Penon Corporation (headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo), which manufactures products that lead to the resolution of global and social issues, will be selling exclusive original PENON art goods featuring artwork by artist Koji Toyoda in a special shop at the venue (2nd floor of the Heiseikan) in conjunction with the special exhibition "Jingo-ji Temple – Kukai and the Origins of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism" to commemorate the 1,200th anniversary of the museum's founding, "Jingo-ji Temple – Kukai and the Origins of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism," to be held at the Tokyo National Museum (Taito-ku, Tokyo). We at PENON are a sustainable brand that aims to realize a sustainable society through the use of certified…
More than 200 dahlias of 100 varieties will be on display at the “Ueno Toshogu Peony Garden Special Festival: Autumn Dahlia Garden” from Saturday, September 21st to Thursday, October 31st
Dahlias bloom in a variety of shapes, protected by a Japanese umbrella. 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 holding the "Ueno Toshogu Peony Garden Special Festival: Autumn Dahlia Garden" from Saturday, September 21 to Thursday, October 31, 2024. More than 200 dahlias of 100 varieties will add color to the autumn. The best viewing time is expected to be around early October when the heat subsides. During the event, we will be posting daily information about the flowers blooming on Instagram. Official Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/utbotanen_official/ ■More than 200 dahlias of 100…
Introducing new types of dorayaki such as “dorayaki skin only” and “dora ball”! Matsuzakaya Ueno store’s latest gourmet food
Wednesday, August 28th, 2024 to Tuesday, September 3rd, 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 featuring popular shops on a weekly basis. Starting on Wednesday, August 28th, Hanakanzashi, a Japanese confectionery shop from Osaka that is famous for its “dorayaki skin only” and “dora balls”, will be appearing. Also, Shochikutei from Oita will be offering a limited-time “Taimeshi Gozen” meal made with natural red sea bream from Kyushu and made with local ingredients. We introduce the seven hottest gourmet brands at Matsuzakaya Ueno. <Hana Kanzashi> Dorayaki wrappers only (various types)…
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum “Listening to the Earth: Presence and Texture” Opening Report
We have received a report from Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum on the special exhibition “Listening to the Earth: Presence and Texture,” which opened on Saturday, July 20, 2024, so we would like to share it with you. The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum’s special exhibition, “Listening to the Earth: Presence and Texture,” opened on Saturday, July 20th. The exhibition features works by five contemporary artists who are deeply connected to nature and continue to create, conveying the breath of the earth, which is difficult to hear in our human-centered lives. A press preview was held on Friday, July 19th, and the exhibition was open to the press.…
[National Museum of Nature and Science] Special exhibition “Insect MANIAC” coverage report. Digging deep into the overwhelming diversity of insects from an insect enthusiast’s perspective!
Article provided by: Taito Cultural Marche Insects are the largest group of living organisms on Earth, accounting for more than half of all reported species. A special exhibition called “Insect MANIAC” has opened at the National Museum of Nature and Science, delving into this unknown world from a variety of unique perspectives. The exhibition will run until Monday, October 14, 2024 (national holiday). *The contents of this article are current as of the date of coverage (July 12, 2024). For the latest information, please check the official exhibition website. There are approximately one million species of insects that have been named by humans. Although they are…
“Ueno Panda Beer Festa 2024” to be held at Ueno Park!
Held at Ueno Onshi Park from Friday, August 16th to Sunday, August 25th, 2024! nobodyknows+, Leon Shinhama, and Cheer Re-Man’s are confirmed to appear! The Ueno Chuo Dori Shopping Association will be holding the Uenode Panda Beer Festa 2024, a local revitalization event themed around drinking, eating and playing, with the aim of supporting local recovery, developing the community and enhancing culture, from August 16th (Fri) to August 25th (Sun), 2024, at the Ueno Onshi Park Fountain Square. You can enjoy local beers from all over Japan, such as Abashiri Beer from Hokkaido and Tono Beer from Iwate Prefecture, which are continuing from the previous event, as well as…
Limited time only “Orange Tea” caramel sandwich from N.Y.C.SAND! Matsuzakaya Ueno Store – Latest Gourmet
Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 to Tuesday, August 20th, 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 Wednesday, August 14th, NYC SAND, the shop that always has a line at Daimaru Tokyo, will be releasing a limited-edition flavor, “NY Orange Tea Caramel Sandwich.” In addition, Ashiya Waffle, a shop that specializes in the innovative sweet croffle, and other gourmet foods are appearing one after another! We will introduce the five hottest gourmet brands at Matsuzakaya Ueno. Introducing the limited edition flavor “Orange Tea” caramel sandwich!…
[Tokyo National Museum] Special exhibition “Jingoji Temple – Kukai and the Origins of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism” coverage report. The principal image, the “Standing Statue of Yakushi Nyorai,” considered the greatest masterpiece in the history of Japanese sculpture, is on public display outside the temple for the first time.
Article provided by: Taito Cultural Marche The special exhibition “Jingo-ji Temple – Kukai and the Origins of Esoteric Shingon Buddhism” commemorating the 1200th anniversary of its founding has opened at the Tokyo National Museum, showcasing the treasures of Jingo-ji Temple in Kyoto, the birthplace of Kobo Daishi Kukai and Esoteric Shingon Buddhism . The exhibition will run until Sunday, September 8, 2024. *Some of the works on display will be changed during the exhibition period. Early exhibition: July 17th (Wednesday) – August 12th (Monday/Closed) Late exhibition: August 14th (Wednesday) – September 8th (Sunday) A sacred place for Esoteric Shingon Buddhism, where 1200 years of treasures are gathered…
Taste and compare over 120 types of plum wine from all over Japan! “National Plum Wine Festival in Tokyo 2024” will be held at Yushima Tenmangu Shrine!
The event will be held for four days from Friday, September 20th to Monday, September 23rd! Tickets are on sale now! ▶ Seven Tickets on sale nationwide from Thursday, August 1, 2024 → Go to Seven Ticket purchase site ▶We have started offering electronic tickets that allow easy entry via smartphone. → Go to the e-ticket purchase site This year’s National Plum Wine Festival in Tokyo 2024 will feature over 120 varieties of plum wine, including those that won gold, silver, and bronze awards at the National Plum Wine Competition 2023. You can compare your favorite brands and purchase them as souvenirs on the spot. In addition, there will…
Hoppe Town’s 10th Anniversary Project! The second installment focuses on great summer bags, “Food Festival Vol. 2”
August 7th (Wed) – September 3rd (Tue) / Matsuzakaya Ueno Store, 1st basement floor and 1st floor Hoppe Town URL: https://www.matsuzakaya.co.jp/ueno/topics/hoppe2408ueno_imadake.html *Scheduled to be released on August 6th (Tue) Matsuzakaya Ueno store will be holding a “Limited Time Food Festival” from August 7th (Wed) to September 3rd (Tue) to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hoppe Town, the food floor that opened in 2014. This is the second installment of the festival following the one in April, and this time we will be offering a variety of great summer deals, or “Summer Bags”! A total of 22 different summer bags will be available, ranging from special meat sets at great…