The Edo-Tokyo Museum, which opened in 1993 as a place where people could look back on the history and culture of Edo Tokyo, and consider the future of the city and its lifestyles, is currently closed for major renovations. This exhibition introduces the history and culture of Edo, including how the town was developed, as well as the daily life, economy, culture, and entertainment therein, in an easy-to-understand manner through items selected from the “Edo Zone” of the Edo-Tokyo Museum’s permanent exhibition.The exhibition will feature the museum’s abundant collection, from ukiyo-e prints and various other paintings, to historical materials such as coins and tools that show clearly how the people of the time lived their lives, and popular hands-on models/reproductions like “A Palanquin for Alternate Attendance” and “Wares of an Edo Period Street Merchant” from the permanent exhibition.
The Edo-Tokyo Museum has also collaborated with QuizKnock, a quiz media company created at The University of Tokyo, in order to delve deeper into the history of Edo through QuizKnock’s unique perspective. The catalog for the exhibition will also allow visitors to enjoy QuizKnock original explanations, quizzes, and more. Discovering the Wonders of Edo-History enjoying the vibrant world of Edo.

 

Outline of event

Period	Saturday, October 5 to Sunday, December 15, 2024
Closed	Every Monday (However, if the closing day falls on a national holiday, the museum will be open and closed the following day.) ※October 7 (Monday), October 15 (Tuesday), November 5 (Tuesday) , November 25 (Monday), December 2 (Monday)and December 9 (Monday) correct and open. First Period：Saturday, October 5 to Sunday, November 10, 2024 Second Period：Tuesday, November 12 to Sunday, December 15, 2024 Exhibits will be changed during the exhibition.
Venue	Shizuoka City Museum of History 4-16 Ote-machi, Aoi-ward, Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka 〒420-0853 ＜Access＞
Organized by	Shizuoka City Museum of History（Shizuoka City Cultural Promotion Foundation） The Shizuoka Shimbun, Shizuoka Broadcasting System Co., Ltd.
Supervised by	Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture Tokyo Metropolitan Edo-Tokyo Museum
Planning	TOEI COMPANY, LTD.