which boasts one of the world’s leading collections of Van Gogh’s works, will be exhibited in two parts. 【Official website】 https://grand-van-gogh.com/ This exhibition will travel in two parts, starting in Kobe and then Fukushima and Tokyo. It was planned as a project to mark the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake in Kobe and the 15th anniversary of the…
[TGI Fridays] Celebrating its 25th anniversary in Japan this year, TGI Fridays is launching a new menu item, “FRESH MEX,” available for the first time in Asia, exclusively this summer!
TGI Fridays Japan (Headquarters: Ota-ku, Tokyo / hereafter referred to as TGI Fridays) is one of the world’s largest American casual dining chains, with over 850 stores in 55 countries. This summer, the globally popular “FRESH The new “Fresh MEX” menu will be available for a limited time only at TGI Fridays locations in Asia, and only in Japan. FRESH MEX cuisine uses plenty of fresh vegetables, and ingredients such as tomatoes, avocados, cilantro, and lime add a colorful flavor to the dishes. The rich flavors are the original taste of each dish. FRESH MEX is a combination of traditional Mexican cuisine and fresh ingredients with a modern approach, bringing…
[National Museum of Western Art] “Naito Collection Manuscripts – A Microcosm of the Elegant Middle Ages” Coverage Report
Article provided by: Taito Cultural Marche The exhibition “Naito Collection: Manuscripts – A Microcosm of the Elegant Middle Ages,” which explores the charm of illuminated manuscripts that were popular in medieval Europe, is currently being held at the National Museum of Western Art. The exhibition will run until Sunday, August 25, 2024. A manuscript is a book that was popular in Europe before the invention of printing technology in the 15th century . It was produced by hand copying text onto vellum, paper made from thin animal skins, and required an enormous amount of time and effort . Manuscripts were often lavishly decorated and illustrated, and at…
A long-established Japanese confectionery shop in Kyoto has released a summer limited edition product, Namafu Uiro! Matsuzakaya Ueno Store – Latest Gourmet
July 24th (Wed) to July 30th (Tue), 2024 Matsuzakaya Ueno Store, 1st basement floor and 1st floor Hoppe Town event space Hoppe Town, the food floor of Matsuzakaya Ueno, is holding events with popular shops that change weekly. Starting on July 24th (Wednesday), Kyoto’s uiro specialty store Goken Toiraya will be releasing their summer-only “Namafu Uiro”! Also, to coincide with Doyo no Ushi Day on July 24th (Wednesday), Tenoji and Noboritei will be releasing eel bento for a limited time. We introduce the seven hottest gourmet brands at Matsuzakaya Ueno. July 24th (Wed) is Doyo no Ushi Day! [Doyo no Ushi no Hi website] https://www.matsuzakaya.co.jp/ueno/topics/240723_doyonoushinohi.html <Tenoji> Eel bento large…
Watch the fireworks and sports! The first “Donburi Festival” will be held with 20 types of “one bowl” food on offer
July 17th (Wed) – August 6th (Tue) / Matsuzakaya Ueno Store, B1F food floor Matsuzakaya Ueno store will be holding its first “Donburi Festival” from July 17th (Wed) to August 6th (Tue), featuring 20 types of donburi bento boxes, from classics to new items, on the basement food floor. This summer is packed with events, such as fireworks festivals and sports events! That’s why we’re offering 20 types of donburi bento boxes that are easy to carry and eat both outside and at home. Be sure to check out the classic popular donburi boxes, as well as donburi boxes themed around classic dishes from around the world! Donburi Festival…
Dinosaurs will have a night parade at the Tokyo National Museum this fall! Report on the “Dinosaur Night Parade” press conference
The Tokyo National Museum (hereafter referred to as “Tokyo National Museum”) is a temple of Japanese beauty, boasting a vast collection of approximately 120,000 items, including 89 national treasures, and the building itself is designated as an Important Cultural Property. Although the Tokyo National Museum usually has a solemn atmosphere , approximately 20 giant dinosaurs, including Tyrannosaurus and Giganotosaurus, will appear in the courtyard in front of the main building! The unexpected event “Dinosaur Night Parade” , in which the dinosaurs will make a night parade while letting out primitive roars, will be held for two days on Friday, September 27th and Saturday, September 28th, 2024. I attended the…
Uenode. Pandavia Festa 2024
Held at Ueno Onshi Park from Friday, August 16th to Sunday, August 25th, 2024! The Ueno Chuo Dori Shopping District Association will hold the “Uenode. Panda Beer Festa 2024,” a local revitalization event themed on drinking, eating and playing, with the aim of supporting regional recovery, developing the community and enhancing culture, at the Ueno Onshi Park Fountain Square from August 16th (Fri) to August 25th (Sun), 2024. In addition to offering ice-cold beer, local gourmet food from around the country and local shopping streets, there will also be local performing arts and live performances on stage. And this time, we will also be carrying out a collaborative…
“Funwari Nekoron” & “Sugar Cocomoo” POP-UP SHOP to be held from Friday, July 12, 2024 to around winter 2024
～Product lineup also introduced♪～ San-X Co., Ltd. (headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) is pleased to announce that from July 12, 2024 through the winter, pop-up shops featuring Fluffy Nekoron, the sweet-smelling flower-loving character, and Sugar Cocomoo, the cuddly cotton candy bunny, will be opening across the country. Overview of “Sweet Scented Fluffy Sweet Time” ● Period: Friday, July 12, 2024 to around winter 2024 ●Free admission ●Product lineup ●Venue ▼ Marui Family Ebina 5th floor calendar Dates: Friday, July 12th to Sunday, July 21st, 2024 Address: 1-6-1 Chuo, Ebina City, Kanagawa Prefecture, 243-0483 Business hours: 10:30-19:00 ▼ Shibuya Modi 1st floor calendar Dates: July 27th (Sat) –…
[Sake × Summer Festival] We are releasing a new sake called “ICHI-GO-CAN®” in collaboration with six Tohoku festivals! We will promote the charm of the region and Japanese culture.
Sales will begin on July 1st! Cheers to the Tohoku Festival! Agnavi Co., Ltd. (CEO: Gen Shigehide, location: Chigasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture), which develops the Japanese sake brand “ICHI-GO-CAN®”, will release “ICHI-GO-CAN®” featuring designs of the six Tohoku festivals, “Aomori Nebuta Festival”, “Akita Kanto Festival”, “Morioka Sansa Odori”, “Yamagata Hanagasa Festival”, “Sendai Tanabata Festival”, and “Fukushima Waraji Festival”, from July 1st. With the full cooperation of the breweries in the six Tohoku prefectures, please enjoy Japanese culture to the fullest with the six Tohoku festivals and regional sake. overview ■Contents Each region in Japan has its own festivals that represent the region, and they are beloved symbols of…