Map of Japan created by Ino Tadataka
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Map of Kyushu (Large-sized map), No. 10, Edo period, 19th century (Important Cultural Property)
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Thematic Exhibition Room
June 24, 2014 (Tue) - August 17, 2014 (Sun)This exhibition introduces representative examples of Tadataka's maps and maps created before him, as well as survey-related documents of the Edo period. It attempts to reveal the elaborateness and beauty of Tadataka's maps, shedding light on a part of the Edo-period culture concerning maps.
Current exhibit includes:
Map of Japan (Medium-sized map), Tohoku region, By Ino Tadataka, Edo period, 19th century (Important Cultural Property)
Map of Kyushu (Medium-sized map), Edo period, 19th century (Important Cultural Property)