This exhibition presents traditional Japanese performing arts that have been collectively added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list, and we can learn aesthetics and techniques unique to each of them. It is constructed by 5 parts, Kabuki, Bunraku, Noh and Kyohei, Gagaku, Kumi-odori. In each part, the performing stage is featured, on which visitors Read More
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Special Exhibition Prince Shotoku: In Commemoration of his 1400th Grand Memorial
Prince Shotoku (574 – 622) was the son of Emperor Yomei. After Yomei passed away, Empress Suiko governed Japan, and Prince Shotoku helped her as the regent. He established Japan’s state system by formulation the Seventeen Article Constitution. Prince Shotoku was also a deep believer in Buddhism and established the foundations of Buddhism in Japan. Read More