October 3, 2009 (Sat), 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 2, 2009 (Tue) -
December 6, 2009 (Sun)

Four Major Works of Each Period

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Four Major Works of Each Period) Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 2, 2009 (Tue) - December 6, 2009 (Sun)

Exhibiting:
Dogu Figurine, excavated from Osaki-shi, Miyagi, late Jomon period (Important Cultural Property)
Bronze Bell, reportedly excavated from Kagawa prefecture, Middle Yayoi period
Dancing People (terra-cotta tomb figurine), From Nohara, Kumagai-shi, Saitama, Kofun Period (exhibit through June 14, 2009)
Haniwa warrior in short armor, excavated from Kumagai-shi, Saitama (Important Cultural Property, exhibit from June 16, 2009)
Bowl, Celadon glaze with carved lotus petals, Southern Song - Yuan dynasty, 13th - 14th century, China (Important Cultural Property, exhibit through October 12, 2009)
Jar, with arabesque pattern, excavated from Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, Heian period (Lent by Keio University, Tokyo, exhibiting from October 14, 2009)

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)

The Dawning of Japanese Culture Paleolithic Period

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 2, 2009 (Tue) -
December 6, 2009 (Sun)
The Independence of Japanese Culture　Jomon Period

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 2, 2009 (Tue) -
December 6, 2009 (Sun)
The Start of Political Society　Yayoi period II - Kofun period I

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 9, 2009 (Tue) -
December 13, 2009 (Sun)
The Emergence of the Yamato　Kofun period II

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 9, 2009 (Tue) -
December 13, 2009 (Sun)
The Rise of Local Rulers Kofun period IV

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 9, 2009 (Tue) -
December 13, 2009 (Sun)
Culture from the Silk Road　Kofun period V

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 9, 2009 (Tue) -
December 13, 2009 (Sun)
From Tang to Nara and From Nara to the Rest of Japan　Nara period

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 30, 2009 (Tue) -
December 27, 2009 (Sun)
Aristocrats of the Ritsuryo System　Heian Period

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 30, 2009 (Tue) -
December 27, 2009 (Sun)
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 30, 2009 (Tue) -
December 27, 2009 (Sun)
The Flowering of Daimyo Culture　Azuchi-Momoyama - Edo period

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 30, 2009 (Tue) -
December 27, 2009 (Sun)
Becoming Part of the East Asian World　Yayoi Period I

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 2, 2009 (Tue) -
December 6, 2009 (Sun)
The Five Kings of Yamato Kofun period III

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 9, 2009 (Tue) -
December 13, 2009 (Sun)

The Dawning of Japanese Culture Paleolithic Period

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 2, 2009 (Tue) - December 6, 2009 (Sun)

Including:
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 2, 2009 (Tue) - December 6, 2009 (Sun)

Including:
Spouted vessel with human figure decorations, From Moheji, Hokuto-shi, Hokkaido, Jomon period, 2000 - 1000 B.C. (Important Cultural Propey)
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

June 9, 2009 (Tue) - December 13, 2009 (Sun)

Including:
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 9, 2009 (Tue) - December 13, 2009 (Sun)

Including:
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 Rise of Local Rulers Kofun period IV

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 9, 2009 (Tue) - December 13, 2009 (Sun)

Including:
Horse bit with "f"-shaped cheek ornaments, excavated from Edafunayama Tumulus, 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 9, 2009 (Tue) - December 13, 2009 (Sun)

Including:
Cut glass bowl with round designs in relief, Iran, 6th 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 30, 2009 (Tue) - December 27, 2009 (Sun)

Including:
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 30, 2009 (Tue) - December 27, 2009 (Sun)

Including:
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 30, 2009 (Tue) - December 27, 2009 (Sun)

Including:
Jar with four handles, excavated from Tateyama-shi, Chiba, Southern Song - Yuan dynasty, 13th - 14th century

The Flowering of Daimyo Culture　Azuchi-Momoyama - Edo period

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 30, 2009 (Tue) - December 27, 2009 (Sun)

Including:
Large dish, with flowering plants in overglaze enamels, Kokutani type, Imari Ware, Edo period, 17th century (Gift of Mr. Okawachi Masatoshi)

Becoming Part of the East Asian World　Yayoi Period I

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 2, 2009 (Tue) - December 6, 2009 (Sun)

Pottery jars, urns(Cooking Pot), wood plows, etc.
Including:
Jar, From Asagiri-machi, Kumamoto, Yayoi period, 1st - 3rd century (Important Cultural Property, Private collection)

The Five Kings of Yamato Kofun period III

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 9, 2009 (Tue) - December 13, 2009 (Sun)

Including:
Iron Sword with inlaid silver inscription, excavated from Edafunayama Tumulus, Kumamoto, Kofun period, 5th - 6th century (National Treasure, exhibit through October 4, 2009)
Mirror with human figures, derived from Sumidahachiman Jinja, Wakayama, Kofun period, 5th - 6th century (National Treasure, Lent by Sumidahachiman Jinja, Wakayama)

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)

Everyday Tools

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 2, 2009 (Tue) -
December 6, 2009 (Sun)
Personal Accessories and Ritual Objects

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 2, 2009 (Tue) -
December 6, 2009 (Sun)
Post Jomon Culture of Hokkaido

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 2, 2009 (Tue) -
December 6, 2009 (Sun)
Daily Tools of Yayoi

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 2, 2009 (Tue) -
December 6, 2009 (Sun)
Yayoi Tools and Accessories

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 2, 2009 (Tue) -
December 6, 2009 (Sun)
Metalwork of the Yayoi Period

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 2, 2009 (Tue) -
December 6, 2009 (Sun)
Mirrors with Year Inscriptions

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 9, 2009 (Tue) -
December 13, 2009 (Sun)
Ancient Chinese Mirrors from Japanese Kofun Tombs: Inscriptions, transmission, and multiple productions

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 9, 2009 (Tue) -
December 13, 2009 (Sun)
Development of Beads and Jade Tools Production

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 9, 2009 (Tue) -
December 13, 2009 (Sun)
Rituals of the Kofun Period

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 9, 2009 (Tue) -
December 13, 2009 (Sun)
Funerals of the Kofun Period

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 9, 2009 (Tue) -
December 13, 2009 (Sun)
Iron Agricultural Tools of Kofun Period

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 9, 2009 (Tue) -
December 13, 2009 (Sun)
Evolution of Equestrian Equipment

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 9, 2009 (Tue) -
December 13, 2009 (Sun)
Haniwa Objects

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 16, 2009 (Tue) -
December 20, 2009 (Sun)
The Flourishing of Haniwa Figures

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 16, 2009 (Tue) -
December 20, 2009 (Sun)
Ornaments of Kings

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 9, 2009 (Tue) -
December 13, 2009 (Sun)
Tile with Buddhist Image

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 30, 2009 (Tue) -
December 27, 2009 (Sun)
Tiles with Inscriptions

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 30, 2009 (Tue) -
December 27, 2009 (Sun)
The World of Nara Period Officials

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 30, 2009 (Tue) -
December 27, 2009 (Sun)
Sutra Mounds - Time Capsules for 5,670,000,000 Years

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 30, 2009 (Tue) -
December 27, 2009 (Sun)
Mountain Religions

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 30, 2009 (Tue) -
December 27, 2009 (Sun)
Ritual tools from the Main building of the Edo Castle

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 30, 2009 (Tue) -
December 27, 2009 (Sun)
Room tiles of Edo period Warlords Houses

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

June 30, 2009 (Tue) -
December 27, 2009 (Sun)
Thematic Exhibition

Kofun Tumuli in the Asuka Period: Ancient East Asian Culture and the Tsukamari Kofun, Osaka

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery

September 8, 2009 (Tue) -
November 29, 2009 (Sun)