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| Railways have always played a major role in local development by serving as a network for the movement of people, goods, and information.EJRCF presents cultural events at various venues including train stations, and it also supports the preservation and development of local cultures.
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| The Railway Museum |
To commemorate the 20th anniversary in 2007 of the establishment of JR East, EJRCF is working with the Transportation Museum to move the museum to a large new purpose-built site in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, where it will be renamed The Railway Museum, specializing in railways.
(October 14, 2007 Open schedule)
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| The new Museum of Railway is intended to have a threefold role: as a railway museum for preserving and researching heritage rolling stock, equipment and railway-related documents; as a history museum providing information about the history and changes that have occurred in the railway industry; and as a educational museum offering educational resources about the latest developments in railway technologies. |
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| Old Shimbashi Station [Railway History Exhibition Hall] |
| 10 April 2003 marked the opening of Old Shimbashi Station, an accurate replica of Japan’s first station building standing exactly on the site of the birthplace of railways in Japan and designated an historic site by the national government. While the building exterior faithfully recreates the appearance of the original building, the modern interior has a Railway History Exhibition Hall with many displays introducing the history of railways in Japan, as well as restaurants where the many visitors can relax and enjoy themselves.(October 14,2007,Open schedule) |
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Supporting Local Cultural Activities |
| To help strengthen local communities, EJRCF assists regional offices of JR East with exhibitions, events, etc., to help preserve and popularize important local cultural heritages, arts, crafts, etc. |
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| AKARENGA Concerts |
The “AKARENGA Concerts” were named so after the beginning of the restoration of Tokyo Station’s AKARENGA station house in 2006, and have been held since the fall of 2004 at the Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit Dome.
The halls were transferred to Ueno Station “UENO NO MORI - AKARENGA Concert” and Sendai Station “MORI NO MIYAKO - AKARENGA Concert” in the spring of 2006 and continue to hold concerts where guests can casually enjoy classical music with Mr. Shinichiro Ikebe as the musical director. |
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| Marukita Traditional Events |
| “Marukita Traditional Events” rediscovers the excellent traditional cultures of various spots in eastern Japan and is introduced at the Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit Dome. The hall has been moved to Omiya Station in 2006, where it holds its events. |
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| Art Lectures |
| EJRCF presents lectures by art experts expanding on the themes of Tokyo Station Gallery exhibitions. |
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