Gakken and Tokyo National Museum Launch Special Workshops to Celebrate the Release of 'Haniwa: Japan's National Treasures' Learning Kit

Gakken Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo / President and CEO: Tatsuya Minami), a subsidiary of Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo / President and CEO: Hiroaki Miyahara), has announced the launch of commemorative events for the release of 'Gakken's Learning: Haniwa National Treasure Exhibition' on July 9, 2026, with events scheduled for August 18 and October 31, 2026.

'Gakken's Learning' returns after a 16-year hiatus! The first release is 'Haniwa National Treasure Exhibition,' supervised by the Tokyo National Museum—an experiential kit designed for children experiencing history for the first time. To celebrate the launch, special events will be held both online and in person to deepen enjoyment of haniwa.

[About the Online Event]

'Live from the Museum: TOHAKU Researchers and Haniwa Lovers Meeting!'

Connect live with the Archaeological Exhibition Room at the Tokyo National Museum and explore the secrets of haniwa together with researchers. After a fun quiz to learn 'What is a haniwa?', discover the researchers' personal favorite haniwa featured in the publication. Hear about their favorite features and highlights to dive into the profound world of haniwa.

Additionally, enjoy an in-depth explanation of the National Treasure haniwa 'Keiko no Bushin' (Armored Warrior). Use the kit to discover intricate details and highlights. Enjoy this special time discussing the charm of haniwa with researchers.

[Online Event Overview]

Event Name

'Live from the Museum: TOHAKU Researchers and Haniwa Lovers Meeting!'

Date and Time

August 18, 2026 (Tue) 19:00–20:00 (tentative)

Target Audience

Elementary school students

Format

Online (YouTube Live Streaming)

https://youtube.com/live/XNQ6vVXmBjY

Participation Fee

Free

Capacity

Unlimited (no prior registration required)

Organizer

Gakken Co., Ltd.

※Open to all. Please view via the URL above.

※Content may be subject to change.

[About the In-Person Event]

'TOHAKU Haniwa Grand Viewing & Mini Craft Workshop'

Find your favorite haniwa! A special event at the Tokyo National Museum where you can meet real researchers and authentic haniwa. Ask researchers questions directly, learn about the greatness of the National Treasure haniwa 'Keiko no Bushin,' and carefully observe real haniwa in the exhibition halls to find your favorite. Finally, challenge yourself to create a mini artwork to add your 'favorite haniwa' as a new exhibit to the 'Haniwa National Treasure Exhibition.' A workshop full of discoveries through seeing, listening, thinking, and creating.

[In-Person Event Overview]

Event Name

'TOHAKU Haniwa Grand Viewing & Mini Craft Workshop'

Date and Time

October 31, 2026 (Sat)

① 10:00–12:00 / ② 13:30–15:30 (two sessions planned)

Target Audience

Elementary school students and their families who have purchased 'Gakken's Learning: Haniwa National Treasure Exhibition'

※Up to 3 participants per group (elementary student + up to 2 accompanying family members)

Venue

Tokyo National Museum (https://www.tnm.jp/)

13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Participation Fee

Free (admission fee to Tokyo National Museum and transportation costs are at participants' expense)

Capacity

20 groups (10 per session)

Organizer

Gakken Co., Ltd.

Application Deadline

Until 23:59, August 31, 2026 (Mon)

※Prior registration required. Only those who have purchased 'Gakken's Learning: Haniwa National Treasure Exhibition' may apply. If applications exceed capacity, selection will be by lottery.

※Content may be subject to change.

Apply for the in-person event here

※Please confirm the following details before applying.

[Application Notes]

・This event is for elementary school students and their families who have purchased 'Gakken's Learning: Haniwa National Treasure Exhibition'. ・Up to 3 participants per group (elementary student + up to 2 accompanying family members). ・For participants in 3rd grade or below, at least one guardian must accompany. ・If accompanying family members are 18 years or older (excluding high school students), separate admission fees to the Tokyo National Museum will apply. ・Transportation costs on the day are at participants' expense. ・For admission fees and access to the Tokyo National Museum, please check the museum's official website. ・This event requires prior registration. If applications exceed capacity, selection will be by lottery. ・Event footage may be used in our press releases and on SNS platforms.

[Notification of Results]

・Results will be sent by email to the registered address by Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Please ensure you can receive emails from '@gakken.co.jp' and check your inbox. ・If we do not receive confirmation by the specified deadline, your selection may be invalidated.

[Inquiries]

https://www.corp-gakken.co.jp/contact/

[About the Tokyo National Museum]

Opened in 1872 (Meiji 5), the Tokyo National Museum is Japan's oldest museum. With over 120,000 collections, including 90 National Treasures and 652 Important Cultural Properties (as of March 2026), it is a national museum with a collection representing Japan in both quality and quantity. 'Gakken's Learning: Haniwa National Treasure Exhibition' is supervised by the Tokyo National Museum, and the 'Keiko no Bushin' kit was developed using high-resolution 3D data used in research. In this workshop, the supervising researchers will appear and directly explain the charm of haniwa.

▲Mr. Masanori Kono (right), Chief Researcher (Archaeology), and Mr. Ryo Yamamoto (left), Chief Researcher (Archaeology), Cultural Properties Utilization Center, Tokyo National Museum. At the Heiseikan 'Archaeological Exhibition Room'.

[About the Product]

'Gakken's Learning: Haniwa National Treasure Exhibition' is an experiential kit for children experiencing history for the first time. Supervised by the Tokyo National Museum, this product allows users to assemble the National Treasure haniwa 'Keiko no Bushin' and polish a magatama jewel from stone, creating a small museum at home to host a national treasure exhibition. A learning material where children create with their hands, use the results as tools for inquiry, observe, think, and summarize. Through this series of experiences, learning becomes deeply personal.

▲'Gakken's Learning: Haniwa National Treasure Exhibition' is a tactile, experiential exhibit. Display pieces can even be worn.

▲Craftable display items are all valuable pieces from the Tokyo National Museum collection, full of highlights.

[Product Overview]

'Gakken's Learning: Haniwa National Treasure Exhibition'

Supervision: Tokyo National Museum

Price: ¥4,290 (tax included)

Release Date: July 9, 2026

Specifications: A4 size, Kit + 84-page main booklet + 128-page manga booklet

Digital Edition: Not available

ISBN: 978-4-05-750982-2

[Product Details and Purchase]

・Gakken Publishing Site: https://hon.gakken.jp/bo