Four Major works of Each Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Four Major Works of Each Period) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 5, 2007 (Tue) -
December 2, 2007 (Sun)
November 17, 2007 (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 5, 2007 (Tue) - December 2, 2007 (Sun)
Dogu figurine, excavated from Goubara, Higashiagatsuma-machi, Gunma, late Jomon period (Important Cultural Property, on exhibit from July 3, 2007)
Bronze Bell, reportedly excavated from Kagawa prefecture, Middle Yayoi period (National Treasure)
Dancing people (terra-cotta tomb figurine), rFrom Nohara, Kumagai-shi, Saitama, Kofun Period (exhibiting through September 9, 2007)
Haniwa, warrior in short armor, excavated from Kumagai-shi, Saitama (Important Cultural Property)
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
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The Independence of Japanese Culture Jomon Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 5, 2007 (Tue) -
December 2, 2007 (Sun)
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Becoming Part of the East Asian World Yayoi Period I
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 5, 2007 (Tue) -
December 2, 2007 (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 5, 2007 (Tue) -
December 2, 2007 (Sun)
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The Emergence of the Yamato Kofun period II
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 5, 2007 (Tue) -
December 2, 2007 (Sun)
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The Five Kings of Yamato Kofun period III
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 5, 2007 (Tue) -
December 2, 2007 (Sun)
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The Rise of Local Rulers Kofun period IV
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 5, 2007 (Tue) -
December 2, 2007 (Sun)
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Culture from the Silk Road Kofun period V
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 5, 2007 (Tue) -
December 2, 2007 (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 5, 2007 (Tue) -
December 2, 2007 (Sun)
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Aristocrats of the Ritsuryo System Heian Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 5, 2007 (Tue) -
December 2, 2007 (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 5, 2007 (Tue) -
December 2, 2007 (Sun)
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The Flowering of Daimyo Culture Azuchi-Momoyama - Edo period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 5, 2007 (Tue) -
December 2, 2007 (Sun)
The Dawning of Japanese Culture Paleolithic Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 5, 2007 (Tue) - December 2, 2007 (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 5, 2007 (Tue) - December 2, 2007 (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 5, 2007 (Tue) - December 2, 2007 (Sun)
Jar, From Asagiri-machi, Kumamoto, Yayoi period, 1st - 3rd century (Important Cultural Property, Private collection)
and Pottery Jar, wood plow, turtle-shaped pottery wares, etc.
The Start of Political Society Yayoi period II - Kofun period I
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 5, 2007 (Tue) - December 2, 2007 (Sun)
Mirror with divinity and animal design, from Koganezuka Tumulus, Izumi-shi, Osaka, Kofun period (Important Cultural Property)
The Emergence of the Yamato Kofun period II
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 5, 2007 (Tue) - December 2, 2007 (Sun)
Mirror with Hunting images , reportedly excavated from Hachimanbara-cho, Takasaki-shi, Gunma, Kofun period, 4th - 5th century (Important Cultural Property)
Bronze Arrowheads, 4th century
The Five Kings of Yamato Kofun period III
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 5, 2007 (Tue) - December 2, 2007 (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 5, 2007 (Tue) - December 2, 2007 (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 5, 2007 (Tue) - December 2, 2007 (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 5, 2007 (Tue) - December 2, 2007 (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 5, 2007 (Tue) - December 2, 2007 (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 5, 2007 (Tue) - December 2, 2007 (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 5, 2007 (Tue) - December 2, 2007 (Sun)
Large Dish with Flowering Plants in Overglaze Enamels, Kokutani type, Imari Ware, Edo period, 17th century (Gift of Mr. Okawachi Masatoshi)
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
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Personal Accessories and Ritual Objects
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 12, 2007 (Tue) -
December 9, 2007 (Sun)
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Post Jomon Culture in Hokkaido
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 12, 2007 (Tue) -
December 9, 2007 (Sun)
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Daily tools of Yayoi
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 12, 2007 (Tue) -
December 9, 2007 (Sun)
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Yayoi Tools and Accessories
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 12, 2007 (Tue) -
December 9, 2007 (Sun)
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Metalwork of the Yayoi Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 12, 2007 (Tue) -
December 9, 2007 (Sun)
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Mirrors with Year Inscriptions
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 12, 2007 (Tue) -
December 9, 2007 (Sun)
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Development of Beads and Jade Tools Production
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 12, 2007 (Tue) -
December 9, 2007 (Sun)
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Sword Mountings of the Kofun Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 12, 2007 (Tue) -
December 9, 2007 (Sun)
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Sacred Rites of the Kofun Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 12, 2007 (Tue) -
December 9, 2007 (Sun)
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Iron Agricultural Tools of Kofun Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 12, 2007 (Tue) -
December 9, 2007 (Sun)
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Metal Accessories
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 12, 2007 (Tue) -
December 9, 2007 (Sun)
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Haniwa Objects
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 19, 2007 (Tue) -
December 24, 2007 (Mon)
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The Flourishing of Haniwa Figures
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 19, 2007 (Tue) -
December 24, 2007 (Mon)
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The Development of Sue Ware
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 12, 2007 (Tue) -
December 9, 2007 (Sun)
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Ornaments of Kings
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 12, 2007 (Tue) -
December 9, 2007 (Sun)
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Tile with Buddhist Image
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJuly 3, 2007 (Tue) -
January 6, 2008 (Sun)
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Tiles with Inscriptions
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJuly 3, 2007 (Tue) -
January 6, 2008 (Sun)
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The World of Nara Period Officials
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJuly 3, 2007 (Tue) -
January 6, 2008 (Sun)
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Sutra Mounds - Time Capsules for 5,670,000,000 Years
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJuly 3, 2007 (Tue) -
January 6, 2008 (Sun)
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Cinerary Urns of Mediaval Cremation
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJuly 3, 2007 (Tue) -
January 6, 2008 (Sun)
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Ritual tools from the Main building of the Edo castle
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJuly 3, 2007 (Tue) -
January 6, 2008 (Sun)
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Room tiles of Edo period Warlords Houses
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJuly 3, 2007 (Tue) -
January 6, 2008 (Sun)
Everyday Tools
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 12, 2007 (Tue) - December 9, 2007 (Sun)
Personal Accessories and Ritual Objects
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 12, 2007 (Tue) - December 9, 2007 (Sun)
Post Jomon Culture in Hokkaido
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 12, 2007 (Tue) - December 9, 2007 (Sun)
Earthenware, stone stools, magatama jade and small gems
Daily tools of Yayoi
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 12, 2007 (Tue) - December 9, 2007 (Sun)
Yayoi Tools and Accessories
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 12, 2007 (Tue) - December 9, 2007 (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 12, 2007 (Tue) - December 9, 2007 (Sun)
Mirrors with Year Inscriptions
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 12, 2007 (Tue) - December 9, 2007 (Sun)
Mirror with Deities Design, 4th century
Development of Beads and Jade Tools Production
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 12, 2007 (Tue) - December 9, 2007 (Sun)
Crystal Round Bead, excavated from Koganezuka Tumulus, Izumi-shi, Osaka, Kofun period, 4th - 5th century (Important Cultural Property)
and other crystal/glass/jade objects
Sword Mountings of the Kofun Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 12, 2007 (Tue) - December 9, 2007 (Sun)
Sacred Rites of the Kofun Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 12, 2007 (Tue) - December 9, 2007 (Sun)
Stone models of sword, axe, and dish, 4th - 5th century
Iron Agricultural Tools of Kofun Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 12, 2007 (Tue) - December 9, 2007 (Sun)
Axes, sickles, and plows
Metal Accessories
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 12, 2007 (Tue) - December 9, 2007 (Sun)
Haniwa Objects
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 19, 2007 (Tue) - December 24, 2007 (Mon)
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 19, 2007 (Tue) - December 24, 2007 (Mon)
Haniwa, Warrior in Keiko Armor, From Iizuka-cho, Ota-shi, Gunma, Kofun period, 6th century (National Treasure).
The Development of Sue Ware
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 12, 2007 (Tue) - December 9, 2007 (Sun)
Ornaments of Kings
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 12, 2007 (Tue) - December 9, 2007 (Sun)
Tile with Buddhist Image
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
July 3, 2007 (Tue) - January 6, 2008 (Sun)
Tiles with Inscriptions
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
July 3, 2007 (Tue) - January 6, 2008 (Sun)
The World of Nara Period Officials
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
July 3, 2007 (Tue) - January 6, 2008 (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
July 3, 2007 (Tue) - January 6, 2008 (Sun)
Cinerary Urns of Mediaval Cremation
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
July 3, 2007 (Tue) - January 6, 2008 (Sun)
Ritual tools from the Main building of the Edo castle
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
July 3, 2007 (Tue) - January 6, 2008 (Sun)
Room tiles of Edo period Warlords Houses
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
July 3, 2007 (Tue) - January 6, 2008 (Sun)
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
1st floor: Thematic Exhibition
A Girl with Red Hair, By Kuroda Seiki, Meiji period, dated 1892
Paintings and Drawings from Kuroda Memorial Hall
1st floor: Thematic Exhibition
Thematic Exhibition Room
November 6, 2007 (Tue) - December 2, 2007 (Sun)
This display features 14 oil paintings such as A Girl with Red Hair, dating mainly from his years of study in France (1884-1893), as well as 18 watercolors, which were used for the illustration of the French magazine Le Figaro-illustre.
Modern Sculpture
1st floor: Thematic Exhibition
Corridor
April 3, 2007 (Tue) - April 6, 2008 (Sun)
Mr. Tobari Kogan, By Ogiwara Morie, dated 1909
Eva, By Auguste Rodin, 19th century
2nd floor: Special Exhibition
Legacy of the Tokugawa
The Glories and Treasures of the Last Samurai Dynasty
2nd floor: Special Exhibition
Special Exhibition Galleries
October 10, 2007 (Wed) - December 2, 2007 (Sun)
Features the treasures of the Tokugawa Shogun family and its three branch families. The exhibition attempts to introduce the essence of the culture of Edo warriors through portraits and the military attire of the Edo Shoguns and works related to tea, together with gorgeous outfits and belongings of the high-class women.