Shosha Art and Craft Museum - Past Events
Below is a list of all past events for Shosha Art and Craft Museum. Current and upcoming events, as well as other details, are available on the venue's page.
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2018 Harima Arts & Crafts Exhibition
Exhibiting 30 of the latest works by members of the Harima Crafts Association made up of contemporary artisans based in Harima, Hyogo Prefecture.More »
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Cats as Art
Cats have long been a popular motif for self-expression. Thai exhibition presents cats as art in various forms, from modern paintings, parody work and contemporary art, to Ukiyo-e paintings from the Edo...More »
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Pottery From China and Wider Asia
China has been a nation of advanced pottery culture ranging from stoneware to porcelain since ancient times, influencing nearby countries from Korea and Japan to the Philippines, Southeast Asia, and Myanmar....More »
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Special Exhibition: Wood Carving Artist Shudo Ichikawa
An exhibition of 70 of the wood carving artisan Shudo Ichikawa’s works of tea and table ware, calligraphy tools, hanging scrolls, and statues on loan and from the museum’s collection commemorate the 80th...More »
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The Toys of Tottori Prefecture
Presenting around 80 examples of folk craft toys from Tottori Prefecture.More »
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2016 Harima Arts and Crafts Exhibition
Organized in collaboration with the “Harima Craft Association” this exhibition brings together 11 crafts experts across the fields of ceramics, textiles, lacquer ware and leather ware, showcasing the skill...More »
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Toys from Osaka
With papier mache tigers from Sukunahikona Shrine and clay figures from Sakai City, on display are approximately 100 items that celebrate the history of Japanese crafts.More »
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Unkoku Omura “Conversation with a Tree”
An exhibition of works by sculptor Unkoku Omura, 30 years after his death. [Related Events] Gallery Talk Date: Sep.6 (Sun), 21 (Mon/hol) From 14:00-15:00 Admission: Free (Exhibition ticket required) “Enjoy...More »
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Summer Holiday Kids Museum - Illustrated Encyclopedia of Animals and Plants
A fun educational crafts exhibition for kids, based on the theme of plants and animals.More »
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Castle Goods - From the Edo Period to the Present
Coinciding with the opening of Himeji Castle after 5 1/2 years of renovation, various promotional goods are on show.More »
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All-Japan Folk Toy Tour: Okayama Prefecture
Displaying around 100 folk craft toys from Okayama Prefecture, including Kurashiki papier-mâché tigers, climbing monkey figurines, Yubara spinning tops, and Sakushu bamboo toys.More »
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The World of Kosho Shimizu
An exhibition of calligraphy works, drawings, and ceramics by Kosho Shimizu, a former head priest of Todaiji Temple in Nara. Exhibition Part 1: Nov.28 (Fri) - Dec.23 (Tues / hol) 2014 Exhibition Part...More »
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The Aesthetics of Fragrance and Fashion: Bottles of Famous Perfumes
Introducing the cultural history of fragrances with elegant perfume bottles, mainly from Europe and America, from the late-18th through 20th centuries, along with fashion prints from the Pola Research...More »
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Oshio-born Potter Seifu Yohei III Exhibition
This exhibition showcases the beautiful collection of Meiji period Ceramics made by Seifu Yohei III (1851 – 1914), 100 years since his death. One of the most highly praised potters to emerge during this...More »
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Shinzi Katoh “Dream World” Designer
Shinzi Katoh is a Japanese miscellaneous-goods designer who produces designs packed with individuality. With a career spanning over 40 years, Shinzi has created more than 10,000 designs for every object...More »
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Special Spring Exhibition: The Calligraphy of Seiitsu Shimizu and Kosho Shimizu
The Takarazuka doctor Seiitsu Shimizu (1923–2005) studied calligraphy under Kosho Shimizu at Todaiji Temple, and many of the works of these two men compliment each other. While Kosho’ calligraphy has a...More »
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2014 Harima Arts and Crafts Exhibition
Organized in collaboration with the “Harima Craft Association” this exhibition brings together 14 crafts experts across the fields of ceramics, textiles, lacquer ware and leather ware, showcasing the skill...More »
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Special New Year’s Exhibition “The Beauty of Celadon Porcelain: Chinese Ryusengama Ware, Mita Ware, and Higashiyama Ware”
Introducing celadon porcelain ceramics, including Ryusengama ware from the Zhejiang, China, which is treasured in Japan for its beautiful color tone. Thirty examples of Chinese porcelain, twenty works...More »
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The Beauty of Nature in Crafts
Around fifty works from the museum collection including ceramics, kimonos, dyed fabrics, and writing sets that feature designs showing the splendors of nature. More »
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The Yunomi
Exhibition of yunomi teacups from the Sakaguchi Collection, dating from late Meiji to early Showa periods. Around 270 pieces will be on display, originating from around Japan. [Gallery Tour] 10/26...More »
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Harima’s Wood Craftsmen
The popularity of tea ceremony in Harima lead to a thriving culture of craftsmanship here, with many artisans creating some of the finest tea utensils in Japan. This exhibition showcases works of craft...More »
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Summer Kids Museum: Play and Learn! Colors and Shapes
The theme of this annual exhibition aimed at kids is “colors and shapes.” Over 100 craft objects from the museum’s collections will be on display, with opportunities for kids to answer quizzes and riddles,...More »
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Wood and Lacquer Crafts from Harima Province
Former Harima Province (in present day Hyogo Prefecture, with the capital at Himeji), is renowned for its high quality crafts, which thrived during the latter half of the Edo Period in particular when...More »
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The Craftsmanship of Harima - Exhibition of Wood and Lacquer Works
Exhibition of 40 works of primarily wood and lacquer works from Harima, a region whose rulers promoted high quality craft production in the Edo Period, the superior techniques from which time have been...More »
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"Shiko Munakata and Folk Art" Exhibition
Shiko Munakata (1903-1975) created works inspired by his hometown, Aomori prefecture and Buddhism, and played a vital role in the Japanese Mingei folk art movement alongside Muneyoshi Yanagi and Kanjiro...More »
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Ayako Miyawaki "Applique"
This year marks the tenth anniversary of the death of Mayumi Miyawaki and this exhibition will introduce the world of his mother, Ayako Miyawaki, a world overflowing in the sensibilities of the Showa era....More »
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Harima Craft Art Exhibition
This exhibition features approximately 30 works by contemporary craft artists in Harima. *Exhibiting at Ippan Exhibition Room Craft Workshops: March 2nd (Sun), 12th (Wed), 14th (Fri), 16th (Sun), 22nd...More »
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"Kosho Shimizu Collection" Exhibition
Prior to his death, the former director of Todaiji Temple Kosho Shimizu established friendships with various artists. He collected their works that ranged from those in Japan, to those in China and Southeast...More »
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"Kites in Japan" Exhibition
The kite is a toy that flies in the sky, and is a common activity for children during the New Year season. Japanese kites have sophisticated structures that allow them to fly very well. In addition, the...More »
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"Mouse Toys From Japan" Exhibition
The mouse is the first animal of the twelve zodiac signs and is a symbol of fertility and family happiness in East Asian folklore. This exhibition features toys of mice from around Japan. *Exhibiting...More »
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Kosho Shimizu "Travel Sketch Diary"
Kosho Shimizu, the former director of Todai-ji Temple, traveled to many places in Japan and abroad. He created sketch diaries documenting everything from people, landscapes, local crafts and depictions...More »
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"Indigo: Pattern Dying" Exhibition
Pattern dying is a method that employs patterns, usually by creating a prototype on paper for textiles. It was widely used in the Edo period. This exhibition features different types of patterns of indigo...More »
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Tsuiko Kimura Exhibition
Tsuiko Kimura (1907-94) was born in Himeji city and started her career as artist after the war. In her early years, she produced realistic works made from leather and looked for inspirations in everyday...More »
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Kosho Shimizu "Clay Buddha"
Kosho Shimizu, the former head of Todaiji, has created many works during his life. The "clay buddha" is a word that Kosho invented, when he was inspired by children creating clay dolls in 1963 when Kosho...More »
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"How to Read Crafts" Exhibition
Crafts can be categorized into ceramics, wood crafts, lacquer crafts, leather crafts, gold craft and glass crafts. In each category, crafts are distinguished by technique and ornamentation. This exhibition...More »
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Sho Kato "70 Years of Ceramics"
Sho Kato was born in Himeji, Hyogo. In Kyoto he studied ceramics, in hopes to reproduce "Yohen Tenmoku," a legendary Chinese ceramic technique that dates back from the 5th century. In 1994, one of his...More »
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"Chinese and Korean Ceramics and Japan -the Genealogy of Beauty" Exhibition
Ceramics have been produced throughout our country for such a long time that we cannot disregard its importance in our daily lives today. The process of creating ceramic works are heavily influenced by...More »
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"Boar Toys" Exhibition
2007 is the year of the boar. In this exhibition, fifty toys will be on display including, but not limited to clay bells, dolls, and wooden and clay toys that represent a boar. Some toys represent the...More »