This move reflects the intense Japanese fascination with ancient Egyptian civilization.
The exhibition will be officially inaugurated on Friday, 7 March, by Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy and Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike.
It will run until September 2025, offering visitors an extraordinary opportunity to explore Egypt’s ancient heritage.
Before the opening, Mohamed Ismail Khaled, secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA), inspected the exhibition hall to oversee the final arrangements. He ensured that artefacts were positioned correctly according to the exhibition layout and reviewed the overall setup to guarantee a seamless visitor experience.
The team ensured that all display areas were fully prepared, security measures were in place, and visitor entry and exit points were correctly arranged to present the exhibition in a way that befits its historical significance.
Khaled discussed the final preparations for the official opening ceremony and press conference, highlighting the exhibition’s importance in strengthening cultural ties between Egypt and Japan.
He asserted that the exhibition reflects strong public interest, as 15,000 tickets had already been sold before the exhibition’s official opening. This signals the high enthusiasm among Japanese visitors eager to explore Egypt’s ancient treasures.
The Egyptian Tourism Authority (ETA) has set up a special tourism booth within the exhibition venue as part of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities’ strategy to promote Egypt and showcase its unmatched diversity.
The booth features promotional materials, documentaries, and interactive content showcasing Egypt’s diverse attractions. It also provides tourist maps in Japanese with a QR code linking to the ETA's "Experience Egypt" platform, allowing visitors to explore Egypt’s ancient civilization in more depth.
The "Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs" exhibition features 180 artefacts, including King Ramses II's wooden sarcophagus from the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, rare pieces from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, and discoveries from Saqqara’s Bubasteion necropolis.
Visitors will also see a collection of statues, jewellery, cosmetics, engraved stone blocks, and colourful wooden coffins, providing a comprehensive glimpse into the grandeur of ancient Egyptian civilization.
The exhibition began its world tour in November 2021, starting in Houston, USA, followed by a stop in San Francisco in August 2022 and Paris in April 2023. It continued to Sydney, Australia, in November 2023 and later reached Cologne, Germany, in July 2024 before arriving in Tokyo, where it is expected to achieve remarkable success.
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