1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Four major works of each period)

Four Major Works of Each Period   Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 2, 2009 - December 6, 2009 Exhibiting: Dogu Figurine, excavated from Osaki-shi, Miyagi, late Jomon period (Important Cultural Property) Bronze Bell, reportedly excavated from Kagawa prefecture, Middle Yayoi period Dancing People (terra-cotta tomb figurine), From Nohara, Kumagai-shi, Saitama, Kofun Period (exhibit through June 14, 2009) Haniwa warrior in short armor, excavated from Kumagai-shi, Saitama (Important Cultural Property, exhibit from June 16, 2009) Bowl, Celadon glaze with carved lotus petals, Southern Song - Yuan dynasty, 13th - 14th century, China (Important Cultural Property, exhibit through October 12, 2009) Jar, with arabesque pattern, excavated from Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, Heian period (Lent by Keio University, Tokyo, exhibiting from October 14, 2009)

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)

The Dawning of Japanese Culture  Paleolithic Period Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 2, 2009 - December 6, 2009 Including: Stone Tools, 30,000 B.C. Polished Stone Axes, 30,000 B.C.

The Independence of Japanese Culture  Jomon Period Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 2, 2009 - December 6, 2009 Including: Spouted vessel with human figure decorations, From Moheji, Hokuto-shi, Hokkaido, Jomon period, 2000 - 1000 B.C. (Important Cultural Propey) Dogu, clay plates, clay objects, etc.

Becoming Part of the East Asian World  Yayoi Period I Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 2, 2009 - December 6, 2009 Pottery jars, urns(Cooking Pot), wood plows, etc. Including: Jar, From Asagiri-machi, Kumamoto, Yayoi period, 1st - 3rd century (Important Cultural Property, Private collection)

The Start of Political Society  Yayoi period II - Kofun period I Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 9, 2009 - December 13, 2009 Including: Mirror with divinity and animal design, from Koganezuka Tumulus, Izumi-shi, Osaka, Kofun period (Important Cultural Property)

The Emergence of the Yamato  Kofun period II Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 9, 2009 - December 13, 2009 Including: Mirror with hunting images, reportedly excavated from Hachimanbara-cho, Takasaki-shi, Gunma, Kofun period, 4th - 5th century (Important Cultural Property) Bronze Arrowheads, 4th century

The Five Kings of Yamato  Kofun period III Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 9, 2009 - December 13, 2009 Including: Iron Sword with inlaid silver inscription, excavated from Edafunayama Tumulus, Kumamoto, Kofun period, 5th - 6th century (National Treasure, exhibit through October 4, 2009) Mirror with human figures, derived from Sumidahachiman Jinja, Wakayama, Kofun period, 5th - 6th century (National Treasure, Lent by Sumidahachiman Jinja, Wakayama)

The Rise of Local Rulers  Kofun period IV Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 9, 2009 - December 13, 2009 Including: Horse bit with "f"-shaped cheek ornaments, excavated from Edafunayama Tumulus, Kumamoto, Kofun period, 5th - 6th century (National Treasure)

Culture from the Silk Road  Kofun period V Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 9, 2009 - December 13, 2009 Including: Cut glass bowl with round designs in relief, Iran, 6th century (Private collection)

From Tang to Nara and From Nara to the Rest of Japan  Nara period Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 30, 2009 - December 27, 2009 Including: Three color-glazed jar, excavated from China, Nara period, 8th century

Aristocrats of the Ritsuryo System  Heian Period Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 30, 2009 - December 27, 2009 Including: Green-glazed vase with handle, excavated from Fukaya-shi Saitama, Heian period, 10th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Fukaya-shi, Saitama)

The Rise of Warrior Class CultureThe Rise of Warrior Class Culture  Late Heian - Muromachi period Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 30, 2009 - December 27, 2009 Including: Jar with four handles, excavated from Tateyama-shi, Chiba, Southern Song - Yuan dynasty, 13th - 14th century

The Flowering of Daimyo Culture  Azuchi-Momoyama - Edo period Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 30, 2009 - December 27, 2009 Including: Large dish, with flowering plants in overglaze enamels, Kokutani type, Imari Ware, Edo period, 17th century (Gift of Mr. Okawachi Masatoshi)

1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)

Japanese Archaeology  Kofun Tumuli in the Asuka Period: Ancient East Asian Culture and the Tsukamari Kofun, Osaka  Japanese Archaeology Gallery September 8, 2009 - November 29, 2009 Including: Sword with Gold Inlay, From Tsukamawari Tomb, Hiraishi, Kanan-cho, Minamikawachi-gun, Osaka, Kofun (Asuka) period, 7th century (Gift of Investigation Committee of Hiraishitsukamari, Osaka) Glass Kudatama Beads, From Akahage Tomb, Hiraishi, Kanan-cho, Minamikawachi-gun, Osaka, Kofun (Asuka) period, 7th century (Lent by Investigation Committee of Akahage, Osaka) Earthen Coffin, From Kawabe, Tsuyama-shi, Okayama, Kofun (Asuka) period, 7th century Footed Jar with Narrow Neck, Sue Stoneware, From Kaniana Tomb, Toshi-cho, Toba-shi, Mie, Kofun (Asuka) period, 7th century (Important Cultural Property, Gift of Mr. Kawahara Matsuzo)

Everyday Tools   Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 2, 2009 - December 6, 2009 Hunting tools and eating utensils of the Jomon period, including stone spears, fishhooks, and stone spoons

Personal Accessories and Ritual Objects   Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 2, 2009 - December 6, 2009 Earrings and magatama jade of the Jomon period

Post Jomon Culture of Hokkaido   Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 2, 2009 - December 6, 2009 Including: Earthenware, stone stools, magatama jade and small gems

Daily Tools of Yayoi   Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 2, 2009 - December 6, 2009 Stone axes, Stone knives, etc

Yayoi Tools and Accessories   Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 2, 2009 - December 6, 2009 Including: Magatama jade, Shell Bracelets from the 1st - 3rd century

Metalwork of the Yayoi Period   Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 2, 2009 - December 6, 2009 Bronze swords, bronze halberds and bronze bells

Mirrors with Year Inscriptions   Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 9, 2009 - December 13, 2009 Including: Mirrors from Continental Asia and mirrors of Japan

Ancient Chinese Mirrors from Japanese Kofun Tombs: Inscriptions, transmission, and multiple productions   Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 9, 2009 - December 13, 2009 Including: Mirror with Deities Design, 4th century

Development of Beads and Jade Tools Production   Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 9, 2009 - December 13, 2009 Including: Crystal Round Bead, excavated from Koganezuka Tumulus, Izumi-shi, Osaka, Kofun period, 4th - 5th century (Important Cultural Property) and other crystal, glass, jade objects

Rituals of the Kofun Period   Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 9, 2009 - December 13, 2009 Objects from the Sarunoko Tumulus, Bando-shi, Ibaraki, 5th century

Funerals of the Kofun Period   Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 9, 2009 - December 13, 2009 Including: Stone models of sword, axe, and dish, 4th - 5th century

Iron Agricultural Tools of Kofun Period   Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 9, 2009 - December 13, 2009 Including: Axes, sickles, and plows

Evolution of Equestrian Equipment   Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 9, 2009 - December 13, 2009 Including: Horse Harness, From Etafunayama Tumulus, Nagomi-machi, Kumamoto, Kofun peirod, 5th - 6th century (National Treasure)

Haniwa Objects   Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 16, 2009 - December 20, 2009 Including: Haniwa (terracotta tomb ornament): Storage Houses with Gable Roofs, evcavated from Saitobaru Tumulus, Miyazaki, Kofun period, 5th century (Important Cultural Property)

The Flourishing of Haniwa Figures   Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 16, 2009 - December 20, 2009 Including: Haniwa, Warrior in Keiko Armor, From Misato-machi, Takasaki-shi, Gunma, Kofun period, 6th century

Ornaments of Kings   Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 9, 2009 - December 13, 2009 Objects from the Eda-Funayama Tumulus, 5th - 6th century (National Treasure)

Tile with Buddhist Image   Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 30, 2009 - December 27, 2009 Tiles decorating temple buildings, Including Tile with Buddhist Triad and Tile with Buddhist Image, Asuka period, 7th century

Tiles with Inscriptions   Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 30, 2009 - December 27, 2009 Tiles with inscriptions from Nara period, 8th century

The World of Nara Period Officials   Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 30, 2009 - December 27, 2009 Wooden plates and stationaries, Including Bronze Seal of the Mikasadan (Mikasa Group) (copy), Nara period, 8th century

Sutra Mounds - Time Capsules for 5,670,000,000 Years   Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 30, 2009 - December 27, 2009 Objects buried in sutra mounds, including objects from the Gokurakuji Sutra Mound, Kodera-machi, Heian period, 12th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Jofukuji, Hyogo)

Mountain Religions   Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 30, 2009 - December 27, 2009 Bronze Openwork of Zao-Gongen, Excavated at the mountaintop site of Mt.Ominesan. (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Ominesan-ji, Nara)

Ritual tools from the Main building of the Edo Castle   Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 30, 2009 - December 27, 2009 Objects excavated from areas used to be the main building of the Edo Castle, including Cakra Wheel Bronze, 17th century

Room tiles of Edo period Warlords Houses   Japanese Archaeology Gallery June 30, 2009 - December 27, 2009 Including: Round Eave Tile with paired crane crest, excavated from the House of Morioka feudal domain, located in current Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Edo period, 18th - 19th century

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Related Exhibition  Preserving Traditional Techniques for Posterity-Restoration and Recreation of the Shosoin Treasures Thematic Exhibition Room November 12, 2009 - November 29, 2009 >> detailed information This thematic exhibition is related to "Treasures of the Imperial Collections - Splendor of Japanese Art" exhibition. This thematic exhibition focuses on the preservation of cultural properties in the Imperial collection. Imitations of luxurious Shosoin treasures will be showcased together with materials related to their preservation.

Modern Sculpture   Corridor April 7, 2009 - April 4, 2010 Including: Mr. Tobari Kogan, By Ogiwara Morie, dated 1909 Eva, By Auguste Rodin, 19th century

2nd floor: Special Exhibition Galleries

Treasures of the Imperial Collections - Splendor of Japanese Art    Special Exhibition Galleries October 6, 2009 - November 29, 2009 >> detailed information To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Emperor's enthronement, the Tokyo National Museum will hold a special exhibition uniting a rich spectrum of works from the imperial collections. The exhibition will be held in two parts, and will include objects owned by the imperial household as well as treasures from the Shosoin Repository and Sannomaru Shozokan (The Museum of the Imperial Collections). Part 1 Tuesday, October 6 - Tuesday, November 3, 2009. Part 2 Thursday, November 12 - November 29,2009.  Related Exhibition - Part 1: Special Feature: The Legacy of Yamato-e Screen Painting  October 6 - November 3, 2009 - Part 2: Special Feature: Preserving Traditional Techniques for Posterity-Restoration and Recreation of the Shosoin Treasures November 12 - November 29, 2009

HASEGAWA TOHAKU: 400th Memorial Retrospective    Special Exhibition Galleries February 23, 2010 - March 22, 2010 >> detailed information This major retrospective of Hasegawa Tohaku will cover a wide range of his paintings beginning with his early works from his hometown of Nanao, to the numerous masterpieces, which he painted in Kyoto under the name Tohaku and which adorned many famous Kyoto temples. Delicate yet bold. Quiet yet powerful. Tohaku's masterpieces and the human drama that led to their creation will be presented in commemoration of this artist who lived 400 years ago. * National Treasure Pine Trees (Tokyo National Museum), National Treasure Maple Tree and National Treasure Pine Tree and Autumn Plants (Chishaku-in Temple, Kyoto) will be on view during the entire period of exhibition in both Tokyo and Kyoto.

The Lineage of Culture - The Hosokawa Family Eisei Bunko Collection    Special Exhibition Galleries April 20, 2010 - June 6, 2010 The Eisei Bunko Foundation and the Eisei Bunko Museum were established in 1950 by 16th-generation family head Hosokawa Moritatsu, with the objective of preserving for future generations the legacy of the cultural treasures of the Hosokawa family, lords of the former Kumamoto domain. This exhibition presents renowned works from the Eisei Bunko collection, along with a selection of objects related to the Hosokawa family. In addition to highlighting the history of the Hosokawa family and the transmission of traditional Japanese culture, it also offers insight into the personal character and connoisseurship of Hosokawa Moritatsu, one of the leading art collectors of modern Japan.