Japan Folk Art Museum - Past Events
Below is a list of all past events for Japan Folk Art Museum. Current and upcoming events, as well as other details, are available on the venue's page.
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Old Satsuma Ware Exhibition
Exhibiting approximately 80 antique Satsuma pottery pieces. This exhibition is held in the 1F gallery.More »
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Modern Folk Pottery of Okinawa
Presenting some 100 examples of folk pottery produced in Okinawa, including pots, tableware, and the traditional Shisa. This exhibition is held in the 3F gallery.More »
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Kokeshi Dolls Exhibition
An exhibition of 100 Kokeshi dolls from different regions around Japan.More »
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Wedding Futons and E-Gasuri (Woven Fabric Art) from Sanuki
This exhibition features approximately 12 wedding futons and 32 e-gasuri (woven fabric art) from the Sanuki in the Shikoku island.More »
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Seto’s Ceramic Dishes
The exhibition displays approximately 100 ceramic dishes produced during the Edo period (1603-1868).More »
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The Modern Folk Pottery of the Tohoku, Sanyo, and Sanin Regions
Presenting some 100 examples of folk pottery currently being produced, including pots and tableware.More »
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Contemporary Regional Toys
Exhibiting some 15 regional toys, including clay dolls, papier-mâché figurines, and kites produced locally across Japan.More »
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Old Satsuma and Naeshirogawa Amazake Jugs
Presenting around 40 Edo-era jugs used for storing amazake (a sweet fermented rice drink) with pasted and engraved designs.More »
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Contemporary Tanba Tachikui Folk Ceramics
Presenting around 100 works of Tamba Tachikui ware, including vases and tableware, by currently practicing artists.More »
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Antique - Seto Stone Plates
Displaying approximately 70 Seto stone plates.More »
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Contemporary Blown Glass Art Exhibition
Glass works including flower vases and tableware produced in Sapporo, Tsugaru, Fukuoka and Okinawa are on display, totalling over 120 pieces.More »
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Contemporary Japanese Lacquerware Exhibition
Over 100 pieces collected from the whole of Japan are presented in this exhibition of contemporary lacquerware.More »
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The Rice Field Deities of Satsuma Province
Exhibition of 50 stone statues of local deities made by farmers in former Satsuma, Kyushu, during the Edo period to protect their rice fields and bring a good harvest.More »
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Contemporary Native Toy Exhibition
An exhibition of native toys from various places, including clay dolls, papier mache and kites, numbering approximately 150.More »
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Ancient Ceramics from Various Places
An exhibition of approximately 50 pottery pieces, including ancient vases, jars, and sake bottles, dating from the Muromachi Period (1333 - 1573) to the Edo Period (1603 - 1868).More »
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Contemporary Koishiwara-yaki and Onta-yaki Exhibition
A large collection of approximately 100 pottery pieces using the traditional craft of Koishiwara-yaki and Onta-yaki, including jars and large plates.More »
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56th Japan Folk Art Competition
Exhibiting traditional folk crafts from across Japan submitted in a month-long competition and selected by judges for the skill of their craftsmanship and their ability to promote folk crafts and beautify...More »
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Ryukyu Dyeing and Weaving Exhibition
Displaying and selling works of traditional Okinawan dyeing and weaving.More »
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Classical Tamba Pottery
Display around 70 vases and earthenware pots from the Muromachi through the Edo periods.More »
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Modern Tsuboya Pottery from Okinawa
Over 100 ceramics artworks from Okinawa, ranging from vases, plates, jars and Shisa statues.More »
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Modern E-Gasuri (Woven Fabric Art) from Sanuki
This exhibition features approximately 36 e-gasuri (woven fabric art) from Sanuki on Shikoku Island.More »
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Ryukyu Dyeing and Weaving Exhibition
Displaying and selling works of traditional Okinawan dyeing and weaving.More »
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Old Works of Tanegashima Ware
Displaying some 70 examples of Tanegashima pottery, including jars, sake bottles, and plates.More »
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The Modern Folk Pottery of the Tohoku, Sanyo, and Sanin Regions
Presenting some 100 examples of folk pottery currently being produced, including pots and tableware.More »
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Old Works of Shirako Isekatagami
Presenting some 40 works of traditional Japanese stencil design.More »
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Tokuko Muranishi “The World of Japan Blue”
An exhibition of Kawachi textiles from Tokuko Muranishi.More »
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Ancient Satsuma and Naeshirogawa Amazake Ceramics
Displaying some 40 amazake (sweet fermented rice wine) jars from the Edo period.More »
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55th Japan Folk Art Competition
Exhibiting traditional folk crafts from across Japan submitted in a month-long competition and selected by judges for the skill of their craftsmanship and their ability to promote folk crafts and beautify...More »
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Ryukyuan Textiles
沖縄県の伝統染織品展示および販売。More »
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The Rice Field Deities of Satsuma Province
Exhibition of 50 stone statues of local deities made by farmers in former Satsuma, Kyushu, during the Edo period to protect their rice fields and bring a good harvestMore »
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Contemporary Folk Pottery from Kyushu
Exhibition introducing 200 works of folk pottery made in Kyushu.More »
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Contemporary Kokeshi Dolls
Exhibition of 100 Kokeshi dolls from around Japan. Kokeshi are simple wooden dolls originating from the Tohoku north-eastern region of Japan. Now recognised around the world, kokeshi were first made in...More »
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Wedding Futons and Shijira Fabric from Sanuki
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Antique and Seto Ware Oil Lamp Plates
An exhibition of over 100 decorative plates used to collect oil from kerosene lamps dating to the Edo Period.More »
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“Contemporary Lacquerware”
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"Tohoku Kokeshi Dolls" Exhibition
The exhibition features some 120 kokeshi dolls.More »
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Antique Satsuma Porcelain Exhibition
This exhibition features about 80 items.More »
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"Okinawa Lacquer Ware" Exhibition
The exhibition features about 70 recent lacquer ware works from the Ryukyu Islands.More »
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"E-Gasuri (Woven Fabric Art) from Sanuki" Exhibition
This exhibition features approximately 36 e-gasuri (woven fabric art) from the Sanuki in the Shikoku island.More »
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"Traditional Ceramics From Around Japan" Exhibition
This exhibition features 50 ceramics from 6 traditional pottery studios. [Image: "Shiragaraki-style Vase"]More »
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"Ceramic Plates and Kite Paintings From Around Japan" Exhibition
This exhibition features ceramic plates and kite paintings from all over Japan. [Image: "Nagoya's Kite Painting"]More »
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"Folk Toys From Around Japan" Exhibition
This exhibition features approximately 130 folk toys from different places in Japan.More »
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49th Japan Folk Art Competition Exhibition
The exhibition features selected works from the Japan Folk Art Competition. [Image: Asako Hirouchi "Tamba Cloth" (recipient of the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Award)]More »
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"Satsuma's Sake Ceramics" Exhibition
The exhibition features approximately 40 works of Naegawa yaki ceramics from the Edo period.More »
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"Kyushu's Local Ceramics" Exhibition
Approximately 200 contemporary ceramic works from Kyushu will be on display.More »
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"Handmade Japanese Paper from Around Japan" Exhibition
Approximately 120 works will be on display.More »
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"Okinawan Ceramics" Exhibition
The exhibition will have ceramics produced in Okinawa such as dishes, vases and sculptures on display.More »
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"Seto's Ceramic Dishes" Exhibition
The exhibition displays approximately 100 ceramic dishes produced during the Edo period (1603-1868).More »
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"Textiles from Japan" Exhibition
The exhibition displays about 40 Japanese belts and fabrics, created in various cities throughout Japan, for the kimono.More »