Series Historical Collection: Speaking to the Future - Travelling in Japan: Ou / Tohoku Region
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Kinkazan Island in Oshu, Edo period, 19th century (Gift of Mr.Tokugawa Munetaka)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 16
May 27, 2008 (Tue) - July 6, 2008 (Sun)This display features items introducing aspects of the geography, history and culture of this vast region, such as maps of Oshu (Tohoku region), Drawings of the Golden Hall of Chusonji and Story of Gosannen War in Oshu, as well as travelogues and related literary works.
Exhibit Includes:
Map of Oshu Highway, Edo period, dated 1806 (Important Cultural Property)
Toyu Zakki, (Record of Journey to Ou Region), Edo period, dated 1788 (Gift of Mr. Tokugawa Munetaka)