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Name | Tea Bowl |
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Creation Excavation | Karatsu ware, Seto-Karatsu type |
Period | Edo period, 17th century |
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Regular ExhibitionsThe regular exhibitions consist of our own collection and works that have been trustfully on deposit. The objects on display are changed depending on the material and condition. Amongst all the exhibits, especially painting, calligraphy, textile and lacquerware are sensitive to the extent that they have to be changed every 4 to 8 weeks. |
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Special ExhibitionsSpecial exhibitions are large-scale exhibitions with fixed themes, which are held about 5 times a year. Depending on the theme, we gather exhibits from all over Japan, and from all over the world at the Tokyo National Museum. |
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Museum GardenA large garden on the north side of Honkan adds seasonal color to the Tokyo National Museum, rich in flowers of each season. The five historic teahouses within the garden can be booked for tea ceremonies and other events, such as Haiku gatherings. 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. *Please note that the area may be closed or restricted due to bad weather or maintenance. |
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Cherry Blossom Viewing at the Tokyo National MuseumCherry blossoms can only be seen for a few days each year and are a well-known symbol of spring in Japan. The annual event "Cherry Blossom Viewing at the Tokyo National Museum" features famous works of art celebrating cherry blossoms. |
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Name | Above and Beneath the Bridge |
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Creation Excavation | By Kitagawa Utamaro |
Period | Edo period, 18th century |
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Regular ExhibitionsThe regular exhibitions consist of our own collection and works that have been trustfully on deposit. The objects on display are changed depending on the material and condition. Amongst all the exhibits, especially painting, calligraphy, textile and lacquerware are sensitive to the extent that they have to be changed every 4 to 8 weeks. |
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Special ExhibitionsSpecial exhibitions are large-scale exhibitions with fixed themes, which are held about 5 times a year. Depending on the theme, we gather exhibits from all over Japan, and from all over the world at the Tokyo National Museum. |
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Museum GardenA large garden on the north side of Honkan adds seasonal color to the Tokyo National Museum, rich in flowers of each season. The five historic teahouses within the garden can be booked for tea ceremonies and other events, such as Haiku gatherings. 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. *Please note that the area may be closed or restricted due to bad weather or maintenance. |
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Designation | Important Cultural Property |
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Name | The Deva Bishamonten |
Creation Excavation | Previously kept at Nakagawa Temple, Nara |
Period | Heian period, ca. 1162 |
Acquisition | Gift of Mr. Kawabata Ryūshi |
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Regular ExhibitionsThe regular exhibitions consist of our own collection and works that have been trustfully on deposit. The objects on display are changed depending on the material and condition. Amongst all the exhibits, especially painting, calligraphy, textile and lacquerware are sensitive to the extent that they have to be changed every 4 to 8 weeks. |
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Special ExhibitionsSpecial exhibitions are large-scale exhibitions with fixed themes, which are held about 5 times a year. Depending on the theme, we gather exhibits from all over Japan, and from all over the world at the Tokyo National Museum. |
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Museum GardenA large garden on the north side of Honkan adds seasonal color to the Tokyo National Museum, rich in flowers of each season. The five historic teahouses within the garden can be booked for tea ceremonies and other events, such as Haiku gatherings. 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. *Please note that the area may be closed or restricted due to bad weather or maintenance. |
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Journey through Asia at the Tokyo National MuseumWe will hold a special autumn fest, "Journey through Asia at the Tokyo National Museum," which was very popular last year, again this year! This fest features various fun events related to Asia, in addition to the regular exhibitions showcasing must-see artworks from East Asia. The beauty of East Asian art will be presented to the fullest. |
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Designation | Important Cultural Property |
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Name | Armor (Dōmaru) with “Eurasian Jay” Lacing, Red at the Top |
Creation Excavation | Passed down by the Akita Clan |
Period | Muromachi period, 15th century |
Acquisition | Gift of Mr. Akita Kazusue |
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Regular ExhibitionsThe regular exhibitions consist of our own collection and works that have been trustfully on deposit. The objects on display are changed depending on the material and condition. Amongst all the exhibits, especially painting, calligraphy, textile and lacquerware are sensitive to the extent that they have to be changed every 4 to 8 weeks. |
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Special ExhibitionsSpecial exhibitions are large-scale exhibitions with fixed themes, which are held about 5 times a year. Depending on the theme, we gather exhibits from all over Japan, and from all over the world at the Tokyo National Museum. |
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Museum GardenA large garden on the north side of Honkan adds seasonal color to the Tokyo National Museum, rich in flowers of each season. The five historic teahouses within the garden can be booked for tea ceremonies and other events, such as Haiku gatherings. 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. *Please note that the area may be closed or restricted due to bad weather or maintenance. |
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New Year's Celebration at the Tokyo National MuseumTo celebrate the New Year, we will hold a thematic exhibition featuring works of art with tiger motifs, display selected masterpieces, and more. Have a wonderful start to the New Year at the Tokyo National Museum! |
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Special Exhibition: Tōfuku-jiFamous for its springtime greenery and autumn foliage, Tōfuku-ji is one of Kyoto’s most prominent Zen temples. It was established at the behest of Regent Kujō Michiie—the most powerful official at the imperial court—and was inspired by the great temples of Tōdaiji and Kōfukuji in Nara. Tōfuku-ji’s buildings are collectively referred to as “the façade of Tōfuku-ji” for their massive, imposing scale. This exhibition is the first ever to comprehensively introduce Tōfuku-ji’s temple treasures. These include The Five Hundred Arhats, a monumental work by the “painter-saint” Minchō, which will be displayed for the first time since conservation. Also included are countless examples of invaluable cultural heritage that survived the devastating Ōnin War as well as exquisite Buddhist sculptures, paintings, and works of calligraphy that mirror the grand scale of Tōfuku-ji’s buildings. Tracing the history of Tōfuku-ji from its early years and exploring the Zen culture that flourished through exchange with mainland Asia, this exhibition presents in depth the significance of Tōfuku-ji in Japanese culture. |
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Ancient Mexico: Maya, Aztec, and TeotihuacanAmong the thirty-five World Heritage sites in Mexico, the ruins of ancient cities are especially popular. For over 3,000 years, from the 15th century BC until the Spanish conquest in the 16th century AD, unique civilizations adapted to and flourished in Mexico’s diverse environments. This exhibition focuses on three major civilizations — the Maya, Aztec, and Teotihuacan — while presenting ancient treasures from leading Mexican museums together with findings from the latest excavations. The exhibition delves into the mystery and allure of these civilizations by examining ancient peoples’ prayers to gods and nature, and their unique worldviews and aesthetics. |
![]() Mask, Diadem, and Necklace of the Red Queen, Maya civilization, late 7th century; found at Temple 13, Palenque; Palenque Site Museum, Alberto Ruz Lhuillier
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Tadanori Yoko'o: 100 Takes on Hanshan and ShideFor some time, the contemporary artist Tadanori Yoko’o has been working on a series based on Hanshan and Shide, a traditional subject matter in East Asian painting. This series includes over one-hundred paintings that Yoko’o created specifically for this exhibition, which will displayed for the very first time. Hanshan and Shide were Zen poet-monks who allegedly lived during China’s Tang dynasty (618–907). They have been celebrated in both China and Japan for their erratic behavior and apparent madness — considered by some a sign of spiritual enlightenment. Yoko’o continued to work on the series during the coronavirus pandemic, created over one-hundred painting based on Hanshan and Shide in an atelier secluded from the mundane world, echoing these legendary figures’ transcendent lives. This series traverses various realms, weaving a dazzling tale that truly transcends space and time. The largest series in Yoko’o’s career, it poses countless questions to its viewers, like a mirror that shows a different reflection every time. |
![]() Tadanori Yoko'o; Hanshan and Shide 12.1.2022; 2022
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Celebrating the Completion of Conservation Work on Jōruriji Temple’s Amida Statues
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![]() One of the Nine Amida Sculptures, Heian period, 11th–12th century; owned by Jōruriji Temple (National Treasure)
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Yamato-e: Traditions of Beauty from the Imperial CourtThe Yamato-e genre of painting was established in the early Heian period and remained popular while undergoing dramatic changes throughout time. While often viewed as an orthodox genre, artists of different eras frequently incorporated the latest painting trends in their Yamato-e paintings. In fact, their constant innovations can be considered to be a major characteristic of the genre. This exhibition introduces a selection of outstanding Yamato-e paintings from the Heian to the Muromachi period. These works were created over a period of over a thousand years, and even though they inherited the traditional Yamato-e aesthetics of the imperial court, they were also highly innovative. The collection of paintings exhibited in this exhibition can be considered a textbook of Japanese art, and provides a comprehensive overview of the magnificent development of the genre of Yamato-e. |
![]() Part of the Hamamatsu Screens; Muromachi period, 15th–16th century (Important Cultural Property)
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