Saiku Historical Museum - Past Events
Below is a list of all past events for Saiku Historical Museum. Current and upcoming events, as well as other details, are available on the venue's page.
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Entrance Exhibition 1: The Large Colored Earthen Horse
Spotlighting the Large Colored Earthen Horse, the Important Cultural Property that has been popular attraction and symbol of the Saiku Historical Museum since its opening. This series of special exhibitions...More »
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Saiku Artifacts Exhibition
Introducing artifacts discovered during an excavation of “Saiku Heian-no-Mori” Historic Park.More »
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Looking Back on Saiku
Commemorating the completed restoration of three Heian-era buildings at the Saiku Ruins, this exhibition reveals the beauty of ancient architecture by recreating the Saiku of antiquity. [Related Event] Exhibition...More »
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The Archaeology of Shingun II: Discoveries of the Iino District
This exhibition features the Iino district (currently the southeastern part of Matsusaka City), where a series of new discoveries have been made in recent excavations. The Iino district was part of what...More »
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Illustrated Travel Encyclopedia
An exhibition that investigates the various methods of transportation that have repeatedly brought people to Ise City in Mie, and the changes to the style of traveling over the past generations. [Related...More »
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Mie Traditional Crafts Society Exhibition
Presenting works by members of the Mie Traditional Crafts Society, who have been featured in exhibitions of traditional crafts from Japan and the Tokai region. More »
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Heisei 26 Museum Collection Exhibition
Displaying works added to the Saiku Historical Museum’s collection in 2014, including materials related to the Ise Shrine’s construction and transfer ceremony. Other displays include Tale of the Ise cards...More »
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Mami Nakamura “Princess Saio and the Soul of Japan”
An exhibition of Mami Nakamura’s original paintings depicting women and Mie Prefecture. [Related Event] Talk by Mami Nakamura Date: Nov. 30 (Sun) 13:30-14:30 Venue: Saiku Historical Museum Lecture...More »
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Songs of Ise and Kumano
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the opening of the Saiku Historical Museum, and the 10th anniversary of the registration of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes on the World Heritage list. Among the...More »
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10th Matsuoka Kisei Neighborhood Street Corner Museum Special Exhibition “Roads”
This joint exhibition by the Saiku Historical Museum and the Street Corner Museum in the Matsuoka/Kisei neighborhood focuses on the theme of roads. Handmade items will be available for sale. [Related...More »
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Ise, Izumo, and Asuka Research Exhibition
A panel exhibition introducing highlights from the Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo and The Nara Prefecture Complex of Man’yo Culture, as well as places of interest in the museums’ surrounding areas. Venue:...More »
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“Ise, Izumo, Asuka Research Project”
Saiku Historical Museum joins with Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo and Nara Prefecture Complex of Man’yo Culture to reflect upon the distinctive history and features of each of their local districts. Venue:...More »
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The Origins of the Saiku
The Saio was an unmarried female relative of the emperor sent to serve as the High Priestess at Ise Shrine. It is believed that the first was the daughter of Emperor Sujin, Princess Oku-no-himemiko. This...More »
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The Archaeology of Shingun - Discoveries of Watarai District
2013 is the year of the Shikinen Sengu, the reconstruction of Ise Shrine that occurs once every 20 years. This exhibition introduces artifacts found in excavations of Shingun, districts that provided services...More »
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"The Tale of Genji and Mie" Exhibition
Since the Heian period "The Tale of Genji" has continued to be read for a thousand years, truly deserving the label of timeless classic. This special exhibition will introduce the places in Mie with a...More »
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"Look at What Things Tell Us Part 1" Exhibition
The things that you learn about Japanese history in your school books can be found in the history of Mie. Through earthenware, Haniwa and such artifacts, and the texts passed down from the past, the history...More »
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"Full of Flowers" Exhibition
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"Picture Scrolls Fully Exposed" Exhibition
*Exhibiting at the Special exhibition spaceMore »
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"Curator's Choice" Exhibition
The items on display that are part of the museum collection are typically selected based on the exhibition's theme. Thus, museums have collection items that are rarely exposed to the public eye. For this...More »
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"Travel and Ukiyo-e" Exhibition
This exhibition features references of ukiyo-e that depict the Ise shrine and other local scenes. Displayed items are from the museum collection and introduced viewers to how Mie prefecture relates to...More »
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"The Legendary Hero, Yoshitsune" Exhibition
Yoshitsune Minamoto, is a historic hero that everyone knows. There is probably no person who has grasped our hearts and left countless legends until today. Episodes such as his youth with a nickname "Ushiwakamaru,"...More »
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"Edo's Kuge Culture" Exhibition
Kuge (aristocratic) culture that flourished among the upper-class during the Heian period, diminished during the turbulent Sengoku period. However, during the Edo period when society became more peaceful,...More »