Edo-Tokyo Museum reaches one million permanent-exhibition admissions
江戸東京博物館、再開後の常設展入場者が100万人にトレンド・流行
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On October 14, the Edo-Tokyo Museum, a public history museum in Tokyo’s Ryogoku district, reached one million permanent-exhibition admissions since its reopening, according to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. This was a cumulative total, rather than attendance on one day, and did not include all special exhibitions. The museum reopened on March 31, 2026, after about four years of major renovation.
A family spanning three generations from Kumamoto Prefecture became the ceremonial millionth visitor. They said television coverage of the renewed museum had attracted their interest. During their visit, they highlighted its large models and reconstruction of Nihonbashi, a historic bridge. The museum opened in March 1993 to explore Edo-Tokyo history and culture and consider future urban life. Edo is Tokyo’s former name.
Displays recreate street commerce through a tempura stall and an asagao flower seller, alongside Nakamura-za theatre. Tempura is battered, fried food; asagao are morning-glory flowers. Director Terunobu Fujimori says revised layouts and presentation aim to make the two historical eras easier to understand.