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2022年5月27日2022年5月27日

[Press Release Report] Special Exhibition “All about the Tokyo National Museum, a National Treasure” A memorial exhibition that reveals all 89 national treasures in its possession!

Tokyo National Museum

To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Tokyo National Museum (Higashi Expo) in Ueno, Tokyo, all 89 national treasures held by the museum will be released from October 18 to December 11, 2022. A special exhibition “All about the Tokyo National Museum, a national treasure” will be held to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Tokyo National Museum.

A press release was held on May 20th, and Mr. Hirosuke Sato, General Manager of the Registration Office of the Tokyo National Museum’s Column Management Division, explained the highlights of the special exhibition, so I would like to introduce it in detail!

◆ Highlights of the special exhibition “All about the National Treasure Tokyo National Museum”

1. First in history! All 89 national treasures in the collection have been released!
2. 19 national treasure swords are gathered! “National Treasure Sword Room” appears!
3. Relive the 150-year history of Tokyo National Museum from the Meiji era to Reiwa!

First in history! All 89 national treasures in the collection are open to the public!

Since its inception in 1872, the Tokyo National Museum has played a role in conveying Japanese culture to the future and the world as a museum with the longest history in Japan. The special exhibition “All about the Tokyo National Museum, a national treasure,” is a masterpiece that includes all 89 national treasures from the huge collection of about 120,000, and 150 from the Meiji era to Reiwa, in order to introduce the whole picture of the Tokyo National Museum. This is an exhibition of related materials that tell the story of the year.

This exhibition consists of two parts , “Part 1 National Treasure of the Tokyo National Museum” and “Part 2 150 Years of the Tokyo National Museum” .

As the name suggests, “Part 1 Tokyo National Museum’s National Treasure” is the first time in history that Tohoku, which boasts Japan’s largest national treasure collection, will unveil 89 national treasures in one exhibition (*) . It’s the perfect spirit for a memorial year!

(*) Some works will be changed during the exhibition period. Please note that you cannot see all the items just by visiting once.

From the distributed press release materials. 89 national treasures displayed on large-sized paper are lined up in a row and are spectacular! Originally, each piece is a work that will be the centerpiece of the exhibition.

List of distributed national treasures (1) The circle on the right is the exhibition period. Paintings and calligraphy will be replaced in the first half (October 18-30, November 1-13) and the second half (November 15-27, November 29-December 11). is.

List of distributed national treasures (2) Tremors tremble in the brilliant faces.

You can also check the list of national treasures on the official website ⇒ https://tohaku150th.jp/

By the way, 89 cases are about 10% of the 902 arts and crafts currently designated as national treasures. It’s so amazing that you can meet one tenth of a national treasure just by visiting this exhibition …!

It seems that Mr. Sato and other researchers at Tokyo National Museum have never seen a scene in which all 89 national treasures were lined up. I will talk about the reason as follows.

“Usually, we limit the exhibition period in order to balance the preservation and disclosure of cultural properties, and we systematically publish several items in each field in a cycle of one to several years. In order to publish them all together, it was necessary to adjust the exhibition plan in anticipation of a few years ago to a few years later. This was the most difficult thing, but with the understanding and cooperation of researchers in each field. It is now possible.

A truly miraculous thing that was possible because it was founded 150 years ago. Maybe it will be 200 or 50 years after the company was founded. ”

Hmmmm … In other words, this exhibition is a big event that moves the history of Tokyo National Museum. As Mr. Sato says, it may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Expectations will rise from now on!

The breakdown of 89 national treasures is 21 paintings, 14 handwritings, 4 oriental paintings, 10 oriental writings, 11 treasures dedicated to Horyuji Temple, 6 archaeological works, 4 lacquering works, and 19 swords .

Mr. Sato stated his enthusiasm for the event, “We want to pursue the optimum exhibition design and lighting for each work, and provide an ideal exhibition space and the best environmental experience .”

Among the introductions of national treasures in each field, the one that caught the eye was the field of painting, which has the largest number of 21 cases.

From Heian Buddhist paintings such as “Mahamayuri Statue” to Muromachi ink paintings such as Sesshu and Yang “Autumn and Winter Landscapes”, Momoyama paintings such as Eitoku Kano “Cypress Trees”, Watanabe Kazan “Takami Izumiishi Statue” Even Edo portraits like … It’s a gorgeous lineup just like a Japanese art textbook that everyone will be familiar with.

Among them, Mr. Sato wants you to pay attention to “Heiji Monogatari Emaki Rokuhara Yukiyuki Maki”.

“This is the oldest surviving battle picture scroll drawn in the Kamakura period, and the highlight is the realistic depiction of the armor and swords worn by the samurai. This exhibition has a limited exhibition period of two weeks, but that’s it. We will expand all the scenes with a total length of 9m50cm. “

It seems that works that can only be seen in part due to space constraints in the usual exhibition will be exhibited with a large service because it is a memorial year.

19 national treasure swords are gathered! “National Treasure Sword Room” appears!

The number of national treasure swords in the Tokyo National Museum is 19, which is the second largest after paintings, and it is said that the number of swords in one museum is the largest in Japan. This time, 19 of them will be collected in an exhibition room named “National Treasure Sword Room” and will be exhibited throughout the entire period (happy!).

“By the way, out of the 19 national treasure swords, we have a lineup of 6 national treasure swords that have become male characters in a certain game with the theme of swords, and we are waiting for fans,” says Mr. Sato.

Of course, a certain game is the popular game “Touken Ranbu”. Mikazuki Munechika, Ohokanehira, Atsuto Shiro, Kameko Sadamune, Dai Hannya Nagamitsu, Koryu Kagemitsu … It seems to be a coveted space for fans.

Mr. Sato specializes in researching weapons and armor, mainly swords and armor, and he talked about the appeal of swords with particular enthusiasm.

“” Tachi Mei Sanjo (famous Mikazuki Munechika) “and” Tachi Mei Yasutsuna (famous Dojigiri Yasutsuna) “, these two are famous as famous swords in the early days of the establishment of Japanese swords, but in fact the dimensions of the blade of the blade Is exactly the same. “

“The blade is 80 cm long and has a warp of 2.7 cm. However, did you notice that the silhouette of the blade is quite different?

Mikazuki Munechika has a slender blade, and the part at hand is strongly along and tapered. It gives an overall graceful impression. On the other hand, the Dojigiri Yasutsuna has a curved blade as a whole, and has a solid strength. I think this is a reflection of the local culture of the author’s residence, Yasutsuna, based in Hoki no Kuni (now Tottori Prefecture), as opposed to Munechika, who is based in the capital of Kyoto. increase”

It is said that differences that cannot be easily conveyed by photographs and words can be understood sensuously by comparing the real thing with the “National Treasure Sword Room”.

“In these 19 exhibitions, we are particular about the shape and lighting of the case so that you can see the highlights of the sword, such as the blade pattern and the bullion, more beautifully. You can appreciate it and think about the story of each sword. I hope you can fully immerse yourself in the charm of Japanese swords among these national treasure swords. “

Relive the 150-year history of Tokyo National Museum from the Meiji era to Reiwa!

In “Part 2 150 Years of the Tokyo National Museum” , the 150 years of Tohaku, which can be said to be the history of Japanese museums, is divided into three eras, and the collections and related materials of each era are introduced. The exhibition will be structured so that you can “relive” the steps from the Meiji era to Reiwa.

Tokyo National Museum has its roots in the “Museum of the Ministry of Education”, which was born in the wake of the exposition held at the former Yushima Seido Taiseiden in 1872, and is based in Ueno 10 years later in 1882. There is a history of moving to full-scale activities.

“Chapter 1 The Birth of the Museum” introduces some of the actual works exhibited at the Yushima Seido Exposition, which is the beginning of the Tokyo National Museum, along with the collection of the early Tokyo National Museum. A full-scale replica of the golden shachihoko of Nagoya Castle, which was the most popular at the exposition, will also be exhibited to recreate the atmosphere of the time.

In 1886, the museum came under the jurisdiction of the former Imperial Household Ministry, and three years later it was renamed the “Imperial Museum” and 11 years later it was renamed the “Tokyo Imperial Household Museum”.

Originally, the museum aimed to be a comprehensive museum with functions such as a botanical garden, a zoo, and a library, but it was gradually positioned as a national cultural symbol and a tradition of imperial beauty, and became a museum of history and art. It seems that it has strengthened.

In “Chapter 2 Imperial Household and Museum”, we will introduce works that tell the story of the connection with the imperial family and the Tokyo National Museum collection during the “Imperial Household” and “Imperial Household” era. Especially unique is the stuffed giraffe specimen that was exhibited as a natural history document during the “Imperial Household Museum” era.

This giraffe was the first giraffe to come to Japan alive in 1907, and was a popular person at Ueno Zoo. After the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, it became a collection of the National Museum of Nature and Science next door. This exhibition is the first time in about 100 years to return to the museum.

It seems that there are many points to be noted other than the work, as it reproduces the retro exhibition space at that time by utilizing the exhibition case of about 100 years ago.

In “Chapter 3 Toward a New Museum,” Tokyo National Museum has taken a new step as an open museum for the people after the end of the war, and has been working on various museums in response to changes in the times and the demands of society. Introducing activities with representative postwar collections.

At the end of the exhibition, the “Kongo Rikishi Statue”, which was newly owned by the Tokyo National Museum last year, will be unveiled for the first time as the “Reiwa Tohaku Collection”. It is one of the few statues of Kongorikishi in the 12th century at the end of the Heian period, which was once enshrined in a temple in Shiga prefecture. Both of them are close to 2m80cm in height, and are said to be the largest Buddhist statues in the collection of Tokyo National Museum. The highlight is the strong body and the expression of anger.

Finally, Mr. Sato sent the following message.

“In this way, this exhibition introduces all of Tokyo National Museum through 89 national treasures and 150 years of history, and is suitable for a memorial year realized because it is the 150th anniversary of its founding. See the national treasures and history of Tokyo National Museum together. It is perfect for those who are new to Tokyo National Museum to make their debut, and I think there will be new discoveries and rediscoveries for repeaters who have visited many times.

The concrete preparations for the exhibition are about to begin. We will endeavor to make the exhibition more fulfilling and to make the exhibition full of festivals like an exhibition poster. Please look forward to it! “

From October 18, 2022, the special exhibition “All about the Tokyo National Museum,” which welcomes visitors with a total of 150 items, including not only 89 national treasures but also 24 important cultural properties, and a lot of content related to the 150th anniversary. Scheduled to open. Let’s look forward to it!

Outline of the special exhibition “All about the Tokyo National Museum, a national treasure” commemorating the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Tokyo National Museum

Legislative session	October 18th (Tuesday) -December 11th (Sunday), 2022
venue	Tokyo National Museum Heiseikan 2nd floor special exhibition room
Organizer	Tokyo National Museum, Mainichi Newspapers, NHK, NHK Promotion, Japan Arts Council, Agency for Cultural Affairs
inquiry	050-5541-8600 (Hello dial)
Official site	https://tohaku150th.jp/
Notes	* Some works will be changed during the exhibition period. * Please check the official website for opening hours, closed days, admission methods, viewing fees, and other latest information. * Exhibited works, exhibition period, exhibition period, etc. are subject to change due to future circumstances.

* The content of the article is as of the date of the interview (2022/5/20). Please check the official website for the latest information.

Article provided by: Kokoshiru Ueno

2022年5月26日2022年5月26日

[Appreciation Report] An art zoo has appeared in Ueno! A special exhibition “Art Jungle ~ Geidai Art Plaza ~” is being held at Geidai Art Plaza (until June 26th)

At the gallery shop “Geidai Art Plaza” on the Ueno Campus of Tokyo University of the Arts, a special exhibition “Art Jungle ~ Geidai Zoo ~” by more than 50 artists related to Geidai is being held. Admission is free, and the session is from April 23 (Sat) to June 26 (Sun), 2022.

This exhibition where you can meet creatures with various charms, such as adorable and a little creepy. Since I have actually watched it, I would like to introduce some of the exhibited works.

Hanako Nagakubo (front) 《Puffy Buncho》 Hinoki, lacquer, dry lacquer powder, gold powder, pigment / wood carving, coloring, lacquer (back) 《Blue eyes》 Hinoki, lacquer, dry lacquer powder, pigment / wood carving, coloring

Fumi Osaki << Sink >> Dry lacquer / lacquer, linen

Akari Nakazo (left) 《frog》, (right) 《frog》 ceramic

Takuya Iwasaki (left) “Secret Garden”, (Right) “Secret Garden” Oil on campus

An art zoo appears in Ueno! “Art Jungle ~ Tokyo University of the Arts ~”

Geidai Art Plaza is a 10-minute walk from JR Ueno Station. Here, works of various genres by artists related to Tokyo University of the Arts, such as students, graduates, and faculty members of Tokyo University of the Arts, are exhibited and sold.

There are many paintings and three-dimensional works that are easy to decorate at home, and the price range is mainly tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands, but there are also accessories and containers that can be used daily for thousands of yen. It is a spot where anyone can feel free to experience “buying art”.

Exhibition view of the special exhibition “Art Jungle ~ Tokyo University of the Arts ~”

The special exhibition “Art Jungle ~ Geidai Zoo ~”, which started on April 23, has 57 artists with Japanese paintings, oil paintings, sculptures, crafts, etc. under the slogan “Making Geidai Art Plaza an art jungle!” Exhibits the flora and fauna that you created in your own way. Right next to Ueno Zoo, “another zoo made of art = Tokyo University of the Arts” is appearing.

I want to take it home! Cute creatures

In this exhibition, you can meet many cute creatures.

Oh OH DEAR……! A work called “Waiting for Spring” by Akiko Tojo, who suddenly smiled at her loveliness. This is my recommendation.

I expected it to be cloth or clay from a distance, but I was surprised at the wood carving. The fluffy feeling of the fur is beautifully expressed by the carved marks. I feel the warmth unique to wood carving. The toes are irresistible when you peek out from the loose shape of the lower abdomen.

It’s cute from any angle, but I’m really happy to notice that I have a blanket and a doll (?) In my left hand. It’s too cute …

It wraps around your body like a gentle spring breeze. Solitude is always there. The child who keeps waiting is dignified and dear. (Akiko Tojo)

Many of the works in this exhibition have the above artist comments, so you can know the intention of the production and the feelings put into the work. Is this penguin waiting for his parents? Perhaps it was intended, because this child was exhibited in a rather poppy place at the venue, I wanted to hug him tightly.

Sawako Kobayashi “Hane Usagi” Ceramics, porcelain, kneading

Many fictitious creatures such as Sawako Kobayashi’s “Hane Usagi” have appeared. The eyebrows that point upwards and the tsundere mouth are cheeky and really cute. It’s nice that the body shape balance that becomes slender as you go to your feet emphasizes the fluffy feeling of the chest hair.

“Hane Usagi” and “Hane Hitsuji” are fictitious animals that want to live together. Although it is a mammal, it wears feathers and cannot fly, but it jumps. It stores red heart feathers on its chest and gives people a nostalgic, sweet scent. Body temperature is higher than humans and is useful on cold days. The feathers are spread and warmed in winter, so they are round and slim in summer (Sawako Kobayashi).

When I read the comments that made me feel the artist’s love, the reality suddenly increased and I wanted to try it. If this child actually exists, many people will welcome him to his family.

Wataru Uchida “Sleeping Bird” Papier-mache, Japanese paper, acrylic

Wataru Uchida “Eat” Papier-mache, Japanese paper, acrylic

Wataru Uchida’s “Sleeping Bird” and “Eat” are attractive with their loose form and weak expression. These are the animals that you definitely want to decorate at your bedside, where you can relax your shoulders. I especially liked the “sweet potato feeling” in the shape of “sleeping bird”.

Yoshi Sugiyama (right) << Asiatic black bear >> hemp paper, mineral pigments, glue, crayons, etc.

Kaoru Sugiyama boldly extracts the characteristics of Asian black bears and owls with crayons and simply deforms them. It seems that mineral pigments are used for the painted part. Perhaps it is a fairly thick coat, the rough matte texture with a fluffy presence gives the simple design a personality. It was a nice style that seemed to match both Western and Japanese rooms.

Seika Mori << Dara Dara Natural Glaze Fugu Piggy Bank >> Ceramic clay, plaster mold staking, hole kiln firing

Seika Mori’s “Dara Dara Natural Glaze Fugu Piggy Bank” looks like a piggy bank. You will be healed by your plump and glossy stomach. The irregular pattern unique to natural glaze was delicious, and there was an atmosphere that made me want to pick it up and look at it at the moment.

Matsuda Sword “Sirigro Frog” Ceramic clay, hand-bending

Ken Matsuda’s “Sirigro Frog” is a palm-sized work, with legs that stretch out from a flat, oval body, and eyes that can’t be said whether they are observing their prey or just being chilly. Is cute. If you look closely, the pattern on your back is fine! The glossy gray color creates an amphibian-like appearance. It seems to move slimy.

Keep an eye on Kumiko Negami’s unique view of the world

Kumiko Negami “Supercar” Stone powder clay

What stood out in this exhibition was the work of Kumiko Negami. Especially, “Supercar” had a great impact. A pervert suddenly appeared while I was crazy about the cute animals in the zoo. When I read the artist’s comment while being confused, “What do you mean !?”

I made it based on the concept that if you can move the whole thing, you will be invincible. It is said that the time spent in the bathroom in a lifetime is three years. This solves a big problem in life. The classic potty chair is a duck, but I want to ride a tapirus with a slightly sloppy face. (Kumiko Negami)

is what they said. I see, i see?)

By taking off the upper body of a person who is totally refreshed, it makes us feel even more open.

The potty chair isn’t sloppy, it feels like it’s crazy. It seems that humans are also smiling in shape, but they have a little emotion, a mysterious expression that I do not know which emotion they are. When I watched it together with Negami-san’s other works, I realized that he was good at creating exquisite facial expressions that could be received by the viewer.

Kumiko Negami << Leather-style dog >> Terracotta

Kumiko Negami (left) “Kudu Buran”, (right) “Deer Buran” Pottery

“Leather-style dog” is so lively that it seems to start talking at any moment. It looks like a stupid expression, but I also felt that I couldn’t trust it if I wasn’t careful.

I wonder if the “kudu buran” and “deer buran” exhibited on the wall were made by stuffing the deer’s head, which is often found in rich houses, with the front legs sticking out. I was imagining. However, when I read the artist’s comments, it looks like a two-legged animal from the beginning. As soon as you know it, you will find the feeling of encounter with the unknown and the eerieness in your smile. It’s a mass of sense … I’ve become a fan of Negami-san.

Beautiful works that forget time and are drawn in

Mei Suzawa (left) “Brilliance”, (right) “Glimmer” silk, glue, ink, mineral pigments, foil, mud

Mei Suzawa’s “Brilliance” and “Glimmer” drawn in pale pastel colors are exceptionally beautiful and gorgeous in this exhibition.

Ms. Mei Suzawa, who has studied the technique of making peacock drawings by Maruyama Okyo, a painter from the Edo period. Feel the graceful appearance of peacocks and birds while reliveing the attitude of responding to try to express the beauty of peacocks, which is the ultimate in the decorative beauty of the natural world, using traditional materials of Japanese painting. It seems to have been expressed. The unrealistic colors further enhance the fantasy of the peacock.

Mei Suzawa << Glimmer >> Silk, glue, ink, mineral pigments, foil, mud

Generally, Japanese paintings are dignified or unfamiliar, but this one has a warmth that comforts the viewer and overturns the image of Japanese paintings. The appearance of burying her beak in her feathers is lovely, and I feel a love-filled look for parakeets.

Hirohiro Iwasaki << Print the landscape on what was once part of the landscape. -Idea blanchardii- (1 ° 20’38.4 “N 124 ° 51’14.4” E) WGS84- >> Insect specimen, UV print

Hirohiro Iwasaki’s novel and fashionable work of printing a landscape photograph of the land where the insects were on the body of the insect is also eye-catching. First of all, I was surprised at the fact that it can be printed on insect specimens!

The individual was taken in Indonesia. The slightly blurred landscape has the effect of making you feel as if you are looking at the landscape seen by this butterfly through its wings. If you see such a wonderful work while traveling, you will probably buy it reflexively. I forgot the time and looked at it.

Only a few are introduced. There are many other fascinating creatures at the venue! Shooting is possible and admission is free, so when you visit Ueno Zoo, why not visit another zoo at Geidai Art Plaza?

Outline of the special exhibition “Art Jungle ~ Tokyo University of the Arts ~”

Legislative session	April 23, 2022 (Sat) -June 26, 2022 (Sun)
venue	Geidai Art Plaza 12-8 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo Tokyo University of the Arts Faculty of Fine Arts Campus
Opening hours	11: 00-18: 00
closing day	Monday (Open on public holidays, closed on the following Tuesday)
Admission fee	free
URL	Official website: https://artplaza.geidai.ac.jp Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/artplaza_geidai
inquiry	https://form.id.shogakukan.co.jp/forms/artplaza-geidai
Notes	* Business dates and times may change depending on the status of the new coronavirus. Please check the official website and SNS for the latest information.

* The content of the article is as of May 15, 2022. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Article provided by: Kokoshiru Ueno

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2022年5月9日2022年5月9日

[Tokyo National Museum] Special exhibition “Ryukyu” preview report. Weaving the feelings of the islanders into the future (~ 6/26)

Tokyo National Museum

Black lacquer Shuri Naha port map Tsuitate 1928 Kagoshima Prefectural History and Art Center Reimeikan Collection

In the 4th year of Reiwa (2022), Okinawa Prefecture will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its return to the mainland.

When Okinawa was once the Ryukyu Kingdom, it aimed to become a bridge to the world by engaging in trade and diplomacy with other countries in the seas of Asia.

The famous word “Bridge of Nations” contains such a noble ideal of Ryukyu.

The road that the Ryukyu Kingdom has taken since then has not been flat, but the sparkle of its own culture nurtured in the soil still captures our hearts.

A special exhibition “Ryukyu” focusing on the establishment and significance of Ryukyu culture and its aesthetic sense has opened at the Tokyo National Museum.

The skill and beauty of the Ryukyu Kingdom revived here.

Exhibition hall (entrance of the first hall)

The venue consists of five chapters: “Bridge of Nations Bell in Asia,” “Pride of the Kingship, Diplomacy and Culture,” “Prehistoric Culture of the Ryukyu Islands,” “Prayers with the People of the Islands,” and “To the Future.” The venue is divided into the first venue and the second venue, each of which has enough volume to compose one exhibition.

In this exhibition, various cultural assets such as archaeological relics and folk works will be gathered together in addition to historical materials and craft works from the Kingdom era and treasures handed down to the King Naoya. In addition, at the end of the exhibition, we will introduce the Ryukyu Kingdom Cultural Heritage Accumulation and Reconstruction Project, which has been undertaken since 2015, and display the cultural properties restored by the project.

I can feel the desire of the organizer to hand over the precious Ryukyu culture from the past to the future to the next generation.

《Autumn run small Tang dynasty camp》 (19th century)

A picture scroll depicting the Chinese delegation “Book Sealer”. Valuable historical materials that trace the history of the Ryukyu Kingdom are lined up

“Bronze Bell” (in front of the Buddhist temple of Engakuji Temple) Aki Yamato 1495 Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum Collection

The “Copper Bell” (in front of the former Engakuji Buddhist temple), which sits in the first venue, is a temple bell engraved with the words “Bridge of Nations”, which shows the spirit of the Ryukyu Kingdom as a bridge of the world.

In the 15th and 16th centuries, the Ryukyu Kingdom flew into the seas of Asia and prospered as a base for relay trade connecting various parts of the country. Its existence is also emphasized by European countries that entered Asia in the 16th century, and the name “Ryukyu” became known to the world.
It is an idea that is similar to modern globalization, but it can be said that the scale of human beings and the size of their ambitions are isolated from the modern Japanese.

At the first venue, a number of valuable historical materials that trace the history of the Ryukyu Kingdom are exhibited.

The foot tray with vivid red lacquer shines in the venue

《Lion Golden Hairpin》 15th-16th Century Private Collection

(Left) Black lacquer Wakizashi (No. Jiganemaru) (Right) Aogai Raden scabbard sword fitting (No. Chatan Nakiri)

At the venue, the treasures of Ryukyu culture such as Ryukyu lacquering, tea ware, and paintings by master craftsmen will be gathered. 73 national treasures, 20 important cultural properties, 38 prefectural and city designated important cultural properties, and about one-third are designated cultural properties, and it can be said that the quality and quantity of the exhibitions on the theme of Ryukyu and Okinawa are the largest. Let’s go.

Among them, the release of the three treasure swords that have been handed down to the Sho family, including the Aogai Raden sword sword fitting , is attracting attention. Not only the beauty of the blade and decoration, but also the three treasure swords were taken up in the blockbuster online game “Touken Ranbu” , and the appeal to the younger generation is increasing. Collaboration products with “Touken Ranbu -ONLINE-” are also on sale at the exhibition goods corner, so if you are interested, please stop by.

Ryukyu dyeing and weaving luxury competition

National Treasure “Jade” 18th-19th Century Okinawa Naha City Museum of History

Scarlet ground wave cherry tree pattern Bingata cotton costume 19th century Kanagawa Joshibi University of Art and Design Museum Collection

Looking around the venue, Ryukyu dyeing and weaving with a wide variety of materials and techniques, such as the formal wear of the King of Ryukyu, costumes using Chinese chintz, and floating fabrics woven in Ryukyu, are eye-catching. The exhibition in which Ryukyu dyeing and weaving is widely exhibited so far is a very valuable opportunity as far as I can remember.

“Scarlet ground wave cherry tree pattern Bingata cotton costume” is characterized by a landscape painting-like design with a large wave rising over the entire back. The mystery of the design, which combines the Toyama Sakura pattern from Japan and the Habuyama water pattern from China, strongly reflects the characteristics of Ryukyu culture, which has a rich international flavor.

Chapter 4 focuses on the view of religion rooted in the land as “Prayers of the people of the islands”.

Jewelery worn by goddesses at village rituals

《Zhu Lacquer Tomoe Crest Peony Sinking Rice》 16th-17th Century Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum

Many people associate Okinawa with the image of a ritual represented by “Noro”. The characteristic of women in charge of rituals is similar to the “Onarigami belief” that sisters protect their brothers spiritually, and Ryukyu has nurtured such aesthetic sense and religious views in abundant nature.

At the end of the exhibition, we will focus on the “faith” aspect of Ryukyu culture and evoke the prayers of the people of Okinawa in our hearts. Yes, Okinawa has always been an island of prayer.

The vivid red lacquer lacquer peony peony peony rice offering was used in the royal government as a ritual tool for the Ryukyu royal family. It is an important ritual vessel in the history of Ryukyu lacquering, which is a collection of lacquering techniques such as woodworking and lacquering, and is considered to be a valuable work when considering the culture of the Ryukyu Kingdom.

Outline of the event

Legislative session	May 3rd (Tuesday / holiday) -June 26th (Sunday), 2022
venue	Tokyo National Museum Heiseikan (Ueno Park)
Opening hours	9: 30-17: 00 (admission is 30 minutes before closing)
closing day	Monday
Admission fee	General 2,100 yen University student 1,300 yen High school student 900 yen (Note) This exhibition does not require advance reservation. Please purchase a ticket at the ticket office at the main gate of the Tokyo National Museum when you visit the museum. (Note) You may have to wait for admission during times of congestion. (Note) Free for junior high school students and younger, persons with disabilities and one caregiver. Please present your student ID card, disability certificate, etc. when you enter the library. (Note) With this exhibition admission ticket, you can also see the comprehensive cultural exhibition only on the day of viewing. However, depending on the congestion of the comprehensive cultural exhibition, you may have to wait for admission. (Note) Some works will be changed during the exhibition period. (Note) For details, please see the ticket information page on the official exhibition website .
Exhibition official website	https://tsumugu.yomiuri.co.jp/ryukyu2022/

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