KAB Events - Nara National Museum

Nara National Museum - Past Events

Below is a list of all past events for Nara National Museum. Current and upcoming events, as well as other details, are available on the venue's page.

Millennial Memorial Exhibition: Imagining the Afterlife - Hell and Paradise Envisioned by the Buddhist Prelate Genshin
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- Media: Nihonga
- 2017-07-15 - 2017-09-03
The famous monk Genshin (942-1017) was born and raised in Taima, Nara (present-day Taima area in Katsuragi City in Nara Prefecture). Active during the mid-Heian period, he eventually became a high-ranking...More »
Washi – The Birth of Modern Japanese Handmade Paper
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- Media: Ceramics
- 2016-06-07 - 2016-06-03
The Nara National Museum presents a follow-up to last year’s Japanese Washi Paper Exhibition. The term washi was first used in the Meiji period to distinguish between Japanese paper and paper made with...More »
Treasures of Todaiji’s Omizutori Ritual
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- Media: Painting - Crafts
- 2016-02-06 - 2016-03-14
The Omizutori water and fire ritual has been conducted at Todaiji Temple’s Nigatsudo Hall since the Nara Period (710–794). Sacred Buddhist objects, paintings conveying history and tradition, ancient manuscripts,...More »
The Art and History of Izusan Shrine in Atami
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- Media: Sculpture - Crafts
- 2016-02-06 - 2016-03-14
Atami, a hotspring town on the eastern edge of Shizuoka Prefecture, is home to Izusan Shrine, which has undergone conservational renovations in recent years. Bronze statues and other works of art from...More »
On-Matsuri and the Sacred Art of Kasuga
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- Media: Painting - Graphics - Crafts
- 2015-12-08 - 2016-01-17
The On-Matsuri, or Grand Festival of Kasuga Wakamiya Shrine, is a well-loved event highlighting the yearend. During On-Matsuri, performers and festival participants all pay their respects to the Wakamiya...More »
The 67th Annual Exhibition of Shoso-in Treasures
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- Media: Graphics - Crafts
- 2015-10-24 - 2015-11-09
Showcasing the treasures of Shōsō-in. [Related Events] There will be a series of free lectures on Oct.31 (Sat), Nov.1 (Su), Nov.3 (Tues/hol), and Nov.7 (Sat). Please refer to the official site for...More »
Hakuhō, The First Full Flowering of Buddhist Art in Japan
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- Media: Crafts
- 2015-07-18 - 2015-09-23
Hakuhō is a term that refers to the period that extends from the latter half of the seventh century until the year 710, when the capital was moved to Heijōkyō (present-day Nara). The word has been used...More »
Master Works in Wood by Three Generations in the Kiuchi Family: Kihachi, Hanko, and Shoko
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- Media: Crafts
- 2015-06-02 - 2015-06-28
Presenting masterpieces by three generations in a family of woodcraft artists: Kihachi Kiuchi (1827–1902), Hanko Kiuchi (1855–1933), and Shoko Kiuchi (1882–1961). [Related Event] Lecture “Hanko Kiuchi’s...More »
Ancient Sutras from the Heian Period: Encountering the Legendary Kunoji Sutras
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- 2015-04-07 - 2015-05-17
This exhibition introduces not only various aspects of the Buddhist scripture copied during the Heian period, but also displays the Sutras of Kunoji Temple (Kunojikyo), sutras that demonstrate the essence...More »
Treasures of Todai-ji’s Omizutori Ritual
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- Media: Painting - Crafts - Ceramics
- 2015-02-07 - 2015-03-15
The Omizutori ritual is famed for signaling the advent of spring, a ritual of repentance performed before the Jūichimen Kannon statue of the Nigatsudō Hall at Tōdaiji temple with a history over 1,250 years...More »
Japanese Washi Paper Exhibition
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- 2015-01-27 - 2015-03-15
An introduction into the history of Japanese washi paper and its significance as an element on the cultural heritage list. [Related Event] Lecture Date: Feb.28 (Sat) 13:30-15:30 Location: Nara National...More »
On-Matsuri and the Sacred Art of Kasuga
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- Media: Painting - Graphics - Crafts
- 2014-12-09 - 2015-01-18
The On-Matsuri, or Grand Festival of Kasuga Wakamiya Shrine, is a well-loved event highlighting the year end. Since its inception in 1136, the whole Nara populace has taken an active part in this festival...More »
Commemorating the 80th Birthdays of their Majesties the Emperor and Empress - The 66th Annual Exhibition of Shōsō-in Treasures
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- Media: Painting - Crafts - Ceramics
- 2014-10-24 - 2014-11-12
Commemorating the 80th birthdays of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, the 59 treasures on display (6 never shown before) transmit the beauty of Tenpyō culture to the present day. [Related Events] There...More »
The Universe of Daigoji― Esoteric Buddhist Imagery and Sacred Texts
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- Media: Painting - Sculpture - Talks
- 2014-07-19 - 2014-09-15
The Daigoji is a temple of esoteric Buddhism located in the Yamashina area of Kyoto. Approximately 70,000 ancient documents and sacred texts telling of the temple’s history have been designated as National...More »
The Buddhist Icons of Kamakura: Realism and Exoticism
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- Media: Sculpture - Talks
- 2014-04-05 - 2014-06-01
The new style of Buddhist sculpture that was brought to fruition in Nara at the beginning of the Kamakura period by Kokei, Unkei, Kaikei, and others of the school of Buddhist sculptors known as the Kei-ha,...More »
“Treasures of Todai-ji’s Omizutori Ritual”
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- Media: Painting
- 2014-02-08 - 2014-03-16
The famed Omizutori, Water Drawing Ceremony of Nigatsu-do,Todai-ji is a historic Buddhist ceremony welcoming in the Spring, said to have been introduced by the Priest Jicchu in 752. Renowned for its fire...More »
“On-Matsuri and the Sacred Art of Kasuga”
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- Media: Painting - Talks
- 2013-12-07 - 2014-01-19
The On-Matsuri, or Grand Festival of Kasuga Wakamiya Shrine, is a well-loved event highlighting the year end. Since its inception in 1135, the whole Nara populace has taken an active part in this festival,...More »
The 65th Annual Exhibition of Shoso-in Treasures
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- Media: Painting - Sculpture
- 2013-10-26 - 2013-11-11
This year marks the 65th volume of the Shoso-in Exhibition, adding color to the rich autumn hues in Nara. The objects here provide an overview of the museum colletion, with special attractions include...More »
Blessings of the Gods - Encounters with Buddhism
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- Media: Sculpture
- 2013-07-20 - 2013-09-16
This exhibitions looks at the manifold representations of the Buddha in painting and sculpture, examining in detail their origins, materials, stylistic characteristics and what they represent. [Public...More »
”Horyuji National Treasures" Exhibition
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- Media: Sculpture - Talks
- 2008-06-14 - 2008-07-21
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,...More »
"Pegasus: The Dreamy Horse on the Silk Road" Exhibition
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- Media: Sculpture
- 2008-04-05 - 2008-06-01
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...More »
"Omizutori" Exhibition
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- Media: Painting - Crafts - Talks
- 2008-02-02 - 2008-03-16
Omizutori (official name is Syunie) is an event held at Todaiji Nigatsudo, performing the repentance for an error to the Juichimen Kannon (Kannon with 11 faces). This has been carried on since the Heian...More »
"On-Matsuri and the Sacred Art of Kasuga" Exhibition
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- Media: Painting - Drawing - Crafts - Talks
- 2007-12-08 - 2008-01-20
On-Matsuri is an festival held in Nara during the end of each year. The exhibition introduces the festival and its long history through art works and references. *Exhibiting at the east new wing Lecture:...More »
59th Shoso-in Exhibition
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- Media: Painting - Graphics - Crafts
- 2007-10-27 - 2007-11-12
This year's Shosoin exhibition features works from the collection of Shomu Emperor and Koumei Kougou Goiai. Items such as mirrors, Buddhist crafts, containers, stationary, and calligraphic works will be...More »
"Beauty Paintings From the Insei Period" Exhibition
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- Media: Painting
- 2007-09-01 - 2007-09-30
Paintings produced in the Insei period, an era that overlaps the late Heian period and the early Kamakura period, were founded based on Buddhist ideology and In and Nyouin aesthetics. During the Shirakawa...More »
"The Colors of Buddha" Exhibition
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- Media: Painting - Sculpture
- 2007-07-14 - 2007-08-19
Since early history, people have expressed the seasons through various colors and materials in showing their beliefs. This year's exhibition for the parent and child gallery series, focuses on the colors...More »
"The New Treasures of the Nation" Exhibition
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- Media: Graphics - Sculpture
- 2007-07-14 - 2007-08-19
This exhibition is held annually to give exposure to the most recently acquired artworks by the Department of Culture. Although the exhibition has been held in Tokyo for the past four years, this is the...More »
"Buddhist Crafts Donated by Kazuhiko Hattori" Exhibition
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- Media: Crafts - Ceramics
- 2007-06-09 - 2007-07-08
Kazuhiro Hattori, a successful entrepreneur, donated a generous collection of Buddhist crafts. His collection consisted of bronze bells and other Buddhist ritual equipment, due to his strong interest in...More »
"Shinbutsu Shugo; the fusion of Shinto and Buddhism" Exhibition
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- Media: Sculpture - Crafts
- 2007-04-07 - 2007-05-27
Japanese culture researchers and enthusiasts have focused on "Shinbutsu Shugo", the fusion of practices from both Shinto and Buddhist, to learn about Japanese spirituality. In this exhibition, diety sculptures,...More »