Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Washoku's inclusion in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list, the National Museum of Nature and Science will present the special exhibition of Washoku (traditional Japanese cuisine). This exhibition aims to introduce Washoku, which is attracting increasing attention around the world, from various perspectives including science and history, through a diverse range of specimens and exhibits.

* This exhibition was scheduled in 2020, but was canceled due to the influence of coronavirus disease pandemic, and will be held again.

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Title

Special Exhibition WASHOKU: Nature and Culture in Japanese Cuisine

Period

Oct 28, 2023(Sat) ～ Feb 25, 2024(Sun)

Venue

National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo

Open Hours

9:00-17:00

※Last entry 30 minutes before closing.

Days Closed

Mondays (expect for Dec 25, Jan 8, Feb 12 and Feb 19), Dec 28 to Jan 1, Jan 9 and Feb 13

Access

National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo
7-20 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8718

　・5 min. Walk from JR Ueno Station, Park Exit
　・10min. Walk from Tokyo Metro Ginza Line/ Hibiya Line Ueno Station
　・10min. Walk from Keisei Line Keisei Ueno Station

Inquiries

NTT Hello dial：(050)5541-8600 (Domestic Calls)

Admission

Ticket prices	On the day	Ordinary advance purchase
General and university students	\2,000	\1,800
High-school students and younger	\600	\500

* Ordinary advance tickets are available for purchase from Oct 4 through, Oct 27.

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Organizers

National Museum of Nature and Science, The Asahi Shimbun

With the Support of

Agency for Cultural Affairs, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,
Society of Japanese Food Studies, The Washoku Association of Japan

With the Sponsorship of

Kikkoman Corporation, Sanwa Shurui Co., ltd., East Japan Railway Company, Toppan Inc., Panasonic Holdings Corporation

With the Cooperation of

Cookpad Inc.