Four Major works of Each Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Four Major Works of Each Period) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 3, 2008 (Tue) -
November 16, 2008 (Sun)
July 26, 2008 (Sat), 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
June 3, 2008 (Tue) - November 16, 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)
Cinerary urn, gilt bronze, excavated from Katsuragi-shi, Nara Period, 8th century (Important Cultural Property, exhibiting through July 6, 2008)
Jar, with arabesque pattern, excavated from Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, Heian period (Lent by Keio University, Tokyo, exhibiting from July 8, 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 GalleryJune 3, 2008 (Tue) -
November 16, 2008 (Sun)
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Becoming Part of the East Asian World Yayoi Period I
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 3, 2008 (Tue) -
November 16, 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 GalleryJune 3, 2008 (Tue) -
November 16, 2008 (Sun)
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The Emergence of the Yamato Kofun period II
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 3, 2008 (Tue) -
November 16, 2008 (Sun)
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The Five Kings of Yamato Kofun period III
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 3, 2008 (Tue) -
November 16, 2008 (Sun)
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The Rise of Local Rulers Kofun period IV
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 3, 2008 (Tue) -
November 16, 2008 (Sun)
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Culture from the Silk Road Kofun period V
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 3, 2008 (Tue) -
November 16, 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 GalleryJune 3, 2008 (Tue) -
November 16, 2008 (Sun)
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Aristocrats of the Ritsuryo System Heian Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 3, 2008 (Tue) -
November 16, 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 GalleryJune 3, 2008 (Tue) -
November 16, 2008 (Sun)
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The Flowering of Daimyo Culture Azuchi-Momoyama - Edo period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 3, 2008 (Tue) -
November 16, 2008 (Sun)
The Dawning of Japanese Culture Paleolithic Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 3, 2008 (Tue) - November 16, 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
June 3, 2008 (Tue) - November 16, 2008 (Sun)
Spouted vessel with human figure decorations, From Moheji, Hokuto-shi, Hokkaido, Jomon period, 2000 - 1000 B.C. (Important Cultural Property) ;
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
June 3, 2008 (Tue) - November 16, 2008 (Sun)
Jar, From Asagiri-machi, Kumamoto, Yayoi period, 1st - 3rd century (Important Cultural Property, Private collection) ;
Pottery jars, wood plows, 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
June 3, 2008 (Tue) - November 16, 2008 (Sun)
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
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 3, 2008 (Tue) - November 16, 2008 (Sun)
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
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 3, 2008 (Tue) - November 16, 2008 (Sun)
Iron sword with inlaid silver inscription, excavated from Edafunayama Tumulus, 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
June 3, 2008 (Tue) - November 16, 2008 (Sun)
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
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 3, 2008 (Tue) - November 16, 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
June 3, 2008 (Tue) - November 16, 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
June 3, 2008 (Tue) - November 16, 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
June 3, 2008 (Tue) - November 16, 2008 (Sun)
Large jar, with ash glaze, design of crossed band, Atsumi Ware, excavated from Kinkeizan Sutra Mound, Hiraizumi-cho, Iwate, Heian period, 12th century (Gift of Mr. Saiｔo Yasuo)
The Flowering of Daimyo Culture Azuchi-Momoyama - Edo period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 3, 2008 (Tue) - November 16, 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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Everyday Tools
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 10, 2008 (Tue) -
November 16, 2008 (Sun)
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Personal Accessories and Ritual Objects
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 10, 2008 (Tue) -
November 16, 2008 (Sun)
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Post Jomon Culture of Hokkaido
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 10, 2008 (Tue) -
November 16, 2008 (Sun)
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Daily Tools of Yayoi
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 10, 2008 (Tue) -
November 16, 2008 (Sun)
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Yayoi Tools and Accessories
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 10, 2008 (Tue) -
November 16, 2008 (Sun)
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Metalwork of the Yayoi Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 10, 2008 (Tue) -
November 16, 2008 (Sun)
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Mirrors with Year Inscriptions
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 10, 2008 (Tue) -
November 16, 2008 (Sun)
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Development of Beads and Jade Tools Production
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 10, 2008 (Tue) -
November 16, 2008 (Sun)
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Sword Mountings of the Kofun Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 10, 2008 (Tue) -
November 16, 2008 (Sun)
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Sacred Rites of the Kofun Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 10, 2008 (Tue) -
November 16, 2008 (Sun)
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Iron Agricultural Tools of Kofun Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 10, 2008 (Tue) -
November 16, 2008 (Sun)
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Metal Accessories
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 10, 2008 (Tue) -
November 16, 2008 (Sun)
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Haniwa Objects
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJuly 8, 2008 (Tue) -
November 16, 2008 (Sun)
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The Flourishing of Haniwa Figures
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJuly 8, 2008 (Tue) -
November 16, 2008 (Sun)
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Tile with Buddhist Image
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 17, 2008 (Tue) -
November 16, 2008 (Sun)
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Tiles with Inscriptions
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 17, 2008 (Tue) -
November 16, 2008 (Sun)
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The World of Nara Period Officials
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 17, 2008 (Tue) -
November 16, 2008 (Sun)
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Sutra Mounds - Time Capsules for 5,670,000,000 Years
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 17, 2008 (Tue) -
November 16, 2008 (Sun)
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Mountain Religions
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 17, 2008 (Tue) -
November 16, 2008 (Sun)
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Gold Coins Unearthed in Edo
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 17, 2008 (Tue) -
November 16, 2008 (Sun)
Ornaments of Kings
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 10, 2008 (Tue) - November 16, 2008 (Sun)
Everyday Tools
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 10, 2008 (Tue) - November 16, 2008 (Sun)
Personal Accessories and Ritual Objects
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 10, 2008 (Tue) - November 16, 2008 (Sun)
Post Jomon Culture of Hokkaido
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 10, 2008 (Tue) - November 16, 2008 (Sun)
Earthenware, stone stools, magatama jade and small gems
Daily Tools of Yayoi
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 10, 2008 (Tue) - November 16, 2008 (Sun)
Yayoi Tools and Accessories
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 10, 2008 (Tue) - November 16, 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
June 10, 2008 (Tue) - November 16, 2008 (Sun)
Mirrors with Year Inscriptions
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 10, 2008 (Tue) - November 16, 2008 (Sun)
Mirror with Deities Design, 4th century
Development of Beads and Jade Tools Production
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 10, 2008 (Tue) - November 16, 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
June 10, 2008 (Tue) - November 16, 2008 (Sun)
Sacred Rites of the Kofun Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 10, 2008 (Tue) - November 16, 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
June 10, 2008 (Tue) - November 16, 2008 (Sun)
Axes, sickles, and plows
Metal Accessories
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 10, 2008 (Tue) - November 16, 2008 (Sun)
Haniwa Objects
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
July 8, 2008 (Tue) - November 16, 2008 (Sun)
Current exhibit includes:
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
July 8, 2008 (Tue) - November 16, 2008 (Sun)
Haniwa, Warrior in Keiko Armor, From Iizuka-cho, Ota-shi, Gunma, Kofun period, 6th century (National Treasure).
Tile with Buddhist Image
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 17, 2008 (Tue) - November 16, 2008 (Sun)
Tiles with Inscriptions
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 17, 2008 (Tue) - November 16, 2008 (Sun)
The World of Nara Period Officials
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 17, 2008 (Tue) - November 16, 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
June 17, 2008 (Tue) - November 16, 2008 (Sun)
Mountain Religions
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 17, 2008 (Tue) - November 16, 2008 (Sun)
Gold Coins Unearthed in Edo
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 17, 2008 (Tue) - November 16, 2008 (Sun)
Including:
Keicho Koban, Gold Coin, from Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Edo period, 17th - 18 th century.
1st floor: Thematic Exhibition
Footed Bowl with Appliqued Grabs, With brown glaze, By Miyagawa Kozan I, Meiji period, dated 1881 (Important Cultural Property)
Family Gallery - "Aquarium at the Tokyo National Museum"
1st floor: Thematic Exhibition
Thematic Exhibition Room
June 25, 2008 (Wed) - August 31, 2008 (Sun)
This year, the summer "Family Gallery" exhibition presents a selection of items from the museum's collection featuring motifs of fish and other water creatures such as shellfish, crabs and turtles.
Modern Sculpture
1st floor: Thematic Exhibition
Corridor
April 8, 2008 (Tue) - April 5, 2009 (Sun)
Mr. Tobari Kogan, By Ogiwara Morie, dated 1909
Eva, By Auguste Rodin, 19th century
2nd floor: Special Exhibition
left:Cypress Tree, by Kano Eitoku, Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century (detail)
right:Pine Trees, by Hasegawa Tohaku, Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century (detail)
Dueling Geniuses - The Greatest Highlights of Japanese Artists
2nd floor: Special Exhibition
Special Exhibition Galleries
July 8, 2008 (Tue) - August 17, 2008 (Sun)
In an innovative approach, celebrated works of 12 pairs of great masters of Japanese art traditions, from the medieval period to the modern age, are presented as opponents in a showdown. The relationships between the "Dueling Geniuses", such as Unkei and Kaikei, and Kano Eitoku and Hasegawa Tohaku, take various forms, including teacher/student, rival, and influence. Compare and contrast these works, sense the connections between the artists, and feel as though they are competing against each other.