Not only to decorate people and things, Beads made of various materials for various purposes (Beads). What materials and technologies have we used to make beads for about 100,000 years? Minpaku and Science Expo. By looking at the beads from the perspectives of ethnology and natural sciences, which are their respective specialties, and combining the findings of both, we will introduce how the beads relate to humanity. Display introduction Chapter 1 What is a bead We define beads as the connection of various parts. There are various materials used for beads, and the properties they have have a great influence on the role of beads. When considering the properties of…
[Tokyo National Museum Heisei Building] Special Exhibition “National Treasure Toji Temple-Kukai and Buddha Statue Mandala” Preview Report
In the Tokyo National Museum Heisei Building, the special exhibition “National Treasure Toji Temple-Kukai and Buddha Statue Manra” will be held from March 26 (Tuesday) to June 2 (Sun), 2019. As we participated in the press conference held prior to the event, we will tell about the situation. To-ji Temple (Koh Gokoku-ji Temple) was built along with West-ji Temple as a public temple for the protection of the Great Castle, along with Heian-Kei's capital relocation. Kukai Kobo Daishi, who returned to learn the esoteric is a new Buddhism in Tang, look forward to Toji than Emperor Saga in 823 years, was the root dojo of Shingon esoteric Buddhism. Kukai said,…
[National Museum of Western Art] “London National Gallery Exhibition” Goch’s 14 works will be presented following “Sunflower”!
London National Gallery Exterior Image Photo © Phil Sayer © The National Gallery, London The National Museum of Western Art will host the London National Gallery Exhibition from March 3 (Tuesday) to June 14 (Sun), 2020. The London National Gallery is one of the world's leading art museums facing Trafalgar Square in central London. Unlike many European art museums, which are based on royal collections, it has its greatest feature in being an art museum founded in 1824 by a national statute. Van Eyck, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Titian, Rubens, Velazquez, Turner, Monet, Cezanne, Gogh, etc., about 2,300 points covering various paintings of European paintings from the late 13th century…
Images in all directions are more colorful! National Science Museum “THEATER 36 ○ (Theatre San Roku Maru)” Renewal Opening
Image courtesy: National Science Museum Cooperation and image provision: JAMSTEC (Marine Research and Development Organization) The world's first theater where images are projected 360 ° in all directions and the unique floating feeling can be enjoyed, THEATER 36 ○ (Theater San Roc Mar) . After moving the “Earth Room”, which gained popularity at the 2005 “Aichi Earth Expo”, to the National Science Museum, the THEATER 36 ○ has become a popular facility that 500,000 people view annually, but after the transfer, 10 As more than a year has passed, the facilities have been renewed and reborn. THEATER 36 ○ has been renamed “Ise Foods THEATER 36” and has been open…
【National Science Museum】 Special Exhibition “Large Mammals Exhibition 2 – Survival of Everyone” Private Brief Report
The special exhibition "Mammal Mammals Exhibition 2-The Survival of Everyone" is held at the National Science Museum from March 21, 2019 (Thursday) to Sunday, June 16, 2019. As we participated in the media preview, we will tell you about the exhibition! That "large mammal exhibition" is back! It will be held on a scale-up with the latest videos on more than 500 stuffed and skeletal specimens in 9 years from the "large mammals exhibition land / sea companions" in 2010, which has received great popularity. The theme of this "large mammal exhibition 2" is "Everyone's survival strategy" . Currently, mammals that are adapted and prosperous to most of the environment…
Multilingual Display of Kyoto Railway Museum-Launch of Multilingual Guide Service at Kyoto Railway Museum-
US Technology Co., Ltd. Ushi Technology Co., Ltd. [1] (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, President: Tatsushi Moroshima) will display and explain the Kyoto Railway Museum ( http://www.kyotorailwaymuseum.jp/ ) in multiple languages from March 16, 2019. We have started providing the Kyoto Railroad Museum multilingual guide service to provide the service. The “Kyoto Railway Museum Multilingual Guide Service” reads the QR code installed in the hall from the smartphones and tablets owned by visitors, and provides explanations of exhibits in 79 areas in five languages (Japanese, English, This service can be viewed in Chinese (Simplified / Traditional) / Korean). This service is built using the platform built with the tourist information application "Kokosil [2]"…
Very popular plum wine celebration! “National plum wine festival in Tokyo 2019” will be held in April this spring! An event where you can drink and compare over 170 kinds of delicious “Umeshu” made by sake breweries across the country at Ueno Park!
Seven tickets nationwide simultaneous sale from March 8, 2019! Delicious plum wine from the national sake breweries, such as sake-based plum wine, citrus plum wine such as yuzu and orange, plum wine made with nigri plum wine and brandy, etc. is plentiful! Find your favorite brand and compare it! And more than 170 kinds of plum liquor spot sale meetings are also held simultaneously to have you enjoy even at home! Event summary The 5th "National plum wine festival in Tokyo 2019" will be held at "Ueno Zoo Bentenmon Square" in Taito-ku, Tokyo for four days from April 26, 2019 (Fri). Including the main event where you can drink and…
【National Museum of Western Art:】 The 60th Anniversary of the National Museum of Western Art
At the National Museum of Tokyo, Heisei 11th (Tuesday)-September 23rd (Mon. and Congratulations) 2019, the "Matsukata Collection Exhibition" will be held to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the National Museum of Western Art opening. The press conference for this exhibition was held, so we will deliver the situation this time. Purpose of holding Japanese artists want to create a museum for the people- The "Matsukata Collection" was born from the thought of one such businessman. Kojiro Matsukata, who led the Kawasaki Shipyard (now Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.) in Kobe, is expanding its business on the back of ship demand from World War I, and a large number of works of…
“UENOYES Balloon Days # 3” Press Tour Coverage Report
The project UENOYES (Ueno Jesus), the theme of social inclusion, which I have already mentioned in Kokosil Ueno, has continued from September to November, and from February 22 (Fri) to 24 (Sun), 2019. "UENOYES Balloon DAYS # 3" was held for the day in the Ueno and Yanaka areas. Former Museum Zoo Station Open to the Public Installation "Chasing Ana rabbit" Press Tour Report This time, which is the third time, 'I look at. I will listen. imagine. Under the theme of '', the two overseas artists and three domestic artists explore Ueno's history, cultural resources, etc. from a unique perspective, and transmit the appeal of Ueno through works. Since…
【Tokyo National Museum】 Special Exhibition 30th Anniversary Commemorative Report “The Duality and Cultural Exchange-Japanese Beauty”
From March 5 (Tuesday) to April 29 (Mon., 20th, 2019), the Tokyo National Museum holds a special exhibition entitled "Across Japan and the Cultural Exchange-Japanese Beauty" to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the throne. You A preview for the media has been held, so this time we will tell about it. The generation of "Heisei" began on January 8, 1989. A special exhibition to be held in the commemorative year of the 30th anniversary of the throne The 30th anniversary of the thronery 30th anniversary of "The two-man and cultural exchange-to convey the beauty of Japan-" exhibits valuable items related to the Emperor and Empress. This exhibition is produced at…