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Exhibitions and Event

Special Exhibition

Enku's Buddhas: Sculptures from Senkoji Temple and the Hida Region

Honkan Room T5 January 12, 2013 (Sat) -April 7, 2013 (Sun)

Enku (1632-95) was a Buddhist monk and sculptor who is said to have carved 120,000 Buddhist statues in his lifetime while making pilgrimages to sacred mountains all over Japan. This exhibition introduces 100 Enku’s statues from Takayama City in Gifu prefecture, with a focus on 61 Enku's statues from Senkouji temple.

Wang Xizhi: Master Calligrapher

Heiseikan January 22, 2013 (Tue) -March 3, 2013 (Sun)

Active in 4th-century China during the Eastern Jin dynasty, Wang Xizhi greatly advanced conventional calligraphy styles, with his calligraphy treasured by successive Chinese emperors. This exhibition focusing on the true image of the work of this master calligrapher, and attempts to reevaluate the roles that he played, for example through his influence on later generations.

New Year's Celebration at the Tokyo National Museum

January 2, 2013 (Wed) -January 27, 2013 (Sun)

Celebrating the New Year 2013, the Tokyo National Museum will open from January 2. The New Year exhibition will feature the year's zodiac sign Snake, and the museum will host various family events.

Reopening of the Toyokan (Asian Gallery)

January 2, 2013 (Wed)

The refurbished Toyokan will open on January 2, 2013. Enjoy a journey around Asian art through the Toyokan’s comprehensive collection.

Thematic Exhibition / Kofun Culture of Southern Kyushu

Heiseikan Thematic Exhibition Room December 4, 2012 (Tue) -March 3, 2013 (Sun)
140th Anniversary Thematic Exhibitions / Porcelain Sculptures from Leipzig: International Excha...

Honkan Room 19 December 11, 2012 (Tue) -March 3, 2013 (Sun)
New Year's Celebration at the Tokyo National Museum: Snakes and Serpents

January 2, 2013 (Wed) -January 27, 2013 (Sun)