Past Other Events

2024 is the Year of the Dragon. To celebrate the New Year, we will hold a thematic exhibition featuring works of art with Dragon motifs, display selected masterpieces, and more.

On January 2 and 3, traditional Japanese events, such as drum performances and lion dances, will also be held.

Have a wonderful start to the New Year at the Tokyo National Museum!

Passed down at Jōruriji Temple, Kyoto, Kamakura period, 13th century (Important Cultural Property)

Yuan dynasty, 14th century (Important Cultural Property)

By the Kangxi Emperor, Qing dynasty, 1686 (Gift of Mr. Takashima Kikujirō)

Attributed to Chen Rong, Southern Song dynasty, 13th century (Important Cultural Property)

Edo period-Meiji era, 19th century (Gift of Mr. Furuya Keiji, Mrs. Taniguchi Hasue, and Mr. Furuya Eiji)

Kyoto ware, branded "Mizorogaike", Edo period, 17th - 18th century

Studio of Ninsei, Edo period, 17th century (Important Cultural Property)

By Sakaki Hyakusen, Edo period, 18th century

January 2

11:00 / 13:15　
Taiko - Japanese Drum Performance　
In front of Honkan

11:45 / 14:00　
Shishimai - Lion Dance performance　
In front of Honkan

January 3

11:00 / 13:15　
Taiko - Japanese Drum Performance　
In front of Honkan

11:45 / 14:00　
Shishimai - Lion Dance performance　
In front of Honkan

12:30 / 14:45　
Clarinet Concert　
The Lounge of Heiseikan

* Locations are subject to change.