Izumiya Hiroshi Furukan "special exhibition" Imperial Culture of Meiji 150: The Art and beauty of the Meiji Imperial Palace "

In the Meiji period (1868-1912), the Imperial family adopted Western dress for diplomatic relations with other countries, and representatives a foreign country in the European style. The stage changes to the Yanliao-Kan, the Shikankan and the Meiji Palace.
　It introduces the splendid court culture such as the tableware and the dress of the imperial Court Supper and Bonbonniere. In addition, Meiji Imperial Family advocates the protection of traditional culture, and the "Teiuro" (Imperial family) will create an "Imperial accomplishments member" system that encourages the creation of "accomplishments" (art).
　Their works, which were the highest honors of the art world, were praised abroad as a symbol of Japan culture. Now that Meiji 150 and the New era open, please see the art and beauty of the Japan that Meiji Imperial family tried to protect. (Exhibition change)