From April 9 (Tuesday) to June 16 (Sunday), 2019, a joint project with the National Museum of Ethnology "Beads-Connecting the Nature, Connecting the World" is held at the National Science Museum. Since I participated in the media preview, I will tell you about the exhibition right away! When it comes to "beads", many people think of colorful glass balls such as red, blue and green. However, in the long history of humanity, beads, which mean "the connection of various parts" , have been made of various materials for various purposes. What materials and technologies have we used to make beads for what? This time, with the cooperation of Minpaku (National…
[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,…
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…
【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…
Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture 【National History Folk Museum】 Comprehensive Exhibition No. 1 Exhibition Room “Prehistory / Ancient” Renewal Open Press Conference Reporting Report
Kurume Hiroshi director who introduces the National History Folk Museum About 1 hour by train from Ueno National Historical Folk Museum in Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture (hereinafter referred to as "history"). As a national historical museum, we are exhibiting only "modern" , and in collaboration with researchers such as universities, we will hold interdisciplinary / international studies with neighboring science including history, archeology, folklore studies As we are conducting research, we can touch the latest research results through exhibitions. The 1st exhibition room with the theme of "prehistoric and ancient" will be renewed on March 19, 2019 (Tue) in its comprehensive exhibition at the history. Since the Kokosil Editorial Department…
【Tokyo National Museum Heisei Kokan】 Report on the press conference of the Three Kingdoms “Special Exhibition commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Japan-China Cultural Exchange Agreement
From NHK "Puppet Theater Three Kingdoms" Cao Iida City Kihachiro Kawamoto Puppet Museum Kura © Limited Company Kawamoto Productions The Tokyo National Museum Heiseikan will hold a special exhibition "Three Kingdoms" commemorating the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Japan – China Cultural Exchange Agreement during the period of Tuesday, July 9th – September 16th (Monday – Friday), 2019. Since the press release of this exhibition was held, this situation will be delivered this time. Purpose of holding "Three Kingdoms" which depicts the era when powerful officials rushed to various places along with the decline of the Han Dynasty, especially the wei Cao Cao, Shu Liu Bei, Wu's grandchildren…
Japan’s first gallery hostel “The Micro Museum Hostel Ueno Ogudoya” report
On February 15, 2019, "The Micro Museum Hostel (Ueno Uguisudani)" hosted the first gallery in Japan opened. Since I heard about the interview on the open day, I will tell you how it is. It is a 7-minute walk from JR Oguisudani Station and on the first floor of an accessible building. While looking calmly based on black and silver, it is attracted by the stylish design door. Opening the door is immediately a gallery space. Works are also displayed in check-in counters in the same space. What was exhibited this time was a work of an artist Shingo Hayamii. We are changing the exhibition every three weeks and introduce…