The Era of the Five-Ball Super
The year 2026 marks the 75th anniversary of the launch of commercial broadcasting.
Focusing on the “5-tube Super” radio—which became widespread alongside the advent of commercial broadcasting—this special exhibition explores the golden age of radio, spanning from the launch of commercial broadcasting through the rise of television.
Information
- Period
- March 14–December 13, 2026
- Venue
- Japan Radio Museum
- Address
- 3-10-1 Chikuma, Matsumoto City, Nagano
- Opening Hours
- 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. (Last admission at 3:45 p.m.)
- Closed
- Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and Silver Week (September 19–23)
- Prices
- Admission Fees: Adults 500 yen, ages 15 and under 200 yen, elementary school students and younger free
Visitors with a disability certificate (and their companions): Adults 200 yen, ages 15 and under free
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