Event
Event places for enjoying the moment.
Toraya Akasaka Gallery Panel Exhibition "Toraya Akasaka Store Guide"
Toraya was founded in Kyoto in the late Muromachi period, and has been running a Japanese confectionery shop for five centuries since then. Since the reign of Emperor Goyosei (1586~1611), he has been serving the Imperial Palace. In the second year of the Meiji Era (1869), the store in Kyoto was retained and expanded to Tokyo. We first set up shop in Akasaka in 1879 (Meiji 12), and we are about to celebrate 150 years. This time, at Toraya Akasaka Gallery, we will introduce the history of Toraya and the architecture of the Akasaka store in a panel. In addition, among the historical materials in Toraya's collection, reproductions of "Kuzenan" and "Gomonkan" related to the Imperial Palace's business will be exhibited.
The 6th Road to Latin America Festival "Brazil Year of Friendship and Exchange"
By introducing Latin American music, dance, and food culture from various angles, we aim to deepen understanding of Latin America and the Caribbean and expand the circle of friendship. This year's event celebrates the 130th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Prasil, the Year of Friendship and Exchange in Brazil. Centered on the Brazilian Embassy, please enjoy the cuisine and products of Latin American countries, as well as folk music and dance.
21_21 DESIGN SIGHT "Ramen Donburi Exhibition"
It is composed mainly of the history and present of ramen, the anatomy of ramen and rice bowls, artist ramen bowls, and the production area of Mino yaki, and focuses on ramen bowls from the perspective of design.
Oktoberfest in Odaiba 2025
Since it was first held in Japan in 2003, Oktoberfest has been officially recognized as the only one in Japan by Munich, Germany, due to its track record of spreading Oktoberfest culture throughout the country for more than 20 years. The atmosphere of Munich, Germany goes straight to Odaiba, Tokyo! At Oktoberfest in Odaiba, you can enjoy an authentic experience that will make you feel like you're at Oktoberfest in Munich, from beer to food to music to costumes.
Panasonic Shiodome Museum of Art "Odilon Redon: Dreams of Light, Brilliance of Shadows"
Odilon Redon (1840-1916) was a French painter who was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Redon's dreamlike world, which contains the brilliance created by light and shadow, transcends time and region, and still attracts many people today. In Japan, Redon's works and art were introduced during his lifetime, and continue to inspire him in a wide range of fields such as art, literature, music, and manga to the present day. This exhibition features approximately 110 works from the collection of the Gifu Prefectural Museum of Art, one of the world's leading museums, as well as masterpieces from Japan and abroad, to give visitors a complete picture of Redon's rich painting career. Caught between tradition and innovation, we will introduce how Redon, a master of modern art, builds his own unique expression.
European attire, mainly in the 19th and 20th centuries
As European society progressed toward modernization after the technological innovation of the Industrial Revolution, cosmetics and techniques that directly connected to the makeup we are doing today appeared in the field of beauty, and their influence extended to the makeup culture of Japan. The exhibition "European Costumes" presents items related to European attire in the 19th and 20th centuries, such as makeup tools and trinkets, from the collection of the Pola Cultural Institute.
Biwa Hitohirakai "The 6th Biwazukushi"
Biwa vaudeville has started! In Minato Ward, where Japan's only biwa specialty store "Ishida Biwa Store" is located, we will develop a place where you can always meet the biwa. The venue, the Minato City Traditional Culture Exchange Center, is a very quaint building built in Showa 11 as a watchhouse. Please enjoy a moment in the large hall of 100 tatami mats, which retains the remnants of that time, and touch the playing of the biwa. In this sixth installment, we will focus on the voice art of the Biwa and deliver the world of the Heike Tale by the Heike Biwa and the Satsuma Biwa. ◎ Reservations and inquiries biwahitohira.2021@gmail.com 090-5996-9137 (12 o'clock ~ 6 p.m.)
Suntory Museum of Art "Sake Drinker Begins"
Sake Douko is the most famous demon in Japan. During the Heian period, the story of a drunkard who was plundering the daughters of nobles and treasures in the capital one after another by the warlord Minamoto Yorimitsu and his servants was established before the 14th century, and eventually became widely popularized as the subject of paintings and Noh. Among them, the Important Cultural Property of the Suntory Museum of Art, "Sake Dendoko Picture Scroll" (hereinafter referred to as "Suntory Book"), written by Hajime Kano, is famous as an ancient example of the Muromachi period, which had a great influence on later generations. In this exhibition, Suntory books that have been dismantled and repaired will be unveiled, and two "beginnings" related to sake drinkers will be introduced. Speaking of the abode of the Sake Drinker, it is depicted in the story as Mt. Oeyama in Tamba Province or Mt. Ibuki in Omi Province, and the Suntory Book is known as the oldest picture scroll in the Ibuki Mountains. Since then, this Suntory book has become the "beginning of the pattern", and hundreds of copies and similar books were made throughout the Edo period. Furthermore, in recent years, it has attracted attention that a series of picture scrolls have been discovered that contain almost the same content as Suntory's books, but boldly depict the upbringing of the Sake Drinker, that is, the "Beginning of the Demon." This exhibition focuses on these "beginnings" and traces the unknown history and diverse development of the Sake Drinking Douko Picture Scroll, while also touching on the relationship between painting and theater (Noh). Please enjoy the story of demon slaying that is still alive in modern manga and anime, and that Japan people have been familiar with since ancient times. *Sake Douko is also written as Sake Den, Sake Song, Sake Scripture, and Sake Ten. In this exhibition, the title of the work basically respects the notation of the title, and uses the word "sake cup" as a generic name for stories and demons. * In order to protect the work, the exhibition will be changed during the exhibition period. *Photography is prohibited in this exhibition.
Minato Science Museum 2025 Spring Exhibition "Kagaku no Mikata - Discover How to Find Fushigi!
Searching for fushigi from the norm There are many "fushigi" lurking in the lives that unfold casually in front of you, as well as in living things, tools of life, and culture. However, it is difficult to notice the "fushigi" just by looking at it casually. You may discover something new by changing your perspective. Let's use the perspective of science to find "Fushigi"! Let's enjoy Shinsuke Yoshitake's friendly and cute illustrations while cultivating the "problem-finding ability", which is the first step in scientific learning. * Stamp rally will be held. There are a total of seven scientific mikata introduced in this article. Visit all the booths and collect stamps! In addition, the latest information on the details of the exhibition will be released on the Minato Science Museum website from time to time.
Tokyo City View "Osamu Tezuka's Firebird" Exhibition -The Firebird is a Symbol of Dynamic Equilibrium Against Increasing Entropy = Cosmic Life (Cosmozone)-"
Osamu Tezuka, the creator of numerous masterpieces, declared the manga "Firebird" to be his life's work, and is a masterpiece that depicts the struggles of people in pursuit of the legendary bird "Firebird", which is said to gain eternal life by those who drink its blood. While alternating between the past and the future, this work's magnificent worldview, which expresses philosophical themes such as "life and death" and "reincarnation" in all directions, continues to capture people's hearts. In this exhibition, biologist Shinichi Fukuoka was involved in the planning and deciphers the epic poem written over a long period of more than 30 years. In addition, the key visual for this exhibition is by graphic designer Taku Sato. Centered on the "Firebird", a super-life form that exists beyond time and space, it is an impactful design based on red and black. Now, 70 years after the start of the serialization of "Firebird," Mr. Fukuoka will be a guide to decipher the narrative structure of "Firebird" from the perspective of a new theory of life, and to search for answers to the question "What is life?" that Osamu Tezuka continued to express throughout his life. * Osamu Tezuka's "Tsuka" is officially written in the old font.
Exhibition of prize-winning works at the 22nd Minato City Tourism Photo Contest 2024
This is the 22nd Minato City Tourism Photo Contest with the aim of rediscovering the charm of Minato City through photography, from famous places and old sites in Minato City, to seasonal traditions and hidden spots. Submissions are accepted in two categories: the "General Division" and the "Photocon Koshien Division" for junior high and high school students. Twenty-three prize-winning works selected by a jury chaired by photographer Mineko Orisaku will be exhibited. [Image] General Category Gold Prize "Akasaka Palace Main Entrance" Takamitsu Akimoto