Opening tomorrow! “Shosoin THE SHOW – Feel the miracle that exists here, now” Collaborating artist Tomoe Shinohara visited the
exhibition. “This exhibition will be a new challenge. Feel the passion of our ancestors.”
Shosoin “THE SHOW” Public Relations Office Press Release: September 19, 2025 Opening tomorrow! “Shosoin THE SHOW – Feel the miracle that exists here and now” Collaborating artist Shinohara Tomoe attends the exhibition. “This exhibition is a new challenge for me. Feel the passion of our predecessors.” New exhibits and merchandise at the Tokyo exhibition! The first-ever experiential exhibition of Shosoin Treasures, “Shosoin Treasures THE SHOW – Feel the Miracle Here and Now,” will finally open tomorrow, Saturday, September 20th, at the Ueno Royal Museum (Taito-ku, Tokyo). At the press conference and preview held prior to the exhibition’s opening, designer and artist Tomoe Shinohara, one of the collaborative artists for this exhibition, made an appearance.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/151503/12/151503-12-35df93e91f0c34245678d65babe318fc-3900×2714.jpg [Tomoe Shinohara Profile] Born in Tokyo in 1979. Graduated from Bunka Women’s University Junior College, Department of Fashion. Made her debut as a singer in 1995. Currently, she works as a designer, working in a variety of creative fields. In 2020, she founded “STUDEO” with her art director husband, Itsuki Ikezawa, and in 2022, the leather kimono she designed won two awards at the New York ADC Awards, creating a buzz. Four contemporary artists come together for the first time! This exhibition features four collaborating artists, including Shinohara. These contemporary artists, active in a wide range of genres, including fashion, music, photography, and ceramics, will exhibit new works inspired by the Shosoin Treasures. For the first time, all four artists gathered at the venue to share their thoughts.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/151503/12/151503-12-d9884c9e0fc1745b7031c7be2ce8b083-3769×2513.jpg From left: Kamee, Shinohara, Kameda, and Takimoto Music × Shosoin Instruments Comment from Seiji Kameda (Music Producer/Bassist) “I’ve been interested in shrines and temples since I was in elementary school, and even wanted to become a Buddhist monk one day. The dignified appearance of the Shosoin Repository made a lasting impression on me even as a child, and when I heard that music would be created using these treasures, I was so moved that I felt glad to be alive. I hope that everyone will realize that with the keyword Shosoin, digital and analog can become one, and that it will give them hope for the future.” [Seiji Kameda Profile] Born in New York, USA in 1964. He has produced and arranged for many artists, including GLAY, Ringo Sheena, Spitz, Ken Hirai, and Ikimonogakari. He won the Arrangement Award at the Japan Record Awards in 2007 and 2015, and the Japan Academy Award for Excellence in Music for the film “Ito” in 2021. Since 2019, he has been sharing the appeal of music in various ways, including serving as executive committee chairman of the Hibiya Music Festival, a free event offering musical experiences across genres. Photo x Shosoin Shosoin Comment from Mikiya Takimoto (Photographer) “Since 2020, I’ve been visiting around 200 temples and other locations in Kyoto, taking photos as my own work. I never imagined that I’d be able to photograph Shosoin with the full cooperation of the Imperial Household Agency’s Shosoin Office at this exact time, so I was incredibly happy. I hope that viewers can sense the weight of history that has been passed down from person to person for 1,300 years, and that Shosoin is a place filled with people’s thoughts.” [Profile of Mikiya Takimoto] Born in Aichi Prefecture in 1974. Drawing on the experience and skills cultivated while working with a variety of subjects, including portraits and still lifes, his works, captured from a unique perspective, have earned him high praise both in Japan and abroad. His representative works include “LUMIÈRE,” “PRIÈRE,” and “LAND SPACE,” and he served as cinematographer for Hirokazu Koreeda’s films “Like Father, Like Son” and “Our Little Sister,” as well as the Netflix series “Like Ashura.” Ceramics × Beautiful Patterns Comment from Michiko Kamee (ceramist and painter) “When I heard about this project, I was excited about the opportunity to try something new with the Shosoin treasures as its theme, but at the same time, I felt a sense of pressure. I believe the Shosoin treasures, which crossed the sea long ago, have been carefully protected for 1,300 years, even containing the memories of the emperors and empresses who came across the sea. I hope everyone will use all five senses to appreciate the exhibits.” [Michiko Kamee Profile] Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1978. She studied at the Kyoto College of Traditional Crafts. After graduating, she moved to Europe and Asia, honing her miniature painting skills. Using Kyoto Satsuma ware techniques, which emphasize precise lines and color usage, she creates works that meticulously depict natural flowers. In addition to a solo exhibition at Nihonbashi Takashimaya, he has participated in special exhibitions and art fairs such as Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore, Asia Hotel Art Fair Hong Kong, and KOGEI Art Fair Kanazawa. He has also worked on cover designs for Paperblanks. New exhibits also available at the Tokyo exhibition!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/151503/12/151503-12-ce21e28d6e7a2aa3c79493a0f4ea292a-3900×2215.jpg STAGE01 “National Treasure Book” area This exhibition opened at the Osaka Museum of History in June. New exhibits have been added to the Tokyo exhibition. Beyond the carpeted “Kasen” (floral carpet) is the “National Treasure Book,” a catalog of the items used by Emperor Shomu during his lifetime that were donated to the Great Buddha of Todaiji Temple. The book features over 660 treasures, and the entire page, measuring over 14 meters in length, can be viewed in full size.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/151503/12/151503-12-117b300fe0ca1d35b07be2e9b31f3ab5-3600×2400.jpg STAGE03 “Avenue of Beauty” The final section of Stage 03 is the “Avenue of Beauty,” where you can experience the patterns of the Shosoin treasures in detail. The patterns, each measuring 45cm in length and width, are lined up in vibrant colors. Also making its debut is a scientifically analyzed and recreated version of the world-renowned fragrance “Ranjatai,” which also garnered attention at the Osaka exhibition. The fragrance will be displayed at the venue in a glass container, allowing visitors to experience the fragrance for themselves.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/151503/12/151503-12-4daa20a6b7a488b2f13db855e9a4d04f-3265×2400.jpg Rainbow Ramune 648 yen (tax included) Nara’s Ikoma Confectionery Honpo’s popular Rainbow Ramune will be available in original packaging for this exhibition! Price: ¥648 (tax included) Sale Period: September 20th (Sat) – November 9th (Sun) *Sales end when stock runs out Sales Location: “Shosoin THE “SHOW” Tokyo Venue Special Goods Shop (Ueno Royal Museum) *Purchases are limited to one item per person. *A viewing ticket is required to enter the shop. *Images are for illustrative purposes only. The actual product color, shape, and design may differ. *Exchanges will not be accepted for reasons other than defective products. In addition, new “Ranjatai”-themed
merchandise will be available, including capsule machines and lucky money envelopes in collaboration with “Wolf-kun the Kind Wolf”! Come enjoy them at the venue!
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/151503/12/151503-12-6fadb3233ea468ca0f8670638e65424a-3600×2400.jpg What is “Shosoin THE SHOW”? Shosoin, a “treasure trove of miracles,” has preserved and passed down 9,000 treasures above ground for nearly 1,300 years. This exhibition, supervised by the Shosoin Office of the Imperial Household Agency, is the first immersive exhibition to allow visitors to fully experience the beauty of the treasures and the history of Shosoin spanning over a thousand years. The exhibition space combines ultra-high-definition video projected on a giant screen with “reproductions” that recreate the appearance of the Shosoin treasures as they were when they were created, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty of the treasures. In addition, you can experience the miracle of 1,300 years with your whole body through the exhibition of the legendary fragrance “Ranjatai,” recreated for the first time in history, and newly composed music using the sounds of treasures such as the “Radenshitan Gogenbiwa.” *The actual Shosoin treasures will not be on display. ■Tokyo Exhibition Overview Exhibition Title: Shosoin THE SHOW—Feel. A miracle here and now- Venue: Ueno Royal Museum (Taito-ku, Tokyo) Dates: Saturday, September 20, 2025 – Sunday, November 9, 2025 *Open daily during the exhibition period Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (last entry 30 minutes before closing) Admission Fee (Same-day tickets): Adults 2,300 yen, High School and University Students 1,700 yen, Elementary School and Junior High School Students 1,100 yen *All prices include tax *Preschool children are free. *Students must present their student ID upon entry. *Persons with disabilities and one caregiver are eligible for half-price same-day admission. Please purchase tickets at the ticket counter on the day of the event. When purchasing, please present your disability certificate (Physical Disability Certificate, Love Certificate, Rehabilitation Certificate, Mental Health and Welfare Certificate, or Atomic Bomb Survivor’s Health Certificate) or the Mirairo ID disability certificate app. *Advance reservations are not required for this exhibition. You may have to wait to enter if it is crowded. For ticket details, please visit the official website. Organized by: The Ueno Royal Museum, “Shosoin THE SHOW” Executive Committee (Yomiuri Television, The Yomiuri Shimbun, TOPPAN, Kadokawa Media House), Nippon Television Network, BS Nippon Television Supervision: Shosoin Office, Imperial Household Agency Sponsored by: Takemoto Piano Technical cooperation: Epson Sales Cooperation: Takasago International Corporation Sponsored by: TOKYO MX, J-WAVE Inquiries: 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial All days/9:00-20:00) Official website: https://shosoin-the-show.jp/tokyo/
