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Current events
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"Books 2" Exhibition
The exhibition displays an assortment of portfolios by various artists. They will be scattered across the room on shelves and on the walls. Visitors are welcomed to sit on a chair and look through them. (...)
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"Fukujiro Yokoi: The Forerunner of the Post-war Comic Culture" Exhibition
This exhibition features works by the sci-fi cartoonist Fukujiro Yokoi, commemorating 60 years since his death. In December of 2007, a book was released documenting his works and its power of how it (...)
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"Sound Box" Exhibition
The exhibition features 100 participants, each one of them will present a 30-second production using a sound box. *Exhibiting at KAVC gallery
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99th Kurokawa Cultural Research Selected Items Exhibition
The exhibition features rooftop tiles from the middle ages, swords from the Kamakura period, paintings and textiles from the Edo period, and coins from ancient China. Art Talk 1: April 26th (Sat) 14:00- Art (...)
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53rd New Acquisitions Exhibition
*Exhibiting at 8F Exhibition Room
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"National Treasure Hikone Folding Screens" Exhibition
Early modern folk painting masterpieces and the Hikone folding screens will be on public display.
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"What a Wonderful Web!" Exhibition
In Japan, there are more than 1200 kinds of spiders, and in the world, that number exceeds 40,000. The most interesting characteristic of a spider is that depending on the situation, it spins different (...)
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"Treaded on Cats" Exhibition
On its 6th edition, the exhibition features works from 72 artists of various media and styles.
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"Heian: Its Beauty and Forms" Exhibition
This exhibition features artworks from the Heian period that have been selected from the museum collection.
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"Short Swords of the Daimyo and Merchant: Masterpieces From the Late Edo and Meiji Periods" Exhibition
The exhibition features swords and related accessories from the museum collection. The swords will be displayed in sets of "koshirae," all of which are noted for its intricate decorations created by artisans. [Image: (...)
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"Tanabata Boxes: From the River to the Sea" Exhibition
50 artists will participate in this group exhibition on the theme of "water". *Exhibiting at Room 3
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"Treasures Special Release" Exhibition
- at Kitano-Tenmangu Shrine House of Treasures
- in the Arashiyama, Kinkakuji area
- Closes in 16 days
Since its foundation, the Kitano-Tenmangu has acquired many treasures donated by religious imperial family members, samurai and wealthy merchants. Since the shrine is noted for its power of bringing good (...)
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"Cultural Heritages of Tanabe and Kozan Temple" Exhibition
The Kozan Temple located in Tanabe city is a temple that particularly supports the Shingon sect. The temple has been an avid collector of Buddhist art, and the exhibition features the most notable pieces (...)
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"Pegasus: The Dreamy Horse on the Silk Road" Exhibition
Horses have been an important partner to humans throughout history. In fact, horse-power was crucial in establishing civilization. The exhibition specifically focuses on the mythical Pegasus, which is (...)
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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. (...)
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Studio Frog "Frogs From Then"
Studio Frog, of Tottori Prefecture, make figurines, diorama, accessories and straps with the motif of frogs, as well as other reptiles, amphibians and so forth. This exhibition will feature an installation (...)
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"Observation of China" Exhibition
*For more information please visit the URL below.
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"Invitation to Oriental Rugs" Exhibition
This exhibition features rugs from the "Orient," focusing mostly on the dye techniques. *Exhibiting at the New Wing [Image: "Turkish (Anadol) Rug"]
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"The Beginnings of Buddhism and After - From Tumuli to Ancient Temples" Exhibition
- at Shiga Prefectural Museum of Azuchi-castle, Archaeology
- in the Shiga area
- Closes in 25 days
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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 (...)
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"Still/Motion: Video Paintings" Exhibition
In recent years, the technology in projecting images has advanced greatly. The exhibition features works by 14 artists from Japan, China, and other countries that utilize this technology in their art.
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"Noh's Various Elements: Ornaments and the Mask" Exhibition
There are approximately 200 types of Noh masks. Each mask has special characteristics that define whether it is a man, woman, devil, or an elderly figure. The exhibition features various Noh masks and (...)
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”The Milieu of The Tale of Genji - Archaeological Discoveries from the Heian Period" Exhibition
This year marks one thousand years since Murasaki Shikibu (d. 1014?) wrote her celebrated work, "The Tale of Genji". Recognized by the then Minister of the Left Fujiwara no Michinaga (966-1027) for her (...)
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Louvre Museum Exhibition
To mark 150 years of Franco-Japanese relations the Kobe City Museum is holding the "Louvre Museum Exhibition, the Beauty of the French Court". At the French royal court of the 18th century saw the flowering (...)
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"Chikatsu-Asuka and the Asian Immigrants: The Ichisuka Tumuli Revival" Exhibition
Stretching all around the Chikatsu-Asuka Museum for 1.5km there are recognized to be some 260 graves in 23 groupings. These were built in the late burial mounds period (around the sixth century) and are (...)
Permanent events
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"Chikatsu-Asuka and International Exchange" Exhibition
*Exhibiting at Zone 1
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"Civilization and Modernization" Exhibition
This exhibition features the changes in Japanese people's lifestyle that were brought by the influences of foreign countries. *Exhibiting at 1F Exhibition Room 3
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"Contemporary Science and Cultural Heritage" Exhibition
*Exhibiting at Zone 3
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"Exchanges with East Asia (Primary and Ancient Eras)" Exhibition
This exhibition traces from the origin of humans to the establishment of ancient society by focusing on the influence of China and Korea, through rice farming, and usage of metal tools. Sakuragaoka bell-shaped (...)
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"Japan and Foreign Countries During the Edo Period" Exhibition
During the Edo period (when Japan had an isolationist policy), Japan did in fact have contact with foreign countries. This exhibition will display telescopes, glass works, clocks and other items that have (...)
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"The Development of Local Culture (Middle Ages)" Exhibition
This exhibition explores how culture from the Chinese continent was adapted through local offices and the proliferation of Buddhism. In addition, Hyogo bay played an important role in water transportation (...)
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"The Origin of the Ancient Country" Exhibition
*Exhibiting at Zone 2
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Early Modern and Contemporary Floor
The crowded, bustling atmosphere of the street corners of Shinsaibashi and Dotombori in the late Taisho and early Showa periods are realistically reproduced at this exhibition. *Exhibiting on the 7th (...)
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Excavating the Past and Featured Exhibition Floor
A life-sized archaeological excavation replica awaits discovery and investigation. By using various authentic archaeological tools and reference materials, visitors can participate in the workshops to (...)
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Permanent Exhibition
This permanent exhibition features a selection of the Meiji period's most sophisticated works when makie lacquerware, cloisonne, metal work and kyo satsuma experienced the peak of artistic skills and values. Most (...)
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The Middle Ages and Early Modern Period Floor
The exhibition features the world of when Nobunaga Oda fought at Hongan-ji Temple in Osaka. In addition to a 1/20th scale miniature town model, the Bunraku puppet "Naniwaya" is exhibited in the Edo period (...)
Upcoming events
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Risa Hashimoto "AtoZ - RING"
This is an exhibition of artistic jewelry and objects made of silver, copper and brass. Opening Party: May 18th (Sun) 15:00-19:00
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Sayuri Oka + Kaori Taatsuko "Little Treasures"
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"New Acquisitions" Exhibition
Last year, the Kyoto National Museum received a generous gift of twelve Chinese paintings from the Japanese novelist Sawada Fujiko (b.1946). One of the most noteworthy works among this donation is "Landscape (...)
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"Artificial Phase in Contemporary Art vol.22" Exhibition
This exhibition is a group show focusing on how materials relate to contemporary art. It has been held annually since 1986.
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Madoka Hayashi "Dance Dance Dance"
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”Horyuji National Treasures" Exhibition
World Heritage Site Horyuji's Kondo (Gold Hall), in Ikarugacho, Nara, is known as the world's oldest existing wooden structure. Inside the hall, the statues represent the inheritance of the Asuka era, (...)




