April 13 (Sat.) - June 2 (Sun.), 2024

2024 - 2025
AprilMarchExhibition Schedule
THE TOKUGAWA ART MUSEUM
HŌSA LIBRARY CITY of NAGOYASpecial Exhibition

Flowers Bloom and Winds Blow:
Nature Motifs in Classical Japanese Art

The Galleries at the Original Wing of The Tokugawa Art Museum
Flowers bursting in profusion; the wind scattering their petals .... People
have long celebrated the delights of the natural world in poetry and songas projections of their innermost feelings. This exhibition introduces theelegant realms of classical literature, painting, and the decorative arts,
through the wind, rain, and diverse marvels of the natural world depictedwithin them.
Peonies,A pair of eight-fold screens,colors and gold leaf on paper.
Edo period, 17th c.
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Thematic Exhibition

HITO: Human Faces and Figures in Ukiyo-e
Hōsa Bunko Galleries

Two of the central genres of Ukiyo-e were pictures of beautiful women(bijin-ga) and pictures of actors (yakusha-e). In these images, the humanfigure became the point of greatest interest, overshadowing even motifs of
the natural world. This exhibition presents the many aspects of the humanfigure as portrayed in Ukiyo-e, including who they depicted, how they
were depicted, and more.
Moon: Ichikawa Sanshō asKezori Kyūemon, from the series"Snow, Moon and Flowers."
By Tsukioka Yoshitoshi.
<The Tokugawa Art Museum>Feature Exhibits
Masterpieces Collection Gallery 5

National Treasure: The Hatsune Furnishings
Princess Chiyo (1637-1698), the eldest daughter of the 3rd Tokugawa
shogun Iemitsu, received this bridal trousseau in 1639, when she married
Mitsutomo, the 2nd lord of the Owari clan. The motif on the matchingensemble comes from a poem in "The First Warbler," chapter 23 of The
Tale of Genji. The poetic design is elegantly embedded in the lacquered
furnishings with scattered letters and pictorial motifs.
Designated as National Treasure, the Hatsune Trousseau (70 items)
represents the finest example of the decorative lacquer technique ofmaki-e (sprinkled metal decoration) in Japan as well as the power ofthe Tokugawa shogunate. Selection of the Hatsune
Furnishings will be exhibited in the Gallery 5throughout the year.
National Treasure
Incense Jar and Stand.
Edo period, ca.1639.
<The Tokugawa Art Museum>*On exhibit from May 14 to July 9, 2024

June 8 (Sat.) - July 21 (Sun.), 2024
Special Exhibition

Commemorating the Renovation of the Mausoleum

Kenchūji:Family Temple of the Owari Tokugawa ClanThe Galleries at the Original Wing of The Tokugawa Art Museum
Kenchūji Temple was built by the second Lord of Owari, Tokugawa
Mitsutomo, as a memorial offering in honor of the deceased Yoshinao, thefirst head of the Owari Tokugawa. Since its founding, it has been reveredas the tutelary temple of the Owari Tokugawa clan. This exhibition
presents the treasures of Kenchūji and traces the temple’s history as it
developed alongside the Owari Tokugawa family.

Sword Mounting for Tachi Long Sword.
Edo period, 17th c. (restored in 1968.)
Excavated from the tomb of the 2nd lord of Owari ,Tokugawa Mitsutomo in Kenchū-ji temple cemetery.
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Thematic Exhibition

Captivating Kōgei:Get Immersed in Japan’s Fine Craft
Hōsa Bunko Galleries

Hidden within decorative arts such as lacquerware, metalwork, andceramics, lie skillful combinations of materials and outstandingtechniques. Here, visitors are invited to immerse themselves in the variousshapes and secrets of these crafts and prepare to becaptivated by their charms.

Food Container,
plum flower shape, pavilion and landscape design,mother-of-pearl inlay on black lacquer.
China, Ming dynasty, 15th-16th c.
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July 27 (Sat.) - September 16 (Mon.), 2024
Summer Special Exhibition Equipment and Attire of the Samurai Warrior[The First Part of Special Exhibition][The Second Part of Special Exhibition]

The Beauty of Japanese Armor

The Warrior’s Companion:
Horses and their Trappings

The Galleries at the Original Wing of The Tokugawa Art Museum
From the medieval ō-yoroi with its colorful decorative cording to thecompetitive individuality of the Warring States–era gusoku, Japanesebattle armor continually pursued the objective functionalityof protecting the body from harm while at the sametime valuing striking visual aesthetics. This exhibition
introduces the history and beauty of Japanese armor.
Helmet and Armor, red lacquer with polychrome lacing.
Edo period, 1626.
Worn by the 1st lord of Owari, Tokugawa Yoshinao.
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Hōsa Bunko Galleries

In samurai society, horsemanship was an essential part of the warrior'slife, and the noble figure of the horse was admired and even became anartistic subject itself. This exhibition presents the fascinating world of theequestrian companions that lived side by side with the samurai warriors
through a wide variety of associated objects.
Saddle and Stirrups, paulownia crest design.
Momoyama-Edo period, 16-17th C.
Owned by Tokugawa Ieyasu.
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September 22 (Sun.) - November 4 (Mon.), 2024
Autumn Special Exhibition MIYABI: The Courtly Elegance of Classical Japan[The First Part of Special Exhibition][The Second Part of Special Exhibition]

The Enchanting World of The Tale of Genji

The Flowering of Imperial Court Culture

The Tale of Genji, written by Murasaki Shikibu, is a celebrated literaryclassic that has delighted readers for more than a millennium. This
exhibition presents the cultural history of The Tale of Genji as seen inliterature, arts and crafts, and the performing arts, and uncovers the rootsof its enduring appeal.

Japanese classical literature, including waka poetry and narrative fiction,
the gagaku court music that came to Japan from the continent, andthe takimono art of blended incense, were cultural practices that werecultivated at the imperial court of Japan from the
Heian period (794–1185) onward. This exhibition
presents the elegant aristocratic culture that flourished
at court and has been passed down through thecenturies.

The Galleries at the Original Wing of The Tokugawa Art Museum

National Treasure
Chapter Azumaya (The Eastern Cottage) 1
from The Tale of Genji Illustrated Scrolls.
Heian period, 12th c.
<The Tokugawa Art Museum>*On exhibit from Oct. 22 to Nov. 4, 2024

Hōsa Bunko Galleries

Bugaku Performances Illustrated Scrolls.
Edo period, 18th c.
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Special Exhibits

at the Masterpieces Collection Room 5

November 16 (Sat.) - 24 (Sun.), 2024

National Treasure

Only eight days!

Two Scenes of The Tale of Genji Illustrated Scrolls

Chapter Sekiya (At the Pass).
The Tale of Genji Illustrated Scrolls
Heian period, 12th c.
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Chapter Takekawa (Bamboo River) II.
The Tale of Genji Illustrated Scrolls
Heian period, 12th c.
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The National Treasure The Tale of Genji Illustrated Scrolls are not only
the oldest surviving text version, they are also the oldest surviving
illustrated edition of the tale, which has long time been beloved by somany people. Incidentally, Lady Murasaki (Murasaki Shikibu), the authorof The Tale of Genji, is the heroine in this year's "NHK Taiga (historical)
Drama."

November 9 (Sat.) - December 15 (Sun.), 2024
Thematic Exhibition

Outstanding!

Unusual and Distinctive Artworks of the Edo Period
Hōsa Bunko Galleries
Certain works of art possess a rich individuality exuding a uniqueatmosphere that sets them apart. This exhibition
delves into the context behind the creation of theseworks that “stand out” from the rest.
Jewellery Casket Box,
gold, silver thread and natural pearl.
Southeast Asia, 16th c.
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Attention The Tokugawa Art Museum is closed from December 16, 2024
through January 3, 2025.

January 4 (Sat.) - January 26 (Sun.), 2025
Thematic Exhibition

Marking the New Year:
Signs and Symbols of Celebration
Hōsa Bunko Galleries

Of all the annual celebrations held throughout history, the New
Year—celebrated with such customs as erecting decorative
pine and bamboo doorway displays known as kadomatsu
and presenting offerings of stacked rice cakes known askagamimochi— is the most important annual event of the year for
the Japanese people. This exhibition celebrates the start of the new yearwith a look at the various auspicious items associated with this important
holiday and their origins.

Battledores, design of New Year's ceremony.
Edo period, 19th c.
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Hina Doll Festival of the Owari Tokugawa Family
The Galleries at the Original Wing of The Tokugawa Art Museum

This exhibition presents graceful doll sets that bespeak the prestige ofthe daimyo family and gorgeous tiered doll displays owned by three
generations of preeminent ladies of the Owari Tokugawa family from
the Meiji to Shōwa periods. Enjoy thejoy and cheer of welcoming spring withthese elegant objects.
Yūsoku-bina dolls.
Edo period, 19th c.
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Thematic Exhibition

A Fresh Breeze Stirring:

Innovation and Revivalism in Latter Edo-period Painting
Hōsa Bunko Galleries
Against a backdrop of advances in herbalism and revivalist trends inliterature and art, new changes appeared in painting traditions in thelatter half of the Edo period. This exhibition
presents works of the Western realist "Nagasaki
School," the literati-style "Nanga" tradition, andthe "Revivalist Yamato-e School," which became
prominent new trends even in the Nagoya area.
Bamboo and Cock in the Rain.
By Chō Gesshō.
Edo period, 18th-19th c.
<The Tokugawa Art Museum>Special Exhibits at the Masterpieces Collection Room 2February 22 (Sat.) - March 2 (Sun.), 2025

Tea Scoop, named Namida (“Tears”)

It is said that Sen-no-Rikyū (1522-1591), in hislast days, carved this bamboo tea scoop andused it in his last tea gathering. March 28, theday of Rikyū's death, is remembered as a memorial
day called "Rikyū-ki." The scoop was later owned by Furuta
Oribe who made the outer case for the scoop, then by Tokugawa
Ieyasu and by the 1st lord of Owari, Tokugawa Yoshinao.
*In any exhibition, the exhibits may be changed due to various
reasons without notice. Thank you for your understanding.

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