Four Major works of Each Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Four Major Works of Each Period) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
December 4, 2007 (Tue) -
June 1, 2008 (Sun)
March 11, 2008 (Tue), Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)
The Heiseikan, built to commemorate the crown prince's wedding in 1993, serves primarily as the space for special exhibitions. For this purpose there are four special exhibition galleries on the second floor, as well as the Japanese Archaeological Gallery.
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Four Major Works of Each Period)
Four Major works of Each Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Four Major Works of Each Period) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
December 4, 2007 (Tue) - June 1, 2008 (Sun)
Dogu figurine, excavated from Goubara, Higashiagatsuma-machi, Gunma, late Jomon period (Important Cultural Property)
Bronze Bell, reportedly excavated from Kagawa prefecture, Middle Yayoi period (National Treasure)
Haniwa, warrior in short armor, excavated from Kumagai-shi, Saitama (Important Cultural Property)
Jar, with arabesque pattern, excavated from Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, Heian period (Lent by Keio University, Tokyo, exhibiting through March 9, 2008)
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
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The Independence of Japanese Culture Jomon Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryDecember 4, 2007 (Tue) -
June 1, 2008 (Sun)
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Becoming Part of the East Asian World Yayoi Period I
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryDecember 4, 2007 (Tue) -
June 1, 2008 (Sun)
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The Start of Political Society Yayoi period II - Kofun period I
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryDecember 4, 2007 (Tue) -
June 1, 2008 (Sun)
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The Five Kings of Yamato Kofun period III
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryDecember 4, 2007 (Tue) -
June 1, 2008 (Sun)
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The Rise of Local Rulers Kofun period IV
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryDecember 4, 2007 (Tue) -
June 1, 2008 (Sun)
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Culture from the Silk Road Kofun period V
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryDecember 4, 2007 (Tue) -
June 1, 2008 (Sun)
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From Tang to Nara and From Nara to the Rest of Japan Nara period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryDecember 4, 2007 (Tue) -
June 1, 2008 (Sun)
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Aristocrats of the Ritsuryo System Heian Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryDecember 4, 2007 (Tue) -
June 1, 2008 (Sun)
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The Rise of Warrior Class CultureThe Rise of Warrior Class Culture Late Heian - Muromachi period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryDecember 4, 2007 (Tue) -
June 1, 2008 (Sun)
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The Flowering of Daimyo Culture Azuchi-Momoyama - Edo period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryDecember 4, 2007 (Tue) -
June 1, 2008 (Sun)
The Dawning of Japanese Culture Paleolithic Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
December 4, 2007 (Tue) - June 1, 2008 (Sun)
Stone Tools, 30,000 B.C.
Polished Stone Axes, 30,000 B.C.
The Independence of Japanese Culture Jomon Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
December 4, 2007 (Tue) - June 1, 2008 (Sun)
Spouted vessel with human figure decorations, From Moheji, Hokuto-shi, Hokkaido, Jomon period, 2000 - 1000 B.C. (Important Cultural Property)
and Dogu, clay plates, clay objects, etc.
Becoming Part of the East Asian World Yayoi Period I
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
December 4, 2007 (Tue) - June 1, 2008 (Sun)
Jar, From Asagiri-machi, Kumamoto, Yayoi period, 1st - 3rd century (Important Cultural Property, Private collection)
and Pottery Jar, wood plow, turtle-shaped pottery wares, etc.
The Start of Political Society Yayoi period II - Kofun period I
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
December 4, 2007 (Tue) - June 1, 2008 (Sun)
Mirror with divinity and animal design, from Koganezuka Tumulus, Izumi-shi, Osaka, Kofun period (Important Cultural Property)
The Five Kings of Yamato Kofun period III
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
December 4, 2007 (Tue) - June 1, 2008 (Sun)
Iron Sword with Inlaid Silver Inscription, excavated from Edafunayama kofun, Kumamoto, Kofun period, 5th - 6th century (National Treasure)
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
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
December 4, 2007 (Tue) - June 1, 2008 (Sun)
Horse Bit with "f"-shaped Cheek Ornaments, excavated from Edafunayama kofun, Kumamoto, Kofun period, 5th - 6th century (National Treasure)
Culture from the Silk Road Kofun period V
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
December 4, 2007 (Tue) - June 1, 2008 (Sun)
Cut Glass Bowl with Round Designs in Relief, Iran, 8th century (Private collection)
From Tang to Nara and From Nara to the Rest of Japan Nara period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
December 4, 2007 (Tue) - June 1, 2008 (Sun)
Three Color-glazed Jar, excavated from China, Nara period, 8th century
Aristocrats of the Ritsuryo System Heian Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
December 4, 2007 (Tue) - June 1, 2008 (Sun)
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
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
December 4, 2007 (Tue) - June 1, 2008 (Sun)
Large jar, Atsumi Ware, with ash glaze, design of crossed band, excavated from Kinkeizan Sutra Mound, Hiraizumi-cho, Iwate, Heian period, 12th century (Gift of Mr. Saio Yasuo)
The Flowering of Daimyo Culture Azuchi-Momoyama - Edo period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
December 4, 2007 (Tue) - June 1, 2008 (Sun)
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)
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Personal Accessories and Ritual Objects
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryDecember 11, 2007 (Tue) -
June 8, 2008 (Sun)
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Post Jomon Culture in Hokkaido
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryDecember 11, 2007 (Tue) -
June 8, 2008 (Sun)
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Daily tools of Yayoi
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryDecember 11, 2007 (Tue) -
June 8, 2008 (Sun)
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Yayoi Tools and Accessories
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryDecember 11, 2007 (Tue) -
June 8, 2008 (Sun)
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Metalwork of the Yayoi Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryDecember 11, 2007 (Tue) -
June 8, 2008 (Sun)
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Mirrors with Year Inscriptions
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryDecember 11, 2007 (Tue) -
June 8, 2008 (Sun)
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Development of Beads and Jade Tools Production
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryDecember 11, 2007 (Tue) -
June 8, 2008 (Sun)
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Sword Mountings of the Kofun Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryDecember 11, 2007 (Tue) -
June 8, 2008 (Sun)
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Sacred Rites of the Kofun Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryDecember 11, 2007 (Tue) -
June 8, 2008 (Sun)
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Iron Agricultural Tools of Kofun Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryDecember 11, 2007 (Tue) -
June 8, 2008 (Sun)
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Metal Accessories
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryDecember 11, 2007 (Tue) -
June 8, 2008 (Sun)
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The Development of Sue Ware
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryDecember 11, 2007 (Tue) -
June 8, 2008 (Sun)
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Ornaments of Kings
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryDecember 11, 2007 (Tue) -
June 8, 2008 (Sun)
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Room tiles of Edo period Warlords Houses
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 8, 2008 (Tue) -
July 6, 2008 (Sun)
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Tile with Buddhist Image
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 8, 2008 (Tue) -
June 15, 2008 (Sun)
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Tiles with Inscriptions
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 8, 2008 (Tue) -
June 15, 2008 (Sun)
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The World of Nara Period Officials
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 8, 2008 (Tue) -
June 15, 2008 (Sun)
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Sutra Mounds - Time Capsules for 5,670,000,000 Years
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 8, 2008 (Tue) -
June 15, 2008 (Sun)
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Cinerary Urns of Mediaval Cremation
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 8, 2008 (Tue) -
June 15, 2008 (Sun)
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Ritual tools from the Main building of the Edo castle
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 8, 2008 (Tue) -
June 15, 2008 (Sun)
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Haniwa Objects
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryDecember 26, 2007 (Wed) -
July 6, 2008 (Sun)
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The Flourishing of Haniwa Figures
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryDecember 26, 2007 (Wed) -
July 6, 2008 (Sun)
Everyday Tools
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
December 11, 2007 (Tue) - June 8, 2008 (Sun)
Personal Accessories and Ritual Objects
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
December 11, 2007 (Tue) - June 8, 2008 (Sun)
Post Jomon Culture in Hokkaido
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
December 11, 2007 (Tue) - June 8, 2008 (Sun)
Earthenware, stone stools, magatama jade and small gems
Daily tools of Yayoi
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
December 11, 2007 (Tue) - June 8, 2008 (Sun)
Yayoi Tools and Accessories
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
December 11, 2007 (Tue) - June 8, 2008 (Sun)
Magatama jade, Shell Bracelets from the 1st - 3rd century
Metalwork of the Yayoi Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
December 11, 2007 (Tue) - June 8, 2008 (Sun)
Mirrors with Year Inscriptions
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
December 11, 2007 (Tue) - June 8, 2008 (Sun)
Mirror with Deities Design, 4th century
Development of Beads and Jade Tools Production
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
December 11, 2007 (Tue) - June 8, 2008 (Sun)
Crystal Round Bead, excavated from Koganezuka Tumulus, Izumi-shi, Osaka, Kofun period, 4th - 5th century (Important Cultural Property)
and other crystal/glass/jade objects
Sword Mountings of the Kofun Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
December 11, 2007 (Tue) - June 8, 2008 (Sun)
Sacred Rites of the Kofun Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
December 11, 2007 (Tue) - June 8, 2008 (Sun)
Stone models of sword, axe, and dish, 4th - 5th century
Iron Agricultural Tools of Kofun Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
December 11, 2007 (Tue) - June 8, 2008 (Sun)
Axes, sickles, and plows
Metal Accessories
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
December 11, 2007 (Tue) - June 8, 2008 (Sun)
The Development of Sue Ware
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
December 11, 2007 (Tue) - June 8, 2008 (Sun)
Ornaments of Kings
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
December 11, 2007 (Tue) - June 8, 2008 (Sun)
Room tiles of Edo period Warlords Houses
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 8, 2008 (Tue) - July 6, 2008 (Sun)
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
Tile with Buddhist Image
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 8, 2008 (Tue) - June 15, 2008 (Sun)
Tiles with Inscriptions
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 8, 2008 (Tue) - June 15, 2008 (Sun)
The World of Nara Period Officials
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 8, 2008 (Tue) - June 15, 2008 (Sun)
Including Bronze Seal of the Mikasadan (Mikasa Group), :copy, Nara period, 8th century
Sutra Mounds - Time Capsules for 5,670,000,000 Years
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 8, 2008 (Tue) - June 15, 2008 (Sun)
Cinerary Urns of Mediaval Cremation
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 8, 2008 (Tue) - June 15, 2008 (Sun)
Ritual tools from the Main building of the Edo castle
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 8, 2008 (Tue) - June 15, 2008 (Sun)
Haniwa Objects
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
December 26, 2007 (Wed) - July 6, 2008 (Sun)
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
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
December 26, 2007 (Wed) - July 6, 2008 (Sun)
Haniwa, Warrior in Keiko Armor, From Iizuka-cho, Ota-shi, Gunma, Kofun period, 6th century (National Treasure).
1st floor: Thematic Exhibition
Standing Bosatsu (Bodhisattva), Asuka period, 7th century
Conservation and Restoration of the Tokyo National Museum Collection
1st floor: Thematic Exhibition
Thematic Exhibition Room
February 13, 2008 (Wed) - March 23, 2008 (Sun)
An annual exhibit of works to introduce the museum's activities concerning the conservation and restoration of cultural assets.
Modern Sculpture
1st floor: Thematic Exhibition
Corridor
April 3, 2007 (Tue) - April 6, 2008 (Sun)
Mr. Tobari Kogan, By Ogiwara Morie, dated 1909
Eva, By Auguste Rodin, 19th century