2026 Spring Special Exhibition “Colors That Stir the Heart — Touching and Expanding: The Colors of Japan”

In Japan, there are many beautiful color names—such as wisteria, young bamboo, and coral—born from scenes of nature, the seasons, and daily life. In this exhibition, you can enjoy seeing, feeling, and thinking as you explore the richness and depth of such “Japanese colors.”

By taking a fresh look at the colors that abound in everyday life, you will also notice connections with nature, culture, and language. This exhibition is recommended not only for family outings but also for those interested in Japanese culture and color.

Exhibition highlights

Experience the rich expressions of Japanese colors

This exhibition focuses on Japanese colors derived from the changing seasons, the workings of nature, and living creatures. By imagining scenes from color names and sensing the allure of colors that have lived on in daily life, attire, and language, you can encounter an aesthetic sensibility unique to Japan.

Table Science sessions held daily

During the period, the Table Science activity "Create cards that color the seasons" is held every day. Through hands-on experiences related to the exhibition’s theme, you can feel the fun of color more closely.

Related events and lectures also held

During the exhibition, related events are planned that let you enjoy color from various angles, such as the Science Show "Colorful Grand Experiment!", art frame making, and a junihitoe dressing demonstration. Lectures themed on the mysteries of color hidden in everyday life will also be held. (Some events require reservations.)

Enjoyable for children and adults alike

With no reservation required and free admission, this special exhibition can be enjoyed by anyone. Because it broadens interest in nature and culture through color, it is perfect for family learning outings and for those looking for an easy-to-visit exhibit around the Minato area.

Recommended for

Recommended for those interested in Japanese colors and traditional culture, those looking for a free exhibition that families can enjoy, those who want to enjoy hands-on exhibits at the science museum, and those seeking outing destinations around Toranomon and Kamiyacho. This event lets familiar "color" become a starting point for feeling the depth of Japan’s nature and culture.

* Dates, participation methods, and reservation requirements for related events vary by content. Please check the official website for the latest information.