Series Historical Collection: Speaking to the Future - Travels in Japan: Hokkaido (Ezo)
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Survey Map of Okushiri Island, By Imai Hachikuro, Edo period, dated 1833 (Important Cultural Property)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 16
November 13, 2007 (Tue) - December 16, 2007 (Sun)Highlights the history of Hokkaido, known as Ezo during the Edo period.
Current exhibit includes:
Map of Hokkaido, Sakhalin and Kuril Islands, Published by Harimaya Katsugoro, Edo period, dated 1854 (Gift of Mr. Tokugawa Muneyoshi)
Diary, By Daikokuya Kodayu, Edo period, dated 1791
Survey Map of Okushiri Island, By Imai Hachikuro, Edo period, dated 1833 (Important Cultural Property)