【Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026】 Torarin of the Kyoto National Museum Challenges the Edo Period Game 'Tosenkyo' on Stage! Greetings Too - Held at Yomiuri Otemachi Small Hall on September 29th
The Kyoto National Museum's mascot, Torarin, will challenge the Edo period game 'Tosenkyo' on stage at the 'Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026' in Tokyo.Summary
The 'Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026' is an event where museums across Japan showcase and promote their goods. It will be held on September 29, 2026, at the Yomiuri Otemachi Small Hall. As part of the stage events, Torarin, the official mascot character of the Kyoto National Museum, will attempt the traditional Edo period game 'Tosenkyo'. In Tosenkyo, players throw a fan to hit a butterfly-shaped target on a stand, scoring points based on the final positions of the fan and target, which are likened to characters from 'The Tale of Genji'. This challenge is tied to a special exhibition, 'The Tale of Genji: The Splendor of the Imperial Court,' at the Kyoto National Museum in October 2026. The 'Torarin Stage' will begin at 1:30 PM, followed by a greeting/photo session in the lobby at 3:30 PM. This is noted as a rare opportunity, as it is Torarin's first visit to Tokyo in three and a half years.
(Source：美術展ナビ)