Launch of Experiential Guided Program 'MYSTERY LIVE'

Tutankhamen Project LLC (Location: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture; Representative: Hajime Mori) will launch an experiential guided program 'MYSTERY LIVE' at the 'MYSTERY OF TUTANKHAMEN ~Experiential Ancient Egypt Exhibition~' (Supervised by Yoshiaki Kawae) currently held at the Tutankhamen Museum (PLOT48) in Yokohama Minato Mirai.

The experiential guided program 'MYSTERY LIVE'

The experiential guided program 'MYSTERY LIVE' is a live guide in the form of a short play that suddenly begins in various parts of the museum while visitors are viewing the exhibits, based on the concept 'The exhibition hall becomes a stage. An experiential guided program.' Characters portraying historical figures appear and introduce episodes related to the exhibits and behind-the-scenes stories of the excavation.

The first installment reproduces the century discovery of 1922, featuring archaeologist Howard Carter, who discovered Tutankhamun's tomb, and his supporter Lord Carnarvon. Visitors can relive that moment as witnesses to history.

It aims to provide a new style of viewing that integrates museums and entertainment, allowing history to be enjoyed more intimately and deeply.

[MYSTERY LIVE Overview]

First installment: Howard Carter Edition ~The Moment of Discovery~

Dates and times: Starting June 15, 2026 (Monday), held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Two performances per day (morning and afternoon), total of four episodes.

Contents: Live performances by professional actors. Howard Carter, the discoverer of Tutankhamun's tomb, and his co-researcher Lord Carnarvon appear before your eyes, explaining the path to the discovery and the excavated burial goods.

Fee: Free

* Please note that separate regular admission ticket is required to participate.
* Visitors with admission tickets can view without reservation.

* Please note that schedule may change or be suspended due to circumstances.

Exhibition at Yokohama Minato Mirai PLOT48: 'MYSTERY OF TUTANKHAMEN ~Experiential Ancient Egypt Exhibition~' is ongoing.

An exhibition where you can experience the world of ancient Egypt in an immersive space that goes beyond art museums and museums, 'MYSTERY OF TUTANKHAMEN ~Experiential Ancient Egypt Exhibition~' is currently underway.

Over 100 years since archaeologist Howard Carter discovered Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922. Ancient Egyptian civilization continues to be researched and excavated, with new discoveries occurring one after another. This exhibition, supervised by Egyptian archaeologist Yoshiaki Kawae, is an experiential exhibition that delves into the mysteries of Tutankhamun, one of the world's most famous kings. Akhenaten, who forcibly carried out religious reform from polytheism to monotheism, and his family were erased from history for a long time. Therefore, his son King Tutankhamun remains shrouded in many mysteries.

With over 130 super-replicas, of which only three sets exist in the world, a fully reconstructed Tutankhamun tomb, immersive projections, and CG scanned from the actual golden mask and throne, the exhibition offers an extraordinary experience full of immersion by combining analog and digital. Let your mind wander to the short life of Tutankhamun and warp to Egypt 3,000 years ago!

[Exhibition Overview]

Exhibition name: 'MYSTERY OF TUTANKHAMEN ~Experiential Ancient Egypt Exhibition~'

English notation: MYSTERY OF TUTANKHAMEN

Venue: Tutankhamen Museum (Yokohama Minato Mirai PLOT48)

Address: 4-3-1 Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Organizer: Tutankhamen Project LLC

Planning: Kadokawa Musashino Museum (Kadokawa Cultural Promotion Foundation)

Supervision: Yoshiaki Kawae (Professor, Center for Digital Humanities and Social Sciences, Nagoya University)

Music: Kenji Kawai (AUBE)

Art: Anri Kamijo (Sanque Art)

Lighting: Nobuyuki Takamatsu (Comode)

Scan/CG Art: Masaya Ichikawa

Video Director: Kenya Tauchi

Ambassadors: Kengo Kuma, Alex Ramirez, Teruhisa Kitahara

Cooperation: WORLD SCAN PROJECT, Nikkei National Geographic, Metro Ad Agency, CF-1, Magellan Resorts & Trust, Platoo, others

Support: Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama City, Yokohama Port Transportation Association, Yokohama Port Promotion Association, UR Urban Renaissance Agency, FM Yokohama

Ticket prices: Adults (university students and above) 2,600 yen, Junior/Senior high school students 2,000 yen, Elementary school students 1,500 yen (all tax included), Preschool children free

Opening hours: 11:00 to 18:00 (Last admission 30 minutes before closing), Closed on Tuesdays

* Closed days and opening hours may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.

* Exhibition contents may change or be cancelled. Please understand in advance.

* Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.

Official website: https://tutankhamen.jp/

What is an 'experiential exhibition'?

The golden mask and golden coffin discovered from Tutankhamun's tomb over 100 years ago are now treasures that cannot be taken out of Egypt. To see the real ones, you have to fly to Egypt. So this exhibition has prepared many mechanisms to allow you to warp to Egypt, Luxor, ancient times, and before the golden artifacts while staying in Japan.

1. Capturing data from real Tutankhamun artifacts

WORLD SCAN PROJECT actually visited the Cairo Egyptian Museum, photographed many of Tutankhamun's artifacts for photogrammetry, and created 3D models. At the entrance, a hologram is installed where you can enjoy the golden mask like an explorer. Take note of the detailed texture of this '3D digital clone' scanned from the real thing.

2. Fully reconstructed burial chamber

KV62 (meaning 'Tomb 62 in the Valley of the Kings') discovered in Luxor. The burial chamber of Tutankhamun's tomb has been realistically recreated using the craftsmanship of Japanese film art. The supervising professor Kawae said, 'Oh, this looks just like the real thing!' It was relocated from Kadokawa Musashino Museum to Yokohama as is. The appearance, size, murals, burial goods, and even the mold growth are realistically reproduced, giving you a feeling that you can only get by going to Luxor.

3. 'Super replicas' made as close to the real thing as possible

Over 130 life-sized replicas are displayed at the venue. Moreover, instead of viewing them behind glass like in a museum, you can bring your face close and see every detail. Made by professional metal engravers and sculptors led by Professor Mustafa Mahmoud El-Ezabi of the Sculpture Department, Faculty of Fine Arts, Minia University, Egypt, 3,300 years ago