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Toraya Akasaka Gallery Panel Exhibition "Toraya Akasaka Store Guide"
Toraya was founded in Kyoto in the late Muromachi period, and has been running a Japanese confectionery shop for five centuries since then. Since the reign of Emperor Goyosei (1586~1611), he has been serving the Imperial Palace. In the second year of the Meiji Era (1869), the store in Kyoto was retained and expanded to Tokyo. We first set up shop in Akasaka in 1879 (Meiji 12), and we are about to celebrate 150 years. This time, at Toraya Akasaka Gallery, we will introduce the history of Toraya and the architecture of the Akasaka store in a panel. In addition, among the historical materials in Toraya's collection, reproductions of "Kuzenan" and "Gomonkan" related to the Imperial Palace's business will be exhibited.
European attire, mainly in the 19th and 20th centuries
As European society progressed toward modernization after the technological innovation of the Industrial Revolution, cosmetics and techniques that directly connected to the makeup we are doing today appeared in the field of beauty, and their influence extended to the makeup culture of Japan. The exhibition "European Costumes" presents items related to European attire in the 19th and 20th centuries, such as makeup tools and trinkets, from the collection of the Pola Cultural Institute.
Biwa Hitohirakai "The 6th Biwazukushi"
Biwa vaudeville has started! In Minato Ward, where Japan's only biwa specialty store "Ishida Biwa Store" is located, we will develop a place where you can always meet the biwa. The venue, the Minato City Traditional Culture Exchange Center, is a very quaint building built in Showa 11 as a watchhouse. Please enjoy a moment in the large hall of 100 tatami mats, which retains the remnants of that time, and touch the playing of the biwa. In this sixth installment, we will focus on the voice art of the Biwa and deliver the world of the Heike Tale by the Heike Biwa and the Satsuma Biwa. ◎ Reservations and inquiries biwahitohira.2021@gmail.com 090-5996-9137 (12 o'clock ~ 6 p.m.)
Suntory Museum of Art "Sake Drinker Begins"
Sake Douko is the most famous demon in Japan. During the Heian period, the story of a drunkard who was plundering the daughters of nobles and treasures in the capital one after another by the warlord Minamoto Yorimitsu and his servants was established before the 14th century, and eventually became widely popularized as the subject of paintings and Noh. Among them, the Important Cultural Property of the Suntory Museum of Art, "Sake Dendoko Picture Scroll" (hereinafter referred to as "Suntory Book"), written by Hajime Kano, is famous as an ancient example of the Muromachi period, which had a great influence on later generations. In this exhibition, Suntory books that have been dismantled and repaired will be unveiled, and two "beginnings" related to sake drinkers will be introduced. Speaking of the abode of the Sake Drinker, it is depicted in the story as Mt. Oeyama in Tamba Province or Mt. Ibuki in Omi Province, and the Suntory Book is known as the oldest picture scroll in the Ibuki Mountains. Since then, this Suntory book has become the "beginning of the pattern", and hundreds of copies and similar books were made throughout the Edo period. Furthermore, in recent years, it has attracted attention that a series of picture scrolls have been discovered that contain almost the same content as Suntory's books, but boldly depict the upbringing of the Sake Drinker, that is, the "Beginning of the Demon." This exhibition focuses on these "beginnings" and traces the unknown history and diverse development of the Sake Drinking Douko Picture Scroll, while also touching on the relationship between painting and theater (Noh). Please enjoy the story of demon slaying that is still alive in modern manga and anime, and that Japan people have been familiar with since ancient times. *Sake Douko is also written as Sake Den, Sake Song, Sake Scripture, and Sake Ten. In this exhibition, the title of the work basically respects the notation of the title, and uses the word "sake cup" as a generic name for stories and demons. * In order to protect the work, the exhibition will be changed during the exhibition period. *Photography is prohibited in this exhibition.
Minato Science Museum 2025 Spring Exhibition "Kagaku no Mikata - Discover How to Find Fushigi!
Searching for fushigi from the norm There are many "fushigi" lurking in the lives that unfold casually in front of you, as well as in living things, tools of life, and culture. However, it is difficult to notice the "fushigi" just by looking at it casually. You may discover something new by changing your perspective. Let's use the perspective of science to find "Fushigi"! Let's enjoy Shinsuke Yoshitake's friendly and cute illustrations while cultivating the "problem-finding ability", which is the first step in scientific learning. * Stamp rally will be held. There are a total of seven scientific mikata introduced in this article. Visit all the booths and collect stamps! In addition, the latest information on the details of the exhibition will be released on the Minato Science Museum website from time to time.
Tokyo City View "Osamu Tezuka's Firebird" Exhibition -The Firebird is a Symbol of Dynamic Equilibrium Against Increasing Entropy = Cosmic Life (Cosmozone)-"
Osamu Tezuka, the creator of numerous masterpieces, declared the manga "Firebird" to be his life's work, and is a masterpiece that depicts the struggles of people in pursuit of the legendary bird "Firebird", which is said to gain eternal life by those who drink its blood. While alternating between the past and the future, this work's magnificent worldview, which expresses philosophical themes such as "life and death" and "reincarnation" in all directions, continues to capture people's hearts. In this exhibition, biologist Shinichi Fukuoka was involved in the planning and deciphers the epic poem written over a long period of more than 30 years. In addition, the key visual for this exhibition is by graphic designer Taku Sato. Centered on the "Firebird", a super-life form that exists beyond time and space, it is an impactful design based on red and black. Now, 70 years after the start of the serialization of "Firebird," Mr. Fukuoka will be a guide to decipher the narrative structure of "Firebird" from the perspective of a new theory of life, and to search for answers to the question "What is life?" that Osamu Tezuka continued to express throughout his life. * Osamu Tezuka's "Tsuka" is officially written in the old font.
Exhibition of prize-winning works at the 22nd Minato City Tourism Photo Contest 2024
This is the 22nd Minato City Tourism Photo Contest with the aim of rediscovering the charm of Minato City through photography, from famous places and old sites in Minato City, to seasonal traditions and hidden spots. Submissions are accepted in two categories: the "General Division" and the "Photocon Koshien Division" for junior high and high school students. Twenty-three prize-winning works selected by a jury chaired by photographer Mineko Orisaku will be exhibited. [Image] General Category Gold Prize "Akasaka Palace Main Entrance" Takamitsu Akimoto
Mori Arts Center Gallery "Brooklyn Museum Special Exhibition: Ancient Egypt"
Ancient Egypt appears in Roppongi! A selection of masterpieces from the Brooklyn Museum's collection of ancient Egypt is gathered in Roppongi, Tokyo. Through about 150 artifacts, including sculptures, coffins, jewelry, earthenware, papyrus, and human and cat mummies, we will unravel the lives of the people who created a culture that is more advanced than we can imagine. The guide who travels with you through 3,000 years full of mysteries is Kawae Xiao, an up-and-coming Egyptian archaeologist who is currently attracting attention. What kind of life did they lead, what did they eat, and what did they fear? What languages did they speak and what did they write down? Why and how were the pyramids built? The message entrusted to the mummy. And what is life after death? We will introduce everything from "facts that you seem to know but don't know" that have been overlooked in previous Egypt exhibitions to the results of research on pyramids using the latest technology, with video and audio. A space that unearths the mysteries of 3,000 years and awakens the spirit of inquiry for knowledge. Welcome to the world of ancient Egypt in Roppongi. 【Inquiry】 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial)
Suntory Museum of Art "120 Years After His Death: Émile Gallet: Longing for Paris"
Émile Galle (1846–1904) took over his father's wholesale business of high-end glass and ceramics in Nancy, the ancient capital of Lorraine in northeastern France, and developed a unique world view of glass, ceramics and furniture, with brilliant success. While he is known as a celebrity of Nancy, it was the capital of Paris, a capital of artistic talent and a rich clientele, that made the Galle brand known to the world and led him to international success. Since his father's generation, his production has been centered in his hometown of Nancy, but Galle's products have been exhibited in showrooms in Paris and sold to wealthy people through contract agents. In 1878, 1889, and 1900, he presented his new works at the Paris Exposition, which was a major international stage, and especially after the 1889 World's Fair, he deepened his ties with the social world. However, the social dilemmas and pressures brought about by his success were unimaginable, and Galle died of leukemia just four years after the 1900 World's Fair. Commemorating the 120th anniversary of Galle's death, this exhibition focuses on his relationship with Paris, where he established himself, and reflects on the development of his creativity. In addition to exhibiting a large number of excellent works that are clearly inherited from the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, France, including works exhibited at the World Expo, the exhibition will also exhibit for the first time the heirloom materials of the Degpers family, which ran a gallé agency in Paris that have recently been acquired by the Suntory Museum of Art. Through a total of 110 works that eloquently illustrate the relationship between Galle and Paris, including glass, ceramics, furniture, and Gallet's autographs, you can enjoy the rich artistic world of Galle from his youth to his last years. * In order to protect the work, the exhibition will be changed during the exhibition period.