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National Museum of Art, Osaka and Nakanoshima Art Museum Launch Joint Initiative 'Collections in Nakanoshima (Kore-Naka)'

The National Museum of Art, Osaka (NMAO) and Nakanoshima Art Museum (NAKKA) are launching a new coll… · 2026-07-15

National Theatre Kids Site: Announcement of Series Project [Ochanomizu University Elementary School x National Theatre]

Based on a comprehensive agreement, the Japan Arts Council and Ochanomizu University have launched a… · 2026-03-31

National Bunraku Theatre to Premiere New Bunraku Play 'City Lights' Based on Chaplin's Original Work!

The National Bunraku Theatre will present the world premiere of 'Machi no Hikari,' a new bunraku ada… · 2026-07-14

【National Film Archive】Announcement of the Exhibition '70 Years After His Death: Film Director Kenji Mizoguchi'

The National Film Archive will hold the first retrospective exhibition of the late film director Ken… · 2026-07-14

National Museum of Nature and Science: Exhibition Announcement – Lapis Lazuli First Confirmed in Japan

The National Museum of Nature and Science will host a special NEWS exhibition from July 14 to Septem… · 2026-07-09

[National Film Archive of Japan] Announcement of Screening Program "Repatriated Film Collection (4) -- Cultural Films, Newsreels, and Animations"

Screening event poster The National Film Archive of Japan, as the fourth installment of the "Repatr… · 2026-07-09

[National Film Archive of Japan] Announcement of Screening Program "Let's Watch on Film! Toei Animation"

Screening Flyer Starting July 21, 2026 (Tue), the National Film Archive of Japan will host the scre… · 2026-07-09

【New National Theatre, Tokyo】This Summer, Experience Biwako Hall's Acclaimed Opera at the New National Theatre! A Heartwarming Tale for All Ages: 'The Forest Is Alive'

From the Biwako Hall performance (May 2026) As part of the 'Regional Invitation Performances' serie… · 2026-06-29

[The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto] "MoMAK Summer Days! Together with Fontanesi" to be Held (August 7-9, 2026)

From Friday, August 7 to Sunday, August 9, we will hold a special three-day program, "MoMAK Summer D… · 2026-06-30

[National Museum of Nature and Science] Announcement of the "Neanderthals and Modern Humans Shared Values" Kohaku NEWS Exhibition

The National Museum of Nature and Science (Director: Makoto Manabe) will hold the Kohaku NEWS exhibi… · 2026-07-08

[National Museum of Nature and Science] Develops Traveling Exhibition to Convey the Importance of Preserving Specimens and Materials for the Future; Traveling Exhibition Opens for the First Time at Yokosuka City Museum of Art and Natural History, with a Press Preview Held

The National Museum of Nature and Science (Director: Manabe Makoto) received support from many indiv… · 2026-07-01

Exhibition "Children and Adults' Free Study: Patterns Exciting x2" Focusing on Japanese Patterns Opens at The National Museum of Modern Art, Crafts Gallery (Kanazawa City)!

The National Museum of Modern Art, Crafts Gallery (Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture) will host "Ch… · 2026-07-02

National Museum of Art, Osaka Announces 2026 Summer-Autumn Experience Programs

The National Museum of Art, Osaka will host a series of inclusive art experience programs in summer … · 2026-07-03

New National Theatre Ballet Double Bill Opens! World Premiere and Original Works Stimulate the Senses

On July 3, 2026, the New National Theatre Ballet launched its double bill featuring 'String SAGA' an… · 2026-07-04

[National Theatre Okinawa] July/August Original Performances / Theatre Backstage Tour Information

The National Theatre Okinawa has scheduled performances for families in July and August. While the … · 2026-07-06

[National Museum of Nature and Science] Awarded the "Special Prize" of the History of Science Society of Japan for its contributions to the preservation of historical materials and research and dissemination of the history of science!

The National Museum of Nature and Science (Director: Makoto Makino) was awarded the "Special Prize" … · 2026-07-06

Announcement of the FY2026 'Japan Expo' Project

The Agency for Cultural Affairs has announced the outline of the 'Japan Expo' project for the 2026 f… · 2026-04-21

Announcement of the FY2026 'Japan Expo' Project

The Agency for Cultural Affairs has announced the outline of the 'Japan Expo' project for the 2026 f… · 2026-04-21

The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto Presents 'Who Does Jewelry Dream Of?' (October 24, 2026 – January 17, 2027)

From October 24, 2026, to January 17, 2027, The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto will host 'Who … · 2026-06-18

[New National Theatre, Tokyo] Ballet Asteras 2026 ~Connecting with the world by welcoming Japanese ballet dancers active overseas~ Performance program decided!

The performance program for 'Ballet Asteras 2026' hosted by the New National Theatre, Tokyo has been… · 2026-04-20

National Museum of Art, Osaka Announces 'Collection 1: Self / Action' – Pre-Celebration of 50th Anniversary Opening July 19, 2026

In anticipation of its 50th anniversary in 2027, the National Museum of Art, Osaka will host 'Collec… · 2026-06-17

[National Museum of Nature and Science] Notice of the Reopening of a Portion of the South Wing Exhibition Hall on the 1st Floor of the Japan Gallery

The National Museum of Nature and Science has announced the reopening of a portion of the South Wing… · 2026-04-13

[National Museum of Nature and Science Tsukuba Botanical Garden] Special Collection Exhibition "Primrose Variety Exhibition" and Press Preview

The National Museum of Nature and Science Tsukuba Botanical Garden will hold a special "Primrose Var… · 2026-04-03

[The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto] New Openings in the Collection Gallery: 'MoMAK Masters' Showcasing MoMAK Masterpieces and 'Lice Room' for Immersing in Felice Rix-Ueno's Fantastic World!

The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto (MoMAK) has opened two new spaces in its collection gallery… · 2026-04-06

National Film Archive Announces 'Kids' Cinema 2026 Summer Vacation★'

The National Film Archive will host 'Kids' Cinema' in the summer of 2026, offering children the oppo… · 2026-06-16

[New National Theatre, Tokyo] Ballet Asteras 2026 ~Connecting with the world by welcoming Japanese ballet dancers active overseas~ Performance program decided!

The performance program for 'Ballet Asteras 2026' hosted by the New National Theatre, Tokyo has been… · 2026-04-20

【National Museum of Nature and Science, Tsukuba Botanical Garden】Special Collection Exhibition "Clematis Garden Exhibition" to be Held and Press Preview Announcement

The National Museum of Nature and Science, Tsukuba Botanical Garden, will hold the "Clematis Garden … · 2026-04-10

[National Bunraku Theatre] April Bunraku Performance Now Playing!

The April Bunraku performance at the National Bunraku Theatre has begun, featuring the 280th-anniver… · 2026-04-09

National Theatre Okinawa: Information on April Independent Performances

The National Theatre Okinawa has announced its independent performances for April 2026. These includ… · 2026-03-29

[National Film Archive of Japan] Announcement of the New Release of 219 Posters on the 'Film Heritage: National Film Archive of Japan Film Materials Portal' Website

The National Film Archive of Japan has released 219 new film posters on its website. · 2026-03-28

[National Film Archive of Japan] Announcement of New Release of 25 Works on the Website "Films Record History - National Film Archive of Japan Historical Footage Portal -"

The National Film Archive of Japan is renewing its historical footage portal website and releasing 2… · 2026-03-28

[National Film Archive of Japan] Announcement of New Release of 219 Posters on the Website "Film Heritage - National Film Archive of Japan Film Materials Portal -"

The National Film Archive of Japan has newly released 219 film posters on its website. · 2026-03-28

[National Film Archive of Japan] Announcement of New Release of 25 Works on the Website "Films Record History - National Film Archive of Japan Historical Footage Portal -"

The National Film Archive of Japan is renewing its historical footage portal site and releasing 25 n… · 2026-03-28

[National Museum of Art, Osaka] Special Exhibition: 'Aki Sasamoto: Laboratory' to be held from July 19 (Sun) to Nov 3 (Tue/Holiday), 2026

The National Museum of Art, Osaka, will host the solo exhibition 'Aki Sasamoto: Laboratory' from Jul… · 2026-06-10

[New National Theatre] A Fake Potion Brings Real Love! A Romantic Comedy 'L'elisir d'amore' That Will Make Everyone Happy

The New National Theatre, Tokyo, will present Donizetti's popular opera buffa (comic opera) 'L'elisi… · 2026-04-14

[National Museum of Nature and Science] Cumulative Confirmed Biological Species in the Imperial Palace Reaches 7,982: Publication of Phase III Imperial Palace Biological Survey Results

The National Museum of Nature and Science published the results of the 'Imperial Palace Biological S… · 2026-05-22

Agency for Cultural Affairs Announces 'MUSIC LOVES ART 2026' to Showcase New Possibilities Through Fusion of Music and Art

The Agency for Cultural Affairs will hold 'MUSIC LOVES ART 2026', a new project focusing on the cros… · 2026-06-01

[New National Theatre, Tokyo] Premieres June 29: New production of Richard Strauss's 'Electra'

The New National Theatre, Tokyo, presents a new production of the 20th-century operatic masterpiece … · 2026-06-10

[New National Theatre] Seishiro Kato to Star in 'Minotaur no Sara' Stage Adaptation; Full Cast Announced

The New National Theatre Tokyo will stage the world premiere of Fujiko F. Fujio's sci-fi short story… · 2026-06-11

[The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto] Exhibition: 'Fontanesi—Italian Light, Landscape of the Heart'

The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto will hold a major retrospective of Antonio Fontanesi, a pai… · 2026-06-04

[New National Theatre] Regional Guest Opera 2026: Biwako Hall "The Twelve Months" Pre-talk Event Announcement

The New National Theatre will hold a free pre-talk event on June 26 for the upcoming July performanc… · 2026-05-20

National Ballet of Japan Nominated for the 26th National Dance Awards

The National Ballet of Japan has been nominated for the 'Stef Stefanou Award for Outstanding Company… · 2026-04-10

[National Bunraku Theatre] Information on June Bunraku Appreciation Class

The National Bunraku Theatre will host a "Bunraku Appreciation Class" for beginners from June 4th to… · 2026-05-25

[The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto] New Openings in the Collection Gallery: 'MoMAK Masters' Showcasing MoMAK Masterpieces and 'Lice Room' for Immersing in Felice Rix-Ueno's Fantastic World!

The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto (MoMAK) has opened two new spaces in its collection gallery… · 2026-04-06

National Bunraku Theatre x Namba Walk to Hold Digital Stamp Rally!

The National Bunraku Theatre and Namba Walk will hold a digital stamp rally from April 4th to 26th. … · 2026-04-02

[Applications Open] Sports Culture Tourism Award 2026

The Agency for Cultural Affairs, Japan Sports Agency, and Japan Tourism Agency have opened applicati… · 2026-05-26

Announcement of the Joint Exhibition "What to Do, Humans? - Questioning the Future of the Earth from the Research Frontlines" by the National Museum of Nature and Science and the Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Biology

The National Museum of Nature and Science (Director: Shinichi Nakazawa) and the Institute for the Ad… · 2026-06-11

[New National Theatre] Drama Training School 20th Cohort Performance 'When the Wind Blows'

The New National Theatre, Tokyo's Drama Training School will present a reading play based on Raymond… · 2026-06-11

[National Theatre Kurogo Channel] Notice of Streaming: 'Yachiyo Inoue IV: The Charm of Kyomai Inoue-ryu'

The National Theatre's 'Kurogo Channel' will stream archival footage of Yachiyo Inoue IV's Kyomai In… · 2026-05-25

National Theatre Kids Site: Announcement of Series Project [Ochanomizu University Elementary School x National Theatre]

Based on a comprehensive agreement, the Japan Arts Council and Ochanomizu University have launched a… · 2026-03-31

[National Theatre Okinawa] June Performance: 'Kokou no Maki' (The Tale of Filial Piety)

National Theatre Okinawa will present 'Kokou no Maki,' a masterpiece by Kumiodori founder Tamagusuku… · 2026-05-28

[National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo] MOMAT Summer Festival! July 24 (Fri) - September 13 (Sun), 2026

The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT) will host the 'MOMAT Summer Festival' from July 24 … · 2026-06-12

[National Museum of Nature and Science Tsukuba Botanical Garden] Special Collection Exhibition "Primrose Variety Exhibition" and Press Preview

The National Museum of Nature and Science Tsukuba Botanical Garden will hold a special "Primrose Var… · 2026-04-03

New National Theatre Tokyo Announces '20 Stories - Weekend at the Theater' for July 2026

The New National Theatre Tokyo will stage '20 Stories - Weekend at the Theater' from July 16 to Augu… · 2026-06-09

National Museum of Nature and Science: Successful Structure Determination of Diverse Phenolic Compounds from Trace Alpine Plant Flower Samples Using Newly Developed Method

A new method developed by the National Museum of Nature and Science successfully determined the stru… · 2026-03-31

New National Theatre: Hatsudai Art Loft Stage Costume Exhibition "Yuragi - A Scene of Willow and Cherry Blossoms" and May Workshop [Willow Object Making]

The Hatsudai Art Loft at the New National Theatre will host a free "Willow Object Making" workshop i… · 2026-05-11

National Film Archive to Host "Filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda" Screening Event

The National Film Archive, in collaboration with Bun-Buku Inc., will hold a large-scale retrospectiv… · 2026-05-07

[New National Theatre] Announcement of Playwright Open Call for New Production in April 2028

The New National Theatre has launched an open call for playwrights for its new production 'Drama Con… · 2026-05-01

Petipa's Last Masterpiece 'Raymonda' Opens at the New National Theatre!

Classical ballet 'Raymonda,' directed and choreographed by Asami Maki, opened on April 25 at the New… · 2026-04-25

[New National Theatre, Tokyo] The joy and pain of love. A dream cast performs the beautiful yet heart-wrenching French opera 'Werther', based on the masterpiece by literary giant Goethe

The New National Theatre, Tokyo will present Massenet's French opera 'Werther' starting May 24th, st… · 2026-04-23

【National Museum of Nature and Science】Our "Stork" Human-Powered Aircraft Certified as "Aerospace Technology Heritage"!

The National Museum of Nature and Science's human-powered aircraft "Stork" has been certified as "Ae… · 2026-04-21

National Theatre Okinawa: May Performances Announcement

National Theatre Okinawa announced its independent performances for May. The Cultural Affairs Agency… · 2026-04-21

[The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto] New Openings in the Collection Gallery: 'MoMAK Masters' Showcasing MoMAK Masterpieces and 'Lice Room' for Immersing in Felice Rix-Ueno's Fantastic World!

The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto (MoMAK) has opened two new spaces in its collection gallery… · 2026-04-06

[National Museum of Nature and Science, Tsukuba Botanical Garden] Special Collection Exhibition "Primula Variety Exhibition" to be Held and Press Preview Announcement

The National Museum of Nature and Science, Tsukuba Botanical Garden, will hold a special collection … · 2026-04-03

National Museum of Nature and Science: Successful Structure Determination of Diverse Phenolic Compounds from Trace Alpine Plant Flower Samples Using Newly Developed Method

A new method developed by the National Museum of Nature and Science successfully determined the stru… · 2026-03-31