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Sayama City Museum in Saitama is holding its autumn special exhibition on Doue artist Shoji Ikehara from October 17 to December 6, 2026, showing his folktale illustrations and travel sketchbooks.
SMALL WORLDS TOKYO in Ariake is holding a collaboration event with Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity and Kakusei Hunter Omegahorn, with a character-hunting game, a giant photo spot and collab menu items that come with original stickers.
On Saturday, October 31, 2026, ZEN NIGHT TOKYO at the Tokyo National Museum and Shitamachi.Halloween 2026 offer a special yokai stage, a Hyakki Yagyo Parade through Ueno Onshi Park and photos with yokai in the night garden.
Felissimo's Museum-bu began web sales on October 22 of three items, an ear accessory, an ear cuff ring and a long stole, created in collaboration with the 78th Annual Exhibition of Shōsō-in Treasures, running October 24 to November 9, 2026 at Nara National Museum.
Yokoyama Art Museum in Nagoya will hold the special exhibition "Elegant Old Noritake × Noritake" from October 23, 2026 to March 22, 2027, showing about 580 works from its collection of more than 1,600 pieces. A lecture and gallery talks are also planned.
On December 12, 2026 (Saturday), the finalists of FASHION FRONTIER PROGRAM 2026, an award program that discovers and nurtures future fashion talent, give their final presentations and the awards ceremony follows at Box1000 in MoN Takanawa.
Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition GIFU runs from November 6, 2026 to January 11, 2027 at Gifu City Museum of History, bringing more than 300 ukiyo-e works to life with 3DCG animation and projection mapping. Visitors in kimono or with a JAF app coupon get ¥200 off day-of admission.
Two special exhibitions are on in Kaga Onsen Kyo this autumn, a Yoshidaya Kiln show marking 200 years since the kiln moved to Yamashiro Onsen (October 7 to January 18) and a Shibayuki solo exhibition at Kaga Iryokuen (October 21 to November 17).
From October 16 to 30, 2026, the Kyoto Museum of Crafts and Design is holding the sixth "Coffees and Pottery" exhibition-sale, a spin-off focused on plates with 23 Kyoto-based artists and workshops, free admission, and a special online shop page.
Licca-chan's ON/OFF Exhibition runs from January 16 to March 14, 2027, at Fukuoka Science Museum, featuring a collaboration exhibit with the creator 現実を生きるリカちゃん and a limited-quantity original Licca-chan.
A new tea house, Teahouse in a Sea of Light, opens inside the artwork Sea of Solidified Light at teamLab Biovortex Kyoto on Friday, November 20, 2026, where a whisked bowl of tea glows and sounds its own tones.
On January 25 and 26, 2027, the Toguri Museum of Art and Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel in Shibuya hold a two-day special event combining a private viewing of Koimari porcelain with a Japanese course meal at the Sukiya restaurant, priced at ¥22,000 per person.
The special exhibition "Wandering Genius Painter Kiyoshi Yamashita Exhibition" runs from October 30 to December 20, 2026 at Higashiosaka Citizens Art Center in Osaka, with a lecture, a collage workshop, a gallery talk, and a discounted combination ticket.
Abeno Harukas Art Museum in Osaka will host the "Galaxy Express 999" 50th Anniversary Project Leiji Matsumoto Exhibition from Saturday, July 31 to Sunday, September 26, 2027, presenting more than 300 items including original artwork and previously unseen materials.
The Nakamura Keith Haring Collection in Kobuchizawa, Yamanashi, is marking National Coming Out Day with a special poster display, a pop-up shop at Sasazuka Bowl in Tokyo through October 18, and a Keith Haring exhibition in Rome.
On November 6 and 7, 2026, the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum in Koganei, Tokyo, extends its hours until 8:30 PM for "Special Night Opening - Building Light-up," softly illuminating its historic buildings with candlelight, bamboo lanterns, gas lamps, and lit hearths.
Okurayama Winter Fireworks 2026 takes place on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium in Sapporo, with music-synchronized fireworks and the first-ever Night Bubble Show. Tickets go on sale at noon on October 10.
Museum Box, an online shop for museum merchandise from around the world, will take pre-orders from 9:00 PM on October 9, 2026 for a collection of Getty Museum Store goods, including jewelry, a scarf, and a folding fan inspired by Van Gogh's Irises. Pre-orders run for two days only, until 9:00 PM on October 11.
Naoshima New Museum of Art will open its winter rotation on December 12, 2026 with "Currents without Anchors," a joint exhibition by Kei Imazu and Bagus Pandega. The museum is closed from November 24 to the opening, and online tickets for December 12 onward go on sale October 9.
ROKKO Forest Sound Museum will hold the "Forest Sound Christmas Night Concert 2026 - Casual Café Style" on December 19 and 20, 2026, pairing a concert on music boxes and other automatic musical instruments with a choice of Forest Café plates. Reservations open on November 1.
Shisui, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nara is selling limited-time stay plans that include admission to the 78th Annual Exhibition of Shōsō-in Treasures at Nara National Museum, available October 23 to November 10, 2026.
On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, The Tokyo Station Hotel offers a plan combining a before-opening building tour of Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, Tokyo, a hotel tour and lunch, limited to 15 guests.
Ise History Museum in Ise, Mie Prefecture, is holding its autumn special exhibition on Nihonga painter Nakamura Sashu through November 23, 2026. Adult admission is ¥300, high school students and younger are free, and the displays change between the first and second parts.
Tokyo's Nezu Museum will present about 50 bugaku costumes and related materials, including many National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties, from October 24 to November 23, 2026. Costumes from Rinnoji Temple in Tochigi will be shown to the public for the first time in 45 years.
teamLab Biovortex Kyoto - Taisei Corporation marks its first anniversary on October 7, 2026, having welcomed more than 1.3 million visitors from 167 countries and regions since opening, with about 44% of them international travelers.
Toyohashi Planetarium in Aichi holds its first Halloween Horror Planetarium on October 24, 2026, pairing a horror dome program with a flashlight-only Night Museum at the Underground Resources Museum. Applications are accepted from October 10 until 12:00 PM on October 17.
For stays from April 1, 2027, guests at Benesse House on Naoshima will be able to enter eligible art facilities on the island without buying tickets or booking online in advance. The eligible facilities and details will be announced around January 2027.
From October 25 to December 25, 2026, the Kuboso Memorial Museum of Arts in Izumi, Osaka, presents works from the Yokosuka Museum of Art collection, with related events including a night museum with projection mapping and a sukajan try-on.
On October 17 (Saturday) and 18 (Sunday), 2026, the Kyoto International Manga Museum hosts the indie game exhibition Kyoto Game Daisakusen, where visitors can play nine original games made by students from Kyoto Seika University and others at BitSummit Game Jam 2026, with a related talk session on both days.
Three PENON "Touch Me! Art Magnets" based on works by Van Gogh, Manet and Cross are sold at ¥900 each (tax included), exclusively at the special exhibition shop of "Van Gogh and the Impressionists" at Nagoya City Art Museum, running from September 19 to November 29, 2026.
Yamanashi Sone Kyuryo Park in Kofu will hold "Day to Enjoy Ancient Times and Nature" on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM. The free event offers a museum tour, tree observation with a tree doctor, and clay or acorn crafts.
Yoku Moku Museum in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, holds the YM Art Session "Arabesque of Constellations" in November 2026, with a new weekday Precious Class that includes tea time with mignardises, plus regular adult and kids classes on Saturdays.
ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA is holding its last special exhibition in Ginza, Ginza’s Goldfish Hundred Flowers Exhibition, from October 2, 2026 through January 6, 2027, before ending its run at Ginza Mitsukoshi.
AQUARIUM × ART átoa in Kobe displays Moomin-related books and posters on its 3rd-floor FOYER from October 2 to December 13, 2026, alongside combo tickets with the "Tove Jansson and the Moomins" exhibition and limited collaboration goods.
Museum "Eki" KYOTO will host Kaj Franck Retrospective – Timeless Finland Design from November 3 to December 20, 2026, presenting glassware and ceramics mainly from the Helsinki Architecture & Design Museum collection.
Azabudai Hills Gallery in Tokyo will host the Little Mouse's Red Vest play museum, set in the world of the anime, from January 10 to April 4, 2027, with more details to be announced within the year.
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (a national holiday), Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park in Shiraoi, Hokkaido waives its admission fee and the National Ainu Museum viewing fee, with extra program sessions, Ainu traditional dance performances, and gallery talks tied to the current special exhibition.
From October 7, 2026, the Fujiko·F·Fujio Museum in Kawasaki City decorates the whole museum for autumn and winter, with a large Christmas tree, evening lighting in the third-floor Harappa, limited takeout sweets and hot drinks, and new key-visual merchandise.
From October 14, 2026 to February 19, 2027, three Osaka prefectural museums and 35 spots across Osaka Prefecture host exhibits, photo spots, and stamp rallies themed on Monster Hunter Stories 3.
Six Tokyo Metropolitan museums and galleries hold the first "Autumn Night Museum 2026" from November 5 to 27, staying open until 8:00 PM on designated evenings with free entry for students after 5:00 PM, discounted admission for general visitors and those aged 65 and over, and mini concerts.
During the Shibu-Art & Walk 2026 stamp rally, Shibuya will host a special gallery talk at Jissen Women's University Kosetsu Memorial Museum on October 31 and a museum goods talk session on November 11.
Arte Museum Nagoya, Japan's first location of the immersive museum with more than 12 million visitors worldwide, opens in Chita, Aichi, on November 18. Tickets go on sale online September 29, with 15% off all ticket types during the first week.
Café 1894, the museum café and bar in Marunouchi, Tokyo, serves lunch, dessert, dinner, and drinks inspired by Piedmont cuisine and Fontanesi's paintings for the length of the exhibition, from October 17, 2026 to January 24, 2027.
An official catalog for the Chiki Kikuchi exhibition at PLAY! MUSEUM in Tachikawa, Tokyo presents the 77 picture books created over 17 years in order of publication. It goes on sale at PLAY! MUSEUM on October 7, 2026, and at bookstores nationwide on November 2.
Hakone Emoa Terrace by Onko Chishin in Sengokuhara is offering group-only plans this autumn, including an October-November sweets plan and a private breakfast in the Orient Express salon car, whose interior was designed by René Lalique.
From November 5, 2026, the Kadokawa Musashino Museum in Tokorozawa Sakura Town, Saitama, whose architectural design was supervised by Kengo Kuma, becomes the stage for the real-life puzzle game "The Mysterious Museum and Fragments of Memory," with a KadoCafe collaboration latte and puzzle coasters available during the event.
From October 2 to November 29, 2026, Paramita Museum in Komono, Mie Prefecture, will present a special exhibition looking back on the career of Taisho- and Showa-era painter KAWABATA Ryushi, with a lecture and a concert during the run.
From October 3, 2026 to January 17, 2027, the Takatsuki City Nature Museum (Aquapia Akutagawa) presents a free special exhibition on the living things used in calligraphy tools, alongside artworks inspired by nature.
From October 8 to November 15, 2026, the Tokugawa Art Museum in Nagoya presents the special exhibition "Tokimeku Hako," which puts the boxes that have protected and handed down artworks at center stage.
The Hakutsuru Museum in Kobe will hold its 2026 autumn exhibition from September 26 to December 13, featuring ancient East Asian metalwork and jade from China, the Korean Peninsula, and Japan, alongside a collection of Anatolian carpets with medallion and lamp motifs, plus related lectures and workshops throughout the run.
Watercolor artist Hiroki Takeda's first solo exhibition in Shizuoka, "Hiroki Takeda Exhibition – The Pulse of Life –," opens October 24 at Sunpu Museum, with three days of live painting, a gallery talk and signing event, and local cafe and sweets collaborations.
Kodansha will release manga artist Taro Yabe's first original picture book, "Sannen Netaroro," around November 16, 2026, with original illustrations from the book going on display at a gallery exhibition at the former Ozaki Theodora Residence starting November 28.
Marking its 20th anniversary, Kawasaki Good Times World in Kobe is reopening on September 25 with an overhauled History Zone, a fully refreshed World Theater with new lighting effects, and a new hands-on experience zone.
The Galaxy Express 999 50th Anniversary Project - Leiji Matsumoto Exhibition - Journey of Creation opens September 19 at Kadokawa Culture Museum in Tokorozawa, Saitama, unveiling a teaser visual for a new theatrical film alongside exclusive admission gifts, original merchandise, and collaboration drinks at SACULA DINER.
From September 19 to November 1, 2026, NIFREL in Suita, Osaka is holding "Madagascar, Home of the Ring-Tailed Lemur," a special program timed to World Lemur Day on October 30 that explores Madagascar's nature, culture, and wildlife through photo displays, scent, music, food, and animal observation sessions.
This autumn, Shizuoka City invites travelers to a refined 1-night, 2-day escape, from Sunpu Castle's Momijiyama Garden to the National Treasure Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, home to a reservation-only nighttime special viewing running September 19 to November 29, 2026.
Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art is holding the special exhibition "Shugoro Hasuda: Opening a Window to the World" from September 20 through October 25, 2026, and has opened reservations for a curator-guided bus tour on October 17 and 18 to visit Hasuda's public works installed around Kanazawa, including the piece at Kanazawa Station's west plaza.
Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store hosts the Tokushima edition of its Harukas Nippon Expo from September 23 to 29, 2026, featuring a hands-on Awa Odori dance event, a gourmet fair where 8 of 13 participating brands make their first Kintetsu appearance, full-size ceramic-board reproductions of works by Vermeer, Leonardo da Vinci, and Van Gogh from the Otsuka Museum of Art, and Tokushima's traditional indigo-dye crafts.
Ahead of its October 9 opening, Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts has finalized the official catalog, original goods, and related events for its exhibition on Ming-dynasty calligraphy from the He Chuangshi Collection, Taipei, including a live calligraphy demonstration and a weekday sticker giveaway.
Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka's long-running cultural school, École de Royal, is holding its first "Let's Go Meet the Dinosaurs!" day tour on October 11, 2026, pairing a guided walk through Tamba Dinosaur Museum's autumn special exhibition with a hands-on dinosaur plastic model workshop, with a morning or afternoon course open to participants of any age.
ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA is partnering with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to introduce visitors to Edo culture through the lens of goldfish appreciation, a custom dating back to the Edo period, with a special booth inside the museum from September 14, 2026.
From October 24, 2026, to February 14, 2027, the Tekigaiso Exhibition Hall at Ogikubo Three Gardens in Suginami Ward hosts a special exhibition on the reconstructed court dress of statesman Fumimaro Konoe, alongside talks by the artisans who restored it.
Omishima Art Museum in Imabari, Ehime is celebrating its 40th anniversary with "Goen," a special exhibition by Paris-based sculptor Julien Signolet featuring a site-specific installation carved from local zelkova wood and Oshima granite, running through September 23, 2026.
A new "EX Travel Reservation" plan pairs tickets to the "Zen and Ghibli" Kyoto exhibition, opening October 3, 2026, with a "Yes, Let's Go to Kyoto!" reception voucher for limited special goshuin at three Zen temples — Nanzen-ji, Shokoku-ji, and Myoshin-ji — with sales running from September 11 through December 6, 2026.
ArtSticker, the art communication platform run by The Chain Museum, has begun selling tickets for Turner: Painting the Sublime, in Dialogue with Contemporary Art, a major J.M.W. Turner retrospective opening at the National Museum of Western Art in Ueno on October 24, 2026.
From October 1, Unko Museum TOKYO, NAGOYA, and OKINAWA are hosting Autumn BIG Unko Band 2026, where the museum's unko animals form a band and invite visitors to groove along, together with new limited-edition embroidered pin badges.
On September 9, 2026 — the museum's own "Chameleon Day," inspired by the way a chameleon's curled tail resembles the numeral 9 — Nara Ikimono Museum in Nara City opens the "Chameleon Observation Camp" exhibition, running through September 30. Visitors can see four chameleon species, including Oustalet's chameleon, whose total length can reach nearly 70 cm, the longest in the chameleon family.
Starting October 4, the Toro Ruins in Shizuoka's Suruga Ward let visitors harvest red rice by hand in its reconstructed Yayoi-era paddies, alongside evening illumination of the ruins, a night museum opening with a piano concert, the Toro Matsuri festival, and nearby stops for Shizuoka tea and traditional wasabi pickles.
The Hibiya Library & Museum in Tokyo is holding the Nara Ittobori Exhibition from December 19, 2026 to January 17, 2027, bringing together around 40 works and tools by leading artists of this thousand-year-old Nara woodcarving tradition.
A production committee including Konica Minolta Planetarium has turned the JAXA booth footage that drew crowds at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai into a full-dome planetarium film with a substantially expanded story, and science museums and planetariums across Japan are beginning screenings from early September.
The Japan Olympic Museum in Tokyo will hold the special exhibition "Pokémon and Athletes' Moves" from September 19 to November 23, 2026, comparing the moves of Pokémon with the techniques of athletes competing in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Lake Biwa Hotel is offering a new stay plan bundled with tickets to the Vermeer exhibition "Girl with a Pearl Earring — Masterpieces of 17th-Century Dutch Painting, A Miraculous Return," available for its Premier Luxury Floor rooms from September 5 through checkout by September 20, 2026.
The National Museum of Art, Osaka and the Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka have launched Collections in Nakanoshima (NMAO–NAKKA), a new partnership to showcase the Nakanoshima area's cultural appeal. Its first initiative brings together works by Atsuko Tanaka from both museums' collections, on view through November 3.
Two classic films whose stories are set in motion by a hairpin and a pair of earrings, plus a short with costumes by Hanae Mori, screen on 35mm at the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto on November 21 and 22, 2026, as part of the MoMAK Films series.
WAKISAKA KATSUJI / SOU・SOU MUSEUM in Kyoto's Shimogamo area will open for a reservation-only Silver Week viewing from September 19 to 23, 2026, showcasing around 60 years of work by textile designer Katsuji Wakisaka.
From September 1 to October 25, 2026, ERAM, a Japan-born fragrance brand, is holding a pop-up at Mori Art Museum Shop in Roppongi, with fabric posters featuring the brand's artwork joining the lineup from October 1.
Hobonichi Techo's 2027 lineup goes on sale September 1 with more than 280 new items, including fresh collaborations with Hello Kitty, Puppet SunSun, and the V&A Museum, a second-year Moomin partnership, and new Kakimori-designed stationery.
The cultural tourism facility Kaga Iryokuen in Yamanaka Onsen presents Kutani ware artist Chika Yoshigai's first solo exhibition from August 19, followed by ceramic artist Chihiro Fujisaki's exhibition from September 19, 2026.
From September 7 to October 4, 2026, MoN Takanawa and TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY present a 28-day program reviving Takanawa's Edo-era "moon waiting" tradition, featuring an immersive planetarium, an exhibition of an Utamaro masterpiece, workshops, and moon-themed food and drink.
The Bunkyo Ward Mori Ogai Memorial Museum in Tokyo will present a special exhibition on the Kanchoro Kakai, a series of tanka poetry gatherings hosted by writer Mori Ogai at his residence from 1907, running October 10, 2026 through January 11, 2027.
The Itabashi Art Museum in Tokyo is holding the collection exhibition "Light and Rich – Edo-Era Paintings" from August 29 to September 27, 2026, exploring the museum's holdings through the contrasting keywords of "light" and "rich."
The Sagamihara City Museum will hold a planetarium reading event called "Hoshi Furu Yoru no Rodokukai" (a night of falling stars) on Saturday, September 12. Actor Junko Miura will read works by screenwriter So Kuramoto and author Kenji Miyazawa beneath the planetarium's night sky.
SOZO, an incense brand from 株式会社新香 on Awaji Island, releases "VERMEER × SOZO AROMA INCENSE," incense collaborating with Johannes Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring, whose colors and scents shift over about 20 minutes, to coincide with the Girl with a Pearl Earring exhibition opening at the Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka on August 21, 2026.
Kobe's Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum will hold the exhibition "Where Trees Live Again" from October 3 to December 13, 2026, spotlighting furniture designer George Nakashima and the Kagawa workshop that has carried on his craft in Japan for more than 60 years.
Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition AOMORI, an immersive digital art museum in Aomori City, has welcomed its 30,000th visitor and continues to run without any closed days through August 30, 2026.
From September 9 to December 13, the four dining spots inside the National Art Center, Tokyo — Brasserie Paul Bocuse Musée, Salon de Thé Rond, Café Coquille, and Cafeteria Carré — serve a special course, a cake set, a drink, and a lunch menu inspired by works in Masterpieces of the Renaissance from the Musée du Louvre, including Leonardo da Vinci's Portrait of a Woman, known as La Belle Ferronnière, making its Japan debut.
Pola Museum of Art in Hakone is presenting A New Perspective – Monet and 21st Century Art, an exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of Monet's death and the museum's 25th anniversary, running through April 7, 2027.
To mark the September 9 opening of Masterpieces of the Renaissance from the Musée du Louvre at the National Art Center, Tokyo, the Ritz-Carlton Tokyo, Tokyo Midtown restaurants and shops, and the museum's own cafes are offering Renaissance-inspired menus and sweets, plus original stickers and a photo spot, through the exhibition's run.
The Railway Museum in Saitama City will host its 14th Night Adult Teppaku event on September 19, 2026, offering guided tours, a one-hour lights-out at the 0 Series Shinkansen exhibit, and other after-hours experiences.
A joint exhibition celebrating the landmark original anime Guilty Crown and Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress runs at Tokyo's Ginza Mirai Museum from October 30 through November 23, 2026, with advance lottery ticket sales opening August 14.
On August 23, 2026, the Ocean Culture Museum at Ocean Expo Park is holding a special marine culture lecture session that pairs an Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium keeper with a marine culture researcher to explore sea turtle ecology in Okinawa and sea turtle-related culture across the Pacific islands.
Tokyo Photographic Art Museum presents Contemporary Japanese Photography vol.23, "Assembling Anew" — Memories, Materials, Context, Technology, from September 30, 2026 to January 17, 2027, featuring five artists who explore memory, material, and image-making through photography, video, and installation.
The Kannon Museum at Hase-dera in Kamakura is holding a 2026 autumn exhibition from August 29 to December 6, showcasing all 33 paintings of the Kamakura 33 Kannon Pilgrimage Sites by Nihonga painter Otake Goyo, a disciple of Ito Shinsui, alongside works by his son Otake Masayoshi.
An official record video has been released for Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition HIROSHIMA, the immersive digital art exhibition where visitors can step into the world of ukiyo-e through 3DCG animation and projection mapping. Running through September 6, 2026, at NTT Credo Hall in Hiroshima, the exhibition also features a Hiroshima-only display of ukiyo-e depicting the city's scenery.
YOKAI Immersive Experience Exhibition KAGOSHIMA welcomed its 30,000th visitor with a commemorative ceremony, as the immersive digital art museum on Japanese yokai continues its run at Reimeikan in Kagoshima City through August 31.
The Aurora and Forest Story Exhibition at Nagoya's Denki Bunka Kaikan has welcomed more than 20,000 visitors, marking the milestone with a commemorative ceremony as the Nordic-themed exhibition continues through August 30, 2026.
An official record video has been released for YOKAI Immersive Experience Exhibition KAGOSHIMA - Imagination of Japan -, the immersive digital art museum bringing Japan's yokai paintings to life through 3D CG, projection mapping, and sculpture. Running through August 31 at Reimeikan in Kagoshima City, the exhibition has already drawn more than 250,000 visitors across its Nagoya and Tokyo runs and now makes its first stop in Kyushu.
POLA MUSEUM ANNEX in Ginza hosts "Invisible Garden" from September 16 to November 8, 2026, the first two-person exhibition by artist Asami Kiyokawa and sculptor Kohei Nawa, centered on a new large-scale collaborative work.
The Little World Museum of Man in Inuyama, Aichi will open two new spots on September 5, 2026 — "Tohoku Chaya," a restaurant introducing Tohoku's food culture through mochi and dango dishes, and "American Adventure Valley," an experience area themed around 19th-century American hunting and the Gold Rush.
Sunflowers are reaching their best viewing period at Shinjuku Central Park from mid to late August, with four varieties blooming across the park. A free self-guided leaflet featuring a sunflower map and an introduction to Van Gogh's "Sunflowers" at the nearby SOMPO Museum of Art is also available on-site.
Toshima Ward's local history museum is holding a collection exhibition on the vegetable seed wholesalers who once lined the "Seed Merchant Road" through Itabashi, Takinogawa, and Sugamo, running through September 23, 2026.
A high-precision reproduction of Vincent van Gogh's "Café Terrace at Night," certified by the Kröller-Müller Museum, is now on sale at Ueno Royal Museum's "Grand Van Gogh Exhibition" through August 12, 2026.
Iwata City Central Library's "Iwata's Giant Kofun" exhibition marks 70 years since the excavation of Doyama Kofun, one of Shizuoka Prefecture's largest keyhole-shaped tombs, with around 100 prefecturally designated artifacts on display through August 30, 2026.
Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition AOMORI, an immersive digital art museum that has drawn more than 500,000 visitors worldwide, has released an official record video ahead of its run through August 30, 2026, marking the exhibition's first stop in the Tohoku region. Over 300 works by ukiyo-e masters including Hokusai and Hiroshige come to life through 3DCG animation and projection mapping at the Too Nippo Shinmachi Building in Aomori City.
The special exhibition "Kamen Rider x The Power of Nature" runs at Kobe Maritime Museum from September 19 to November 23, 2026, pairing the long-running Kamen Rider series with hands-on displays about insects, animals, and other natural wonders.
From July 30 to August 12, 2026, the Kyoto Museum of Crafts and Design is accepting Daimonji gomagi, the wooden prayer tablets burned each year during Kyoto Gozan Okuribi, at a special reception corner inside the museum. It is the first time advance reception has been offered away from the foot of Mt. Daimonji, with bilingual Japanese/English writing guidance available.
A major retrospective on GeGeGe no Kitaro creator Shigeru Mizuki opens at Kobe Fashion Museum this September, tracing his path from wartime hardship to celebrated manga artist through original manuscripts, artwork, and personal belongings.
National Alps Azumino Park's Horigane-Hotaka district in Nagano is hosting Gyogyo-ten, a fish exhibition displaying roughly 200 species of taxidermy, specimens, and replicas — from goblin sharks and hammerheads to deep-sea creatures like anglerfish, frilled sharks, and coelacanths — through Sunday, August 23, 2026.
To celebrate 30 years since its 1996 opening, Hakone Venetian Glass Museum welcomes elementary and junior high school students free of charge and gives every visitor a commemorative gift on August 8, 2026, alongside a five-day lineup of concerts by internationally active musicians and a scaled-up water fireworks display of about 70,000 crystal glass beads.
Kyoto Century Hotel is offering an accommodation plan bundled with tickets to the Vermeer exhibition "Girl with a Pearl Earring — Masterpieces of 17th-Century Dutch Painting, A Miraculous Return," available for premium and suite room stays with check-in from August 20 through checkout by September 27, 2026.
teamLab Borderless in Azabudai Hills has welcomed 4 million visitors, with around 70% traveling from more than 185 countries and regions worldwide.
A limited-time plan pairing a goldfish-topped kakigori from THE HOUSE K.MINAMOTO with admission to ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA is on sale Tuesdays through Fridays from August 12 to September 18, 2026.
The "Tove and the Moomins" exhibition at Fukuoka Art Museum, on view through August 30, 2026, will mark Moomin Day on August 9 — Tove Jansson's birthday — with three limited programs, including an original sticker giveaway, a resale of its previously sold-out drawstring bag set ticket, and a raffle for exhibition-original merchandise.
Art Lounge TSUBOMI, a permanent exhibition space dedicated entirely to marmot-themed art, opens on August 8, 2026, in Kichijoji, Tokyo, with more than 30 works and an opening program called Mamoterrace Festa featuring 13 creators.
Sogo Museum of Art in Yokohama will hold The 50th Anniversary OSAMU GOODS exhibition from August 1 to 31, 2026, marking 50 years since illustrator Osamu Harada's beloved character brand debuted in 1976, with a commemorative collaboration menu also available at the venue's 10th-floor restaurant.
To mark the "Girl with a Pearl Earring" exhibition at Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka, confectionery brand Henri Charpentier and the Mauritshuis have collaborated on a limited original tin assortment of madeleines, matcha petit gâteau, and Hyogo chestnut marron cake, going on sale August 3, 2026.
Hida Takayama Museum of Art is holding a special exhibition through February 15, 2027, exploring how Art Nouveau masters such as Emile Gallé drew inspiration from Japanese art and Japonisme, with a shared reverence for nature linking East and West.
Abeno Harukas Art Museum in Osaka has announced a new exhibition, "HOKUSAI," spotlighting the roughly 18-year period when ukiyo-e master Katsushika Hokusai went by the name "Hokusai," running from Saturday, May 22 through Monday, July 19, 2027.
At Karuizawa's Museum Park, the Picture Book Forest Museum's 2026 summer exhibition explores the cats, mice, and frogs of Peter Rabbit™'s world, while the Erzgebirge Toy Museum's spring/summer exhibition showcases an expanded lineup of German Nutcracker dolls, both open through this fall.
On Saturday, August 8, 2026, the Imashirozuka Ancient History Museum in Takatsuki City will host a lecture by Kyoto Tachibana University's Atsushi Kojima on Emperor Keitai's reign as seen from Chikushi, part of the city's annual "Haniwa Day" program.
To mark the 50th anniversary of Tomytec's TOMIX model train brand, Kyoto Railway Museum will hold a special exhibition tracing its history from August 29 to September 23, 2026, featuring large dioramas, product displays, weekend workshops, and limited-edition merchandise.
Additional September performances have been added to the immersive night-museum event A Somewhat Strange Job Experience: Midnight Curator, staged after hours at TOKYO NODE in Toranomon Hills, after tickets for the original July and August run sold out. New tickets go on sale from noon on July 25, 2026.
Container Culture Museum in Shinagawa, Tokyo, is holding a free summer holiday event for elementary school students on August 5 and 6, 2026, featuring a quiz rally, container craft activities, and an SDGs workshop on containers and sustainability.
Actress, composer, and insect producer Hiyori Katada, known for her appearances on TBS's Crazy Journey and NHK's The Backyard, will hold her photo exhibition "Beloved Insects" at the Basement Gallery inside Shinjuku Kitamura Camera from August 3 to 16, 2026, showcasing close-up shots that capture the personalities of insects.
The Marie Antoinette Style exhibition at Yokohama Museum of Art, running from August 1 to November 23, 2026, is releasing collaboration goods with Hello Kitty and The Rose of Versailles, alongside an exhibition catalog and a limited-time ice cream cart outside the venue.
Navi Tomo will host a special guided tour at Shochiku Otani Library on September 11, 2026, with specialist staff introducing rare kabuki-related scripts, programs, and stage photographs, plus an original, non-sale library goods gift for participants.
Minato City Local History Museum's special exhibition room will present Edo Work Guide — Working by the Sea, Doing Business in Town and at Daimyo Residences, using ukiyo-e prints and historical documents to introduce the occupations of Edo-period Minato, from July 18 through September 23, 2026.
The Mothra Special Exhibition at the Godzilla Museum inside Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island runs through September 13, 2026, marking double anniversaries for Mothra. A Phase 3 advance reservation bonus postcard featuring popularity-vote winner "King Ghidorah" is available to those who purchase in advance tickets for admission from July 18 to September 13, 2026.
To mark its 100th anniversary, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum presents the fourth edition of its Art Communication Programs showcase from July 31 to August 10, with a video installation, works by Tokyo University of the Arts graduates, and free admission.
From July 11 to August 30, 2026, Yamanashi Prefectural Archaeology Museum presents its summer exhibition "Tales of Jade — Messages from Ancient Times," featuring jade and stone ornaments made from the Jomon through Kofun periods, with free admission and related events including a workshop and gallery talks.
From July 18, the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum in Koganei presents its annual collection exhibition drawn from the former Musashino Folk Museum, featuring a nationally designated Important Cultural Property clay earring alongside nostalgic shop signs and matchbox labels once seen around town.
Kyoto Century Hotel's main bar Essex is serving two original cocktails inspired by ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi's warrior prints and playful cat artwork from July 18 to September 23, 2026, timed to coincide with a Kuniyoshi exhibition at the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art.
From August 2 to 8, Kyoto Railway Museum puts its Series KiYa 141 inspection train on special display for its 20th anniversary, with a commemorative emblem and limited tickets for a rare cab and interior tour.
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Kyoto Railway Museum will bring the "Yoshitsune," the oldest steam locomotive in its collection and a designated railway monument, out of the roundhouse for a test run and a special display on July 18 and August 25, 2026.
The National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo's Ueno Park is holding a NEWS exhibit from July 14 to September 6, 2026, displaying the first lapis lazuli confirmed to occur in Japan alongside a well-known specimen from Afghanistan.
From July 25 to October 18, 2026, Shinagawa Prince Hotel's Ajikaidou Gojusantsugi restaurant serves a special washoku menu with dishes inspired by ukiyo-e prints and folding screens featured in the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum's British Museum exhibition.
With just three days to go before its Tohoku debut, Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition AOMORI has confirmed extended hours until 8 PM on its July 11 opening day, alongside a new pop-up shop from Hirosaki select store Kusamura offering Aomori crafts and exhibition-exclusive goods.
ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA is holding an Instagram photo contest themed Goldfish Appreciation to celebrate this summer's special exhibition, open for entries from July 6 through September 30, 2026.
To mark the 27th anniversary of its opening, Awa Odori Kaikan in Tokushima is holding a two-day festival on July 18 and 19, 2026, with a kids' Awa Odori special performance and free admission to the Awa Odori Museum.
On July 22 and 23, 2026, Chidorigafuchi hosts a free evening of 2,000 lanterns drifting across the moat, alongside nearby cafes, museums, and a sake-tasting tour that round out a summer night near the Imperial Palace.
From July 4 to August 23, 2026, Sodegaura City Local Museum in Chiba holds a special exhibition marking 100 years since the start of the Shōwa era, featuring citizen-curated memorabilia, a nostalgic recreation of a Shōwa-era living room, and hands-on event days including a VR experience of the Hiroshima atomic bombing.
American multimedia art pioneer Tony Oursler is presenting his first major solo exhibition in Japan, Tech/Gnosis-Magic, Media, Art, at TOKYO NODE in Toranomon Hills from July 3 to September 27, 2026. The show gathers 49 works, including two world premieres, alongside a linked catalog, collaboration cafe menu, official goods, and a summer program of related events around Toranomon Hills.
From July 4 to September 27, 2026, the Bizen City Museum of Art in Okayama presents "Teacup Merry-Go-Round," a display of around 100 pieces of European tea ware and decorative art that traces a century of modern design, complete with a Wedgwood-inspired café menu and a limited-time coaster gift.
GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO begins selling a special stay plan on July 1, 2026 that bundles an admission ticket to “Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring: Dutch masterpieces of the 17th century” in Osaka with lounge access and a commemorative Keihan Railway ticket for a comfortable art getaway.
Ants Wedding is offering a new wedding photo plan set inside Tokyo's Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, marking the first time the museum has officially allowed location photo shoots inside the building, with reservations opening July 1, 2026.
At the Yokai Art Museum on Shodoshima, the rain-bringing yokai Terupon topped the first-term POP YOKAI Audition, winning 407 of 5,024 votes. The second-term audition is now underway.
Following more than 200,000 visitors in Nagoya and Tokyo, YOKAI Immersive Experience Exhibition KAGOSHIMA - Imagination of Japan - opens July 3 at Reimeikan in Kagoshima City, bringing Japan's yokai paintings to life through 3D CG, projection mapping, and sculpture for visitors of all ages.
Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum in Tokyo's Marunouchi is holding a limited-time family scavenger hunt for children from July 14 to 20, 2026, alongside café collaborations, a costume event, and evening concerts tied to its ongoing "Artists at the Café" exhibition.
A landmark special exhibition celebrating 70 years of Japanese Antarctic observation opens at Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, featuring real Antarctic ice to touch, blizzard simulations, rare meteorite displays, and an immersive aurora experience.
The renovated permanent interactive exhibition at Tokyo National Museum opens on June 30, 2026, featuring a 14-meter wide screen that uses real-time collection data to present personalized cultural property recommendations from the day's 3,000 on-display works.
A special photo exhibition featuring decades of honeybee research photography by Tamagawa University Professor Emeritus Masami Sasaki is coming to Fujifilm Square in Tokyo Midtown from August 14 to September 10, 2026.
Hakone Emoa Terrasse is introducing a summer-limited dessert inspired by a perfume bottle on display at the adjacent Hakone Lalique Museum, available from July 1 through August 31, 2026.
JAL Group's immersive flying-car theater SoraCruise by Japan Airlines, previously shown at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, is coming to JAL SKY MUSEUM as a permanent installation from August 1, 2026.
The Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition AOMORI, which has attracted over 500,000 visitors across venues in Japan and abroad, opens in Aomori City for the first time from July 11 to August 30, 2026, featuring 300+ ukiyo-e masterworks reimagined through 3DCG animation and projection mapping.
The annual stamp rally at Ikuta Ryokuchi in Kawasaki kicks off on July 18, 2026. Collect stamps from three venues to receive an exclusive clear file from the Kawasaki City Fujiko・F・Fujio Museum, or visit all five to enter a lottery for prizes including a Doraemon stuffed animal.
Finland-based textile designer and illustrator Eri Shimatsuka will attend her ongoing exhibition at the Forest and Flower Picture Book Museum Garden Lei in Sera, Hiroshima, on June 27 and 28, 2026, for an in-gallery talk and limited Finnish-style cinnamon roll sales.
Eiichiro Oda's panoramic illustration "大海賊百景" — printed on Echizen washi paper using collotype — comes to Shueisha Manga Art Heritage Tokyo Gallery at Azabudai Hills from July 8, 2026.
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima is offering a special summer stay plan that includes admission tickets to the "Miffy 70th Anniversary Exhibition" at Hiroshima Museum of Art, available from July 11 to September 7, 2026.
The "Asymmetric Universe" space at teamLab Borderless in Azabudai Hills, Tokyo reopens on July 8, 2026, featuring two new series and a special exhibition running through October 8.
The Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition HIROSHIMA, running July 18 to September 6, 2026 at NTT Credo Hall in Hiroshima, has announced collaboration programs with two nearby venues — AQUA ALIVE MUSEUM and RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima — offering a full sensory ukiyo-e experience.
Maison de FLEUR is releasing a special limited collection inspired by the traveling exhibition "Marie Antoinette Style" at Yokohama Museum of Art, available exclusively at the exhibition shop from August 1, 2026.
Tokyo Metro and Kyujitsu Hack are hosting a new spinoff installment of their immersive experience game Metro Time Gate: Guardian Archivist at the Tokyo Subway Museum in Edogawa, Tokyo, starting June 26, 2026.
The immersive digital art experience showcasing Japanese yokai culture at Terada Warehouse in Tennozu Isle, Tokyo, has welcomed its 100,000th visitor. The exhibition runs through Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Atelier Ukai, the pastry shop by the ukai restaurant group, is releasing a limited edition "フールセック・プティフルール缶" exclusively at the Louvre Museum Exhibition "Renaissance" special shop at the National Art Center Tokyo, from September 9 to December 13, 2026.
The Aurora to Mori no Monogatari exhibition comes to Denki Bunka Kaikan in Nagoya from July 11 to August 30, 2026, featuring an immersive aurora theater, lantern forest, and Nordic-inspired experience areas celebrating Scandinavian nature, lifestyle, and fairy tales.
CAFE USEUM ARITA, located inside the Kyushu Ceramic Cultural Museum in Arita Town, Saga Prefecture, has introduced the new "Kyuto Vegan Lunch Set," featuring locally sourced ingredients served in Arita ware pottery.
A summer special exhibition featuring a giant cardboard jungle maze, impressive iron-skeleton dinosaurs, and hands-on activities for all ages opens at Bando Kobe Youth Science Museum from July 16 to August 31, 2026.
From August 13 to September 23, 2026, internationally active sculptor Julien Signolet will present a special exhibition titled "Goen" at the Omishima Art Museum in Imabari, Ehime — an immersive installation born from local materials and the island's people.
The Nara Prefectural Museum of Art and the Nara Prefectural Man'yo Cultural Museum are collaborating for the first time on a joint exhibition exploring the themes of "capital city" and "travel" through their combined collections.
The Basement Gallery at Shinjuku 北村写真機店 (Kitamura Camera) will host a special Shoji Ueda retrospective from July 1 to 31, 2026, showcasing previously unseen color photographs alongside iconic original prints and personal mementos of the legendary Japanese photographer.
Sumikkogurashi has been named the official support character for the special exhibition "Nanto Butsuga," a joint project with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, held at the Nara National Museum from July 18 to September 13, 2026. Collaboration merchandise featuring the characters alongside Buddhist masterpieces will be sold at the venue.
The cultural tourism facility Kaga Iryokuen in Yamanaka Onsen is hosting rotating solo exhibitions by local artists. A metalwork show opens June 17, followed by a glass art exhibition on July 18.
A contemporary Japanese sword crafted for a promotional event in Paris is now on display at the Bizen Osafune Sword Museum in Setouchi City, Okayama, from June 19 through July 20, 2026.
Pola Museum of Art and FEILER have teamed up for their first-ever collaboration, releasing two original handkerchiefs inspired by Claude Monet's "Water Lilies" and Pierre-Auguste Renoir's "Anemones," woven in traditional chenille by the German manufacturer.
The Gifu Sekigahara Battlefield Memorial Museum will hold a summer special exhibition from July 14 to September 6, 2026, showcasing battle-scene folding screens that trace the dramatic conflicts of the Sengoku era, including a newly acquired "Battle of Sekigahara" folding screen.
The French restaurant Azur at Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel is offering a special course inspired by the Yokohama Museum of Art's "Marie Antoinette Style" exhibition, running from August 1 to November 23, 2026.
Yokumoku Museum in Minami Aoyama invites participants to experience ceramics by Picasso, Miró, and Barceló through sound, then paint their own symphony on canvas.
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo is holding the MOMAT Summer Festival from July 24 to September 13, 2026, featuring evening openings, a kitchen car in the forecourt, guided tours, artist talks, and discounted night admission on Fridays and Saturdays.
The Tokyo Subway Museum in Kasai is marking its 40th year with a packed summer lineup — limited-edition train cards, an exclusive event train, a celebrity talk show, and hands-on activities running from July 7 to August 30, 2026.
Now in its 7th edition, the Asama International Photo Festival PHOTO MIYOTA runs from August 1 to September 27, 2026, at MMoP in Miyota Town, Nagano, with exhibitions expanding across multiple locations throughout the town.
Japan's first immersive digital art venue, RÊVE DES LUMIÈRES, opens at Tokyo Dream Park in Ariake on June 12, 2026. A 3-day Grand Opening celebration (June 12–14) brings together Van Gogh-themed displays, live events, collaborative food menus, and a stamp rally.
Tama Rokuto Science Museum in Nishitokyo, Tokyo, will hold a summer special exhibition introducing the diverse world of marine invertebrates, running from July 18 to August 31, 2026.
TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN is hosting a packed summer lineup from July 10 to August 31, 2026, featuring a beer garden & BBQ park, the Chiikawa collaboration event, traditional Bon Odori dancing, a kids' festival, an insect exhibition, a planetarium show, and more.
Pola Museum of Art in Hakone is presenting "Cézanne Legend," a special exhibition commemorating the 120th anniversary of Paul Cézanne's death, running from June 17, 2026 through April 7, 2027.
Two types of combo tickets are available for AQUARIUM x ART atoa and the "Tove and the Moomins: In Search of the Most Treasured" exhibition at Kobe City Museum, with advance tickets offering a ¥300 discount off the regular price.
Finland-based illustrator Eri Shimatsuka brings her gentle picture book world to the Forest and Flowers Picture Book Museum Garden Lei in Sera Town, Hiroshima, from June 20 to July 20, 2026.
From September 1 to November 30, 2026, Hoshino Resorts KAI Sengokuhara offers a new 2-night, 3-day art retreat plan featuring a private open-air bath terrace transformed into a personal atelier, hands-on mineral pigment-making, and visits to the Pola Museum of Art.
The music video for the theme song of the short anime Chimpui: Good Luck, Princess Eri has been released on YouTube, marking the 40th anniversary of the manga. The film is currently screening at Kawasaki City Fujiko F. Fujio Museum through June 21, 2026.
Starting June 6, 2026 — known in Japan as "Frog Day" — Nara Ikimono Museum in Nara City is hosting a rainy season limited exhibition called "Frog Shrine." Visitors walk through a blue torii gate adorned with hydrangeas to meet the frogs that call this special shrine home.
The 31st edition of the Summer Vacation Children's Chemistry Experiment Show will take place on August 1 and 2, 2026 at the Science Museum in Tokyo's Kitanomaru Park, offering 16 free chemistry experiment programs for elementary and middle school students — now with advance reservations required.
The immersive ancient Egypt exhibition at Yokohama Minato Mirai's PLOT48 will host nightly mystery-solving events every day from July 17 through August 31, 2026, following the event's sellout success in previous seasons.
Ota Art Museum & Library in Gunma Prefecture is set to host Exhibition of Books and Art vol.6 — Retelling from July 18 through September 6, 2026, featuring works by three artists who trace literary texts and real-world incidents through painting, installation, animation, and lithography.
A mission-based interactive exhibition themed around PAW Patrol is coming to Enzelland Fukui this summer, running from July 18 to August 31, 2026. Admission is free.
A special exhibition tracing the history of Venetian glass through Western paintings runs at Hakone Garasunomori Museum from July 18, 2026 to January 11, 2027, featuring the modern recreation of a glass vessel imagined by Leonardo da Vinci and a free audio guide narrated by VTuber Juufuutei Raden.
Handa City Museum in Aichi Prefecture is hosting a free special exhibition featuring approximately 200 hyper-realistic wooden bird sculptures by local artist Genji Inada, running from June 20 to August 30, 2026. Related events include a live bird encounter in July and a summer art contest for children.
The World of Shirow Masamune Exhibition — Ghost in the Shell and the Trail of Creation — is coming to Matsuzakaya Nagoya Store from August 2 to August 16, 2026, with ticket sales starting June 12 and Nagoya-exclusive merchandise available.
ROKKO Mori no Ne Museum on Mount Rokko is hosting a Rainy Season SNS Campaign from June 1 to July 17, 2026. Visitors who post with the campaign hashtag receive an original sticker, while the misty gardens, antique music performances, and outdoor art come alive with the atmosphere of the rainy season.
A new cafe, "Sakura City Museum APRON MARK," is opening on the first floor of Sakura City Museum in Sakura City, Chiba. A pre-opening event runs June 5–7 with a 20% discount, followed by the grand opening on June 10.
A range of exhibitions and events is scheduled at Shibuya Hikarie's Creative Space 8/ in June 2026, including a pottery pop-up shop featuring works by 48 artists centered on Mashiko ware and a contemporary printmaking show.
Starting June 5, 2026, Unko Museum NAGOYA is introducing GO! GO! Unko Kart — the first ride-on experience in Unko Museum history. Visitors can hop aboard a two-seater kart and navigate through a poop-scattered version of Nagoya.
Felissimo's Museum Club and the gauze apparel brand mensha! have unveiled a collection of seven Van Gogh-inspired everyday items — including scarves, a single-stem vase stand, and accessory charms — available at the YOU+MORE! ecute Ueno store and online shopping site.
The Umbrella Sky installation is currently on at Little World Museum of Man in Inuyama, Aichi, through June 30, 2026. Hundreds of colorful umbrellas hang over the Turkish Istanbul Street fountain plaza, joined by Turkish costume experiences and authentic Turkish food.
Ink wash painting artist Yuki Nishimoto's special solo exhibition "Yuki Nishimoto Now" -2026- takes place at YUGEN Gallery FUKUOKA in Fukuoka's Daimyo district from June 13 to July 15, 2026. Free admission.
The Fujiko F. Fujio Museum in Kawasaki is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a special exhibition spotlighting Doraemon's Secret Gadgets, opening July 1, 2026 in Exhibition Room II, along with a new original anime film at the F Theater.
Around 100 ghost and yokai paintings from the Fukuoka City Museum's renowned collection — including works by Ito Jakuchu and Kawanabe Kyosai — go on display from July 19 to September 13, 2026.
Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts has launched exclusive 90th anniversary merchandise — three netsuke replica figures recreated via 3D technology — along with LINE stickers featuring its character "Ujin," to mark the museum's landmark anniversary exhibition.
On June 23, 2026, the Tokyo Station Hotel is offering a special lunch plan that includes a private morning building tour of Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum before it opens to the public, followed by a hotel tour and a choice of two dining venues — limited to just 15 guests.
Hotel Nikko Nara is offering a special accommodation plan that includes admission tickets to the Nanto Buddhist Paintings exhibition, a joint project between the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Nara National Museum, held at Nara National Museum from July 18 to September 13, 2026.
The Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Museum "Funesiru" in Osaka's Nanko area is hosting exclusive after-hours sessions for families staying at Risonare Osaka, featuring ship simulators, a ferry send-off, and craft activities — running through July 11.
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Pola Museum of Art in Hakone presents two newly acquired video works by Christian Marclay and Gerhard Richter in a special program running from June 2026 through April 2027.
The three-phase special exhibition at Sen-oku Hakukokan presents approximately 30 restored cultural treasures from the Kansai region. Phase II, featuring an 800-year-old "one-day constructed Buddha" newly elevated to Important Cultural Property status, runs through May 31, 2026.
A six-day exhibition celebrating Teppei Sasakura's 35 years as a painter opens at Daimaru Umeda Store 7F from May 27 to June 1, 2026, featuring 82 original paintings alongside prints and rare illustrator-era works. Admission is free.
Shiseido Parlour's BAR S in Ginza will serve two limited-edition cocktails inspired by the "Artists Gather in Cafés" exhibition at Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum in Marunouchi, available from June 13 to September 19, 2026.
On May 30, 2026, contemporary artist Yasumasa Morimura will personally guide visitors through Morimura @ Museum in a special limited event hosted by the online art community "Bijutsu Henshubu."
The Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts (MOCAD) is holding its "Summer Kyomono Sale" to promote Kyoto traditional crafts for the summer season. A special in-person sale takes place at Zest Oike on June 1, 2026, while the online shop runs through the end of August.
A limited-time collaboration plan combining a seasonal prix-fixe lunch at Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo's NAMIKI667 and admission to ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA is available from May 2 to June 21, 2026.
Sayama City Museum in Saitama Prefecture is hosting a spring exhibition tracing the history of sweets in Sayama through its collection. The exhibition runs until May 17, 2026, and is accompanied by related events, a limited-edition original chocolate, and a café serving ancient-recipe-inspired menu items.
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The Yusuke Nakamura Exhibition 2026 in Kanazawa is on display at the Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art from April 25 through May 23, 2026, featuring over 320 original illustrations and a range of exclusive venue-limited merchandise.
An immersive exhibition devoted to Pingu opens at the newly launched YURAKUCHO MUSEUM inside Tokyo International Forum from July 10 to September 6, 2026, featuring rare clay models from the original production, photo spots, and hands-on activities.
An exhibition dedicated to Swedish painting, featuring approximately 80 masterpieces from the Golden Age of Swedish art, opens at the Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art in Nagoya from July 9 to October 4, 2026.
The Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition HIROSHIMA will run from July 18 to September 6, 2026, at NTT Credo Hall in Hiroshima City, bringing nine digital art spaces to life through 3DCG animation and projection mapping. Advance tickets go on sale May 16, 2026.
Japan's traditional yokai art meets cutting-edge digital technology at this world-first immersive exhibition running through June 28, 2026 at the Terada Warehouse G1 Building in Tokyo's Shinagawa ward.
Just 30 minutes from central Tokyo, the hot spring resort of Atami offers a variety of retreat experiences in June 2026 — from firefly viewing and the Jacaranda Festival to luxury ryokan stays, SUP, and art workshops.
CREATIVE HUB UENO "es," the gallery inside Ueno Station run in collaboration with Tokyo University of the Arts, has revealed its exhibition lineup for the first half of 2026, featuring four solo shows spanning Japanese painting, design, architecture, and sculpture.
The Ise City History Museum opened on April 25, 2026, offering permanent exhibitions on the region's history, culture, and traditions, along with an inaugural special exhibition showcasing happi coats from the Okihiki festival.
The Special Exhibition "Jakuchu, Rimpa, and the Arts of Kyoto – The Sparkling Hosomi Collection" is running at the Kyushu National Museum in Dazaifu through June 14, 2026. A special shop featuring limited-edition merchandise and exclusive collaboration goods by Fukuoka-born illustrator NAKAKI PANTZ is now open.
A new facility celebrating manga artist Momoko Sakura and her beloved town of Gujo Hachiman in Gifu Prefecture is set to open on July 4, 2026, with a specially commissioned key visual now revealed.
Felissimo's Museum-bu has launched three yokai-themed collaboration items with the Yumoto Koichi Memorial Japan Yokai Museum (Miyoshi Mononoke Museum) in Hiroshima, available from April 23, 2026.
A special exhibition drawn from the Gifu Prefectural Museum of Modern Ceramic Art's collection opens at Bizen City Museum of Art on July 4, 2026, featuring masterpieces of European teaware, coffeeware, and decorative ceramics from Meissen, Sèvres, Royal Copenhagen, Arabia, and more.
Starting April 21, 2026, the Toshima Ward Tokiwaso Manga Museum is hosting an exhibition that combines iconic national treasure scroll paintings with manga onomatopoeia in a first-of-its-kind presentation.
The Hakone Open-Air Museum in Kanagawa unveiled its first Yayoi Kusama acquisition on April 19, 2026 — the rare granite sculpture "I Am a Pumpkin" (2013), now on permanent display in a newly redesigned outdoor garden area.
HOTEL METROPOLITAN TOKYO HANEDA is offering a limited-date stay plan that bundles a hotel stay with a guided tour of JAL SKY MUSEUM, where guests can explore JAL's history and get up close to real aircraft in the maintenance hangar.
Tokushima Castle Museum is holding a spring special exhibition tracing the 15-generation legacy of the Hachisuka clan, lords of Awa. On display through July 20, 2026, the exhibition features designated cultural properties and historical artworks highlighting the clan's martial traditions and guiding spirit.
Abeno Harukas Art Museum in Osaka will host a retrospective of American picture book artist Eric Carle, featuring approximately 180 works including original artwork from 27 picture books, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Japanese edition of The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
The Romancecar Museum in Ebina, Kanagawa kicks off "ROMANCECAR MUSEUM 5th Anniversary Week" from April 18 to 26, 2026, offering free athletic activities, historical train boarding experiences, character greetings, and more.
Japan's first large outdoor playground inspired by Ainu culture, "Tomtom," is opening at Upopoy in Shiraoi, Hokkaido — designed so children of all abilities can enjoy Ainu cultural themes together.
The Japan Hall at the National Museum of Nature and Science in Ueno reopens its 1st floor south wing on April 21, 2026, after renovation work that adds new exhibits and enhances the display of the historic Mannen Dokei perpetual clock.
The Mothra Special Exhibition at the Godzilla Museum inside Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island runs through September 20, 2026, marking double anniversaries for Mothra. A Phase 2 advance reservation bonus postcard is available for tickets purchased from April 20 to July 17, 2026.
Following the success of its first collection in February 2025, NEW ERA is releasing a second collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art on April 16, featuring caps and T-shirts inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's designs and Wassily Kandinsky's paintings.
A special exhibition exploring 120 years of stop-motion animation history and behind-the-scenes production secrets opens at SKIPCity's Video Museum in Kawaguchi, Saitama, from May 2 to September 27, 2026.
Following a full closure for renovation from January to April 2026, Ichihara Lakeside Museum in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture reopens partially for a theatrically staged series of solo exhibitions through September.
Princess Park Kurashiki (PPK), the reimagined Yumiko Igarashi Museum in Kurashiki's Bikan Historical Quarter, has introduced a reservation-only rooftop "Night Princess Plan" from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and an expanded "Longevity Celebration Plan" celebrating kanreki, koki, kiju, sanju, and beiju milestones with milestone-color dresses and afternoon tea.
A combined admission ticket for AQUARIUM × ART átoa and Kobe Maritime Museum goes on sale online on May 8, 2026, offering visitors an easy way to explore two of Kobe's most distinctive waterfront attractions.
The Ohara Museum of Art in Kurashiki, Okayama, is set to reopen on April 25 after a temporary closure for facility renovation. The reopening brings two new exhibitions to the museum's main building.
Starting April 19, 2026, UESHIMA MUSEUM in Shibuya is offering a small-group "Premium Gallery Tour" that lets up to 15 visitors explore the collection alongside a curator before the museum opens to the general public.
Two new corners have opened within the Collection Gallery at The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto (MoMAK) — "MoMAK Masters" presenting iconic works from the museum's collection, and "Richi Room" dedicated to the fantastical design world of Felice [Lizzi] Rix-Ueno.
Little World Open-Air Folk Museum in Inuyama, Aichi is hosting "Ainu Week" on four days in April 2026, featuring traditional Ainu dance performances, mukuri instrument experiences, Hokkaido cuisine, and Ainu goods.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum is hosting a major retrospective of British ceramicist Lucie Rie (1902–1995) — the first such exhibition in Japan in approximately ten years — running from July 4 to September 13, 2026.
A new children's guidebook featuring 10 Tokyo metropolitan cultural facilities has launched, inviting elementary school students to explore art alongside cute ghost characters.
The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) is partially renewing its permanent exhibition "Digitally Natural - Naturally Digital," supervised by media artist Yoichi Ochiai, opening to the public on April 1, 2026.
SKIPシティ's Eizo Museum in Kawaguchi, Saitama is hosting a special exhibition exploring the history and behind-the-scenes world of stop-motion animation, running from May 2 to September 27, 2026.
A limited-time original tour jointly developed by OMO5 Kanazawa Katamachi by Hoshino Resorts and the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa runs from April 25 to September 6, 2026, turning the entire city into an exhibition venue through a guided street observation walk.
LITTLE MOTHERHOUSE's "Irodori Chocolate" is available in limited exhibition packaging at Store 1894 inside Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, Tokyo, inspired by the themes of the "From Kiyochika to Hasui" shin-hanga woodblock print exhibition.
The Edo-Tokyo Museum is set to reopen after approximately four years of renovation, with its first post-reopening special exhibition showcasing around 160 items from the museum's own collection, exploring the vibrant culture of Edo from April 25 to May 24, 2026.
Hakone Emoa Terrace is serving a limited-time cherry blossom chiffon cake created in collaboration with the Hakone Lalique Museum's new spring exhibition. Available through April 15, 2026.
Marking one year since the Europe Area renovation, Little World Open-Air Folk Museum in Inuyama, Aichi will hold a three-day commemorative event from March 20 to 22, featuring Celtic music performances and limited-edition anniversary gourmet dishes.
Marking the 20th anniversary of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, the exhibition showcases the largest-ever collection of production materials from animation film director Mamoru Hosoda at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO in Kyobashi, Tokyo this summer.
Starting in April 2026, the Tokyo Museum Collection (ToMuCo) database will make some of the approximately 370,000 items held across six Tokyo metropolitan museums available for free image download, along with new multilingual features and a popular smartphone app series reaching 350,000 downloads.
The fourth permanent UNKO MUSEUM location is set to open on the 2nd floor of Yokohama World Porters in Minato Mirai, featuring photogenic spaces, new content for all ages, and exclusive limited-edition goods.
Regular tickets for the Sanrio Exhibition FINAL ver. 60 Years of Japan's Kawaii Culture, held at Mori Arts Center Gallery in Roppongi from April 9, went on sale March 16. New FINAL ver.-exclusive exhibits have also been announced, including a Sanrio Character Awards feature corner with 100 quiz questions.
MIZKAN MUSEUM (MIM) in Handa City, Aichi, is hosting a special release commemoration exhibition tied to Doraemon the Movie: New Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil. The event runs from March 27 to May 6, 2026, featuring interactive games, photo spots, and an exclusive ponzu bottle cap cover giveaway campaign.
An interactive event where visitors can learn about Hokkaido's geoparks through hands-on experience booths will be held at Shin-Sapporo Sunpiaza in March 2026.
Atami is one of the closest hot spring resort towns to Tokyo, reachable in under an hour by Shinkansen. This guide covers the top things to do in Atami, from hilltop museums and seaside walks to onsen soaking, fireworks festivals, and island day trips.
The Friday Road Show and Ghibli Exhibition is set to make its Saga debut at the Saga Prefectural Museum from November 3, 2026 to February 14, 2027, featuring immersive installations, rare storyboards, and AR experiences based on beloved Studio Ghibli works.
A one-day special Seibu Railway express "Laview" KAWAII TRAIN run is planned for May 16, connecting Ikebukuro to the KAWAIITOPIA -GO TO HEAVEN (HELL)- exhibition by artist Sebastian Masuda at HYPER MUSEUM HANNO in Metsa Village, Hanno.
The KochiKame Museum in Kameari, Katsushika, Tokyo, hit the 100,000 visitor milestone on March 7, 2026 — less than a year after its March 2025 opening.
Museum Haus Kasuya in Yokosuka, Kanagawa will host a solo exhibition by artist Hirofumi Isoya titled "Restoring," running from March 12 to May 17, 2026. The show features two major series exploring memory, destruction, and regeneration across time.
Two new restaurants are opening at Upopoy (National Ainu Museum and Park) in Shiraoi, Hokkaido, offering seasonal ohaw soup dishes, Hokkaido game meat, and local ingredients inspired by Ainu culture.
Over 100 types of exclusive exhibition goods, a new art book, and collaboration items from brands including NEW ERA, XLARGE, MIZUNO, and URUOTTE will be on sale at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO from March 14, 2026.
A comprehensive schedule of events has been announced for "The Great Capcom Exhibition - The Game Creation that Captivated the World" at Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art (Bandai Island Art Museum), running from March 14 to June 21, 2026.
A new viewing room dedicated to contemporary artist Yuichi Hirako is set to open on the 3rd floor of TERRADA ART COMPLEX Ⅱ in Tennozu, Tokyo, featuring large-scale works and an original pinball machine.
The Disney Twisted-Wonderland Exhibition│Seasonal Memories is now open at Roppongi Museum in Tokyo, running from March 6 through March 29, 2026. Fans can relive eight beloved in-game events through displays of artwork, costumes, props, and immersive photo spots.
The National Museum of Art, Osaka (NMAO) is hosting a Family☆Day on March 14, 2026 — a relaxed museum day welcoming families with babies and young children, with free admission to the Collection Exhibition for all.
TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN is hosting a variety of spring events during the spring holiday season, including a sakura festival, a sports festival, and YORIMICHI Cafe STREET featuring 23 popular local shops from the Oshiage area.
A free special exhibition exploring the history of elephants in Japan, centered on Takachan — an elephant who lived on the rooftop of Nihonbashi Takashimaya from 1950 to 1954 — opens on March 13, 2026.
A limited-time teamLab exhibition featuring the interactive artwork "Sketch Umwelt" will be held at the Museum of Aeronautical Sciences in Chiba from March 20 to April 19, 2026. Entry to the exhibition is free (museum admission required separately).
Tokyo Dome City is running a limited-time "Spring Afternoon Discount" campaign on its Complete Passport from March 3 to May 31, 2026, offering access to 10 attractions starting at 2:00 PM at reduced prices — weekday tickets from ¥5,000.
Researchers from the National Museum of Nature and Science have confirmed that blue stones found in a tributary of the Himekawa River in Itoigawa, Niigata Prefecture, are lapis lazuli — the first confirmed domestic source of the gemstone in Japan.
The Shiroato History Museum in Takatsuki City will present approximately 200 items related to horses — from Edo-period festival horse tack to folk toys — in a free exhibition running from March 14 to May 31, 2026.
Tokyo Photographic Art Museum is hosting the TOP Collection exhibition "Don't think. Feel." from April 2 to June 21, 2026, featuring photographic and video works that explore sensory experience and human creativity in the age of AI.
The Hakutsuru Art Museum in Kobe is holding its spring exhibition from March 3 to June 7, 2026, featuring animals depicted in Eastern fine arts and decorative crafts spanning more than 3,000 years of history.
Morinaga Angel Museum MORIUM in Yokohama's Tsurumi ward reopens on February 24 with renovated permanent exhibits marking its 4th anniversary. A Spring Outing Campaign featuring Kyo-chan photo opportunities and visitor gifts runs from March 23 to April 10.
The Osaka Municipal Museum of Art is celebrating its 90th anniversary with the special exhibition "Full Force! Stories of Treasures," running from April 25 to June 21, 2026. Pre-sale tickets go on sale February 25, 2026, along with a full lineup of related events.
Japan's largest teamLab museum welcomed its 500,000th visitor just five months after opening, drawing international guests from around the world and ranking No. 1 in Google's 2025 Kyoto Year in Search.
A high-definition replica of Ishida Yūtei's Flock of Cranes — held in the Minneapolis Institute of Art — is now on display at Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History through May 6, 2026, marking a homecoming to the painter's native Hyogo.
The Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Museum, closed for its first major renovation since opening in 1982, will reopen on March 20, 2026, featuring an expanded craft shop, new café, and special exhibitions celebrating traditional crafts.
A new immersive planetarium program featuring Claude Monet's masterpieces opens at Konica Minolta Planetaria Tokyo from March 3 to May 31, 2026, offering visitors a chance to experience the Impressionist master's world of light across a full-dome projection.
The National Museum of Art, Osaka presents a thought-provoking film screening event exploring the relationship between war, memory, and visual culture through documentary and contemporary art films.
Shiseido Art House presents a special exhibition featuring the works of Komura Settai, a prominent artist from the Taisho to early Showa period, showcasing over 140 pieces including illustrations, stage designs, and prints that beautifully recreate Edo-period aesthetics.
The Special Exhibition "Super Dangerous Creatures" opens March 14 to June 14, 2026 at the National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo. Features a 6-meter saltwater crocodile replica, rare army ant queen specimen, and exclusive character collaborations.
A new VR museum featuring giant monster exhibitions and immersive Ultraman battle scenes opens in Toyohashi, Aichi as part of the Ultraman Series 60th anniversary celebration.
The contemporary art museum in Hanno, Saitama celebrates its first anniversary with a major exhibition by Sebastian Masuda, pioneer of Japan's KAWAII pop culture. Running from March 14 to August 30, 2026.
The contemporary art festival "Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2026 beyond" will display Yayoi Kusama's iconic Pumpkin sculpture at ROKKO Forest Music Museum's SIKI Garden. The large-scale bronze artwork opens to the public on March 14, 2026, ahead of the festival's opening.
The Tsuruga Red Brick Warehouse presents "That Time's Longing - Showa and Heisei OMOCHA Exhibition" from March 12 to May 12, 2026, featuring vintage toys, hero figures, and hands-on workshops celebrating childhood memories.
The Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum presents the largest-ever exhibition showcasing Yoshida Shoya's innovative mingei designs, featuring 297 works including furniture, ceramics, textiles, and everyday objects from March 14 to June 21, 2026.
The relocated MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM: EPSON teamLab Borderless at Azabudai Hills reaches its 2nd anniversary, having welcomed over 3.24 million visitors from 170+ countries. Around 1 in 10 travelers from the US and 1 in 8 from Australia have visited the museum.
IHG One Rewards members who book the Azumino Chihiro Art Museum ticket package at ANA Holiday Inn Resort Shinano Omachi Kuroyon can receive exclusive hotel original towels. The campaign runs from February 12 to December 14, 2026, limited to the first 20 groups.
Osaka Science Museum presents unique devices that enhanced visitor experiences at Expo 2025 pavilions, showcasing innovative exhibition technology.
The Kutani Ware Kiln Site Exhibition Hall is hosting a winter exhibition tracing the development of red akae saibyo fine-line decoration in Kaga Kutani pottery, running through July 6, 2026.
Opening March 28, 2026, MoN Takanawa presents a diverse cultural lineup including exhibitions, live music, traditional performances, and innovative art experiences at TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY.
A new collection and exhibition gallery has opened in the culturally rich Magome area, nurturing local love and people's rich sensibility and creativity!
Pola Museum of Art (Hakone, Kanagawa) will hold an artist talk and workshop with the featured artist on March 21, 2026, as related events for the ongoing exhibition HIRAKU Project Vol.17 Yamadakazuki "Echoes in the Earth."
Tama Rokuto Science Museum presents a spring exhibition exploring the fascinating world of stones, from minerals to meteorites. The exhibition runs from March 20 to April 5, 2026, with special Mars meteorite display for three days.
The second half of the exhibition showcasing Doraemon the Movie: Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil begins at Fujiko F. Fujio Museum on Saturday, February 7, 2026, featuring original artwork and insights into the adventure.
The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation will host "Myakumyaku Connecting Exhibition – Opening the Future with the Expo," showcasing cutting-edge science and technology from the Osaka-Kansai Expo from February 18 to April 13, 2026.
A new wooden toy museum will open in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, offering multi-generational interactive experiences centered on wood education. The facility features Good Toy exhibits, Shimanami island-themed play areas, and workshop spaces.
Little World Museum of Man opens a renovated Taiwanese dining shop featuring authentic street food favorites on March 14, 2026.
The Tokyo Museum Grutto Pass 2026, offering access to 107 museums and cultural facilities across Tokyo for just ¥2,500, will be available starting April 1st, 2026, with year-round online sales through March 31st, 2027.
The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) will host Special Exhibition "Antarctica" from July 1 to September 27, 2026, marking 70 years of Japanese Antarctic observation activities.
The Hokusai-kan Museum celebrates its 50th anniversary with a special exhibition on dragons and phoenixes, featuring contemporary traditional craft artists responding to Hokusai's masterpieces through March 29.
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, exclusive Lisa Larson merchandise inspired by the Swedish painting exhibition goes on sale at Ueno Park.
The Railway Museum in Saitama will host its 12th Night Adult Teppaku event on February 14, 2026. Enjoy the museum after hours with special lighting, guided tours, and exclusive access to normally closed areas.
Italian heritage chocolate brand Caffarel marks its 200th anniversary with a special event at Felissimo Chocolate Museum on February 8, 2026, featuring live gianduia demonstrations and chocolate tasting.
Six Relo Hotels & Resorts properties in Hakone introduce year-round packages combining accommodation with Lalique Museum admission and dining, making art tourism more accessible.
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Lake Biwa Museum will host a special Night at the Museum event on March 8, 2026, and an overnight Premium Night Tour on March 20, 2026, featuring special lighting, classical concerts, local sake tasting, and curator-led tours.
Experience Japan's traditional yokai art brought to life through cutting-edge digital technology. The world's first immersive digital art museum combining yokai paintings from the Edo and Meiji periods with 3D projection mapping, holographic screens, and intricate sculptures opens for a limited run from March 27 to June 28, 2026.
The 3rd Modern Master Ceramics Exhibition is being held at Hanshin Umeda Main Store's Art Gallery from January 21 to 27, 2026, featuring approximately 50 works by Japan's most prestigious ceramic artists.
The Higashihiroshima City Museum of Art presents approximately 120 works of Pop Art from a Japanese debut collection by Spanish collector José Luis Rupérez, featuring iconic American artists including Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, and Jasper Johns.
The Swedish Paintings: Nordic Light, the Brilliance of Everyday Life exhibition opens at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum on January 27, 2026, featuring special collaborations and exclusive merchandise celebrating Sweden's golden age of art.
Tokushima Castle Museum presents "Homeland and Garden," a special exhibition showcasing works by 14 emerging artists exploring themes of home and landscape. Open from January 20 to February 1, 2026, in the Japanese-style room overlooking the museum's beautiful garden.
The exhibition focuses on the large-scale mural Freedom painted by Genichiro Inokuma at Ueno Station in 1951, tracing its history from creation to the present day through sketches, restoration work, and spatial design.
The outdoor ethnographic museum Little World hosts a special India-themed event featuring Bollywood dance performances, traditional mehndi art, and authentic biryani rice during their winter curry festival.
The mobile puzzle game Snoopy Drops is hosting a special collaboration event with Towel Museum in Imabari, Ehime, featuring designs from the PEANUTS 75th anniversary exhibition "SNOOPY Hug Your Happiness."
Space Travelium TeNQ in Tokyo Dome City announces details for the Space Brothers Exhibition 2026, running January 16 to April 19, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise, themed cafe menu, VR content, and special exhibition focusing on the theme of "doors of dreams."
The Yokohama Museum of Art presents the first major retrospective of painter Imamura Shiko in 42 years, featuring approximately 180 works including National Important Cultural Properties, from April 25 to June 28, 2026.
The Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts hosts a unique collaboration of 9 university museums from Kyoto, showcasing diverse collections under the theme of "gifts" from January 23 to March 1, 2026.
Pola Museum of Art in Hakone showcases the beauty and evolution of cosmetic tools from 19th to 20th century Western culture, featuring Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles alongside works by Renoir and Léger.
The Tokyo Station Hotel offers exclusive building tours of Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum before opening hours, paired with breakfast or lunch. Limited to 15 guests per day, running February 26 and March 6, 2026.
A special campaign by JR Kyushu offers exclusive clear files to visitors who take the train to the exhibition at OPAM, running from January 17 to March 31, 2026.
Tonkachi Inc. has released original merchandise for the Lisa Larson's Way exhibition currently held at PLAY! MUSEUM in Tachikawa, Tokyo. These items are now available for advance purchase at PLAY! MUSEUM and will also be sold sequentially at the online shop Tonkachi Store.
The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto presents an exhibition showcasing Yumeji's popular works alongside pieces by artists he inspired, from March 28 to June 21, 2026.
The Capcom Creation exhibition showcasing the game creator's craftsmanship from its origins to cutting-edge technology is now open at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO, about a 7-minute walk from Tokyo Station's Yaesu Central Exit. Following successful runs in Osaka, Nagoya, and Tottori, the Tokyo venue features new additions including over 200 rough sketch displays, exclusive merchandise, and themed cafe collaborations.
Discover over 40 years of donated treasures at this special exhibition featuring five distinct collections including tea ceremony utensils and Chinese ceramics, running from December 2025 to March 2026.
An immersive digital art museum featuring over 300 ukiyo-e masterpieces by Hokusai, Kuniyoshi, and other legendary artists will open at Grand Front Osaka from January 17 to March 14, 2026.
The historic Nara Prison, a significant cultural property, will be transformed into a unique museum operated by Hoshino Resorts, opening to the public in spring 2026.
A unique burger shop inspired by Nintendo's "question mark blocks" has opened at Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, offering over 270,000 possible burger combinations with Japanese local ingredients.
What is Roppongi Hills? Roppongi Hills is a commercial facility that opened in April 2003 in Roppongi 6-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, and is home to more than 200 restaurants and stores. Since its opening, it has been recognized as a place to forge a new “cultural urban center” in Tokyo. Roppongi Hills consists of the following […]
During your trip, the weather often turns rainy. Especially in Kyoto, where there are many outdoor tourist attractions such as temples, shrines, and Japanese gardens, it is quite difficult to change plans. This article introduces 19 such indoor facilities for rainy days! We will introduce indoor facilities based on various themes, please refer to this […]
The “Ueno” and “Yanesen” areas are fascinating regions located in Tokyo’s Taito and Bunkyo wards, where history and culture intersect. This area retains its old-world charm while also offering many modern tourist attractions, ensuring visitors never get bored. In this article, we will provide an in-depth look at the highlights of the “Ueno” and “Yanesen” […]
Odaiba is a unique tourist destination in Tokyo, floating on an artificial island in Tokyo Bay. From its historical background to the latest entertainment facilities, it is packed with attractions that never bore its visitors. In this article, we will provide a detailed overview of Odaiba, its popular tourist spots, and recommended gourmet spots. Please […]
Let’s explore these spots filled with Hokkaido’s unique charm and culture! On this page, we have carefully selected six of Hokkaido’s coolest spots for you to explore. From spots woven with magnificent nature to vibrant local shopping streets and even a bear park! Please use this article as a reference to make your Hokkaido trip […]
On this page, we introduce a selection of spots where you can learn about Hokkaido’s history and culture, as well as spots with spectacular views of Hokkaido’s natural beauty! We also feature spots where you can learn about the history of the famous Sapporo Beer, the Ainu culture, Hokkaido’s indigenous people, and the only museum […]
Hiroshima is filled with many attractions that you should not miss. In this article, we have carefully selected the things to do and places to visit that you should not miss when visiting Hiroshima. From historical spots, to gastronomic experiences unique to Hiroshima, to the sacred sites of anime productions set in Hiroshima Prefecture, we […]
September in Osaka still retains the summer heat, but it gradually begins to cool down. This time of year sees a slight decrease in tourists and is packed with events! Here is some recommended information for fully enjoying the charm of Osaka. *Please check the official websites for the latest information on exact event dates […]
Kyoto is a city of long history and culture, and one of the best places to experience the traditional beauty of Japan. Magnificent shrines and temples, tranquil Japanese gardens, and bustling markets are just a few of Kyoto’s not-to-be-missed attractions. In this article, we will first introduce the must-visit tourist spots in Kyoto by major […]
It often rains during your trip. Many famous sightseeing spots in Fukuoka seem to be outdoors, but in fact there are also many indoor spots close to the station. There are plenty of commercial facilities, amusement parks, and shopping malls where you can enjoy the whole day even on rainy days. If you are looking […]
Summary A 2-day/1-night solo trip to Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture and the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in Toyama Prefecture. Here is the plan for day 1…On day 1, we went sightseeing in Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture. Omachi City is located in the northwestern part of Nagano and is famous as the gateway to the Nagano […]
Summary This time, my sister and I went on a driving tour of Nasu~! 🚗✨ Nasu is surrounded by nature and every road is perfect for a drive. The roads are spacious, there are no cars speeding, and we had a peaceful road trip. ☺️💖 *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to […]
Kure, an old port town with a long history of prosperity as a former naval base, is famous for its museums related to its history. In this issue, we will introduce 9 such spots in Kure that you should visit! Click here to learn more about Hiroshima What is Kure like? Kure City is a […]
Hiroshima Prefecture, which attracts tourists from all over the world, is the largest tourist city in the Seto Inland Sea region, home to two World Heritage Sites, the Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine. Many popular spots are concentrated along the Seto Inland Sea coastline, where visitors can enjoy sightseeing while gazing at the calm, […]
Hiroshima is filled with park facilities, museums, and entertainment facilities that are perfect for family trips and for parents and children with young children. This article will introduce some family-friendly spots that children can also enjoy, and we hope you will find them useful for your trip. Click here to learn more about Hiroshima Museum […]
Although Kyoto is home to many historical shrines and temples, there are actually many other attractive spots such as aquariums, zoos, and fashionable complexes! In this article, we will introduce recommended spots other than shrines and temples in Kyoto in three different genres. Please take a look at them as a reference for your trip. […]
Kyoto has many historical spots for adults, such as shrines, temples, and Japanese gardens, but in fact, there are also many facilities that children can enjoy. This article introduces spots where the whole family, from children to adults, can play together! Many of the facilities are indoors, so we recommend using them on rainy days. […]
Summary This time we stayed at the FAV Hotel in Kagoshima Chuo and enjoyed the nature of Kagoshima with two girls! You can see Sakurajima in various forms, enjoy Kagoshima’s gourmet food, and have a girls’ party at a stylish hotel… It was two days of luxury and plenty of fun. All of these spots […]
Along with Kyoto, Osaka is a very popular tourist area in western Japan. In recent years, the number of tourists has increased even more, and the area is bustling with activity on a daily basis. Gourmet food and amusement are the highlights of sightseeing in Osaka. With gourmet “powdered” foods such as takoyaki and okonomiyaki, […]
Summary This time we visited Kasaoka and Kitagishima for one night and two days. Here is the plan for the first day.Take a sightseeing train with a very nice design from Okayama Station and get off at Kasaoka Station, where the train stops for a limited time only. After filling our stomachs with popular local […]
If you are visiting Fukuoka with your family, you can’t miss out on places where you and your children can have fun together! Fukuoka is filled with park facilities and amusement parks that are perfect for family vacations. In this article, we will introduce some family-friendly facilities and spots that children can also enjoy, and […]
Tokyo is rich in museums that deal with a variety of themes and have interesting exhibits and collections. In this issue, we would like to introduce 10 museums dealing with history, culture, chemistry, etc., which we particularly recommend, as they have different attractions from art works in museums! We hope you will enjoy touring museums […]
About Hiroshima City The urban area stretching from Hiroshima Station is the central part of Hiroshima prefecture. It is located about 45 minutes away from Hiroshima Airport. The convenient transportation system makes it possible to easily tour around the city by train and on foot. For souvenir shopping and okonomiyaki, Hiroshima’s famous gourmet food, you […]
Located in the northern part of Hiroshima Prefecture, the Shobara, Miyoshi, and Geihoku area is an attractive tourist destination that combines rich nature, history, and culture. The area is home to many mountainous areas and spectacular natural scenery, allowing visitors to enjoy beautiful seasonal scenery and distinctive local culture. With numerous spots scattered throughout the […]
If you are sightseeing and have a rainy day, you may be in trouble, but there are many places in Tokyo where you can enjoy yourself indoors. In this article, we will introduce eight museum-type facilities in Tokyo that will thrill you even when it rains. From the newest spots to the classic and the […]
Explore Tokyo’s unique cultural experiences! This page is dedicated to introducing you to some of Tokyo’s coolest spots. From art to accommodations to entertainment, Tokyo has a lot to offer. Please use this article as a guide to make your trip to Japan even more special and memorable! Click here to learn more about Tokyo. […]
In this article, we will introduce some of Tokyo’s lesser-known hidden spots that have a different charm from famous major tourist attractions! Check out this list of hidden gems such as shopping streets and gardens where you can feel the unique Japanese atmosphere. To learn more about Tokyo, click here. Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street (谷中銀座商店街) […]
On this page, we pick up spots in Tokyo that can be enjoyed without admission fees. From gardens that will make you forget the hustle and bustle of the city to unique museums, we present a variety of facilities that can be accessed without admission fees. These spots are great alternatives when you have unplanned […]
Tokyo is full of fun spots that you should not miss! On this page, we have picked out six exciting places, from animal cafes where you can interact with fluffy owls, to museums full of eye-catching exhibits, to special spots where you can experience Japanese culture in depth. Whether with family, friends, a loved one, […]
Tokyo is a metropolis with deep cultural attractions. On this page, we introduce six must-see cultural spots in Tokyo, a city where tradition and modernity merge, from old Japanese traditions to landmarks that symbolize and allow you to experience Japan’s unique culture! Click here to learn more about Tokyo. Kabukiza Theatre (歌舞伎座) Kabuki is a […]
Summary This time, we went on a tour of famous tourist spots in the Miyoshi and Shobara areas of Hiroshima Prefecture by car.Delicious sake souvenirs, great views…it was a fulfilling day. Please refer to this page! *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary 9:00am Miyoshi Station（三次駅） This trip starts […]
Fall in Hiroshima is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy nature and scenery due to the pleasant weather. Visitors can enjoy the calm atmosphere of Japan, which is different from the hot and energetic summer. This article details the highlights of a fall trip to Hiroshima, from a description of the weather and […]
The Nakanoshima area of Osaka Prefecture is home to historic architecture, museums, and parks, and is one of the areas in Osaka that combines nature and art. Here are some of the classic sightseeing spots in the Nakanoshima area. To learn more about Osaka, click here! Nakanoshima Park (中之島公園) Nakanoshima Park was the first park […]
Summary Introducing the third day of a weekend trip to the islands of Kagawa.Plan to leave Tokyo on Friday night after work or school and tour the island on Saturday and Sunday.I had an image of islands as being very far away, but it is surprisingly easy to get there! On the last day, we […]
Summary This time, we are going on a 2-day/1-night trip to Onomichi, a city facing the Seto Inland Sea in Hiroshima Prefecture, and Ikuchijima Island in the Seto Inland Sea. On the first day, we rented a car near Onomichi Station and drove along the Shimanami Kaido.Cycling around is a good way to get around, […]
Saitama Prefecture, which is quite accessible from Tokyo, is full of attractive sightseeing spots! Here are six carefully selected places that are exciting for both adults and children. What is Saitama Prefecture? Saitama Prefecture is adjacent to the northern part of Tokyo, and is very conveniently accessible, being only about 30 minutes by train from […]
Saitama Prefecture, which is quite accessible from Tokyo, is full of attractive sightseeing spots! We have carefully selected 7 places worth visiting, including photo-worthy museums, beautiful natural scenery, and shopping spots. Enjoy a memorable trip in Saitama, where Japanese traditions and modern entertainment merge! What is Saitama Prefecture? Saitama Prefecture is located in the northern […]
Table of Contents Summary Nicknamed “Okayama, Land of Sunshine,” Okayama Prefecture is known by its residents for its mild climate and low precipitation. Kojima, which we visited this time, is a small town located in the southern part of Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. From Kojima Station, rent a car and drive to various spots for […]
Table of Contents Summary Okayama Prefecture, nicknamed the “Land of Sunshine, Okayama,” is known by its residents for its mild climate and low precipitation.This time, I went alone to the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, which is a famous sightseeing spot and especially popular among tourists. I knew it would always be really nice✨You will definitely […]
Table of Contents Summary Okayama Prefecture, nicknamed “sunny Okayama” by its residents, is characterized by its mild climate and low precipitation.This time, we will take you on a one-day trip to four such castles in Okayama Prefecture, where you can also enjoy gourmet food.The castle is recommended as a fun place to walk or hike […]
Summary This time, we visited Yamaguchi Prefecture, dotted with historical spots, and Shimane Prefecture, famous for tourist attractions such as Izumo-oyashiro Shrine and Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine.Since the prefectures are adjacent to each other, you can spend two days and one night traveling alone to Yuda Onsen and the Hofu area in Yamaguchi Prefecture, and […]
Tokyo is a deep and diverse city with plenty of spots beyond the usual tourist trail. We have carefully selected 40+ of the best spots in Tokyo that we recommend you visit at least once, from classic landmarks to local hidden gems.
Yokohama, just 30 minutes away from Tokyo, is a city with urban sophistication yet having a rural mood. It is a prosperous port town with many tourist attractions and beautiful scenery.In this page, we introduce famous sightseeing spots in Yokohama such as Chinatown and the Red Brick Warehouse, as well as seaside restaurants, retro cafes […]
A one-day Kanazawa itinerary covering the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kenrokuen Garden, Higashi Chaya District, Omicho Market, the Ishikawa Prefectural Library, and local cafes. Practical tips on hours, access, and seasonal highlights like cherry blossoms in spring.
Summary This time we rented a car from Naganoharakusatsuguchi Station and drove around Gunma Prefecture in spring🌸. A day healed by nature! Please take a look at this page… *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary 09:40 Naganoharakusatsuguchi Station（長野原草津口駅） Starting from Naganowarakusatsuguchi station! From Tokyo, it takes about 2 […]
Here are some of the popular sightseeing spots in Hakone that you should not miss if you are planning to visit Hakone.There are famous spots such as hot springs, Owakudani, and the Hakone Open-Air Museum, as well as Hakone's unique rides such as the Hakone Tozan Train, cable car, and pirate ship. Yumoto Area: The […]
A complete guide to things to do in Hakone — from riding the Odakyu Romance Car to soaking in hot springs. Follow our team's day-trip itinerary through Hakone-Yumoto's shopping street, soba restaurants, the Open-Air Museum, a footbath cafe, and a forest day spa, plus tips on seasonal highlights and the Hakone Free Pass.
Summary This time, we went out to Ryogoku, the city of sumo wrestlers ✨! As we stepped out of the station, witnessing sumo wrestlers casually strolling about made it feel like stepping into a different world 🎶. For more details, please check this page! *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. […]
Summary This time I stayed at the new FAV Hotel in Hakodate, Hokkaido 😊! The artistic rooms were very stylish and nice 🎨💕 We also experienced the luxury of being able to book sushi in the hotel 🤤🍣. We also visited other popular Hakodate spots and had two days full of food and sightseeing 🥰🛩. Please […]
Summary This time, two girls went to Nasu! We rented a car and drove 🌞🚗 under clear skies. From interesting experiences with trick art to trendy cafes, resort-like hotels, and even water activities with spectacular views! The best of all worlds! If you are going to play in Nasu in summer, this is a great […]
Discover the best things to do in Tokyo, from iconic landmarks like Tokyo Skytree and Sensoji Temple to the newest attractions in Azabudai Hills. Our updated guide for 2026 covers parks, museums, shopping spots, cherry blossom viewing, and unforgettable experiences across the city.
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