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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...
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 ¡ª 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.
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Japan to set up expert working group on accepting foreign nationals
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara (second from left) addresses a meeting of ministers responsible for policies concerning foreign residents, held at the Prime Minister's Office on Friday.
Head of Swiss euthanasia firm dies after collapsing while ascending Mount Fuji
Around 200,000 people typically scale the 3,776 meter Mount Fuji each year.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Japan to set up expert working group on accepting foreign nationals
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara (second from left) addresses a meeting of ministers responsible for policies concerning foreign residents, held at the Prime Minister's Office on Friday.
Inside Toho Archive¡¯s mission to save Japan¡¯s cinematic memory
The goal of restoration is not to artificially upscale but to return the film to the condition it was in ¡°the very first day it appeared in the world,¡± says Nobushige Toshima, president and sales division manager of Toho Archive.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

Longform

For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
By Alex K.T. Martin

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