National Treasures Other Masterpieces Now on Show Japan
Exhibition Highlights
Two significant exhibitions now feature exceptional treasures and celebrated works of Japanese art and culture. They launched on April 19 in Nara and Kyoto.
These exhibits are arranged by The Asahi Shimbun and other organizations. They run until June 15, coinciding with the Osaka Kansai Expo that began on April 13.
The Nara National Museum presents “Oh! Kokuho: Resplendent Treasures of Devotion and Heritage.” This marks a notable moment for the museum as it is their first full-scale exhibition dedicated to national treasures, commemorating its 130th anniversary.
- Key Details:
- Total Items: 143
- National Treasures: 112 (including future designations)
- Important Cultural Properties: 16
Highlighted pieces include:
- Standing Kannon Bosatsu (Kudara Kannon) from Horyuji Temple
- Seven-Pronged Sword from Isonokamijingu Shrine
The Kyoto National Museum features the exhibition “Special Exhibition Commemorating Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai Japan, an Artistic Melting Pot.”
- Key Details:
- Total Items: 200
- National Treasures: 19 (including future designations)
- Important Cultural Properties: 53
Noteworthy works include:
- “Wind God and Thunder God” by Tawaraya Sotatsu
- “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” by Katsushika Hokusai from the series “Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji”
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