History events

Discover the Renaissance through more than 50 Louvre paintings, sculptures and decorative objects. Japanese junior guide and English, Chinese and Korean artwork lists available

An autumn series introducing children to farm work and traditional tools through activities such as sowing Okura daikon seeds, making soba noodles and bamboo toys, indigo dyeing, and sawing wood with a large saw.

Explore disasters and yokai folklore at the Science Museum, then Edo-era documents at the nearby National Archives. Reading-heavy; best for interested school-age children.

A traditional cooking experience at Setagaya Daikan Yashiki, washing rice, lighting a fire and enjoying freshly cooked rice from a kamado stove. Only plain white rice is provided.

Combine English-interpreted tea, children’s tea with guardians, crafts and demonstrations among historic buildings. Museum admission is free during the event; tea uses same-day tickets.