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Commemorating the 1200th Anniversary of Saichō’s Death: Buddhist Art of the Tendai School

Heiseikan Special Exhibition Galleries October 12, 2021 (Tue)-November 21, 2021 (Sun)

This exhibition introduces the history of Tendai Buddhism, beginning with its founding at Enryakuji Temple and ending with the founding of Kan'eiji Temple in Edo (now Tokyo) during a period in which the school held strong ties with the samurai government of the Edo period (1603–1868).

The International Relations Section launched social media accounts in English, Chinese, and Korean.

September 1, 2021 (Wed)

Each account will post the latest news from TNM, including details about upcoming exhibitions and information about the TNM collection.

14 Dynasties and a Region: The History and Culture of the Muslim World: The Collection of the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia

July 6, 2021 (Tue)-February 20, 2022 (Sun)

This special thematic exhibition does not limit its scope to a particular nation or region, but instead features Islamic art from all over the world.

History Lessons from the Roof Tiles of Tōdai-ji Temple

Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room T2 August 31, 2021 (Tue)-November 7, 2021 (Sun)

In this exhibition, Tōdai-ji Temple's roof tiles are used to trace the temple's fluctuating fortunes throughout history, including its multiple reconstructions.

Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy Imported to Edo Japan

Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 8 September 7, 2021 (Tue)-October 17, 2021 (Sun)

This exhibition introduces art imported to Edo Japan through four chapters: 1) Ōbaku: A New Wave of Zen Buddhism, 2) Bird-and-Flower Paintings by Shen Quan, 3) Paintings and Calligraphy by Chinese Visitors to Edo Japan, and 4) Ichikawa Beian’s Reception of Chinese Calligraphy.

Buddhist Sculptures from Sensōji Temple

Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 14 September 28, 2021 (Tue)-December 19, 2021 (Sun)

This exhibition features seventeen Buddhist sculptures from Sensōji Temple that have been entrusted to the Tokyo National Museum.

VR program “KUKAI　The origin of Japanese esoteric Buddhism— Means of true wisdom The Sculpture Mandala of To-ji Temple”

TNM & TOPPAN Museum Theater October 13, 2021 (Wed)-December 25, 2021 (Sat)

The Sculpture Mandala of To-ji Temple is the “Prayer Form” created by Kobo Daishi Kukai, to express the ultimate teachings that can’t be put into words. This Mandala enlightenment represented by the To-ji temple auditorium can be fully unlocked through VR.