Tokyo National Museum
The 6th “Journey of Asia at the Museum” will be held at the Tokyo National Museum from Tuesday, September 10 to Monday, October 14, 2019.
“Museum in Asia” is the 6th annual event of the Tokyo National Museum this year.
Set in the “Toyokan” where oriental arts, crafts and archaeological artifacts gather, different themes are set up every year.
This year’s theme is “Love”.
Because love is a fundamental human emotion, its objects and forms of fellowship vary.
There must be individual answers about the relationship between love and sex and the difference between love and love.
This time, as the title of “Love Love Asia” *, we will introduce various works on the subject of love and explore how people in Asia have captured and expressed love more than ever before.
* It is officially written as “LOVE Love Asia” (“Love” is a heart symbol).
◇ Main works ◇
≪Dreamful wish in one arrow≫
[Toyokan 13 rooms]
● Nayaka Bee Carnell School, India, 18th Century
In fact, there is a rooster at the tip of the arrow that the man aimed at.
The idea of a man and a woman is drawn that if the rooster doesn’t ring, the morning won’t come, and then they can stay together forever.
* In India, various kinds of love have been expressed in the form of miniature drawings. Some of the works in this exhibition include sexual expression. Please note.
≪Embroidery instead of painting! Lucky gifts >>
[10 rooms in Toyokan]
● Flower and bird figure folding screen
Donation of the Kokura Collection Preservation Society
A screen with a congratulatory design that embodies a pair of birds and a plant of good luck.
It is the room of a newly married noble woman.
≪Beauty and brave couple, their fate and how≫
[Toyokan 13 rooms]
(Left) Wayan Kuri Arjuno Indonesia, Central Java 20th Century Donated by Ryo Matsumoto
(Right) Wayan Kuri Banuwati Indonesia, Central Java 20-21st century Donated by Ryo Matsumoto
Indonesian shadow doll Wayang Kuri.
The two images are the characters that appear in the epic “Mahabarata”.
Beauty Vanuwati who became wife of his nemesis while scolding brave Arjuno.
The two are finally united in the war, but Vanuwati is killed by the enemy attack.
≪ “Oshidori couple” is cute, Tang Sansai pillow≫
[Toyokan 5 rooms] Sansai Inukan Bunko Pillow
Donated by Mr. Matsushige Hirota, Tang Dynasty, 8th Century, China
A samurai, which is a symbol of marital harmony, has a very auspicious design on a lotus flower, meaning progeny prosperity.
≪Hidden meanings for close parents and children≫
[Toyokan 9 rooms] Shiratama waterfowl-shaped goblet
China Qing era, 19th century
Shiratama goko representing a family of waterfowls playing in a lotus pond.
Male and female waterbirds mean love, and chicks and lotus mean progeny.
Since lotus is the same sound as love, it is a motif that also symbolizes love.
≪Put your thoughts on the sound of a whistle≫
[Toyokan Room 8] Shunsuibuki Fan Fan (Shunsui Shozu Senmen)
Various fire brushes * Donated by Mr. Munehiro Hayashi, China, Qing Dynasty, 4883
* “Fire” is officially a single letter.
A man and woman enjoying a peaceful spring river. This is a scene in which Shoukou, loved by him, sings a song with the sound of a famous lyricist, Kyoki, from the Nanban period.
* Exhibition from Wednesday, September 18
≪Small but love to the back≫
[Toyokan 3 rooms] Silver decoration (Pin Yilan or Iraq Partia era, 2-3 centuries)
(The entire)
(Back part)
It is impressive that you can enjoy eating and drinking.
It can be thought of as a part of a funeral party.
◇ Related events ◇
* All participants are free of charge (however, those who are 18 years old or older but under 70 years of age except high school students need a viewing fee on that day)
<Special Tour “Travel for Love-Tour Associate Tohaku Researcher”> [Reception on the day]
Three researchers each day will guide you to the Toyokan trip for a total of 70 minutes with the keyword “love” for about 20 minutes each.
● September 10 (Tue) 14: 00-15: 10 “Love expressed in crafts”
Kenshi Inokuma (History of Crafts), Takuzo Onozuka (Early Middle East Archaeology), Keiko Mikasa (History of Oriental Ceramics)
● October 8 (Tue) 14: 00-15: 10 “Love expressed in painting”
Soichiro Katsuki (History of Oriental Art), Mizuki Uematsu (Oriental Painting), Satoshi Ichimoto (Oriental Archaeology)
Reception place: Toyokan 1st floor entrance (reception starts 30 minutes before each time)
* This is a tour of the exhibition room. Please participate in shoes that are easy to walk.
<Monthly Lecture “Expression of Love Seen in Asian Art”> [Reception on the day]
Through various works on the theme of love, from the Mediterranean world to East Asia, we will explore how the people of ancient and present East and West have tried to perceive and express love.
● September 28 (Sat) 13: 30-15: 00
Lecturer: Soichiro Katsuki (Oriental Art History)
Venue: Heiseikan Auditorium (scheduled to open 30 minutes before the start) Capacity: 380 people
<Guided tour by volunteers> [Registration on the day]
Guided tours of Toyokan highlights, sculptures, archeology, etc. will be held at the “Museum in Asia Special Edition”.
Sunday, September 15 11: 00-11: 40 Toyokan Tour (1)
September 20 (Friday) 11: 00-11: 30 Tree Tour (2)
September 21 (Sat) 14: 00-14: 40 Main Building Highlight Tour (2)
September 26 (Thu) 11: 00-11: 40 Toyokan Tour (1)
Sunday, September 29 14: 30-15: 00 Archaeological Guide @ Toyokan (1)
October 1 (Tue) 11: 00-11: 40 Strolling tour (2)
October 3 (Thu) 11: 00-11: 40 Toyokan Tour (1)
October 5 (Sat) 14: 00-14: 40 Main Building Highlight Tour (2)
15: 00-15: 30 Sculpture Guide @ Toyokan (1)
Sunday, October 6 14: 30-15: 00 Archeology Guide @ Toyokan (1)
Sunday, October 13 15: 00-15: 30 Sculpture Guide @ Toyokan (1)
Meeting place: (1) Toyokan 1st floor entrance
(2) Main building 1st floor entrance
<Young yoga experience in Tohaku> [Advance application system]
The popular yoga every year, this year too! This is an opportunity to experience yoga while being surrounded by Tohaku cultural assets.
● Relax Yoga in Hokkeikan with mat
September 27 (Fri) (1) 11: 00-11: 30, (2) 13: 30-14: 00, (3) 15: 00-15: 30
Lecturer: Miho Watanabe (Yoga Instructor)
Venue: 1st floor of Homokeikan (reception starts 30 minutes before each time)
Capacity: 20 people each time (in the case of many applicants, lottery)
How to apply: Please apply from the form on our website.
Application deadline: August 23rd (Friday)
* Because it is yoga using mats, please participate in easy-to-move clothes. (Please refrain from jeans and skirts)
* You can change rooms.
● Feel free to chair yoga in Toyokan
October 4 (Friday) (1) 11: 00-11: 30, (2) 13: 30-14: 00, (3) 15: 00-15: 30
Lecturer: Miho Watanabe (Yoga Instructor)
Venue: Toyokan 1st floor (scheduled to start 15 minutes before each time)
Capacity: 20 people each time (in the case of many applicants, lottery)
How to apply: Please apply from the form on our website.
Application deadline: August 30 (Friday)
* Please participate in easy-to-move clothing. (Please refrain from jeans and skirts)
* Since this is a program in the exhibition room, there is no room available for changing clothes.
[Asia’s Journey at the Museum Love Love Asia]
* It is officially written as “LOVE Love Asia” (“Love” is a heart symbol).
| ■ Date: September 10 (Tue)-October 14 (Mon / Holiday) |
| ■ Venue: Tokyo National Museum Toyokan |
| ■ Opening hours: 9: 30-17: 00
* Friday and Saturday until 21:00, September 20 (Friday) and 21 (Saturday) until 22:00 * Admission until 30 minutes before closing |
| ■ Closed: Monday, September 17 (Tuesday), September 24 (Tuesday)
* Open on September 16 (Mon./holiday), September 23 (Mon./holiday), and October 14 (Mon./holiday) |
| ■ Admission fee: General 620 yen (520 yen) / University student 410 yen (310 yen)
* You can see the general cultural exhibition fee and the special exhibition ticket (limited to the day of viewing). * () Is a group fee for 20 people or more. * Special exhibitions are charged separately. * Free for high school students and younger, and those under 18 years of age and 70 years of age or older. Please show your age when you enter. * Free for disabled people and one caregiver. Please present a handicapped person’s handbook when entering the building. * On the Day of Respect (September 16 (Monday / Holiday)), the General Culture Exhibition is free to view. Inquiries: 03-5777-8600 (Hello Dial) |
| ■ Website: https://www.tnm.en/?lang=en/ |
Article provided by ：Kokosil Ueno