Ruri Rocks (Ruri no Hōseki), a manga series by Keiichiro Shibuya, tells the captivating story of characters discovering the wonders of the Earth and the joy of scientific research through collecting and studying minerals.
We invite you to deepen your interest in Earth Science through this fantastic manga series and to experience the geological richness of Stone Town Itoigawa, home of many wondrous natural discoveries.
Note: While the Fossa Magna Museum Permanent Exhibitions are presented in Japanese and English, this Special Exhibition is presented in the Japanese Language only.
Event Overview
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Dates: September 19 (Sat) – December 27 (Sun), 2026
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Closed: Nov 9, Nov 10, Dec 7, Dec 14, and Dec 21
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Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM)
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Venue: Fossa Magna Museum (1313 Ichinomiya, Itoigawa, Niigata )
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Admission Fees:
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Permanent Exhibition: Adults ¥700 | Elementary, Junior High & High School Students ¥300 | Preschoolers Free
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Special Exhibition: Free
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Special Lectures
1. "How to Find 'Your Stone'" by the Author of the Ruri Rocks Official Guidebook
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Date & Time: Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
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Speaker: Katsuaki Watanabe (Chigakusha Co., Ltd.)
2. "The Blue Stones of Itoigawa"
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Date & Time: Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
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Speaker: Dr. Satoshi Matsubara (Emeritus Researcher, National Museum of Nature and Science)
Contact & Official Links
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Official Website: https://fmm.geo-itoigawa.com/blog/ruri-rocks-in-itoigawa10th/ (Japanese Language)
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Inquiries: Fossa Magna Museum
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📞 Phone: +81-25-553-1880
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📧 Email: [email protected]
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