Celebrating 15 Years of Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum: A New Spotify Account for Audio Content

Celebrating 15 Years of Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum

The Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, located in Marunouchi, Tokyo, is preparing to celebrate its 15th anniversary on April 6, 2025. As part of the festivities, the museum has launched a new Spotify account to share audio content that aligns with its brand slogan, "Discover Yourself Anew at the Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum." This account will feature thoughtfully curated playlists and audio content related to various exhibitions.

Special Audio Content Featuring Corporate President

To wrap up the 15th-anniversary celebrations, Atsushi Nakashima, the Executive President of Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd., will be featured in a podcast episode where he discusses the museum and shares insights on its journey since opening in 2010. This initiative stemmed from casual lunch conversations with museum staff and aims to provide a deeper understanding of the museum's role in revitalizing cultural exchanges in Marunouchi. You can listen to this engaging audio piece via Spotify here.

Collaboration with Peter Barakan

In an exciting collaboration, distinguished broadcaster and music expert Peter Barakan will also contribute to the museum's Spotify content. He has selected tracks that inspired him under the theme "Discover Yourself Anew," providing an insightful playlist that connects music and personal experiences. Additionally, in a unique fusion with the exhibition "Twilight: New Ukiyoe", Peter has also created a playlist featuring songs that evoke the ambiance of twilight. Listeners can enjoy these playlists alongside a dedicated podcast discussing the selection process and the themes behind the music choices.

You can explore these playlists:

Exciting Exhibition Promotions

In another notable development, the museum's upcoming exhibition, "Twilight: New Ukiyoe", will collaborate with the Suntory Museum of Art's own exhibition focusing on the works of popular ukiyo-e artist Kawanabe Kyosai. The partnership will offer joint audio content featuring discussions between curators and will provide visitors with shared ticket discounts. Visitors who show tickets from either exhibition will receive a ¥200 discount on admission.

Furthermore, participants in the social media campaign labeled #TwilightNewUkiyoe_KyosaiofWorld will have the chance to receive exclusive stickers by sharing posts with the designated hashtag during the exhibitions' running periods.

Important Details About the Exhibitions

The Twilight: New Ukiyoe exhibition will run from February 19 to May 24, 2026, showcasing a range of modern ukiyo-e works, while the Goldman Collection of Kawanabe Kyosai's World exhibition will be held from April 22 to June 21, 2026, featuring unique pieces from the collection of notable collector Israel Goldman.

Visitors to Mitsubishi Ichigokan are encourage to engage with the museum's rich history and cultural contributions as they enjoy the innovative audio content now available on Spotify and participate in the fascinating exhibitions and collaborations.

Explore more about the exhibitions and additional details through the official websites:

Let’s celebrate art, culture, and the innovative spirit that Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum has embodied over the past 15 years!