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Experience the Essence of Japan at 'JAPAN SENSES'

Get ready for an extraordinary cultural experience as Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi hosts the 'JAPAN SENSES' event from October 22 to November 4, 2025. This unique showcase celebrates the richness of Japan's traditional craftsmanship, cultural heritage, and artistic beauty, echoing through time and reaching into the future.

The event aims to revisit the profound values of Japan's culture and aesthetics while harmonizing them with contemporary sensibilities. Various programs will be offered, including traditional arts performances, discussions featuring notable personalities, and many activities designed to engage all your senses.

Opening Events

The launch of 'JAPAN SENSES' coincides with two major celebrations. The opening ceremony will be part of the 73rd Chuo City Tourism and Commercial Festival and the 15th Chuo City Exhibition of Taste and Craft, kicking off on the first day of the event, October 22. The ceremonies will take place in the Central Hall on the first floor of the main building, featuring a captivating performance by the female unit Byakuten-ning. With a fusion of traditional Japanese instruments and piano, they will create a beautiful sound that blends tradition with innovation.

Important Performance Details:

• - Event: Tokyo’s 15th Mid-Central Exhibition Opening
• - Date and Time: October 22, 2025, from 10 AM to 10:30 AM
• - Location: Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Building, Central Hall

Following this, from October 24 to 26, the Edo Tokyo Traditional Arts Festival will also be highlighted with a pre-event specifically designed to immerse visitors in the art forms that define Tokyo’s rich cultural tapestry, setting the stage for innovative encounters of the historical meets modern.

Hierarchical layers of performances will unfold, bringing together a range of traditional artworks that evoke the spirit of Edo. This festival will launch into full swing in 2026, but attendees will get a sneak peek of its offerings during these three days.

Upcoming Festival Activites:

• - Edo Tokyo Traditional Arts Festival Opening Event:

- Dates: October 24-26, 2025
- Time: 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM each day
- Location: Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Building, Central Hall
- Organizers: Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Tokyo History and Culture Foundation

Featured Talk: Screenwriter Yoshiko Morishita

Adding further richness to the program, a talk by acclaimed screenwriter Yoshiko Morishita will take place on October 27 at 3 PM. Known for her hit work on the NHK Taiga drama, **