Japanese government panel proposes making ancient tomb's mural paintings a national treasure
A government panel on Monday recommended the mural paintings of the ancient Kitora tomb in western Japan be recognized as a national treasure in a bid to enhance their preservation following more than a decade of restoration work. The recommendation by the advisory council for ...
Buddhist hells are frighteningly human
Popularly known as Genshin (942-1017), the high-ranking Buddhist prelate Eshin Sozu was said to have been born following his devout mother's prayers to the Kannon of Takaoji Temple in Taima, Nara Prefecture. Genshin began the road to monkhood in youth, studying at Kyoto's Enryakuji Temple ...
Jan. 29-March 6 This special exhibition of the MOA Museum of Art's masterpieces, showcases some of the most prized works in its collection. As a last hurrah before the museum temporarily closes for 11 months for renovations from March, this exhibition illustrates the museum's history ...
Businessman claims responsibility for drone crash at Himeji Castle
A businessman admitted Sunday to flying a drone that was found stuck the previous day among the roof tiles of Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Hyogo Prefecture, the police said. The 49-year-old executive from Kitakyushu was quoted by the police as saying ...
Nearly 120 of Japan's National Treasures are being brought together for the Tokyo National Museum's third Heisei Era "National Treasures of Japan" exhibition, which this year also commemorates the 80th birthday of Emperor Akihito. Through important paintings, sculptures, decorative art objects, documents and other historical ...
'Celestial Dance: The Art of Hiten'
Hiten, bodhisattvas that fly and dance in praise of Buddha, are wondrous beings, sometimes refered to as "flying angels." This exhibition focuses on the Buddhist symbols and their portrayal in various art forms, including sculptures and paintings. Ahead of the reopening of the renovated ...
Kohfukuji Temple: under divine protection
Tucked away behind the main museums in Ueno, the Tokyo University Art Museum may not be on most people's radar, but it is definitely one of the city's top museums in terms of curatorial quality.
