Special Exhibition "The Araebisu Collection: A Dissection of the Collection – Let's Open the Door to the Collection!" [Currently Running]
This exhibition, the first of the 2026 fiscal year, features mainly SP records from the "Araebisu Collection," a music-related collection formerly owned by Kodo.
This book not only introduces the SP records that Kodō collected, but also showcases his musical expressions and novels based on listening to them. It also provides a behind-the-scenes look at the "Araebisu Records Regular Concerts" that he holds every month.
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The special exhibition will be held until October 18th (Sunday).
We have planned various related events during this period, so please come and visit us then as well.
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Related Events
Want to open the door to the collection? (Exhibition explanation)
The curator will provide an explanation of the exhibits. At the end of the explanation, an SP record will be taken from the cabinet of the "Araebisu Collection" and played on a gramophone.
◎September 27th (Monday/Holiday) 13:30~ (about 40 minutes)
No capacity limit. No application required.
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Araebisu, the Nighttime Classical Music Cafe ~Shall we open the door to the "Strange Tales Club"?~
This is a special one-hour record concert. It will feature readings and presentations of the themes covered in the exhibition.
◎August 8th (Sat) 18:30-19:30 500 yen (coffee included)
Capacity: 30 people. Registration required.
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Music is Enjoyable (Continued) ~Reading and Music~
This is a reading of Araebisu's music criticism, "Stories of Musical Masters," by a popular announcer.
◎Sunday, September 8th, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM, 1,000 yen (admission fee included)
Capacity: 80 people. Registration required.
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Araebisu Records Regular Concert
A record concert where you can enjoy a wide selection of SP records from the former Kodo collection played on a large gramophone.
◎Every third Sunday of the month (June 21, July 19, August 16, September 20, October 18) 14:00-16:00 Free admission
*On October 8th, a curator will provide the commentary; on other dates, a planning committee member will give the commentary.
Capacity: 80 people. No registration required.
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| Holding period | 2026/6/16~2026/10/18 |
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| Open time | Opening hours: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Last entry at 4:00 PM) |
| Venue | Nomura Kodō and Araebisu Memorial Museum, Special Exhibition Room |
| Address | 193-1 Kuretsubo, Hikobe, Shiwa-cho, Shiwa-gun |
| Parking | 60 spaces / Free |
| Access | Approximately 6 minutes by car from JR Tohoku Main Line Hizume Station / Shiwa Town's local bus "Shiwamaru-go" is in operation. |
| Price | Admission fee: 350 yen for adults / 150 yen for elementary, junior high, and high school students / Group and member discounts available |
| Contact | Nomura Kodō and Araebisu Memorial Museum 019-676-6896 |
| HP | Click here for official website and other related sites
※Event information is subject to change. Please see the official website for details. |

