Four Major works of Each Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Four Major Works of Each Period) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 2, 2005 (Sun) -
May 29, 2005 (Sun)
February 1, 2005 (Tue), 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
January 2, 2005 (Sun) - May 29, 2005 (Sun)
Dogu figurine, excavated from Kamegaoka, Kidukuri-machi, Aomori, late Jomon period (Important Cultural Property, exhibiting through March 27, 2005)
Bronze Bell, reportedly excavated from Kagawa prefecture, Middle Yayoi period (National Treasure)
Haniwa, warrior in short armor, excavated from Kumagai-shi, Saitama (Important Cultural Property)
Jar with arabesque pattern, excavated from Sachi-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, Heian period (National Treasure, Lent by Keio University)
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
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The Rise of Warrior Class Culture Late Heian - Muromachi period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 2, 2005 (Sun) -
May 29, 2005 (Sun)
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Becoming Part of the East Asian World Yayoi Period I
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 2, 2005 (Sun) -
May 29, 2005 (Sun)
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The Independence of Japanese Culture Jomon Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 2, 2005 (Sun) -
May 29, 2005 (Sun)
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The Start of Political Society Yayoi period II - Kofun period I
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 2, 2005 (Sun) -
May 29, 2005 (Sun)
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The Emergence of the Yamato Government Kofun period II
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 2, 2005 (Sun) -
May 29, 2005 (Sun)
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The Five Kings of Yamato Kofun period III
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 2, 2005 (Sun) -
May 29, 2005 (Sun)
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The Rise of Local Rulers Kofun period IV
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 2, 2005 (Sun) -
May 29, 2005 (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 GalleryJanuary 2, 2005 (Sun) -
May 29, 2005 (Sun)
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Culture from the Silk Road Kofun period V
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 2, 2004 (Fri) -
May 29, 2005 (Sun)
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Aristocrats of the Ritsuryo System Heian Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 2, 2005 (Sun) -
May 29, 2005 (Sun)
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The Flowering of Daimyo Culture Azuchi-Momoyama - Edo period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 2, 2005 (Sun) -
May 29, 2005 (Sun)
The Dawning of Japanese Culture Paleolithic Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 2, 2005 (Sun) - May 29, 2005 (Sun)
Stone Tools, 30, 000 B.C.
Polished Stone Axes, 30, 000 B.C.
The Rise of Warrior Class Culture Late Heian - Muromachi period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 2, 2005 (Sun) - May 29, 2005 (Sun)
Jar, Tokoname Ware, with natural glaze, excavated from Miyado, Asaka-shi, Saitama, Heian period, 12th century
Becoming Part of the East Asian World Yayoi Period I
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 2, 2005 (Sun) - May 29, 2005 (Sun)
Long-necked Jar, 2nd - 3rd century (Important Cultural Property)
and Pottery Jar, wood plow, turtle-shaped pottery wares, etc.
The Independence of Japanese Culture Jomon Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 2, 2005 (Sun) - May 29, 2005 (Sun)
Spouted vessel with human figure decorations, From Moheji, Kamiiso-cho, Hokkaido, Jomon period, 2000-1000 B.C. (Important Cultural Property)
and Dogu, clay plates, clay objects, etc.
The Start of Political Society Yayoi period II - Kofun period I
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 2, 2005 (Sun) - May 29, 2005 (Sun)
Mirror with Deities and Animals Design, excavated from Tenjinyama kofun, Maebashi-shi, Gunma, Kofun period, 3rd century (Important Cultural Property, exhibiting through March 13, 2005)
The Emergence of the Yamato Government Kofun period II
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 2, 2005 (Sun) - May 29, 2005 (Sun)
Mirror with Hunting images , reportedly excavated from Hachimanbara-cho, Takasaki-shi, Gunma, Kofun period (Important Cultural Property)
Bronze Arrowheads, 4th century
Stone Dish with Four Legs, 4th - 5th century
The Five Kings of Yamato Kofun period III
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 2, 2005 (Sun) - May 29, 2005 (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
January 2, 2005 (Sun) - May 29, 2005 (Sun)
Horse Bit with "f"-shaped Cheek Ornaments, excavated from Edafunayama kofun, Kumamoto, Kofun period, 5th - 6th century (National Treasure)
From Tang to Nara and From Nara to the Rest of Japan Nara period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 2, 2005 (Sun) - May 29, 2005 (Sun)
Three Color-glazed Jar with Lid, excavated from Ibaraki-shi, Osaka, Nara period, 8th century (Important Cultural Property)
Culture from the Silk Road Kofun period V
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 2, 2004 (Fri) - May 29, 2005 (Sun)
Cut Glass Bowl with Round Designs in Relief, Iran, 8th century (Private collection)
Aristocrats of the Ritsuryo System Heian Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 2, 2005 (Sun) - May 29, 2005 (Sun)
Green-glazed Vase with Handle, excavated from Okabe-machi, Saitama, Heian period, 10th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Okabe-machi, Saitama)
The Flowering of Daimyo Culture Azuchi-Momoyama - Edo period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 2, 2005 (Sun) - May 29, 2005 (Sun)
Large Dish with Flowering Plants in Overglaze Enamels, Kokutani type, Imari Ware, Edo period, 17th century
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
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Everyday Tools
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 2, 2005 (Sun) -
June 5, 2005 (Sun)
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Metal Accessaries
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 2, 2005 (Sun) -
June 5, 2005 (Sun)
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Tile with Buddhist Image
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 2, 2005 (Sun) -
June 19, 2005 (Sun)
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Metalwork of the Yayoi Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 2, 2005 (Sun) -
June 5, 2005 (Sun)
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Personal Accessories and Ritual Objects
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 2, 2005 (Sun) -
June 5, 2005 (Sun)
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Post Jomon Culture in Hokkaido
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 2, 2005 (Sun) -
June 5, 2005 (Sun)
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Daily tools of Yayoi
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 2, 2005 (Sun) -
June 5, 2005 (Sun)
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Yayoi Tools and Accessories
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 2, 2005 (Sun) -
June 5, 2005 (Sun)
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Mirrors with Year Inscriptions
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 2, 2005 (Sun) -
June 5, 2005 (Sun)
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Iron Agricultural Tools of Kofun Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 2, 2005 (Sun) -
June 5, 2005 (Sun)
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Haniwa Objects
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 2, 2005 (Sun) -
June 12, 2005 (Sun)
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The Flourishing of Haniwa Figures
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 2, 2005 (Sun) -
June 12, 2005 (Sun)
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Ornaments of Kings
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 2, 2005 (Sun) -
June 5, 2005 (Sun)
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Tiles with Inscriptions from Ancient Shimousa Area
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 2, 2005 (Sun) -
June 19, 2005 (Sun)
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The World of Nara Period Officials
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 2, 2005 (Sun) -
June 19, 2005 (Sun)
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Sutra Mounds - Time Capsules for 5,670,000,000 Years
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 2, 2005 (Sun) -
June 19, 2005 (Sun)
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Ritual tools from the Main building of the Edo castle
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 2, 2005 (Sun) -
June 19, 2005 (Sun)
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Room tiles of Edo period Warlords Houses
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 2, 2005 (Sun) -
June 19, 2005 (Sun)
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Objects for Mountain Worship
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 2, 2005 (Sun) -
June 19, 2005 (Sun)
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The Development of Sue Ware
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 2, 2005 (Sun) -
June 5, 2005 (Sun)
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Development of Beads and Jade Tools Production
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 2, 2005 (Sun) -
June 5, 2005 (Sun)
Sacred Rites of the Kofun Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 2, 2005 (Sun) - July 18, 2005 (Mon)
Stone models of sword, axe, and dish, 4th - 5th century
Everyday Tools
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 2, 2005 (Sun) - June 5, 2005 (Sun)
Metal Accessaries
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 2, 2005 (Sun) - June 5, 2005 (Sun)
Tile with Buddhist Image
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 2, 2005 (Sun) - June 19, 2005 (Sun)
Metalwork of the Yayoi Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 2, 2005 (Sun) - June 5, 2005 (Sun)
Personal Accessories and Ritual Objects
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 2, 2005 (Sun) - June 5, 2005 (Sun)
Post Jomon Culture in Hokkaido
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 2, 2005 (Sun) - June 5, 2005 (Sun)
Earthenware, stone stools, magatama jade and small gems
Daily tools of Yayoi
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 2, 2005 (Sun) - June 5, 2005 (Sun)
Yayoi Tools and Accessories
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 2, 2005 (Sun) - June 5, 2005 (Sun)
Antler Fishhook; Shell Bracelets from the 1st - 3rd century
Mirrors with Year Inscriptions
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 2, 2005 (Sun) - June 5, 2005 (Sun)
Mirror with Deities Design 4th century
Iron Agricultural Tools of Kofun Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 2, 2005 (Sun) - June 5, 2005 (Sun)
Axe, sickle, and plow
Haniwa Objects
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 2, 2005 (Sun) - June 12, 2005 (Sun)
Haniwa (terracotta tomb ornament): Storage Houses with Gable Roofs, 5th century (Important Cultural Property)
The Flourishing of Haniwa Figures
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 2, 2005 (Sun) - June 12, 2005 (Sun)
Warrior in Keiko Armor, Haniwa, 6th century (National Treasure)
Ornaments of Kings
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 2, 2005 (Sun) - June 5, 2005 (Sun)
Tiles with Inscriptions from Ancient Shimousa Area
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 2, 2005 (Sun) - June 19, 2005 (Sun)
The World of Nara Period Officials
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 2, 2005 (Sun) - June 19, 2005 (Sun)
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
January 2, 2005 (Sun) - June 19, 2005 (Sun)
Ritual tools from the Main building of the Edo castle
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 2, 2005 (Sun) - June 19, 2005 (Sun)
Room tiles of Edo period Warlords Houses
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 2, 2005 (Sun) - June 19, 2005 (Sun)
Round Eave Tile with paired crane crest, excavated from the House of Morioka feudal clan located in current Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Edo period, 18th - 19th century
Objects for Mountain Worship
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 2, 2005 (Sun) - June 19, 2005 (Sun)
The Development of Sue Ware
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 2, 2005 (Sun) - June 5, 2005 (Sun)
Development of Beads and Jade Tools Production
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 2, 2005 (Sun) - June 5, 2005 (Sun)
Crystal Round Bead, excavated from Koganezuka kofun, Izumi-shi, Osaka, Kofun period, 4th - 5th century (Important Cultural Property)
and other crystal/glass/jade objects
1st floor: Thematic Exhibition
2nd floor: Special Exhibition
Seated Rushanabutsu (Vairocana) Statue, Nara period, 8th Century, National Treasure
Toshodaiji, Nara
©Kuru Sachiko
In Commemoration of the Heisei Restoration of the Kondo
National Treasures of Toshodaiji Temple - Ganjinwajo and Vairocana Buddha
2nd floor: Special Exhibition
Special Exhibition Galleries
January 12, 2005 (Wed) - March 6, 2005 (Sun)
To commemorate the Heisei restoration of the Kondo (Main Hall) of Toshodaiji, this exhibition will re-create the interior of the Kondo and the Mieido (Founder's Hall) with main figure of each hall, the statues of Vairocana Buddha and Ganjinwajo.