Four Major Works of Each Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Four Major Works of Each Period) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 6, 2006 (Tue) -
December 3, 2006 (Sun)
November 11, 2006 (Sat), Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)
The Heiseikan, built to commemorate the crown prince's wedding in 1993, serves primarily as the space for special exhibitions. For this purpose there are four special exhibition galleries on the second floor, as well as the Japanese Archaeological Gallery.
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Four Major Works of Each Period)
Four Major Works of Each Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Four Major Works of Each Period) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 6, 2006 (Tue) - December 3, 2006 (Sun)
Dogu figurine, excavated from Kamegaoka site, Kizukuri, Tsugaru-city, Aomori, Jomon period (Important Cultural Property)
Bronze Bell, reportedly excavated from Kagawa prefecture, Middle Yayoi period, (National Treasure)
Jar, with arabesque pattern, excavated from Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, Heian period (Lent by Keio University, Tokyo)
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
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The Dawning of Japanese Culture Paleolithic Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 6, 2006 (Tue) -
December 3, 2006 (Sun)
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The Independence of Japanese Culture Jomon Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 6, 2006 (Tue) -
December 3, 2006 (Sun)
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Becoming Part of the East Asian World Yayoi Period I
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 6, 2006 (Tue) -
December 3, 2006 (Sun)
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The Five Kings of Yamato Kofun period III
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 6, 2006 (Tue) -
December 3, 2006 (Sun)
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The Rise of Local Rulers Kofun period IV
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 6, 2006 (Tue) -
December 3, 2006 (Sun)
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Culture from the Silk Road Kofun period V
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 6, 2006 (Tue) -
December 3, 2006 (Sun)
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From Tang to Nara and From Nara to the Rest of Japan Nara period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 6, 2006 (Tue) -
December 3, 2006 (Sun)
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Aristocrats of the Ritsuryo System Heian Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 6, 2006 (Tue) -
December 3, 2006 (Sun)
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The Rise of Warrior Class CultureThe Rise of Warrior Class Culture Late Heian - Muromachi period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 6, 2006 (Tue) -
December 3, 2006 (Sun)
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The Flowering of Daimyo Culture Azuchi-Momoyama - Edo period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 6, 2006 (Tue) -
December 3, 2006 (Sun)
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The Start of Political Society Yayoi period II - Kofun period I
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 6, 2006 (Tue) -
December 3, 2006 (Sun)
The Emergence of the Yamato Kofun period II
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 6, 2006 (Tue) - December 3, 2006 (Sun)
Mirror with Hunting images , reportedly excavated from Hachimanbara-cho, Takasaki-shi, Gunma, Kofun period (Important Cultural Property)
Bronze Arrowheads, 4th century
The Dawning of Japanese Culture Paleolithic Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 6, 2006 (Tue) - December 3, 2006 (Sun)
Stone Tools, 30,000 B.C.
Polished Stone Axes, 30,000 B.C.
The Independence of Japanese Culture Jomon Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 6, 2006 (Tue) - December 3, 2006 (Sun)
Spouted vessel with human figure decorations, From Moheji, Hokuto-shi, Hokkaido, Jomon period, 2000 - 1000 B.C. (Important Cultural Property)
and Dogu, clay plates, clay objects, etc.
Becoming Part of the East Asian World Yayoi Period I
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 6, 2006 (Tue) - December 3, 2006 (Sun)
Jar, 1st - 3rd century (Important Cultural Property, Private collection)
and Pottery Jar, wood plow, turtle-shaped pottery wares, etc.
The Five Kings of Yamato Kofun period III
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 6, 2006 (Tue) - December 3, 2006 (Sun)
Iron Sword with Inlaid Silver Inscription, excavated from Edafunayama kofun, Kumamoto, Kofun period, 5th - 6th century (National Treasure)
Mirror with human figures , derived from Sumidahachiman Jinja, Wakayama, Kofun period, 5th - 6th century (National Treasure, Lent by Sumidahachiman Jinja, Wakayama)
The Rise of Local Rulers Kofun period IV
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 6, 2006 (Tue) - December 3, 2006 (Sun)
Horse Bit with "f"-shaped Cheek Ornaments, excavated from Edafunayama kofun, Kumamoto, Kofun period, 5th - 6th century (National Treasure)
Culture from the Silk Road Kofun period V
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 6, 2006 (Tue) - December 3, 2006 (Sun)
Cut Glass Bowl with Round Designs in Relief, Iran, 8th century (Private collection)
From Tang to Nara and From Nara to the Rest of Japan Nara period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 6, 2006 (Tue) - December 3, 2006 (Sun)
Three Color-glazed Jar, excavated from China, Nara period, 8th century
Aristocrats of the Ritsuryo System Heian Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 6, 2006 (Tue) - December 3, 2006 (Sun)
Green-glazed Vase with Handle, excavated from Fukaya-shi Saitama, Heian period, 10th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Fukaya-shi, Saitama)
The Rise of Warrior Class CultureThe Rise of Warrior Class Culture Late Heian - Muromachi period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 6, 2006 (Tue) - December 3, 2006 (Sun)
Large jar, Atsumi Ware, with ash glaze, design of crossed band, excavated from Kinkeizan Sutra Mound, Hiraizumi-cho, Iwate, Heian period, 12th century (Gift of Mr. Saio Yasuo)
The Flowering of Daimyo Culture Azuchi-Momoyama - Edo period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 6, 2006 (Tue) - December 3, 2006 (Sun)
Large Dish with Flowering Plants in Overglaze Enamels, Kokutani type, Imari Ware, Edo period, 17th century (Gift of Mr. Okawachi Masatoshi)
The Start of Political Society Yayoi period II - Kofun period I
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 6, 2006 (Tue) - December 3, 2006 (Sun)
Mirror with divinity and animal design, from Koganezuka Tumulus, Izumi-shi, Osaka, Kofun period (Important Cultural Property, On exhibit until September 8, 2006)
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
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Everyday Tools
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 20, 2006 (Tue) -
December 10, 2006 (Sun)
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Personal Accessories and Ritual Objects
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 20, 2006 (Tue) -
December 10, 2006 (Sun)
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Post Jomon Culture in Hokkaido
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 20, 2006 (Tue) -
December 10, 2006 (Sun)
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Daily tools of Yayoi
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 20, 2006 (Tue) -
December 10, 2006 (Sun)
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Yayoi Tools and Accessories
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 20, 2006 (Tue) -
December 10, 2006 (Sun)
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Metalwork of the Yayoi Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 20, 2006 (Tue) -
December 10, 2006 (Sun)
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Mirrors with Year Inscriptions
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 20, 2006 (Tue) -
December 10, 2006 (Sun)
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Development of Beads and Jade Tools Production
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 20, 2006 (Tue) -
December 10, 2006 (Sun)
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Sword Mountings of the Kofun Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 20, 2006 (Tue) -
December 10, 2006 (Sun)
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Iron Agricultural Tools of Kofun Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 20, 2006 (Tue) -
December 10, 2006 (Sun)
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Metal Accessories
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 20, 2006 (Tue) -
December 10, 2006 (Sun)
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Haniwa Objects
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 27, 2006 (Tue) -
December 24, 2006 (Sun)
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The Flourishing of Haniwa Figures
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 27, 2006 (Tue) -
December 24, 2006 (Sun)
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The Development of Sue Ware
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 20, 2006 (Tue) -
December 10, 2006 (Sun)
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Ornaments of Kings
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 20, 2006 (Tue) -
December 10, 2006 (Sun)
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Tile with Buddhist Image
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJuly 4, 2006 (Tue) -
January 8, 2007 (Mon)
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Tiles with Inscriptions
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJuly 4, 2006 (Tue) -
January 8, 2007 (Mon)
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The World of Nara Period Officials
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJuly 4, 2006 (Tue) -
January 8, 2007 (Mon)
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Sutra Mounds - Time Capsules for 5,670,000,000 Years
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJuly 4, 2006 (Tue) -
January 8, 2007 (Mon)
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Objects for Mountain Worship
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJuly 4, 2006 (Tue) -
January 8, 2007 (Mon)
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Ritual tools from the Main building of the Edo castle
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJuly 4, 2006 (Tue) -
January 8, 2007 (Mon)
Room tiles of Edo period Warlords Houses
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
July 4, 2006 (Tue) - January 8, 2007 (Mon)
Round Eave Tile with paired crane crest, excavated from the House of Morioka feudal domain, located in current Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Edo period, 18th - 19th century
Everyday Tools
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 20, 2006 (Tue) - December 10, 2006 (Sun)
Personal Accessories and Ritual Objects
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 20, 2006 (Tue) - December 10, 2006 (Sun)
Post Jomon Culture in Hokkaido
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 20, 2006 (Tue) - December 10, 2006 (Sun)
Earthenware, stone stools, magatama jade and small gems
Daily tools of Yayoi
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 20, 2006 (Tue) - December 10, 2006 (Sun)
Yayoi Tools and Accessories
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 20, 2006 (Tue) - December 10, 2006 (Sun)
Magatama jade, Shell Bracelets from the 1st - 3rd century
Metalwork of the Yayoi Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 20, 2006 (Tue) - December 10, 2006 (Sun)
Mirrors with Year Inscriptions
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 20, 2006 (Tue) - December 10, 2006 (Sun)
Mirror with Deities Design 4th century
Development of Beads and Jade Tools Production
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 20, 2006 (Tue) - December 10, 2006 (Sun)
Crystal Round Bead, excavated from Koganezuka Tumulus, Izumi-shi, Osaka, Kofun period, 4th - 5th century (Important Cultural Property, On exhibit until September 8, 2006)
and other crystal/glass/jade objects
Sword Mountings of the Kofun Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 20, 2006 (Tue) - December 10, 2006 (Sun)
Iron Agricultural Tools of Kofun Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 20, 2006 (Tue) - December 10, 2006 (Sun)
Axes, sickles, and plows
Metal Accessories
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 20, 2006 (Tue) - December 10, 2006 (Sun)
Haniwa Objects
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 27, 2006 (Tue) - December 24, 2006 (Sun)
Haniwa (terracotta tomb ornament): Storage Houses with Gable Roofs, evcavated from Saitobaru Tumulus, Miyazaki, Kofun period, 5th century (Important Cultural Property)
The Flourishing of Haniwa Figures
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 27, 2006 (Tue) - December 24, 2006 (Sun)
Haniwa, Warrior in Keiko Armor, excavated from Niwatorizuka Tumulus, Tochigi, Kofun period, 6th century
The Development of Sue Ware
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 20, 2006 (Tue) - December 10, 2006 (Sun)
Ornaments of Kings
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 20, 2006 (Tue) - December 10, 2006 (Sun)
Tile with Buddhist Image
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
July 4, 2006 (Tue) - January 8, 2007 (Mon)
Tiles with Inscriptions
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
July 4, 2006 (Tue) - January 8, 2007 (Mon)
The World of Nara Period Officials
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
July 4, 2006 (Tue) - January 8, 2007 (Mon)
Including Bronze Seal of the Mikasadan (Mikasa Group), :copy, Nara period, 8th century
Sutra Mounds - Time Capsules for 5,670,000,000 Years
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
July 4, 2006 (Tue) - January 8, 2007 (Mon)
Objects for Mountain Worship
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
July 4, 2006 (Tue) - January 8, 2007 (Mon)
Ritual tools from the Main building of the Edo castle
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
July 4, 2006 (Tue) - January 8, 2007 (Mon)
1st floor: Thematic Exhibition
Les plus petites, By Charles Paul Renouard, 19th century (Gift of Mr. Hayashi Tadao, On exhibit from October 31, 2006)
Centennial Memoria : Exhibition of Paul Renouard in the Collection of Hayashi Tadamasa
1st floor: Thematic Exhibition
Thematic Exhibition Room
October 3, 2006 (Tue) - November 26, 2006 (Sun)
Features works by Poul Renouard among the collection donated by Hayashi Tadamasa as a memorial exhibition of Hayashi's centennial.
2nd floor: Special Exhibition
Standing Eleven-headed Kannon (detail), National Treasure, Doganji Kannondo, Kogenji, Shiga [On Exhibit November 7 - December 3, 2006]
Shaping Faith — Japanese Ichiboku Buddhist Statues
2nd floor: Special Exhibition
Special Exhibition Galleries
October 3, 2006 (Tue) - December 3, 2006 (Sun)
Features the tradition of carving Buddhist sculptures out of single wood blocks, where the Japanese spiritual belief was combined with Buddhist faith.