“MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives,” a museum dedicated to creating and promoting Japanese culture , opened at Takanawa Gateway Station on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Click here for information on current programs, upcoming events, and ticket details!
A special exhibition commemorating the opening of “Montakanawa: The Museum of Narratives.” Since ancient times, humanity has recognized the potential in the “spirals” hidden within the natural world, using them to develop society and civilization. The trajectory of transforming the laws of the Earth into human wisdom is the very “story of evolution” itself.From the origins of the universe as revealed by the latest physics, to the ever-circulating flow of resources and money, to skills and festivals passed down across generations, and even to daily chores and finances—this exhibition collects stories of “spirals” from all eras and regions.
“Kurashi no Manimani” is a series of events held on the “Tatami” stage—a space of approximately 100 tatami mats located on the 4th floor of MoN Takanawa—that reinterprets seasonal events and customs that are gradually being forgotten in modern life on a monthly basis. In June, visitors can enjoy two experiences that enrich the rainy season within the “Tatami” space, which allows them to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.One is a 60-minute mizuhiki arrangement workshop. It features a modern take on the ancient Japanese art of “origata reihō,” where participants fold gift envelopes and money wrappers, tie mizuhiki cords, and arrange them beautifully. The other is a Japanese confectionery experience featuring sasa dango delivered by bullet train from Niigata. You can savor the unique flavor of freshly made treats, filled with the fresh scent of bamboo leaves.
Combining the superb techniques passed down to the present day with cutting-edge visual effects, this offers a completely new Kabuki experience that brings the actors’ performances closer to the audience. The first installment is the grand female dance piece “Kyō-Kakko Musume Dōjōji.”The lead role is played by the 8th Kikugoro Onoe, who took on the name last year and has been attracting significant attention. The performance depicts Hanako, a shirabyoshi dancer who appears at the bell memorial service at Dojoji Temple in Kishu, as she transforms from delicate charm to alluring beauty and ultimately into madness, through elaborate costume changes and a variety of dances. Special video footage is also scheduled to be screened.
