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NEZU MUSEUM

Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Nov 21, 2017
The maven of Japanese sword fittings
The special exhibition "Pinnacle of Elegance: Sword Fittings of the Mitsumura Collection" at the Nezu Museum offers a fascinating look at the collection that Toshimo Mitsumura (1877-1955), a wealthy businessman, amassed at the end of the Meiji Era (1868-1912). Mitsumura's passion for swords is reflected in the portion of his collection that the museum acquired — an array of 1,200 sword fittings and blades from the 13th to the 19th centuries.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Nov 15, 2016
Maruyama Okyo melded styles to pioneer a new path in art
The 18th century was an exciting time for Japan. After unification in 1603, a remarkable spirit of innovation pervaded as urban centers grew and the arts flourished.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Nov 1, 2016
Maruyama Okyo: Opening Up New Terrain in Japanese Painting
Nov. 3-Dec. 18
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Apr 19, 2016
'National Treasure Irises Screens: A Legacy of Poetic Allusion'
April 13-May 15
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jun 2, 2015
'The World of Edo Dandyism: From Swords to Inro'
May 30-July 20
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Mar 5, 2015
'Bodhisattvas: Symbol of Salvation and Support'
March 7-April 6
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Nov 6, 2014
'Tagasode Screens: The Kimono as Painting Theme'
"Whose outfits are these?" is a question you might ask when viewing tagasode (someone's sleeve) painted screens, which feature kimonos lined up and hung on racks as their subjects.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Sep 25, 2014
Transforming the splendor of Japanese art
Every culture treasures its arts, and art museums are at the forefront of art preservation, engaging curators and specialists to ensure works remain as faithful to the originals as possible.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jul 24, 2014
'Cool and Breezy: Summer Greetings through Paintings and Ceramics'
Just like its title suggests, this exhibition aims to show viewers that feeling cool and refreshed is not something that can only be experienced physically.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jan 8, 2014
'Art and Poetry: Waka Inspired Masterpieces'
A picture is worth a thousand words. But, it seems, some settle for just 31 syllables. Or something like that.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Oct 30, 2013
'Ido Tea Bowls: Treasured Possessions of Muromachi Daimyo'
Originating in Korea during the 16th century, Ido tea bowls are a type of Korai-jawan — decorative bowls that typically feature some sort of motif, such as an animal or floral design.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jun 13, 2013
The collector who saw the fine print
The Nezu Museum is currently showing "Ceramics and Ukiyo-e Masterpieces from the Hagi Uragami Museum," an exhibition of outstanding artworks collected over the years by the entrepreneur Toshiro Uragami, who donated them to the Hagi Uragami Museum in Yamaguchi Prefecture in 1996.
'So hot you can't breathe': Extreme heat hits the Philippines
A pedestrian cools himself with a folding hand fan as he waits for a ride along a road in Manila on Wednesday, as extreme heat hit the Philippines.
Over 40% of Japan's municipalities at risk of vanishing, study finds
Of 1,729 local municipalities nationwide, 744 have been identified as being at risk of disappearing.
Princess Aiko makes debut at imperial garden party
Princess Aiko attends an imperial garden party in Tokyo on Tuesday.
'Sugar Baby Riri' gets nine-year prison term over romance scam
Mai Watanabe, who went by the moniker “Sugar Baby Riri,” dated older men and swindled them out of money by telling them fictitious heartbreaking stories about herself to gain their sympathy.
Japan's former PM Aso meets Trump for talks on security and economy
Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Taro Aso, vice president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, in New York on Tuesday. The Japanese government’s top spokesman on Wednesday played down the meeting as one conducted "in the capacity of one lawmaker" and “without the government’s involvement.”
For amateur sumo, a fresh start offers hope against time-wasting and gamesmanship
Wrestlers prepare for the start of a bout at the 2023 Sumo World Championships in Tokyo. Starting this month, placing one hand on the clay first is no longer allowed.
LDP veteran Nikai's youngest son expected to succeed him in Wakayama
Toshihiro Nikai, former secretary-general of the Liberal Democratic Party, announced in March that he would not run in the next Lower House election to take responsibility for the political funds scandal that rocked his party and his own faction.
New workers name Shohei Ohtani as 'dream boss' for two years running
Shohei Ohtani has been overwhelmingly voted as the “dream boss” for people who started working in April, according to a survey.
A craft beer crawl through Tokyo’s top bars, brewpubs and dives
If all you drink is Asahi, Sapporo and Kirin, you're depriving yourself of some of the best craft beer Tokyo has to offer — and there sure is a lot of it out there.
'Sugar Baby Riri' gets nine-year prison term over romance scam
Mai Watanabe, who went by the moniker “Sugar Baby Riri,” dated older men and swindled them out of money by telling them fictitious heartbreaking stories about herself to gain their sympathy.

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