Featured Events in Tokyo in March 2025 (March Updated)

The former Merchandise Exhibition Hall, the predecessor of the Merchandise Department, focused on collecting traditional crafts in the latter half of the 1990s, aiming to systematically enrich the collection of traditional crafts by region and type. This article looks back on the special exhibitions held between 1996 and 2000 that reflected the results of these efforts.

Shigaraki ware (Shiga Prefecture) is known for its tea ware and raccoon dog ornaments from the Momoyama period, but it also has a tradition of constantly evolving to meet the needs of the times as a production center for practical items. We will analyze the characteristics and trends of the wide variety of modern Shigaraki ware products that reflect this history.

Shigaraki ware (Shiga Prefecture) is known for its tea ware and raccoon dog ornaments from the Momoyama period, but it also has a tradition of constantly evolving to meet the needs of the times as a production center for practical items. We will analyze the characteristics and trends of the wide variety of modern Shigaraki ware products that reflect this history.

Shokoku-ji is an ancient Zen temple founded in 1382 by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu (1358-1408), the third Shogun of the Muromachi Shogunate, and invited Muso Soseki (1275-1351), the founder of the Muso school, the largest school of the Five Mountains of Kyoto, as its founder, and his disciple Shun'ya Myoha (1311-1388) as its actual founder. It is still proud of its large appearance to the north of the Imperial Palace in Kyoto, and is the head temple of the Rinzai Shokoku-ji school, which includes Rokuon-ji, commonly known as Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji, and Jisho-ji. With a history of over 640 years since its founding, Shokoku-ji has nurtured many artists throughout the ages and led to the creation of masterpieces. Josetsu and Shubun, the painter-monks of Shokoku-ji, were considered to be the official painters of the Muromachi Shogunate. Sesshu, known as a master of Muromachi ink painting. Kano Tan'yu, who was deeply involved in Shokokuji culture in the Edo period. And then there are the fantastical painters Ito Jakuchu, Hara Zaichu, Maruyama Okyo... The pursuit of beauty in the Shokokuji cultural sphere, which gained its model in the Middle Ages, has continued through the early modern, modern and contemporary periods, and artworks owned by Shokokuji, Rokuonji and Jishoji have been exhibited at the Jotenkaku Museum located within the Shokokuji temple grounds. This exhibition is being held to mark the 40th anniversary of the opening of the Shokokuji Jotenkaku Museum. The exhibition will focus on masterpieces from the Shokokuji school, including over 40 national treasures and important cultural properties, and will offer a glimpse into the world of beauty at Shokokuji and entrust it to the future.

"Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba", which has been loved by generations, is a manga created by Koyoharu Gotouge and animated by ufotable. It has been 5 years since the first episode was aired, and after the final episode of "Hiraru Training Arc" aired in May this year, the "Theatrical Version of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" Infinite Castle Arc" was announced, which has set off a new wave of topics. The focus of this exhibition is on the "Hiraru" swordsmen of the Demon Slayer Corps, who have inherited the love-hate relationship with Muzan Kibutsuji for thousands of years. The exhibition will allow the audience to have a deeper understanding of the personality and background of the nine pillars through exquisite displays and interactive experiences.

"Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba", which has been loved by generations, is a manga created by Koyoharu Gotouge and animated by ufotable. It has been 5 years since the first episode was aired, and after the final episode of "Hiraru Training Arc" aired in May this year, the "Theatrical Version of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" Infinite Castle Arc" was announced, which has set off a new wave of topics. The focus of this exhibition is on the "Hiraru" swordsmen of the Demon Slayer Corps, who have inherited the love-hate relationship with Muzan Kibutsuji for thousands of years. The exhibition will allow the audience to have a deeper understanding of the personality and background of the nine pillars through exquisite displays and interactive experiences.

This exhibition will introduce the aesthetic beauty of auspicious symbols that herald the arrival of good fortune.

This exhibition will introduce the aesthetic beauty of auspicious symbols that herald the arrival of good fortune.

The main visual of this exhibition, "Dinosaur", is a metaphor for happy memories. Watanabe believes that the act of reminiscing itself carries a sweet story filtered through the filter of time. It is something that discovers the present and connects to the future. It is a new axis we imagine called nostalgic future to evaluate happiness.

The main visual of this exhibition, "Dinosaur", is a metaphor for happy memories. Watanabe believes that the act of reminiscing itself carries a sweet story filtered through the filter of time. It is something that discovers the present and connects to the future. It is a new axis we imagine called nostalgic future to evaluate happiness.

The reason why they are called the "Five Beauties" is that around February every year, the National Art Center, Tokyo, holds an art exhibition called "Tokyo Five Art Universities Joint Graduation and Production Exhibition". This art exhibition is jointly held by five famous and representative art colleges in Tokyo, so these five universities are called the "Tokyo Five Beauties".

Experience the enchanting sounds of Brazilian jazz at the Jim Butler Brazilian Jazz Night in Setagaya City. Hosted at THE MOMENT JAZZ CLUB, located at Seijō, 2-chōme−39−7 すれみビル #B1F, this event promises an evening filled with soulful melodies and rhythmic beats. Mark your calendars for March 1, 2025, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this musical extravaganza. Tickets are priced at $23.18, offering an affordable opportunity to indulge in the captivating world of Brazilian jazz. Don't miss out on this unforgettable night of music and culture.

Explore accurate Tokyo Marathon sporting information and times for 2nd March, as well as links for Athletics news, tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. The Tokyo Marathon is an annual major sporting event held in Tokyo, Japan, attracting thousands of participants from around the world. Known as one of the most prestigious marathons in the world, it is considered one of the six World Marathon Majors along with races in Berlin, Boston, Chicago, London, and New York City. The event is organized and overseen by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations and features both elite and amateur runners competing in a 42.195 km (26.219 miles) course that winds through the city's major landmarks such as Tokyo Tower and the Imperial Palace. The race concludes at the Tokyo Olympic Stadium, the main venue for the 1964 Olympic Games, providing a stunning backdrop for the finish. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com