Seishinsha Contemporary Calligraphy Exhibition
Seishinsha Contemporary Calligraphy Exhibition at Ueno Royal Museum in Tokyo features drawing-focused pieces by Seishinsha, running Apr 15–19, 2026. An accessible look at contemporary Japanese calligraphy in a museum setting, blending tradition with modern expression.
All-Japan Gymnastics Championships 2026
The All-Japan Gymnastics Championships unfold at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, bringing the nation's top gymnasts to a high-energy indoor showcase in Tokyo. Expect dramatic routines across men's and women's artistic events, set inside the iconic arena with a devoted crowd.
TokyoEKA Ueno Zoo Adventure
Join a family-friendly, English-guided adventure at Ueno Zoo. This outdoor scavenger-hunt tour introduces wildlife through hands-on activities for ages 2 and up, perfect for international families seeking a fun, educational outing.
HEROINES Sports Festival at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium
A multi-day sports festival at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium featuring the HEROINES festival by ABEMA, including the 65th NHK Cup gymnastics, the International Karate Championship, and the Tokyo Open Dance Sports Championship. The event runs May 1–24, 2026 with headline competitions in the Main Arena.
25th Tokyo Open DanceSport Championship
Two-day indoor dance competition at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. The 25th Tokyo Open DanceSport Championship, organized by the Japan DanceSport Federation (JDSF), brings top couples to compete in premier indoor dance sport on May 23–24, 2026.
Grand Van Gogh Exhibition ― Terrace of a Café at night
A major Van Gogh exhibition at Ueno Royal Museum in Tokyo, showcasing paintings including Terrace of a Café at Night. The show blends immersive display with period-curated design, ideal for art lovers and museum-goers. Runs through August 12, 2026.
杉本博司 絶滅写真
Hiroshi Sugimoto's Extinction Photos exhibition at the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT) surveys vanished worlds through stark, contemplative photographs. Presented in MOMAT's modern galleries, the show invites a meditative reflection on time, memory and extinction in nature and culture.
特別展「いきもの超ワールド展 国立科学博物館×ダーウィンが来た！」
Explore the living world in a special exhibition at Tokyo's National Museum of Nature and Science. Ikimonoworld, a collaboration with the TV program 'Darwin ga Kita!', examines biodiversity, evolution, and the wonders of life with immersive displays appealing to families and science enthusiasts.
Super Amazing World of Life
Dive into the Super Amazing World of Life at Tokyo’s National Museum of Nature and Science. This nature-and-science exhibition runs through Oct 12, 2026, offering interactive displays and vivid specimens that illuminate Earth's living systems.
Views of This Place: 100th Anniversary Exhibition
A painting-focused exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, presenting works tied to Views of This Place from Ueno, Omuta, and Buenos Aires. Housed in Tokyo's historic museum, the show surveys landscapes and city views across eras, on display through October 7, 2026.
See Art the Geidai Way
See Art the Geidai Way showcases Nihonga and Ukiyo-e painting with sculpture at The University Art Museum (Tokyo University of the Arts). Explore traditional Japanese arts in a modern gallery setting, with works drawn from Geidai’s collection and faculty. The exhibition runs through September 23, 2026.
竹久夢二 時代を創る表現者
National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT) presents an exhibition on Takehisa Yumeji, a pivotal figure who shaped early 20th-century modern Japanese aesthetics with painting, illustration, and design. The show surveys his expressive imagery, diverse media, and influence across literature and fashion.
Sex in Nature: Mechanisms, Evolution, and Biodiversity
An immersive exhibition at the National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo, exploring mechanisms of sex in nature, evolution, and biodiversity. Through engaging displays, it ties biology to mating strategies across species, highlighting how reproductive biology shapes life on Earth.
What a Wonderful World: Masterworks from the Musée d’Orsay
Celebrate the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum’s 100th anniversary with a loan exhibition titled What a Wonderful World: Masterworks from the Musée d’Orsay. See iconic paintings from French masters on view at Tokyo’s premier museum through March 28, 2027.
Hayami Gyofu Exhibition
An upcoming exhibition of Hayami Gyofu at MOMAT in Tokyo, offering a retrospective of his influential nihonga paintings. The display surveys his early 20th-century works, blending delicate color, precise lines, and poetic imagery, inside the National Museum of Modern Art's world-class galleries.
Tokyo Cherry Blossom Season 2027 — Ueno Park
Experience Tokyo's iconic hanami as Ueno Park hosts the annual cherry blossom festival. With 800+ illuminated trees and a festive night-time glow, the event offers daytime viewing and attracts locals and visitors alike.